Signature Massage
A custom blend of flowing movements, deep tissue work, and yoga-inspired stretches — designed for renewal, rejuvenation, and deep relaxation.
Licensed Massage Therapist & Yoga Instructor
Treatment to Enhance Wellness
Therapeutic massage and private yoga tailored to your body's specific needs — helping you move, feel, and heal better.
What We Offer
Massage Services
Each session is thoughtfully customized. Whether you need deep relief, gentle recovery, or something in between — there's a modality for you.
Body Bliss Massage
A calming Swedish-based treatment combining Lomi Lomi influences to improve circulation, promote flexibility, and restore a sense of well-being.
Medical Massage
Targets medically diagnosed conditions via physician referral. May be billed to participating health insurance companies by the client.
Runner / Hiker Massage
Focused on the lower extremities using multiple modalities, finishing with a replenishing magnesium cream application to ease cramping and fatigue.
Office Syndrome Massage
Designed for desk-bound workers. Addresses chronic shoulder and lower back tension and helps reduce the frequency of tension headaches.
Post-Surgical Massage
Gentle lymphatic and circulatory support to reduce scar tissue, ease pain, and accelerate recovery. Doctor approval required prior to session.
Rates
Session Fees
Appointments are by text or email only. Gift certificates are available upon request.
Massage Therapy
60-Minute Session $150
Outcall (In-Home) — 60 min $200
Outcall (In-Home) — 90 min $350
Medical Massage Inquire
Medical massage may be billed to participating health insurance. Physician referral required.
Private Yoga
60-Minute Session $80
Yoga Therapy $80
Functional Vinyasa Yoga $80
Stretching Lover $80
All yoga sessions are private, one-on-one, and fully customized to your needs and goals.
Private Lessons
Yoga Therapy & Instruction
With 500+ hours of certification from Rishikesh, India and over a decade of personal practice, Wassa brings a deeply therapeutic approach to yoga — rooted in Hatha and Ashtanga Vinyasa traditions.
- Yoga Therapy Blending Hatha and Ashtanga Vinyasa principles to reduce pain through balanced movement. Sessions guided by philosophy from Swami Omkaranada.
- Stretching Lover Targets tight, shortened muscles to reduce injury risk. Dynamic, breath-linked movements build alignment, strength, flexibility, and balance — customizable to your unique needs.
- Functional Vinyasa Yoga Goes beyond postures to identify musculoskeletal imbalances and promote a path to healing, wellness, and optimal physical function.
The Science
Massage & Pain Relief
Massage reduces muscle soreness by limiting the release of bradykinins and prostaglandins from inflammatory white blood cells. It also blocks the production of inflammatory cytokines like TNF-alpha and IL-6, actively promoting muscle repair after injury.
Soft tissue massage targets muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia to address chronic aches and injuries — releasing adhesions and improving microcirculation throughout the body.
Inflammation is the immune system's natural defense response. While it is essential for healing, it can sometimes persist unnecessarily. Massage therapy may help interrupt that cycle through targeted physical intervention.
Signs of Inflammation (PRISH)
- PPain — chemicals sensitize nerve endings
- RRedness — increased blood flow to capillaries
- IImmobility — reduced function in affected area
- SSwelling — fluid buildup in tissues
- HHeat — heightened warmth from increased circulation
Meet Your Therapist
About Wassa
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A Thai national with a lifelong connection to the healing arts, Wassa began her formal training in 2013. She is certified through the Wat Pho Traditional Medicine and Massage Institute in Thailand and completed 662 hours of training at the Potomac Massage Training Institute in Maryland.
Her advanced 500-hour yoga certification was earned in Rishikesh, India, and she has maintained a personal practice for over a decade. Wassa's approach focuses on functional, outcome-based massage — targeting client-specific conditions while preserving the restorative quality of each session.
Modalities & Techniques
- Swedish Massage
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Sports Massage
- Myofascial Release
- Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy
- Active Isolated Stretching
- Movement Perspectives in Bodywork
- Lomi Lomi
- Lymphatic Drainage
- Thai Massage
Before Your Visit
Policy & Client Forms
Please review these policies before your first visit. First-time clients will complete a 15–25 minute intake before their session begins.
Download & Complete Your Forms
Scheduling & Cancellations
- 24-hour notice required for all cancellations. Full fee applies without notice.
- No-shows are charged the full session fee.
- Late arrivals may result in a shortened session; the full fee still applies.
- Gift certificates are voided if cancellation policy is not followed.
Session Guidelines
- Avoid alcohol and drugs for at least 12 hours before your session.
- Avoid eating for at least 90 minutes before your appointment.
- Only the area being worked on will be uncovered (professional draping at all times).
- Clients under 17 require a parent or guardian present and written consent.
Health & Contraindications
- Massage is not provided during contagious illness, fever, or acute inflammatory flare-ups.
- Both therapist and client must maintain personal hygiene; failure may result in rescheduling.
- Post-surgical clients must have written doctor approval before receiving massage.
- Medical massage clients must provide a physician referral.
Confidentiality & Conduct
- All client records are fully confidential and protected.
- Mandatory disclosure applies for illegal activity or concerns involving minors.
- Zero tolerance for sexual impropriety — session ends immediately with full charge.
- A respectful, professional environment is maintained at all times.
Get in Touch
Book Your Session
Appointments are available by text or email only. Reach out with your preferred dates, the service you're interested in, and any relevant health context.
Contact
- Email: info@thehealingmethods.com
- Washington DC Metro Area
- Outcall (in-home) sessions available throughout the area
- Gift certificates available — ask when booking
🎁 Gift Certificates Available — Give the gift of healing. Ask about gift certificates for massage or yoga sessions when you book.
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