Lasting Massage

Lasting Massage My massage style is Integrative Deep Tissue Flow with A slow Myofascial influence. I will be taking CEs on this in the future.

Lasting Massage is my own massage business I have been building since September 2012 mostly in Asheville, NC and surrounding areas. In my practice I utilize and integrate all of the modalities and spa experience I have learned into a fluid, fully present session with conscientious, intuitive touch to connect the whole body. So far, I have taken a CE (Continued Education) of Lomi Lomi Hawaiian massage, which is like a whimsical dance utilizing the practitioner's rhythm to give a massage. I have also taken an Intro to Esalen Massage, with local teacher and practitioner, Robin Fann-Castanzo. Esalen Massage is known for its fluid strokes over the whole body with one continuous movement. Both of these modalities connect the mind, body, and spirit into one deeply relaxed natural state of well being. I also have 1.5 years of spa experience from working at Hot Springs Resort and Spa in Hot Springs, North Carolina. By massaging and doing spa treatments on hundreds of bodies and interacting and learning from fellow therapists there during couples massages and body wraps I developed very strong hands, communication skills, and fine tuned my massage session. I am personally more interested in the deep tissue modalities involving Trigger Point release, Positional Release, and Myofacial Release. So, with what I've learned and what I am interested in, my signature massage involves a Deep Tissue approach to fluid whole body connection. I charge $100/ hr, 30 minute minimum. I can travel to homes, offices, hotels, and other cities. My price will go up between $10-$40 depending on travel time to accommodate my gas and set up fee. I have clientele in Hickory, NC and Dublin, GA ... I travel to these places when needed, so if you happen to live in these areas keep that in mind. I value my time and take my job seriously, I am more than just a healer, I am a co-creative teacher, helping others to learn about their bodies and how to heal themselves.

04/01/2025

I have availability today at my downtown office for a 60, 90, or 120 minute deep tissue/ hot stone, with focus on scalp massage ! PM me

02/25/2025

Being sensitive is my power. I feel everything deeply -the highs, the lows, the quiet moments in between. I can be moved by the softest breeze or sky, brought to tears by a simple sound, and pierced by the slightest wound. But that’s because I live wide open. The world hits me hard, but I hit back harder -because when you feel this deep, there’s no other way. It crashes into me with all its beauty and its pain, and I take it all in, raw and unfiltered.

To me, sensitivity isn’t weakness; it’s a fire burning in my chest. It can be unpredictable, overwhelming, even make me question my own strength. But I’ve learned that when it breaks me, I don’t stay broken. I rise, fiercer than before, layered with deeper wisdom and an unshakable resilience.

Feeling everything deeply ~even when it hurts~ is the price I pay for living fully awakened, for seeing the beauty many miss. And I’ve learned that this rare gift is my power, even when it shakes me to my core.

🖊️ Tara Isis Gerris

https://artoflivingretreatcenter.org/blog/ayurveda-and-frozen-foods/Although convienent , eating frozen foods robs us of...
02/25/2025

https://artoflivingretreatcenter.org/blog/ayurveda-and-frozen-foods/

Although convienent , eating frozen foods robs us of proper nourishment. This came up today, and I feel it is important to share.

I may start up my Ayurvedic consulting practice soon.

According to Ayurveda, food should be full of prana or life force. But how do you know if the food you are consumming meets that criteria?

02/11/2025

I have availability tomorrow. Please comment here or find me and DM me on Instagram

02/01/2025
02/01/2025

Available for Mobile Massage therapy this February ! I also have *some* availability in my downtown office.

Fall update! Hurricane Helene disaster relief discounts available into November . Ask about my Mobile Massage services !
10/25/2024

Fall update! Hurricane Helene disaster relief discounts available into November . Ask about my Mobile Massage services !

10/09/2024

Hi!

Does your nervous system need a reset since this major catastrophe in WNC? I am here to help.

I can offer slow deep tissue , myofascial, and trigger point therapy. I also can offer scalp and shoulder massage work as a focus right now, as that will drastically calm the mind.

I am looking for mobile massage work. I will continue to operate on a sliding scale rate until further notice, $50/hour suggested.

My normal price is $120/ 75 minutes for an integrated pain management session at my office downtown Asheville. I have many years of experience and have been professionally licensed since 2011.

I can also offer chair massage by suggested donation of half off, which would be $1/ minute .

No one will be turned away for lack of funds, but I would like at least some money in exchange, as I am mostly out of work and have a family to support as well. Anything helps right now.

I will need gas money if I travel to you.

I am very open to massaging those who have lost everything and volunteers who have worked long days and hours since the flood.

I will no longer be donating completely free time and energy, but will work with you on what you can pay and am open to the barter system in small doses.

10/09/2024

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10/04/2024

Im safe, kids and Jesse are safe from the recent WNC flood. I live in Weaverville in higher ground than Asheville city.

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