About Our Massage Therapist: Kristen Gremillion, LMT
Kristen is a healing arts practitioner with a background in physical theater and dance. She is passionate about creating integrated bodywork sessions designed to meet each client on their unique path of increased internal awareness, improved mobility, and greater ability to sense and express their own empowered embodiment. Kristen views each session as an opportunity to provide safe, healthy touch and to create a non-judgmental space for clients to practice resting, receiving, and letting go.
You can learn more about Kristen and her work by visiting her website: www.nolamadic.com/about
Pricing & Packages
*Tips to the therapist are accepted and very much appreciated.
60 Minute Massage
Your session includes time for a brief verbal in-take, 60 minutes of hands-on treatment time, and time for you to ground and check-out before you go.
$80
90 Minute Massage
Your session includes time for a brief verbal in-take, 90 minutes of hands-on treatment time, and time for you to ground and check-out before you go.
$120
120 Minute Massage
Your session includes time for a brief verbal in-take, 120 minutes of hands-on treatment time, and time for you to ground and check-out before you go.
$175
Package of Four (4) Massages
Take $5 off the cost of each massage when you purchase a package of four (4) massages.
Package of Four (60 minutes): $300 Package of Four (90 minutes): $460 Package of Four (120 minutes): $680
Varies Depending on Length of Treatment
Book your appointment today!
Ready to book? Use the link to visit the online scheduling portal, or call or text 504-352-0679 to request an appointment today.
Modalities are the different styles and schools of massage therapy training. You can think of modalities as tools inside the therapist’s toolbox, and you can choose from a variety of techniques in order to address your specific needs.
Swedish Massage
Swedish massage is a gentle, full-body modality designed for relaxation and increased circulation and uses long gliding strokes, kneading, friction, and tapping to loosen tight muscles, relieve tension, and improve overall well-being. It’s the most popular form of massage therapy and often considered a standard “basic” massage, using oil or lotion to facilitate smooth movements over the skin.
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage is a therapeutic modality that uses firm, sustained pressure and slow, deep strokes to target the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue (fascia). It’s effective for relieving chronic muscle tension and pain by breaking down adhesions (knots) and scar tissue, thereby improving flexibility and range of motion.
Acupressure
Acupressure is a Traditional Chinese Medicine massage practice that involves applying steady pressure to specific points on the body, called points or acupoints, to release blockages in the body’s energy flow (Qi) and promote healing and well-being. It is non-invasive and aims to reduce stress, relieve pain, improve sleep, and address issues like nausea and headaches by stimulating the release of endorphins and increasing blood circulation.
Shiatsu
Shiatsu is a form of Japanese Acupressure which applies sustained and rhythmic pressure to points along meridian pathways in order to promote relaxation, reduce pain, and improve health by restoring the balance of the body’s energy.
Sports Massage
Sports massage is a focused therapeutic technique using deep pressure, stretching, and other modalities to enhance athletic performance, speed recovery, and prevent injuries by releasing muscle tension, improving blood flow, and increasing flexibility. It is typically tailored to individuals with high activity levels and incorporates various techniques such as kneading, friction, and compression to address the specific stresses of physical exertion and repetitive motion.
Myofascial Cupping
Myofascial cupping uses negative pressure from suction cups to lift and stretch skin and fascia, releasing tight muscles and improving circulation to reduce pain and inflammation. Unlike other manual therapies that compress tissue, cupping creates a gentle pressure gradient through suction that pulls tissues apart, encouraging blood flow, hydrating fascia, and increasing range of motion. The process often involves placing cups on specific areas of tension and moving them across the skin or leaving them stationary for a few minutes at a time.
Hand & Foot Reflexology
Reflexology is a massage modality involving working on specific points on the feet and hands which are believed to correspond to other areas of the body (including organs, systems, and different regions of the body) with the goal of promoting relaxation, improving energy flow, and supporting the body’s natural healing processes.
Benefits of Massage
Physical Benefits
Reduces Muscle Tension and Pain: massage manipulates soft tissues, loosening stiffened muscles and joints to alleviate pain and soreness.
Increases Flexibility: while relaxing muscles and tendons, massage makes joints more supple and improves range of motion.
Improved Circulation: direct manual manipulation improves the flow of both blood and lymph at the site, supplying muscles and tissues with more oxygen and nutrients while helping to remove cellular waste products.
Boosts Immune Function: Regular massage can strengthen the immune system by reducing stress and improving circulation of blood and lymph.
Mental & Emotional Benefits
Assists with Stress & Anxiety Relief: Massage lowers cortisol, a stress hormone, and promotes relaxation, which can reduce levels of anxiety.
Improves Sleep: By promoting relaxation and reducing stress, massage therapy can significantly improve the quality of sleep.
Enhances Mental Clarity: Reduced stress and improved circulation contribute to better cognitive function, leading to increased focus and clearer thinking.
Boosts Mood: Massage can increase the production of mood-boosting hormones like serotonin.
Book your appointment today!
Ready to book? Use the link to visit the online scheduling portal, or call or text 504-352-0679 to request an appointment today.
