Welcome to The Cottage! Tacoma's Premier Therapeutic Massage Therapy & Spa
~Our Services~
~Relaxation Swedish Massage~
The classic Relaxation Swedish Spa Massage is what most people envision when planning professional massage services. The therapeutic goal is to melt away muscle tension and increase blood circulation throughout your body. Swedish Massage is extremely relaxing as it warms the muscles, increases the blood, and improves flexibility in the body. Pressure is light to medium but may included firmer pressure to targeted areas.
~30, 60, or 90 minute sessions~
Reflexology Focused
Similar to acupressure or acupuncture Reflexology professional massage focuses on specific points in the hands, feet, and ears to stimulate corresponding areas of the body. An extremely relaxing practice, our Head, Hand and Foot professional massages services focus on treating these pressure points.
~45 & 60 minute session~
Ayurvedic Massage
These Dosha-specific massage services utilize ancient Indian practices that focus on the specific needs of the body. This massage helps to restore balance within your unique constitution. We will start the treatment with a detailed history to determine your Dosha the best treatment course. In addition to specific massage techniques the choice of oils and application will vary depending on your assessment.
~ 90 Minute Session~
Hot Stone Massage
Hot Stone Spa Massage is often paired with Swedish Massage. Stones are heated and used with oils to soothe, warm, and massage your muscles. This allows your body to relax and release tension and stress on a deeper level. In addition to stones, many of our add-on spa services such as LightStim hand and foot treatments, aromatherapy essential oils and more can also be incorporated into the treatment.
~60, 90, and 120 minute session~
For You and Baby
The benefits of pregnancy massage are well established. Massage during pregnancy can help to ease stress, promote relaxation, and aid in muscle tension caused by shifting alignment. In addition to massage we use gentle stretching techniques to aid in common aches and pains associated with pregnancy. With our specialty pillows we are uniquely equipt to provide mom with the most comfortable massage possible. We offer a variety of positioning options including prone, semi-reclined or side lying.
Treatment & Recovery
Therapeutic Massage is a tool to help heal. Whether it's stress, illness, or simply to pamper yourself, the benefits of massage can be life-changing. We have a health-minded approach to all massage. Our purpose is to provide you with additional holistic tools to aid in achieving your wellness goals.
Contact us if you have questions about any of our services.
Restorative or Trauma Recovery Massage
Restorative or Trauma-focused Massage is our unique approach to bodywork incorporating a blend of restorative yoga poses, assisted stretching, and compression massage. For those in need of trauma recovery we use a series of holds, breathwork and client focused consent with each step. This serves as a step towards empowerment. This modality is done while clothed in comfortable attire such as yoga/workout.
- healing mind-body connections
- chronic pain conditions
- somatic pain
- stress reduction
- assisted mobility/flexibility concerns
Health Maintenance or Deep Tissue Massage
Health Maintenance or Deep Tissue Massage is for those who are looking for treatment focused massage for chronic health conditions or are in the chronic stages of injury healing. We will coordinate with your primary care provider or treatment specialist to ensure you are receiving the targeted therapy your body needs. We will update your providers and maintain a team wise approach to care. Health Maintenance Massage is covered by FSA/HSA savings accounts and may be eligible for health insurance coverage.
*Health insurance coverage to be determined on individual basis.
Intraoral Massage
Do you suffer from TMJD (jaw pain, clicking, popping, locking) or from chronic migraine? Do you have issues with tension headaches, teeth grinding or clenching? Come in for a specialized treatment for these conditions with intraoral massage. Our therapist is specifically endorsed by Washington State for these treatment techniques.
~30 or 60 minute sessions~
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a type of gentle massage which is intended to encourage the natural drainage of the lymph, which carries waste products away from the tissues back toward the heart. This service can be beneficial for those recovering from cancer or radiation treatment, surgical removal of lymph nodes, or other endocrine-related illnesses. This may also be beneficial for those who suffer from fibromyalgia or other chronic pain conditions.
~30 or 60 minute sessions~
PIP/L&I/Auto Injury
Medical therapeutic massage is incorporated into an overall treatment plan in coordination with your medical provider. If you have recently had an injury such a car accident or work injury, we are here to help you in the recovery process. As an experienced massage provider, we can help navigate billing in addition to providing treatment focused care to eliminate the extra stress injury can cause. Contact our Tacoma Location today.
Massage Wellness Packages
Make preventative health a priority. We offer an assortment of packages from massage bundles to Spa and massage services for a truly relaxing experience.
We have put together a collection of our most popular service packages here. If you would like a uniquely curated package for yourself or a gift please contact us.