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Flourish Massage Wellness is here to serve and provide all you may need to experience flourishing health. Expert levels of bodywork and yoga are offered and tailored for your specific goals. The intention at Flourish Massage Wellness is to positively affect all levels of the body and mind, and for wellness to be a way of life. Flourish Massage Wellness honors the individuals we each are and strives to provide treatment and suggestions with the understanding that we each have our own formula for success in health and wellness. Flourish is here to help you find your success story, whether it be on the massage table, a Thai mat or on your yoga mat.
At Flourish Massage Wellness, great care is taken to provide the highest quality of massage and bodywork. What is the difference between the two? Massage is typically referring to Swedish or Deep Tissue techniques used for relaxation, chronic pain, circulation of blood and lymph, stress injury or repetitive motion injury. Bodywork is typically referring to other modalities of healing that may involve meridian massage and acupressure, passive and active stretching, and many other wonderful modalities to enhance your health internally and externally.
Flourish Massage Wellness has a broad array of expert level techniques to address your body's specific needs including
Swedish, deep tissue, Asian, prenatal, orthopedic, acupressure, and more.
Swedish Massage
Swedish massage is one of the most widely recognized and commonly requested massage techniques. It incorporates long, flowing strokes, gentle circular movements, and firm kneading to relax the muscles and increase oxygen flow throughout the body. By enhancing the circulation of both blood and lymph, Swedish massage supports the natural cleansing and nourishment of soft tissues—including muscles, tendons, ligaments, and skin.
This style of massage is ideal for easing muscle tension, relieving pain, improving flexibility, and promoting a deep sense of relaxation and well-being. To ensure smooth, fluid movements and reduce friction, a light lotion or massage oil is typically used.
A Swedish massage is generally offered as a full-body session but can be customized to focus on specific areas needing extra attention. It’s an excellent choice for those new to massage, anyone experiencing stress, or individuals simply looking to unwind and restore balance.
Research from the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine—reported by The New York Times—showed that participants receiving a 45-minute Swedish massage experienced significant reductions in the stress hormone cortisol and in arginine vasopressin, a hormone associated with increased stress levels. The study also noted increases in lymphocytes, the white blood cells that support immune function, suggesting that Swedish massage may help strengthen the body’s natural defenses.
Experience the restorative benefits of Swedish massage and support your overall relaxation, health, and wellness.
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Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage is a focused, therapeutic technique designed to address specific areas of tension, injury, and chronic discomfort. By working deeply into the muscles, connective tissues, and areas surrounding the joints, this modality helps reduce pain, improve circulation, and diminish the buildup of scar tissue. It is especially beneficial for long-standing tension, such as stiff necks, low back pain, hip tightness, and sore shoulders.
While some techniques may feel similar to Swedish massage, deep tissue work involves slower movements and more concentrated pressure. These techniques help break down adhesions—tight bands of tissue often referred to as “knots”—which can restrict movement, diminish circulation, and contribute to inflammation and pain.
Deep tissue massage works by gently and deliberately releasing these adhesions, allowing the muscles to regain mobility and ease. Your therapist may use sustained pressure, direct compression, or cross-fiber friction to support the natural healing process and restore balance within the tissues.
Because this type of massage targets deeper layers of muscle, it is normal to experience moments of discomfort or tenderness during the session, as well as mild soreness afterward. Open communication is encouraged—let your therapist know if you need more or less pressure so the work remains effective yet comfortable. Staying well-hydrated after your session is also important, as it supports the body’s detoxification process and can help reduce post-massage soreness.
Deep tissue techniques can be incorporated into a full-body session or applied to specific areas that need focused attention. This modality also blends well with other techniques to create a personalized and restorative therapeutic experience.
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Asian Bodywork
Asian Bodywork is a traditional healing modality rooted in the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). At the heart of TCM is the understanding that the body is sustained by a vital life force known as Qi, which flows through an interconnected network of pathways called meridians. When Qi moves smoothly and abundantly, it supports vitality, balanced health, and a deep sense of well-being. When this flow becomes disrupted—either through stagnation or excess—discomfort, tension, or various imbalances may arise.
Asian Bodywork helps restore harmony and balance by gently stimulating the flow of Qi. Through rhythmic, circular pressure along the meridians and focused work on specific acupressure points, this treatment encourages energetic alignment and supports the body’s natural healing processes. The massage is applied to the entire body, from head to toe, offering a deeply relaxing yet revitalizing experience. It can be used for a wide range of concerns, from localized pain to digestive issues, or simply to enhance overall vitality.
Many clients experience a pleasant sense of warmth or gentle “buzzing” as circulation and energy flow improve. Increased blood flow nourishes muscles, ligaments, and joints with fresh oxygen, helping to flush out accumulated waste products. This leaves the tissues relaxed, replenished, and more mobile. Balanced Qi supports the functioning of all organs, promotes mental clarity, and encourages a profound sense of relaxation throughout the body.
Asian Bodywork can be tailored to address both acute and chronic concerns—such as pain, tension, headaches, or digestive disharmonies—as well as for general wellness and preventative care. Sessions are available in 60- or 90-minute appointments and may be combined with other therapeutic modalities to create a fully personalized healing experience.
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Private Yoga Instruction
Whether you are stepping onto the mat for the first time, returning after a break, or looking to deepen your practice, Flourish offers a supportive, individualized path forward. Through one-on-one sessions, Michelle provides personalized instruction designed to help you receive the greatest benefit from each posture—guidance you can confidently bring into your home practice.
With 19 years of experience in massage, bodywork, and movement education, paired with an extensive background in yoga, she tailors each session to meet your unique needs. Your practice may focus on building flexibility, increasing strength, addressing specific areas of the body, or establishing a solid foundation for long-term growth.
Michelle is trained in Sivananda Hatha Yoga and holds the honorary title of Yoga Siromani (“one who holds the lineage”). Her teaching integrates mindful breathing (pranayama), restorative relaxation between postures (savasana), and the wisdom of the eight limbs of yoga—a holistic framework that supports a meaningful, balanced, and fulfilling life.
Private yoga instruction at Flourish is designed to nurture both body and mind, helping you cultivate clarity, confidence, and a deep sense of well-being.
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Massage Yoga Experience
Combining massage and yoga offers powerful benefits that enhance your body’s relaxation, mobility, and overall well-being. Both modalities increase blood flow to tight areas, improve joint and connective tissue flexibility, and promote deep relaxation and stress relief.
In this unique experience, gentle yoga postures are integrated with targeted massage to amplify the effects of both. You’ll move through basic stretches to warm up your body, followed by massage applied while holding poses—allowing deeper muscle release and enhanced flexibility. Massage is also provided during restorative poses to further support relaxation.
Michelle customizes each session to address your specific needs, offering personalized stretches and routines that promote lasting flexibility, wellness, and mind-body connection through synchronized breathing and mindful movement.
Take your relaxation, health, and vitality to the next level with this holistic approach.
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Couples Massage: A Shared Journey to Wellness
Experience the ultimate in restorative care and connection with our signature Couples Massage. This can be booked as a side-by-side treatment, or in separate rooms. Either way, this allows you and a partner, friend, or loved one to share a deeply therapeutic and healing experience at the same time.
What to Expect. During the Couples Massage, two of our highly trained, skilled therapists work simultaneously, utilizing techniques to address each person's specific muscular tension, chronic pain, or structural imbalances. While sharing the space, each individual massage is tailored for therapeutic benefit. Whether you both require targeted deep tissue work, advanced myofascial release, relaxation massage, specific trigger point therapy or a blend of therapeutic modalities, this treatment is fully customized. This is more than just two simultaneous massages; it's an opportunity to:
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Achieve Mutual Healing. Share a focused, clinical experience that promotes simultaneous physical recovery and emotional well-being.
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Receive Specialized Care. Each person benefits from a targeted massage customized to their unique orthopedic needs, tension areas, and required pressure level.
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Integrate Wellness. It provides a supportive, shared component to your ongoing therapeutic or wellness treatment plan.
Treatment Details. Our couples therapeutic suite is designed for maximum relaxation and comfort, featuring calibrated lighting, calming acoustics, and a focused atmosphere. We typically offer this service in 60- or 90-minute increments, allowing ample time for complete muscular and fascial release and systemic nervous system calm.
Book a Couples Massage to dedicate time to shared physical and mental well-being, support recovery together, or deepen your commitment to a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
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Prenatal Massage: Nurturing Care for Expectant Mothers
Prenatal massage is a specialized therapeutic bodywork session designed to address the unique physiological and emotional needs of women during pregnancy. Offered by certified massage therapists trained in prenatal techniques, this service focuses on providing comfort, reducing common pregnancy discomforts, and promoting overall well-being for both mother and baby.
Core Objectives and Benefits
The primary goal of prenatal massage is to support a healthier, more comfortable pregnancy journey. Key benefits include:
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Relief from Physical Discomfort. Targeting areas commonly strained by pregnancy, such as the lower back, hips, neck, and shoulders.
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Reduced Swelling (Edema). Stimulating circulation to help alleviate swelling in the hands, feet, and ankles.
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Improved Sleep Quality. Easing muscle tension and promoting relaxation, which can significantly enhance restful sleep.
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Stress and Anxiety Reduction. Utilizing gentle, calming strokes to lower cortisol levels and foster emotional balance.
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Muscle and Joint Pain Management. Employing techniques to safely stretch and release tight muscles, particularly the sciatic nerve and surrounding structures.
The Therapeutic Experience
Positioning and Safety. Client safety and comfort are paramount. The massage is typically performed with the client in a side-lying position, supported by soft, specialized cushions and pillows (such as a full-body pregnancy bolster system). This positioning ensures that there is no undue pressure on the abdomen or obstruction of circulation, making the experience deeply relaxing and secure.
Technique and Focus Areas. The massage employs light to moderate pressure, avoiding deep tissue work on the abdomen and lower limbs where certain pressure points are contraindicated. Techniques used include:
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Long, Calming Strokes (Effleurage). To soothe the nervous system and increase blood flow.
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Gentle Kneading (Petrissage). To relieve muscle knots and tension in the back, glutes, and legs.
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Careful Joint Mobilization. To improve hip and pelvic alignment and ease sciatica discomfort.
Recommended Timing. Prenatal massage is generally recommended after the first trimester (post-12 weeks) and can be enjoyed safely and beneficially up until the due date. Consultation with a healthcare provider is always encouraged.
Why Choose Flourish for Your Prenatal Massage?
Our therapists are trained and practiced in prenatal massage, possessing expert knowledge of pregnancy anatomy, contraindications, and safe positioning protocols. We provide a tranquil, supportive environment, ensuring a nurturing and highly personalized therapeutic experience for every expectant mother.
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Moxibustion: Warming Therapy for Deep Healing
Moxibustion is a traditional therapeutic technique that involves the burning of dried mugwort (moxa) near the surface of the skin. A key modality in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is valued for its ability to warm and invigorate the flow of Qi (vital energy) and blood in the body, promoting deep healing and restoration.
What is Moxibustion? The process typically involves lighting a stick of compressed mugwort (which burns slowly and steadily) and holding it a safe distance above specific acupoints or areas experiencing discomfort. The radiant heat penetrates the skin and muscles, offering profound relief and stimulation.
Therapeutic Benefits
This gentle, warming therapy is sought after for a wide range of benefits, including:
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Pain Relief. Alleviating chronic muscle and joint pain, back pain, and arthritis.
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Digestive Harmony. Improving sluggish digestion, bloating, and other abdominal discomforts.
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Increased Circulation. Stimulating blood flow to affected areas, speeding up recovery and reducing stagnation.
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Boosted Immunity. Strengthening the body's natural defenses and resilience.
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Energy and Vitality. Counteracting fatigue and coldness by tonifying Qi and restoring warmth.
Experience the soothing, penetrating warmth of moxibustion and discover this ancient path to balance and well-being. Ask our therapists
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Gua Sha: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Wellness
Gua Sha is a traditional East Asian healing technique that involves gently stroking the skin with a smooth-edged tool, typically made from materials like jade, rose quartz, or horn. This practice, whose name literally translates to "scraping" (gua) "sha" (petechiae or transient therapeutic redness), is designed to intentionally create light surface friction.
How Gua Sha Works
The primary mechanism of Gua Sha is to stimulate microcirculation and promote lymphatic drainage. By applying firm but comfortable pressure, the therapist encourages the movement of stagnant blood, fluids, and metabolic waste away from the tissues. This process releases muscle tension, improves blood flow to the area, and can significantly reduce inflammation and discomfort.
Key Benefits
Gua Sha therapy offers a wide array of therapeutic benefits, making it an excellent addition to any wellness routine:
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Pain Relief. Effective for chronic pain, tension headaches, neck stiffness, and back discomfort.
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Reduced Inflammation. Helps the body clear pathways, which is particularly beneficial for conditions like perimenopausal symptoms and general muscle soreness.
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Improved Circulation. Enhances the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to muscle and skin tissue, promoting healing and revitalization.
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Facial Rejuvenation. When applied to the face, it can help de-puff, sculpt facial contours, reduce the appearance of fine lines, and create a healthy glow by promoting detoxification.
At Flourish, our certified practitioners tailor the Gua Sha treatment to your specific needs, focusing on areas of tension or inflammation to restore balance and vitality. Add the experience of this time-honored technique to your session, and unlock a deeper state of relaxation and somatic well-being.
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Traditional Cupping Therapy
Cupping is an ancient form of alternative medicine that has been practiced across various cultures, most notably in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It involves placing specialized cups—made of glass, plastic, or silicone—on the skin to create a vacuum, or pulling action. This pulling gently lifts the skin, fascia, and underlying muscle tissue into the cup. This therapy can be easily added to any massage modality.
How It Works
The therapeutic effect of cupping is achieved through decompression. By pulling the tissue upward, cupping helps to:
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Promote Circulation. The negative pressure draws blood flow to the treated area, flushing out toxins, stagnant blood, and metabolic waste, while encouraging the delivery of oxygen and nutrient-rich blood.
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Relieve Muscle Tension and Pain. It is highly effective for loosening tight muscles, easing stiffness, and alleviating pain associated with knots and trigger points.
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Facilitate Healing. By breaking up scar tissue and adhesions, cupping can help improve range of motion and accelerate the body's natural healing processes.
The Experience
During a session, the therapist may use a small flame (fire cupping) or a manual pump to create the vacuum before placing the cups. The client will feel a tight, pulling sensation as the cup is applied. The cups are typically left in place for five to fifteen minutes. A common side effect is the appearance of circular marks or bruises (petechiae) on the skin where the cups were placed; these are a sign of increased blood flow and typically dissipate within a few days.
Cupping is often integrated into massage therapy or used as a standalone treatment to address issues ranging from chronic pain and muscle soreness to respiratory conditions and digestive complaints.
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Hot Stones
Our Hot Stone Massage is a deeply restorative therapy that invites the body into a state of balance and harmony. Warm, smooth basalt stones are intuitively placed along energy pathways and used in slow, flowing movements to soften tension, calm the nervous system, and support the body’s natural healing process.
The penetrating heat encourages muscles to release without force, allowing stagnant energy to move freely while promoting circulation and grounding the body. This nurturing experience helps quiet the mind, reconnect you to your breath, and restore a sense of inner stillness.
This treatment can be added to any massage or wellness service to enhance relaxation and deepen the therapeutic experience. Ideal for those seeking energetic balance and a gentle return to wholeness, it leaves you feeling centered, supported, and deeply at ease.
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