Momma Moon Massage and Doula Services

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The 40 minute Relaxation Head, Neck and Face Massage. This massage uses hot towels and cold stones. There is no need to lie face down (prone) and then turn over to supine. Instead you are going to wear a tank top (bra or no top is also fine, as you will be properly draped (covered) by linens. You will be lying on your back the whole time (if you have difficulty (sore or stiff back after laying on your back for a prolonged period of time, please let me know as we can add a Wedge Pillow and bolsters for comfort). Your face will be wrapped in two warm towels and allowed to steam for 5-7 minutes. Then I will massage your face, neck and scalp with oil. Once again we will wrap your face with warm towels. Then I will use the cold stones for targeted lymph and sinus massage. We finish with cold towels.

As this is a new service and I am working on my skill set I am offering this service (not as an add on, but as a stand alone) for $40, this will be a $60 service in the future. The first 100 times I do this service will be at $40. This is ONLY available in my office. For my disabled Folx who cannot access my office, I sincerely apologize. I am hoping to practice this as a "mobile" technique with my first 100 office sessions to work out the feasibility. I will be recording each of these sessions and you are giving me personal to use any or all of the video for promotional purposes in exchange for the discount.

To schedule:
Please text me at (585)441-0945 with Hot/Cold Relaxation

Hello there! It's been a while so I thought I would do a little introduction or reintroduction for those of you who already know me.

My name is Tree Marino and I am a Licensed Massage Therapist here in Rochester, NY. I serve clients out of my home office in Highland Park or with out-calls in their home. At this time there is no additional charge for out of office massage.

I am in my 13th year of practice as a Massage Therapist and I'm going to let you in on a little secret, the term Masseuse doesn't bother me? Why? Because I know a lot of Midwesterners and it's a common term for massage therapists. There are those in my profession who believe that eliminating the term masseuse will eliminate the not that frequent request for s*xual favors. The truth is, s*x work is valid and should be legal. Licensed Massage Therapists are classified by NY State as Healthcare Professionals and we need to act like such. That means not accepting tips.

Not accepting tips would mean chiropractors, salon owners and spas would HAVE to pay fair wages instead of relying on clients to pay their therapist with their tips. Next time you go somewhere that isn't a self-employed massage therapist, ask them what they get paid. Most will tell you they aren't allowed to tell you (that's untrue in NYS). If they won't disclose it's a shameful amount compared to what you are paying the business.

I charge a flat rate based on $80/hour and I have raised my rate once in 13 years. I also have sliding scale fees for my retired and disability income clients. Am I worth $150+/hr? Absolutely not. This economy has gotten out of control and I won't play the game anymore. I can survive charging $80/hr with a handful of sliding scale fee clients. I don't have health insurance or retirement funds, but that's OK. Raising my rates won't get me those items, it would just eliminate some of my regular clients from the last 8-10 years who got me through the pandemic.

Any massage therapist who tells you there needs to be a $100/hr minimum in the industry isn't concerned with other massage therapists, they want to raise their own rates and don't have the skills or economic base to do so.

When it's hot out, blankets are available, but optional.

Time for a new massage lotion/body butter recipe. Time for a Virtual Lotions and Potions Class! Join me Monday!

Whoops! The ADHD strikes again. Guess I am off to the market Saturday to pick up more Shae Butter and I'll order Apricot Oil. I had a supplier I wanted to try out.