10/29/2026
Let's talk about massage rates, because I get asked a lot. 💛
You might see one therapist charging $80 and another charging $150+ right down the road, and wonder why.
Here's what goes into a rate:
Training & Continuing Education
Massage school is just the beginning. Every year we pay for advanced trainings — deep tissue, lymphatic, trauma-informed care, cupping, prenatal, etc. Those certifications are thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours to better serve YOU.
Time you don't see
A 60 min session is never just 60 min. It's the intake, charting, laundry, sanitizing the table, customizing your session, ordering oils/linens, insurance, rent, licensing fees, booking system, taxes. For every hour on the table, there's about another hour off the table.
Experience & Specialization
A brand new LMT vs someone with 10+ years, who has worked with chronic pain, athletes, post-surgery, anxiety, etc. will approach your body very differently. You're paying for that nervous system — not just hands.
Overhead & Business Model
Do they work for a franchise where they keep 30%? Do they have their own private studio with heat, linens, ambiance, one-on-one attention? Rent, insurance, linens, everything that makes the space feel safe and warm is part of the rate.
Quality of the Session
Do you feel rushed in and out? Or do you get a warm table, a full intake, a session tailored to what your body needs that day, and aftercare? I will never be a 30-clients-a-week, churn-and-burn therapist. I keep my schedule intentionally small so you get me, fully present.
Within my practice specifically, I do support those who support our community — our first responders, veterans, current service members, and their spouses. I also offer a student rate for those in the middle of their athletic seasons and while they're in school.
And at the end of the day, I'm always willing to work with someone's income. My desire is to provide our community with high-quality care and for money to never be a barrier to entry in my practice. If you need support, just talk to me.
