Services & Pricing
Massage Therapy:
One hour- $80
90 minutes- $120
*a combination of swedish & deep tissue
Thai Bodywork: 50 minute session- $80
Lymphatic Massage for Detox- 60 minutes- $95
Meditation Massage 60 minutes- $80
 Swedish Massage consists of long, gliding strokes done with the whole hand or the thumb pads, and gently lifting muscles up in a kneading and compressing motion to enhance deeper circulation. One of three components to the massages I traditionally provide. Photo courtesy of ABMP |  Deep tissue massage is a type of massage therapy that focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. Some of the Swedish Massage strokes are used, but the movement is slower and the pressure is deeper and concentrated on areas of tension and pain. The second of three main components in the massages I traditionally provide. Photo courtesy of ABMP |  Lymphatic Massage for Detox is a treatment to support a healthy immune system. This treatment is supportive of the body, and the session combines gentle lymphatic massage, reflexology and dry skin brushing. NOT INTENDED AS TREATMENT FOR LYMPHEDEMA. CALL OR EMAIL TO BOOK. |
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 Many different levels of yoga classes, as well as barre fitness classes. For a current schedule, click this image to view the studio website! |  Thai Bodywork is described as an assisted form of yoga combined with a variety of massage techniques, Thai Massage is a 2500 year old sacred healing art practiced as medicine in Thailand temples. Your massage therapist will lead you through a series of passive stretches designed to increase flexibility and range of motion. 50 minute session: $65/50 min |  Meditation Massage: Deepen the therapeutic effects of your massage with guided meditation. Your session will begin with a guided meditation during which each part of your body is consciously relaxed, using a variety of gentle massage techniques (Acupressure, Craniosacral holds and Swedish & Deep Tissue Massage) Your session culminates as you are guided back to an awakened & relaxed state). 1-hour session (includes 5 minutes prior to and after session to relax on the table) |
 Massage cups create a suction action when placed on the body. This suction acts to increase circulation to the area and draws stagnant fluid or lactic acid out of the muscle tissue and into the lymphatic system to be flushed out of the body. $5 add on option |  Trigger points are located in taut bands of muscles fibers. The trigger point is the most tender point in the band. They are diminished or deactivated by the use of finger pressure or by picking up the muscle fibers in a pincer grip. The third modality I traditionally utilize in my massages. Photo courtesy of ABMP |  Similar to Acupuncture, Acupressure is based on the concept of life energy which flows through "meridians" in the body. During your session, physical pressure is applied to specific acupuncture points with the hand, elbow, or with various devices. Photo courtesy of ABMP |
 Essential oils, the pure essence of a plant, have been found to provide both psychological and physical benefits. $8 add on option Select this option as an add on when scheduling your session. |
About
Cariann Stafford
Cariann has been a Licensed Practical Nurse since 1992, and a Licensed Massage Therapist since graduating from Natural Touch School of Massage in 2004. She became a Certified Infant Massage Instructor through the International Association of Infant Massage in October of 2004. Cariann began providing massage in Burlington, NC in 2004, when she opened Alamance Therapeutic Massage. Over the years, Cariann has trained in many different modalities, such as Aromatherapy, Massage Cupping, Myofascial work, Thai Yoga Massage, Craniosacral Therapy, Reiki (Levels 1 - 3), Acupressure and Lymphatic Massage for Detox.
Expanding on her medical and massage therapy background as well as her own personal yoga practice, Cariann trained in YogaFit's Level One yoga teacher training program in 2015 and obtained her 200-hour yoga teacher certification in July 2016. In 2017 Cariann trained with Barre Above and with the APPI in Pilates Mat Level 1 for Rehabilitation. Cariann offers group and private yoga & barre fitness classes designed for introducing her clients to the healthful benefits of yoga on a beginner level at her sister company, Downtown Yoga in downtown Burlington NC.
Just recently, Cariann was approved as a continuing education provider through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork. She offers massage therapists as well as the general public specialized classes in self-care using a fusion of yoga, breathing exercises and meditation.
"I enjoy working with clients to restore and maintain maximum mobility and function through a combination of deep tissue massage and Swedish massage and self-care through yoga practice. Each massage session is tailored to meet the needs of my clients by combining traditional massage therapy techniques with alternative techniques such as massage cupping, Thai yoga massage, myofascial massage and hot stone massage. I am excited to offer several additional services to compliment the wellness needs of my amazing clients and look forward to continuing to grow."
