Integrative and holistic massage therapy combines various techniques to address the whole person. Integrative massage blends different modalities, to create a personalized approach based on your unique needs; emphasizing balance, working not just on the muscles but also considering lifestyle factors, stress, and energy flow in the body. This approaches aim to treat the root causes of discomfort, not just the symptoms, promoting long-term healing. These offerings often involve a more intuitive touch, where the therapist adjusts the technique based on how the body responds.
Current offerings include:
The frequency of massage therapy depends on your needs and goals. Some people benefit from bi-weekly sessions, while others may prefer monthly or quarterly treatments. It's essential to listen to your body and discuss a treatment plan with your practitioner.
Regular Stress Maintenance: If you're using massage therapy for general wellness and stress relief, receiving a massage once a quarter may be sufficient to maintain your overall well-being.
Injury Recovery or Chronic Conditions: If you're recovering from an injury or managing a chronic condition you may benefit from more frequent sessions. In such cases, bi-weekly or monthly sessions may be recommended initially, gradually tapering off as your condition improves.
Athletic Maintenance/Specific Goals: If you have specific goals such as improving flexibility, reducing muscle soreness, or addressing a particular issue, your practitioner may recommend a tailored treatment plan with a specific frequency of sessions to achieve those goals.
To determine whether a full-body or focused massage is best for you, consider your needs and goals.
A full-body massage is ideal if you're looking for general relaxation, stress relief, or want to ease overall muscle tension. It’s great for maintaining muscle health, improving circulation, and promoting overall well-being.
On the other hand, a focused massage targets specific areas of discomfort, such as tight muscles, injuries, or chronic pain in one part of your body. If you have localized pain or muscle stiffness a focused session will provide more effective relief. Consider the time you have available—full-body sessions take longer than focused ones. Talk through any concerns or questions with your practitioner.
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Generally speaking, grooming is a personal preference and it is not a requirement. As a practitioner, I’m focused on helping you relax and relieve tension, not on appearance. Feel free to come as you are, and just make sure you're comfortable. The most important thing is your comfort and relaxation during the session. If you have any questions or concerns, just let me know!
There are two forms of contraindications: systemic and localized.
Systemic contraindications refer to conditions that affect the whole body or a major system. When a person has a systemic contraindication, massage therapy may be unsafe because it could worsen the condition, affect the entire body, or lead to serious complications. Examples include: fever, certain stages of cancer, heart disease, blood clotting disorders, viral infections.
(To discuss your current or past health history and how massage may work in your current journey, book a free 20-consultation call here.)
Localized contraindications refer to conditions that affect a specific area of the body, meaning massage can be performed on other parts of the body, but the area with the issue should be avoided or treated with caution. In such cases, massage can still be beneficial, but adjustments should be made to avoid exacerbating the condition. Examples include: Bruising or contusions, open wounds, local inflammation, athlete's foot.
This is something that can be discussed at the beginning of your session.
Fruit Camp Tattoos & Studios practices community care through mask-wearing. Masks are required inside of building common areas, though optional inside the private massage treatment room. Disposable masks are available at front desk. The treatment room is equipped with a HEPA filter air purifier and medical grade disinfectant. At the time of booking, all clients are required to understand that sessions should be canceled if you have been exposed to COVID-19 within 3 days before your appointment. Please get in touch ASAP if you wake up feeling sick the day of your appointment. You can text the number available in your confirmation email or send an email to inlakechhealingarts@gmail.com.
In La K'ech Healing Arts is located at 2658 Miles Ave, Baltimore MD 21211 on the second floor of Fruit Camp Tattoo & Studios. Currently, the second floor is not wheelchair accessible. Assistance is provided for individuals that require support navigating a flight of 10 steps. The bathroom on the first level is spacious enough for walking supports.
If you are immobile and would like to schedule an at-home massage please reach out to inlakechhealingarts@gmail.com (please note: only 90-minute sessions within the Baltimore City & Baltimore County areas are available for in-home sessions on Sundays)
As of 2025, the cancellation policy is as follows:
- If you need to cancel or reschedule, you can use the confirmation email and scroll to the very bottom until you see the buttons labeled "cancel/reschedule."
- Canceling at anytime with communication, even within 24hours of your session has no cancellation fee at this time.
- No show/No call incurs a $40 fee in order to reschedule.
Gifting bodywork is a beautiful act of love and care. Certificates are available for pick-up, through mail, or electronically via e-mail. A set value amount can be chosen to go towards a session or a full session can be purchased. For help with all gift certificate inquires, send a message or email: inlakechhealingarts@gmail.com
At this time, In La K'ech Healing Arts does not accept FSA/HSA. Many employers provide a stipend for health-related costs, which can be used to purchase a gift certificate for yourself, to use at anytime. Insurance is also not currently accepted, but if your insurance covers full or partial massage therapy, please let me know if you'd like a super-bill that you can send to your insurance for reimbursement.