Ru Emmons Massage Therapy

What does self-care look like to you?

I know this term gets used to commodify anything from clothes to candles to yoga classes to, yes, massage therapy. That can be frustrating and overwhelming!!

One way it can be helpful to frame all of the many things that are thrown at us is to set aside both TIME (ideally, weekly) to spend just with ourselves; and also, a $budget$ that we dedicate to care for our bodies and our minds. That could include a gym membership, a regular massage, therapy co-pays, etc. Regardless of what you use it for and how big or small your time and financial budget is, it is helpful to figure it out beforehand so you don't constantly have to battle yourself to set aside those things AFTER you're in a health crisis.

As we go into 2022, plan not only for what you hope to "achieve" - plan also for what you hope to surrender.

I'll hope to see you on the table - but even more so, I'll hope you are finding time for yourself amidst the chaos of our ever-changing world.

Hello dear clients!
I have returned to Pittsburgh and will be seeing clients again starting in November! My new hours at The Midwife Center will be:
Wednesdays 4pm-8pm
Fridays 10am-2pm
some Sundays 12pm-4pm

Please reach out via text or email to schedule (or facebook messenger works too!)
412 651 4737
[email protected]

Did you know all of my services are sliding scale? Please don't let $$$ be a barrier to preventative health care! My sliding scale is $30-$130/hour, and I can answer more questions about it if you'd like. Text or email to schedule, 412-651-4737 or [email protected].

Hi folks - new and old alike! I've been so, so grateful to be able to continue doing bodywork in a masked, safe way. Those of you who are wondering about safety and covid protocols, feel free to reach out for more details! I am also open for virtual wellness sessions.

That's all - just a gratitude post. It is honestly such a gift to work with you all. Love and peace to you today

I am excited to be returning to (masked, very spaced out, and very carefully sanitized) massage, starting June 22! I know many of you are aching to get on the schedule, and I encourage you to text me or email me (412) 651-4737 or [email protected]. I will be starting very slow but I am excited to be offering these important services to you all once again.

Feel free to reach out if you have questions or want more info about what I am doing for COVID-19 precautions.

My official sliding scale is $30-$130/hour. ($80/hour is right in the middle, and is "recommended" if you're not sure where you fall). Please consider your various layers of economic and social privilege when determining where you fall along this scale, and please pass along this info to folks you know who may be struggling in this time - especially folks of color or people organizing hard in this important moment in history. Much love and solidarity to you all. Take care of yourselves.

Trying to move most of my scheduling to text or email! Please feel free to text at 412-651-4737 or email at [email protected] to schedule out for August and September!

Hello dear clients!
Summer is in full swing and I wanted to give a few quick reminders and updates before ABSOLUTE vacation season.

This week (July 4) and next week (July 11), I will NOT be at Ascend doing walk-ins. I'll back at it July 18th, 7-9pm.

From July 11-July 15, I'll be on a short vacation myself (wohoo), so if I don't get back to you immediately it is because I am in the mountains without cell service.

In general in terms of scheduling, I am trying to switch to mainly texts and emails. If you are one of my people who instagram or facebook messages me, please text me at (412) 651-4737 if you remember next time to schedule. Also feel free to email to schedule at [email protected]

My hours at The Midwife Center again are:
Mondays 4-8pm
Wednesdays 12-4pm
Thursdays 10am-2pm

If you're feeling like you need work in July, please contact me as soon as possible so we can make something work - schedule is filling up.

xoxox and all the best summer vibes ( s t a y c o o l ) !

New office hours The Midwife Center for Birth & Women's Health:
Monday 4-8pm
Wednesday 12-4pm
Thursday 10am-2pm

And Thursdays ASCEND: Pittsburgh from 7-9pm!

Get yourself scheduled for some self-care as you ramp up this springtime

April BOGO promotion deal! If you book a massage with me in the remainder of April, get your next one 1/2 off! DM to schedule.

TONIGHT! Sports Massage at ASCEND: Pittsburgh from 6-9pm. Find me by the workout equipment. Even 15 minutes can change your week :)