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Integrated Stone Therapy for Deeper Healing

Full-body massages are at least 70 minutes and always include:

Hot Stone Massage Therapy

Deeper Relaxation

Hot Stone Therapy

Although I’ve tried most kinds of massage, nothing compares to the experience of hot stones. I’m lucky my massage education emphasized their use! In the Dakota Sioux stone medicine tradition, my stones become massage tools to melt away stress and ease the way for any deeper work.

Cold stones, often used on the face, reduce inflammation through vasoconstriction.

Greater Flexibility

Joint Mobilization

Want to move more? Or want to experience something completely different?

Joint mobilizations optimize the body for any kind of movement, and feel great too. They include assisted stretching techniques, passive range of motion, and bodywork from Chinese (Tui Na) and Thai traditions.

Wear workout clothes if you dare try a mobilization-only session!
Joint Mobilization

My Services

Therapeutic Massage

My work incorporates Western approaches like Swedish, deep tissue, myofascial release and neuromuscular (trigger point therapy). I also borrow from healing traditions of other cultures, including Chinese, Thai and Native American.

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Rejuvenation

Localized treatment
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Full-body therapeutic massage

Enlightenment

Full-body therapeutic massage
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Full-body deep tissue massage

Nirvana

Full-body deep tissue massage
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Testimonials

"Excellent massage therapist, even from my PT standards. My patients, my co-workers, my family - I send them all to Alan."
Melissa Jennings, PT, DPT, OCS
Melissa Jennings, PT, DPT, OCSDirector of Physical Therapy
Winchester Orthopaedic Associates
"Massage has long been an important part of my self-care. Alan's deep tissue work is among the best I've had."
Anthony A. Miller
Anthony A. MillerM.Ed., PA-C
Distinguished Professor & Director
Division of Physician Assistant Studies
Shenandoah University
"Alan's caring and kind nature nurtures my mind, body and soul...and he relieved my persistent neck pain! I'm thankful for his deep understanding of the body."
Mary Bruce Glaize
Mary Bruce GlaizeCo-Founder
Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum
"I was referred to Alan for some range of motion and pain issues, and extremely pleased with his work. He's been my preferred massage therapist ever since."
James B. Chadduck, MD
James B. Chadduck, MDVirginia Brain and Spine Center
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About Me

Alan Arnett

MFA, LMT, BCTMB
Dancers know the body and know pain. I felt the benefits of massage early in my dance career; now I want to offer them to you.

Developing my touch since 1980, the broad education I pursued at Cedar Stone School of Massage (where I now teach) prepares me to help you with all your massage goals, from relaxation to tissue change and structural integration.

When you book an appointment, I’m able to practice what I truly love: using the power of human touch to bring relief, balance and wellness to others.

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Studio Hours

Tuesday – Saturday : 10:30 am – 5:30 pm

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Off-hour appointments, house calls, and clothed sessions are also available. Call for details.

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Rejuvenation

Maybe what relaxes you most is a spa treatment to your favorite area. Face, scalp, hands and feet are great choices! Or maybe you’ve decided to address a specific or chronic issue. Massage can help low back and neck pain, fibromyalgia, anxiety, depression,trigger points, frozen shoulder, plantar fascitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, temporomandibular joint dysfunction and more! Let’s discuss your goals and plan the perfect localized treatment.

$60/40 minutes
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Enlightenment

Therapeutic massage ranges from the comparatively lighter pressure of Swedish to as-deep-as-needed, depending on your goals and what your therapist discovers during treatment. I definitely strive to create your ideal, personalized full-body session. But honestly, we have time to address only a few deeper tissue concerns. Breathing slowly and deeply makes your session become like a meditation and helps you release more tension.

$90/70 minutes
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Nirvana

Deep tissue work is anatomically based and aims for musculoskeletal results. In practical terms, the most notable characteristics are that it is slower and simply takes more time. Time is needed to thoroughly warm up and prepare the tissue. Time is also needed to explore the tissue and apply the appropriate techniques. Deep tissue work may not always feel comfortable, but it can offer relief. We collaborate and communicate to avoid real pain. This option is for clients who know in advance they need or want the extra time.

$120/100 mins.
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About Hot Stone Therapy

Although I’d tried most kinds of massage, nothing compared to the experience of hot stones. I’n lucky my massage education emphasized their use! In the Dakota Sioux stone medicine tradition, my stones become massage tools to melt away stress and ease the way for any deeper work.

Cold stones help reduce inflammation through vasoconstriction.

Book an Appointment

About Joint Mobilization

Want to move more? Or want to experience something completely different?

Joint mobilizations optimize the body for any kind of movement, and feel great too. They include assisted stretching techniques, passive range of motion, and bodywork from Chinese (Tui Na) and Thai traditions.

Wear workout clothes if you dare try a mobilization-only session!

Book an Appointment