Washington DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia Massage and Bodywork
Located in Northwest, DC Massage Therapies offers services such as Deep Tissue Massage, Swedish Massage, Thai Massage, Sports Massage, Corporate Seated Massage – On-Site Seated Massage, Pregnancy Massage to clients from all over the DC area.
We are currently booking clients on Wednesdays and Saturdays
between 10am and 8pm.
The Center for Mindful Living
4708 Wisconsin Ave NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20016
On the red line near Tenley Town. Ample street parking is available.
Contact us with questions or to book your massage.
Steven Brown graduated from the Potomac Massage Training Institute in August ’98. Steven’s experience includes working with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Company when they were performing at the Kennedy Center; he also offered post massage therapy at the Marine Corps Marathon.
Steven is certified in and teaches Thai Massage.
Steven’s Philosophy: Being a marathoner and avid cyclist has helped me to understand the stress the body goes through during physical activities. I use Deep Tissue and Swedish massage techniques as well as Thai Massage, depending on the client’s needs and wishes.
I am a firm believer of balance in one’s life. Work and play as well as balance among mind, body and spirit.
Massage and bodywork can help release chronic muscular tension and pain, improve circulation, increase joint flexibility, reduce mental and physical fatigue and stress, promote faster healing of injured muscular tissue, improve posture and reduce blood pressure. Massage and bodywork is also known to promote better sleep, improve concentration, reduce anxiety and create an overall sense of well-being.
Your massage or bodywork session will take place in a warm, comfortable, quiet room. Soft music may be played to help you relax.
A trained professional who has received proper training will conduct your session.
All Massage Therapists are licensed in Washington, DC.
You may decide what amount of clothing you prefer to wear for your own comfort.
In Thai Massage, you will be wearing loose fitting comfortable clothing.
You will be properly draped at all times to keep warm and comfortable. Only the area being worked on will be exposed.
You and the practitioner will discuss the desired outcome of your session. This will determine which parts of your body require massage. A typical full body session will include work on your back, arms, legs, feet, hands, head neck and shoulders.
It depends on the techniques used. In general Swedish massage, your session may start with broad, flowing strokes, which will help to calm your nervous system and relax exterior muscle tension. As your body becomes relaxed, pressure will gradually be increased to relax specific areas and relieve areas of muscular tension. You should communicate immediately if you feel any discomfort so that another approach may be taken. Massage is most effective when you body is not resisting.
The average full body massage session lasts one hour. Hour and a half sessions are available.
Make yourself comfortable. The practitioner will either gently move you or tell you what is needed throughout the session (such as lifting your arm). Many people just close their eyes and completely relax. Feel free to ask the practitioner questions about the massage work in general or about the particular technique you are receiving.
Most people feel very relaxed. Some experience freedom from long-term aches and pains developed from tension or repetitive activity. People often experience increased energy, heightened awareness, and greater productivity, which can last for days. It is recommended that you drink plenty of water following your massage.
Yes. That is why it is imperative that before you begin your session, the practitioner asks general health questions. It is very important that you inform the practitioner of any health problems or medications you are taking. If you are under a doctor’s care, it is strongly advised that you receive a written recommendation for massage or bodywork prior to any session.