Noelle's Therapeutic Massage

12/02/2025

Last week I shared the difference between relaxation massage and therapeutic massage. This week let’s talk about the difference between therapeutic massage and medical massage. Honestly, there’s only one major difference. Therapeutic massage is typically initiated by the client. Medical massage is typically initiated by another medical professional. Both address physical or medical concerns. But “medical massage” is usually a term used for massages that have been prescribed by someone like a medical doctor or chiropractor. Such prescriptions are generally needed to get insurance to pay for the massage, though it’s still not guaranteed (as many insurance companies still do not recognize massage therapy as a medical field).

11/28/2025

Since it is now the official start of the holiday shopping season, I would like to remind everyone that I have gift certificates available. They are designed to gift a service, rather than a monetary amount, just in case the giver wants to keep what was spent a secret. Come to my office on 85th and Western (in Sioux Falls) to buy the gift certificates.

11/24/2025

**Relaxation vs. Therapeutic Massage**

A relaxation massage is exactly what its name implies. It is a massage that is designed to relax your muscles and your body overall. The pressure used is whatever you find most comfortable for you.

A therapeutic massage is a little more specific. It can still be full-body, but many times the therapist focuses on your problem areas, like that stubborn knot in your shoulder or that irritated sciatic nerve. A lot of people immediately associate deep tissue massage with therapeutic massage, but that is not entirely accurate. Deep tissue is just one modality (or type) of therapeutic massage. The amount of pressure used in a therapeutic massage depends on the modality as well as your pain tolerance level.

11/21/2025

I will be closed on Thursday and Friday next week. But I still have some openings available earlier in the week. I wish everyone a peaceful holiday. And know that I am incredibly thankful for all of my clients! Y'all are the greatest!

11/12/2025

11/12/2025

I have had cancellations for both Wednesday and Thursday afternoon. Who wants in?

09/27/2025

I have an unusual number of availabilities next week. If you've been putting off getting a massage, it's time to stop procrastinating and make that appointment! Remember, self-care is NOT selfish.

07/14/2025

Punch cards are here! Buy 9 massages, and the 10th is free**. All lengths can go on the same card. The length you get most often will be the max length you can get as your freebie. For example, if you have 1 half-hour, 1 90-minute, and 7 hour massages, your freebie will be an hour at most (but could be a half-hour, if you wanted).

**Some exclusions apply. Stop by for details.

07/07/2025

NOTICE: Effective Sept 1, 2025, I will be changing my office hours. The change will be that I will start being open Wednesday mornings but will be closed Thursday mornings.

07/05/2025

Coming soon: punch cards!

04/01/2025

I am now in my new office at 7520 S Grand Arbor Ct. #134. I have already had one client tell me that finding this new office was easier than finding my previous office.

Currently I am getting no referrals from the Sioux Falls VA, which means I have more openings this month than I have had in previous months. If you've been putting off getting a massage, this is a great time for you to get in with me.