Georgetown Massage and Bodywork

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Gift baskets are the perfect way to let someone know you appreciate them! Say thank you to a favorite teacher or congratulate a recent graduate with a custom gift.
Georgetown Massage and Bodywork has lots of goodies from their apothecary shop that promote self-care and relaxation.

https://www.georgetownmassageandbodywork.com/

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Create a personalized gift certificate at Georgetown Massage and Bodywork!
Certificates can be used towards a therapeutic massage or infrared sauna session.

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The GMS featured small business pop up at the Rose Park Farmers Market tonight is Georgetown Massage and Bodywork, a wellness spa with a DIY aromatherapy bar located in upper Georgetown. 💆✨🌿 ⁠⠀⁠⠀
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Georgetown Massage and Bodywork will bring a chair for free chair massage demos and a table stocked with goodies from their apothecary shop. Candles, crystals, bath salts, CBD topicals, aromatherapy products, natural soaps and more!
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The Rose Park Farmers Market will be on the courts near O and 26th again this week because the field is under renovation! Only two more weeks of the market this season, so don't miss it! Today from 3:00-7:00pm. 🌳⁠⠀⁠⠀
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Special thanks to our local JPMorgan Chase Bank for their support of this project! 🤝

This morning on NBC Washington
You know those herbal remedies at the stores? You want them to work .. but they don’t always do the trick. How working with herbalist can help you find the right combination and dosage of plants to actually help you heal. 🌱
Georgetown Massage and Bodywork

Georgetown Massage and Bodywork is having a Medicinal Tea Tasting & Blending Workshop this Sunday! Details & Registration here: https://www.facebook.com/events/373612743320745/

Strong and vulnerable...
At today's 9:30am Basics & Beyond class at Lighthouse Yoga Center, we wrap up August's theme: Warrior. Since seeing my friend Victor in July - the same week that the protesters rose up in Puerto Rico and just before my birthday - I've been questioning my own "role" in this hurting world. What is my warrior nature? Is it there anymore?
I used to call myself a Spiritual Warrior - one who utilizes the Eight Limbs of Yoga as a design for living as wholly and responsibly as possible. But most recently, have I even been doing that? Last fall, I left my job managing, teaching, and guiding teacher trainings at a yoga studio. I moved away from my beloved DC streets to a Maryland suburb. My recovery meeting locations and vibes changed drastically. In November, I witnessed my dear father's death. I spent the winter living with a down to earth couple and their three dogs - while struggling to make ends meet. Then, this spring, I took a new job in a new line of work; and I now complement that with a humbling two yoga classes per week.
This entire time, I only practiced yoga at home, and my Sadhana primarily included Pranayama and chanting. I gained weight, my body started acting its age, and only periodically did I crack open a yoga text.
Reflecting on this, while immersed in my Warrior theme, I've come to understand and believe: in order to strengthen from last spring's totally debilitating su***de attempt, I had to completely remove myself from any potential triggers. And honestly, elements of the yoga industry, the urban streets, and group houses were getting the best of me. I also realized: I had to let go...completely...of everything. I took a risk, left behind the familiar, and began a process of deconstructing my existence. Dad's death would prove a huge contributor to that process. So would gradually letting my guard down while living in the presence of two caring, hard-working, joyful people - in a neighborhood free from the subtle and glaring threats of city streets. As would starting a different line of work.
Finally reaching a state of openness, I've started to rebuild - financially, physically, spiritually, socially, psychologically, geographically. Holistically.
Last week, I had an Herbal Wellness Consultation with the resident herbalist at my new gig at Georgetown Massage and Bodywork - Erin Antosh of Where The Good Grows. Not only did she help me establish a new, nourishing regimen - she also cheered me on with great encouragement. Knowing that I'm moving to my own apartment soon, she assured me that new confidence and energy would grace this turning point. And I agree.
Indeed, this September, I move to Flower Avenue in Takoma Park. Not quite DC, y'all. But somewhere between city and suburb...close to the peace of Sligo Creek Park and the buzz of Langley Park.
My Own Place.
I believe: only by deconstructing to a point of healthy vulnerability could I have evolved to this point of strength. I think about the great Warrior, Hanuman, and how he didn't even know his own strength, until he found his purpose. In his devotion to Sita and Ram, he was powerful enough to move mountains, and, vulnerable enough to display an open heart.
In this fresh state of being, I eagerly await what's next.
Love and gratitude.
OM Shanti. Holly

A wellness oasis in upper Georgetown DC offering therapeutic massage, herbal consultations, wellness Our caring wellness practitioners are ready 7 days a week.

Check out our workshops on topics including herbal tea blending, healthy chocolate making, aromatherapy blending, and more. Book an infrared sauna session after a relaxing, therapeutic massage and lounge in our peaceful waiting area with a hot cup of tea.

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10/05/2022

Anyone else need a quick mood boost after these past few rainy days?☔️🌧

🫖🍵Add 1tsp of Euphoria Powder to tea, cacao, matcha, mocktails, or even cocktails🍹 The benefits will wow you as much as the taste!

+ Acts as an aphrodisiac.
+ Boosts mood.
+ Boosts creative energy.
+ Can increase libido and sexual desire.
+ May help increase fertility.
+ Nutritive to the reproductive system.
+ Can uplift the spirit with joy.
+ Helps increase connection between the self + others by opening the heart💓

Euphoria Blend is the perfect remedy for your impending seasonal depression🤧 Made with ingredients that are ethically wildcrafted, this deliciously potent powder is available at our Apothecary shop! Come on over and pick some up when the rain clears🌦💙

09/28/2022

🧘🏽 Our energy healing session targets the energy ﬁelds around the body and aims to move and clear stagnate areas where there has been physical injury or emotional pain.

Our practitioners channel and facilitate healing with the fundamental belief that the body has the innate ability to restore balance.💓

Sessions are safe and non-invasive. 💎Crystals and essential oils are incorporated depending on the intention of the session.

Book an energy healing session at the link in our bio!
🤲🏼Helping you heal every facet of your life is our passion.

09/09/2022

Handcrafted jewelry by DC locals😍 We have earrings and necklaces in stock, come on by to pick up the perfect gift for your favorite ♍️ Virgo's birthday, or come check out our assortment of crystals! We have palm stones, points, tumbles, and raw stones all in stock✨🤍

09/01/2022

Detoxification Ayurvedic wellness ritual by

🧡🫖Starting with 𝙂𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙚𝙣 𝙈𝙞𝙡𝙠, also known as ‘haldi doodh’ is an ancient medicinal turmeric drink. 🌞Golden milk is highly anti-inflammatory and restorative and has been used for thousands of years for conditions such as joint pain, digestive issues, fatigue, stiffness, and lots more.* Made with Ashwagandha, along with restorative 'spirit' plants such as 🍄Reishi, and Blue Lotus.🪷 It contains essential digestive herbs that assist relaxation such as lavender, cardamom, and vanilla. Golden milk is excellent for anyone seeking digestive support, help with inflammation, and just an overall longevity drink to have. 🍯🥛

🥬𝙇𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙑𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 is a therapeutic cleansing superfood with the power to cleanse the liver, harmonize digestion and the microbiome, and support the gastrointestinal tract, liver, and gallbladder. 💪🏽🌱Formulated using key herbal prebiotics, such as Dandelion root, Burdock root, Nettle, Milk thistle, and Alfalfa, alongside nutrient-rich algae such as Chlorella Spirulina💚

🙌🏽𝙁𝙖𝙩 𝘽𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙏𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘 is formulated with the intention to help assist fat breakdown, boost healthy digestion, detox, and boost metabolism.🌬This anti-inflammatory liver-boosting tonic will help debloat, increase circulation and help prevent the excess formation of gas in the GI.🫧

Each of these amazing plant medicine products are available in our apothecary shop! Stop in to our 2nd floor shop to find your new health ritual☺️🪴

08/10/2022

Dry Brushing is great for detoxification, exfoliation, & blood circulation!

You can dry brush on all parts of your body to promote better circulation and lymphatic drainage!🦵🏼

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐫𝐲 𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟:
🖐🏼 Start with your legs and work your way up using short upwards strokes
🖐🏼 Work in circular motions on your stomach to promote digestion or on your thighs to help break up cellulite
🖐🏼 On your arms, work from your hands up your arms, always sweeping towards the heart
✋🏼 We don’t recommend dry brushing for people with extremely sensitive or inflamed skin, ex: eczema or psoriasis

𝐏𝐫𝐨 𝐓𝐢𝐩: The best time to dry brush is before you shower!

You can get our dry brush from our Apothecary shop, or 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 with us at the link in our bio!🧖🏼‍♀️

07/15/2022

Lymphatic massage has gained quite a bit of popularity in the past few years. This particular massage technique is a great way to support your immune system, remove excess fluid, and make you feel energized and rejuvenated.🤲🏼

How does a lymphatic drainage massage help?

💆🏽‍♀️With a gentle, rhythmic style, manual lymphatic drainage massage uses techniques that help move the lymph flow through the body and release restrictions in the tissue which enhances the body’s natural filtration system.

Lymphatic drainage massage + far infrared sauna = a power couple for immune support🫶🏽

You can read more about our Lymphatic Drainage Massage in our new blog at the link in our bio!

07/15/2022

07/02/2022

Are mosquitoes and gnats messing with your summer happy vibes? A great way to use essential oils is to create your own natural bug spray or body lotion. Add any combination of lemon tea tree, rosemary, peppermint, lemongrass, sage, lavender, and geranium essential oils (to name a few) to unscented lotion or a spray bottle mixed with water, vitamin e, and a carrier oil. Spritz or apply to exposed skin when outside and watch those bu**ers swarm and take a quick detour.
We just added a fresh batch of Bug Off spray to our shelves. 🚫🦟
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06/17/2022

This awesome self massaging tool is 💥.
In between your sessions with the professionals, these high powered gadgets can work deep on sore muscles and nagging trigger points.
Stop by our shop and give it a try. A unique Father’s Day gift idea!
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05/04/2022

Fill up your own gift basket with our wide range of wellness products from clean burning candles to beautiful hand-made jewelry! So many gift ideas for all the special moms that deserve some love! 💕
Stop by our apothecary shop open 7 days a week!
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03/24/2022

Spring vibes 💚. The Cherry Blossoms are in full 🌸.
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02/10/2022

Lots of fun gifts boxes for Valentine’s Day. ❤️
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12/11/2021

Give the gift of wellness! Our gift certificate treatments include: hot stone massage (a luxurious session for the cold winter months❄️); CBD massage (a relaxing zen experience🧘‍♂️); our popular lymphatic drainage massage + infrared sauna (a natural detoxifying and rejuvenating session); aromatherapy massage (a treat for the senses🌸); sports massage and many more! ⁠
Check out our website for a full list of services and a gift certificate link! ⁠
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12/11/2021

Great gift ideas! Stop by our DIY Aromatherapy Bar and make your own bath salts, body oils, or essential oil roll-on bottles. 🍊🌹⁠
We are stocked with fine dried herbs + flowers, a variety of bath salts, top quality essential oils and natural milk powders.⁠
Make your own eco-friendly, natural body care products with all natural ingredients and feel good about what you put on your skin. 🌿⁠
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09/24/2021

Love these new Sleep Masks from ! So soft on the eyes to help you drift off into a gentle sleep 💤.
Stop by this weekend and pick up a pair of these beauties.
Sound and restful sleep is one of the most important beauty secrets out there friends!
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08/27/2021

One of our most popular and beloved services is our lymphatic drainage massage. Great for supporting healthy digestion and gut issues, increasing circulation, and reducing tissue and joint swelling.
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We also carry a number of products like teas for natural detox, massage oils, dry brushing tools, and facial gua sha sets. Try this incredibly relaxing and beneficial massage from our well-trained massage therapists. Combine with an infrared session for a healthy sweat and an ultimate spa day. 🍵💆🏻‍♀️💦
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08/25/2021

We proudly carry teas and other medicinal herbal products from two local herbalists Where The Good Grows] and District Herbs]. We love supporting small businesses and bringing our clients some of the best local products available. Our favorites include the Botanical Chocolate making kit from Where The Good Grows] and District Herbs] Heal Thy Heart tea.
Stop by and your favorite! 🌿🍵
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08/15/2021

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08/12/2021

We're obsessed with plant-based, vegan, palm free soap! Fresh clays, organic honey, avocados, carrots, and other natural, earth-friendly ingredients make these soaps so decadent. These hand-crafted bar soaps cut out plastic bottle waste and harsh chemical ingredients found in many soaps and body washes. Come see our collection! New scents include Baby's Breath, Milk & Honey, Lemon Lavender, and Charcoal & Cedarwood. 3 for $20 with a cute gift box!
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08/09/2021

Oak mites - bu**er off!
There's a new bug in town and it might be just as pesky as the endless summer mosquitoes. Can we get a break here in DC?
Our Bug Off natural bug spray is loaded with lemon tea tree oil, geranium and other essential oils that deter all kinds of annoying pests. I use it all summer long anytime I'm sitting outside and it really works! Safe for kids and adults.
We just stocked up with a new batch so stop by our apothecary shop and pick one up!
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06/12/2021

More ! Peace and love friends! ⭐️🧡
Stop by and pick up your favorite delightfully smelling gifts at our apothecary shop! Then book your next therapeutic massage or infrared sauna treatment.
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06/12/2021

Nice rainy day to pop into our toasty warm infrared sauna pod. Relax and reap the health benefits of a good sweat and a tranquil mind. ✨💫
Book online or call 202-827-8064
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05/06/2021

Get mom what she really wants this year! A long await therapeutic massage to ease stress and and help reduce pain. ✨⁠
It's been a long year and self care is more important than ever to reduce the effects of long term stress and keep our immune systems strong.⁠
Whether mom needs a focused deep tissue massage or a more relaxing hot stone massage, we have a variety of services she can pick from. ⁠
Check out our link in the bio and purchase printable gift certificates there. ✨⁠
Use code: MOMLOVE21⁠
Check out our Yelp & Google reviews to see why we are one of DC's favorite therapeutic massage centers. 🧡⁠
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04/30/2021

Georgetown Massage and Bodywork is hiring talented, licensed massage therapists for part-time positions. We have competitive employee rates, and a supportive, learning environment. We are an established, reputable wellness spa with a loyal client base, that focuses on therapeutic bodywork, wellness consultations, and wellness products in our apothecary shop.
Please send inquiries and resumes to: [Email hidden]
Must be insured and licensed in either DC, VA or MD

04/21/2021

Work with us! We are a very busy practice looking to add talented massage therapists to our team. Located in upper Georgetown since 2004 we have a large loyal client base that's growing. Licensed, passionate, and friendly MT's send resumes to: [email protected]⁠
Learn more about our practice and our covid safety measure on our website. Link 👆🏼💆‍♀️⁠
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04/10/2021

Sagely Naturals Relief & Recovery CBD roll-on bottle is a great tool to relieve headache pain and fatigue. Made with the highest quality broad-spectrum CBD oil, Menthol, Peppermint, Rosemary, and Eucalyptus essential oils, this little bottle brings a lot of relief. Stow it away in a purse or pocket for an instant recharge.⁠
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04/01/2021

Don’t let allergies rain on your spring parade! We have lots of support for headaches and allergy fatigue. Stop by our aromatherapy bar and blend a roll-on bottle with essential oils that can ease headaches and other symptoms of an over active histamine response. 🌸 Soaking in warm herbal salt baths can also ease tension and promote a restful night. 🌛
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03/30/2021

These sparklers! ✨Swarvoski crystal earrings from shine bright. Stop by to see her beautiful collection and bring on some dazzle ✨
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03/27/2021

We’ve got diffusers and over 50 different essential oil blends! With allergy season in full bloom stop by this weekend and pick up eucalyptus, lemon, tea tree, rosemary and other respiratory support EOs or a breathe easy blend! ✨🌱
We’re open 10- 5:30 Sat and Sundays!
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Georgetown Massage and Bodywork is a DC local, woman-owned boutique wellness spa providing quality bodywork and wellness services by highly trained and licensed professionals. Founded by massage therapist and aromatherapist Alison Alleva and well established since 2004, we offer wellness services including therapeutic massage and bodywork, Thai yoga massage, herbal and ayurvedic wellness consultations, workshops, infrared light treatments and chromotherapy.

Our retail shop includes wellness products including over 50 types of essential oils, clean burning soy candles, in-house made aromatherapy body products, CBD topicals for pain relief, natural soaps, crystals, succulents, massage tools and more.

Stop by and explore our interactive Aromatherapy bar, where you can make your own herbal bath salts, body oils, and natural perfume/aromatherapy roll ons.