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Monday - Friday:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturdays and After Hours:
By Appointment Only
Phone: (615) 353-9393
In Harmony Wellness Center
6596 Highway 100
Nashville, TN 37205 [map]
Wheelchair Accessible
I have been a massage patient of Diane Williams for the last nine years. She is a fabulous therapist, very dedicated
to her profession and continues to study and practice all modes of massage therapy. She has given me Swedish, Lymphatic,
and Hot Stone Massages. All of these have really helped me recover from injuries and surgeries.
Jane Ann Reagan
Our massage therapists are some of the best out there and receive the majority of what you pay. Unlike some of these massage mills where you pay a low rate but get a therapist who has already done seven or eight massages that day, our therapists do only a few per day. Thus the quality of your massage will be much better.
There are many types of bodywork. However, Swedish-Esalen massage is the basic relaxing modality, using long, flowing circular strokes on large muscle areas, i.e. the back and shoulders, reducing tension, pain, and stress and promoting total relaxation. Focus is given to the client's individual problem areas by integrating several different modalities practiced by the therapist, resulting in a 60-90 minute relaxing massage with "treatment".
CranioSacral Therapy is a subtle, gentle method of detection and correction that encourages your own natural healing mechanisms to dissipate the negative effects of stress on your central nervous system. The therapist monitors the rhythm of the craniosacral system to detect restrictions and imbalances. The therapist then uses delicate manual techniques to release problem areas and relieve undue pressure on the brain and spinal cord. The result is a central nervous system free of restrictions and a body that is able to return to its greatest level of performance.
Hot Stone Massage is a 90-minute full body table massage using heated moist basalt stones. Basalt lava stones are the
maximum for naturally retaining heat well. They are smooth black volcanic stones in various sizes and shapes that have
been shaped over thousands of years by the ocean's movement. Hot stones were once warmed by fire by Native Americans
to feel better. Hot stones are placed in water to a maximum of 120 degrees. This therapy causes muscles to soon relax
with the heat, increasing circulation and detoxing the body. This technique uses oil to lubricate the body, creating
a smooth glide with the stones and the heated oil is absorbed in the skin. Some stones are placed and left in specific
points along the spine, in the hands and between the toes to improve the energy flow in the body. Some stones are placed
under and on top of the client while draped with a sheet as the therapist massages exposed arms & legs with heated
stones. The body “sandwiched” in heat releases deeper muscle tension and experiences “the ultimate” in relaxation.
A modality used in any areas of joint pain where swelling has occurred (i.e., sprained ankle). This is also used as a facial massage for release of sinus congestion. It is a very “light touch” massage which enhances and improves the immune system, detoxes the body and very relaxing.
Neuromuscular/M.A.T. is a deeper therapy treatment applied to localized areas of painful knotted and strained muscle tissue compromised with restricted range-of-motion.
Seated Chair MassageSeated Chair Massage is a 15-30 minute Japanese accupressure treatment applied to the upper body while fully clothed and seated in a specially-designed chair. This technique enhances circulation, relieves stressful muscle tissue and gives the feeling of relaxation but with alertness and rejuvenation. This modality is a favorite at the workplace.
Thai massage is a type of massage that involves stretching and deep massage, and it is dramatically different than traditional massage done on a table. Everyone should try Thai massage at least once. This form of bodywork is performed on the floor, and the client wears comfortable clothes that allow for movement. Traditional Thai Yoga Massage mindfully combines compressions, acupressure, reflexology, facilitated stretches and conscious breathing techniques into a relaxing yet invigorating two hour therapeutic session. The result is very supportive of the overall health and well being of the receiver. No oils are used in Thai massage. It is known in Thailand as "nuat phaen boran", literally, the ancient-manner massage, and it can be very healing.