Rain Garten Massage

03/24/2025

Rain Garten Massage has moved! A whole 5 minutes down the road. Pictures of the new location will be posted once I get all the finishing decorating completed. Stay tuned!

06/12/2024

What kind of music do you like most to relax to during your massage session? I'm looking to add more new music to my playlist.

04/01/2024

🌟 Attention all massage enthusiasts! 🌟
When it comes to choosing a massage therapist, there's a critical factor to consider: freedom to target crucial muscle groups for optimal relief. That's where independent therapists shine!

Unlike therapists tied to franchises or chains, independent practitioners have the flexibility to address key areas like the chest muscles in the front of the shoulder and the butt muscles at the rear of the hip. These muscles are not just any muscles; they're the strongest muscles of their respective joints and often the main source of pain and discomfort.

Why does this matter? Because neglecting these vital muscle groups can exacerbate existing pain and discomfort. The chest muscles and butt muscles play a pivotal role in stabilizing their respective joints and when overly tight, can overpower proper posture. When these muscles are ignored durring a massage session, they can be allowed even more ability to contribute to imbalances, restricted movement, and increased strain on surrounding tissues.

Unfortunately, many franchise or chain therapists are restricted from working on these significant muscle groups due to concerns about inappropriate behavior. While this rule aims to ensure safety, it can inadvertently compromise the quality of treatment and leave clients without the comprehensive care they need.

By opting for an independent therapist, you're not only supporting local businesses but also gaining access to tailored care that prioritizes your well-being. Don't let restrictions hinder your path to pain relief—choose independence, choose comprehensive therapy! 💆‍♂️💆‍♀️

I provide a personalized approach to each and every massage. Whether your needs are general stress or chronic pain relief, I have the experienced to help determine the best treatment for you. My techniques include deep tissue, sports massage, prenatal mas

02/07/2024

Valentine's Day is only a week away💕
❤️Whatever your feelings about the holiday are, the gift of comfort, pain relief and relaxation are always appreciated!
❤️Massage gift certificates are easier than ever with online purchase and email delivery.
❤️You customize the look of the certificate to be as mushy, loving, or friendly as you prefer.
❤️Happy hearts every single day to you all!

https://www.raingartenmassage.com/gift-certificates.html

02/05/2024

For a limited time, now offering introductory rates for new clients!

Massage Therapy that really makes a difference.
Practicing for over 20 years in Lake Ridge.
Newly located in the Tacketts Mill area.

02/01/2024

Last Minute Deal members, look out for today's offer. There are changes to the format to take note of. Offerings are now claimed online! No more leaving me a message and hoping you were 1st.

If you don't know what this is all about, you're missing out! The Last Minute Deal is an email list. Message me to join it and start receiving offers on 1 hr spots being made available same day or next day for $70.

Last Minute Massages are thr best way to get a high quality massage at a great price!

01/04/2024

Did you know you can book with me online? The booking tab at RainGartenMassage.com is easy peasy!

11/27/2023

Now that it's really starting to get chilly out there, start your next session with hot packs!

As effective as a focused hot tub, it's the perfect way to combat the chill while getting some relief from aches and pains.

Find out more about it
raingartenmassage.com/hot-packs

11/18/2023

A note on finding the fine line between self improvement and acceptance.

In a world that sells dissatisfaction, it’s almost rebellious to feel happy about your body. We are inundated with suggestions on how to look better via crash diets, fad workouts and body changing garments. For all the sunshiny Facebook messages telling you “You’re beautiful!” there’s not much to make us feel legitimately joyful to be in our own skins.

So where does happiness come from, anyway? Psychological studies show that happiness stems not from being the best, most successful, or sexiest, but from gratitude. So telling yourself over and over that you’ve got a great body is less likely to leave you feeling happy than feeling grateful for the body you’ve got. It’s not always easy. None of our bodies are perfect. We often feel at odds with our bodies, feeling as though they’re betraying us in some fundamental way.

We now find ourselves in the season of Thanksgiving. Despite the critique of the origins of the holiday (that I fully agree with!), it has become a tradition on it's own, independent of it's beginnings, of family and appreciation. If there were ever a time to give thanks for the bodies we inhabit, it’s now.

*You can give thanks that your body has seen you through many long years of life.

*You can give thanks that your body has taught you important lessons about pain and about the mental and emotional strength you have by living through it.

*You can give thanks that your body has survived injuries, illnesses and overuse.

*You can give thanks if your body has given rise to new life.

*You can give thanks if your body honors your parents with features it received from them.

*You can give thanks that your body has the senses to know beauty, the sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and feelings of the world around you.

*You can give thanks that your body includes a mind that can think, imagine, and dream.

*You can give thanks that your body has built, dug, cooked, sewn, planted, and shaped the world around it.

*You can give thanks that your body has held and honored and taught the bodies of others around you.

Massage therapists are lucky people. We get to see the wonder in the bodies around us every day. It’s an honor, and one we’re perpetually grateful for. On Thanksgiving Day, give thanks for food and family and friendship, those standards of the season. Express your gratitude however you normally do, through writing in your journal, phone calls to your loved ones, a reflective walk in the woods, meditation or prayer. But don’t forget that incomparable body of yours, which has accomplished so many things throughout your life. Treating yourself with kindness, compassion, and understanding can help us to be kinder to those around us. If we all inhabited our bodies with an attitude of gratitude, who knows what might happen? Maybe that whole peace on earth business wouldn’t seem so far away.

~Rain

10/15/2023

Hi! I'm Rain of Rain Garten Massage. I've been offering massage therapy in the Lake Ridge area of Woodbridge since 2001. I've recently relocated to a beautiful space across the pond from Tacketts Mill in Lake Ridge.

I provide a personalized approach to each and every massage. Whether your needs are general stress or chronic pain relief, I have the experienced to help determine the best treatment for you. My techniques include deep tissue, sports massage, prenatal massage, and Swedish full body massage for general relaxation.