(Last updated June 2020)
TYPE OF SERVICE
Types of treatments offered include customized therapeutic Swedish and deep tissue massage, Thai massage, manual and/or biomagnetic Cupping massage, Facial Rejuvenation Cupping massage, Hot Stone massage, and Somatic Polarity Therapy bodywork and energy balancing.
Massage is a form of bodywork that dates back more than 3000 years. It involves the manipulation of soft tissue through touch to promote a client's well-being and health. I may utilize a number of different techniques including effleurage (gliding), petrissage (kneading), tapping, compression, vibration, rocking, friction, and pressure to the muscular structure or soft tissues of the human body. This may also include non-forceful passive or active movement and/or application of techniques intended to affect the energetic systems of the body. The use of oils and lotions will be used to reduce friction on the skin. The benefits of massage therapy include improved circulation, digestion, immunity, flexibility, breathing, posture, and general health; reduction of stress and anxiety; increased clarity; increased energy; and a greater sense of the mind-body connection.
Please note: Massage, bodywork and somatic therapies specifically exclude diagnosis, prescription, manipulation or adjustments of the human skeletal structure, or any other service, procedure or therapy which requires a license to practice orthopedics, physical therapy, podiatry, chiropractic, osteopathy, psychotherapy, acupuncture, or any other profession or branch of medicine.
Under certain medical conditions, massage & bodywork may not be advised, for example, when a fever is present, indicating an infection. If a massage could be potentially harmful to the client or therapist, the massage therapist has the right to decline to do the treatment.
TRAINING AND CREDENTIALS
I graduated with high honors from the Northern New Mexico College massage program in 2010 with 650 hours of training in Swedish and deep tissue massage. My continuing education in the 10 years since also includes training in Japanese Shiatsu, gentle myofascial release, Thai massage, hot stone massage, Cupping massage, cranial sacral technique, Somatic Polarity Therapy bodywork & energy balancing, herbal medicine, hydrotherapy, and manual lymph drainage techniques. I am a licensed massage and bodywork therapist in the state of New Mexico, and an active member of the Associated Massage and Bodywork Professionals--the nation's largest massage membership association, representing more than 72,000 professionals and students.
I've worked at Ten Thousand Waves spa, Loretto Spa, and Hotel Santa Fe Spa in addition to my private practice.
SCHEDULING --call (505) 920-6120
I offer massage in sessions that range from 30 minutes to 120 minutes. I am available for sessions Monday through Saturday by appointment in my office. In-home massage sessions are arranged on a case by case basis. If this is your first massage with me (or ever) please arrive about 10 minutes early so we can discuss your health history and we can discuss what we will be focusing on in our session.
Download First Time Client Health History Form and the NEW Covid Health Information and Informed Consent form, and maximize our time together by filling them out in advance at your convenience before your appointment.
CANCELLATIONS & LATE ARRIVALS
Cancellations:
Amid the ongoing uncertainty of COVID-19, I have modified my cancellation policy to offer greater flexibility to my clients. I hope this will alleviate any stress and hesitation you have about an upcoming appointment. If you need to reschedule for whatever reason, and especially if you are not feeling well, I understand and request that you contact me as soon as possible to reschedule. To further support you, there will be no penalties for cancellations.
Late Arrivals:
In fairness to the next client, please arrive on time. Sessions begin and end at scheduled times. Sessions begun late due to the client arriving late, end at the appointed time and are full price. If you are running just a few minutes late, we will continue with your appointment, but please understand that you will only receive massage for the time remaining in your appointment.
SERVICES AND RATES
Customized Therapeutic Massage
30 minutes $45
60 minutes $90
75 minutes $100
90 minutes $120
Thai Massage (done on a mat on the floor with client clothed in comfortable clothes)
90 minutes $120
120 minutes $160
Hot Stone Massage
Smooth basalt river rocks are heated and used as a massage tool to allow deep and effective relief of muscle tension. The stones are then carefully placed along key points to allow the warmth to sink in. This is a deeply grounding, nurturing, and relaxing treatment.
75 minutes $100
90 minutes $120
Relax at Home (on a case by case basis)--Custom Therapeutic or Thai Massage in the comfort of your own home
60 minutes $110
90 minutes $140
120 minutes $180
Add-Ons
| Aromatherapy | $FREE with any in-office treatment if desired |
| Infrared Biomat | $FREE with any in-office treatment if desired |
| Hot Stones | $20 added to base rate |
| Cupping | $20 added to base rate |
PAYMENT
Payment is due at time of service. I accept cash, local checks and all major credit cards. Contactless payments are accepted for credit cards as well as GooglePay, and PayPal. Please make checks out to Maria Rhodes. I do not provide billing for insurance, but will gladly provide you with a receipt if you would like one.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Everything discussed during the session and upcoming ones will be kept confidential except when subpoenaed by a court of law. Client details would not be revealed, unless the client has given written permission to do so. I will not confirm nor disclose the fact that a specific person is my client, unless I have permission and the written consent of the client to do so.
SEXUAL APPROPRIATENESS
Sexual behavior by the client toward the therapist or by the therapist toward the client is unethical, inappropriate and unacceptable. Sexual harassment is not tolerated. If the therapist's or client's safety feels compromised, the session is stopped immediately.
WHAT TO EXPECT
PLEASE ALSO READ THE NEW PROTOCOLS AND POLICIES in place during the COVID19 pandemic -- on a separate page.
Please plan on arriving 5 min early for us to discuss your goals for our session. If this is your first massage with me (or ever) please arrive about 15 minutes early so we can discuss your health, your goals, and I can show you what we will be doing for our session. My number one concern is for your safety, and to make you feel safe and comfortable during our session, so it is extremely important that I have thorough knowledge of your health history because some conditions are contraindications for massage. I especially need to know if you may be in your first trimester of pregnancy - I generally wait to work on pregnant clients until they have entered their 2nd trimester.
You may dress however you wish, but if you would like to receive a massage following a workout, please shower before your massage. I will show you into the massage studio, go over your health history and goals for the massage session, and then leave the room to allow you to undress and get onto the table. You should feel free to remove as much or as little of your clothing as you wish (with the exception of Thai massage during which you need to wear comfortable clothing). I will be more effective if you are fully undressed, including your underwear, but your comfort level is most important. I work with my clients fully draped, meaning that only the part of your body where I am working at that particular moment will be exposed.
Once you are undressed, on the table, and under the sheets and blanket, I will knock to make sure you are ready, come back into the room, and begin the session. I generally work with some sort of soft music playing, but I will gladly change the music or work in silence if you prefer. Due to Covid19, we will limit talking to the minimal necessary during the session to ensure your comfort and satisfaction with the treatment. I will check in with you about pressure, temperature, and general comfort, but please remember that only you can feel what is going on inside your own body, and that you should feel free to tell me at any point during the session if anything is at all uncomfortable.
I do my best work when I am quiet and focused, so you can expect me to remain fairly silent during sessions except to check in with you. When your session is over, I will again leave the room to allow you to get dressed.