Massage not only feels good, it does good.

Multiple studies show that healing touch not only helps with stress, but can support many conditions to regulate and improve.

* Individual results vary. No guarantee of specific results is warranted or implied and your results will depend on many factors (full disclaimer).

Our expert massage therapists provide calming support for a number of unique conditions, including:

Anxiety

Depression

PTSD and PTSD/C

Fibromyalgia

Lupus

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Automonic Nervous System Stress

Pre birth

Pregnancy

Post birth

Perinatal

Oncology

Medically fragile

LGBTQ clients

Our experienced providers bring over 30 years combined experience in using massage therapy to settle the nervous system and promote calm and peace in the body.

Call or text us at 301 834 7411 to schedule today!

OUR PROFESSIONAL STAFF LOVES WHAT WE DO

You'll always feel welcome and cared for.

Nicole Maisel LMT

Expert Massage Therapist, specializing in perinatal care

Learn more about Nicole

Samantha Witt-Johnston LMT

Expert Massage Therapist, specializing in gentle touch, PTSD and autoimmune

Learn more about Sammie

Samantha L. Francis, D.Ac., L.Ac., Dipl. Acu. (NCCAOM)

Founder and Clinical Director

Your initial consultation is free. Come meet us in person and learn more.

Click Now To Request Your Free Initial Consultation

Or, just call 301-834-7411 and we'll be happy to answer your questions.

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Why Is Massage So Popular?

Here are just a few reasons…

It helps the nervous system regulate

For many people living with anxiety, PTSD/PTSD-C, autonomic nervous system stress, depression, or chronic illness, the body can become stuck in patterns of hypervigilance, shutdown, tension, or exhaustion. Expert massage therapy offers more than temporary stress relief — it can help support nervous system regulation and restore a sense of safety within the body.

Expert approach- more than just stress or muscle relief

A skilled therapist understands how to work gently and intentionally with clients who may be sensitive to touch, overstimulation, pain, trauma history, or emotional overwhelm. Through pacing, pressure, breath awareness, and therapeutic presence, massage can help shift the body out of “fight, flight, or freeze” states and into a more restorative mode.

Better Quality of Life

Conditions like fibromyalgia, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, oncology recovery, and chronic inflammatory illness often involve layers of pain, fatigue, stiffness, sleep disruption, and emotional exhaustion. Clients with chronic illness often report benefits from targeted massage such as:

Reduced muscle guarding Improved sleep quality Increased body awareness Better mobility and comfort Feeling cared for rather than “managed”

Mental as well as Physical

Mental health challenges are not only cognitive — they are deeply physical. Depression, trauma, anxiety, and chronic stress can create feelings of disconnection from the body, isolation, numbness, or emotional shutdown. Expert massage therapy offers a form of compassionate care that helps reconnect body and mind in a gentle and nonverbal way.

Your initial consultation is free. Come meet us in person and learn more.

Click Now To Request Your Free Initial Consultation

Or, just call 301-834-7411 and we’ll be happy to answer your questions.

* Individual results vary. No guarantee of specific results is warranted or implied and your results will depend on many factors (full disclaimer).

Want to know what expert therapeutic massage can help? Here’s a non-exhaustive but impressive list.

Anxiety and Depression

Chronic Post traumatic Stress

Autoimmune Conditions

Perinatal, including pre post and during pregnancy

Autonomic Nervous System stress

Oncology

Medically fragile

Gentle Touch

Your initial consultation is free. Come meet us in person and learn more.

Click Now To Request Your Free Initial Consultation

Or, just call 301-834-7411 and we’ll be happy to answer your questions.

* Individual results vary. No guarantee of specific results is warranted or implied and your results will depend on many factors (full disclaimer).

Common Questions

WHAT DO I WEAR FOR A MASSAGE?

You can wear whatever you like for your massage. Most people undress down to their underwear or less, but some choose to keep on different articles. Your modesty will always be protected and only the part that is being worked on will be exposed. The table has a warmer on it and a blanket if you get cool.

CAN I STILL GET A MASSAGE IF I’M SICK?

Massage/bodywork is not appropriate care for infectious or contagious illness. Please cancel your appointment as soon as you are aware of an infectious or contagious condition. If it is within the 24-hour notice period, the cancellation fee may be waived.