Therapeutic Arts: Massage Therapy & Arts

Therapeutic Arts: Massage Therapy & Arts Andy Freeman is a massage therapist in central NC. His private practice is in Carrboro and he works with Hillsborough Spa and Day Retreat.

See TherapeuticArtsMT.com for more details! Andy Freeman NC LMBT #13373
“Enriching lives through therapeutic touch and arts”
Swedish & Myofascial Massage

A bit about Andy:
Andy’s life has been dedicated to educating
and helping others in various ways, by
shaping lives through compassion, creativity, and care. He strives to individualize each massage session through observations and assessments,

with the intention of meeting or exceeding the clients’ goals and needs. His mission is to improve the quality of life for each person he touches. Andy loves spending time with Family (animals too), music, and outdoor activities/projects. Massage Styles:
Swedish Massage consists of smooth/flowing, kneading, warming, and percussive strokes. Myofascial or Deep Tissue massage consists of strokes to lengthen, spread, and separate adhered or “stuck” fascia (connective tissue) and muscles.

03/23/2025
The North Carolina State Massage Championship 2025 was amazing! I have to say, the sheer amount of talent and quality of...
03/19/2025

The North Carolina State Massage Championship 2025 was amazing!

I have to say, the sheer amount of talent and quality of massage work was astounding. I had the fortune of watching some superb sessions while I was not working.

The learning and growth of the various therapists seems exponential since the first massage championship in which I participated.

What I experienced this weekend is exactly why I support and advocate massage championships. Therapists are typically competing with themselves, learning from their mistakes, learning from others' mistakes, and also learning from others' successes.

Adversity helps us grow. In championships, most of us take ourselves way outside of our comfort zones, to grow, challenge ourselves , and improve

Participating in championships gives us opportunities to network and encourage others to grow with us. Contestants, observers, and judges all grow in the presence of such a wide variety of modalities and experiences.

As many of you know, I had the exciting experience of a hernia surgery 6 weeks ago, tomorrow. I was not sure I would be able to physically compete and give my best. The NCSMC gave me an incentive to dig deeper and focus on my strengths and recover my skills.
I was able to compete in 3 categories, winning 🥇 in Chair massage and 🥉 in the overall championship.

I cannot thank the amazing friends and colleagues enough for making the NCSMC so successful and wonderful.

Thank you to Stephanie, Heather, and Morgan as well as all of the Judges and volunteers for their time and efforts to create a beacon of excellence, to lift up the massage industry to higher standards.

Another thank you to everyone for allowing me to create the "soundtrack" for NCSMC 2025.

My Spiel on the music selection:

As most of y'all may have realized, I'm extremely passionate about music and the power of music.

I built the round playlists to demonstrate how various music, with real instruments and melodies can be used in our sessions to relax our clients, with substance and quality.

For the break playlists, I felt it was really important to build them to represent groups which have been and are being marginalized and oppressed.

I feel it is important to recognize, empathize, and support those in need. "

NCSMC
📸: Masemoto Photo
Ash Wirth (I stole a couple of your photos
Andy Freeman

I'll be out at RambleRill Farm, this Saturday!  Come get some great food, produce, arts, and crafts...and of course stop...
10/03/2024

I'll be out at RambleRill Farm, this Saturday! Come get some great food, produce, arts, and crafts...and of course stop by for a chair massage!

THIS WEEKEND!

I'm looking forward to returning to the NCSMC.  I hope to challenge myself and change things up a bit.
04/17/2024

I'm looking forward to returning to the NCSMC. I hope to challenge myself and change things up a bit.

We are welcoming back Andy Freeman for another year. Can’t wait to see what he will bring.

10/07/2023

It's a beautiful Saturday slow down at RambleRill Farm! The rain is gone and the weather is amazingly perfect!

Come out to RambleRill Farm this Saturday Slowdown!  There will be some fantastic vendors on a relaxing farm. It will be...
10/04/2023

Come out to RambleRill Farm this Saturday Slowdown! There will be some fantastic vendors on a relaxing farm. It will be a great way to Slowdown and enjoy a Saturday.

Massage on the farm, anyone? Visit Andy Freeman of Therapeutic Arts: Massage Therapy & Arts at this weekend's Saturday Slowdown for the best chair massage east OR west of the Mississippi! Oct 7, 10am-2pm, 913 Arthur Minnis Road, Hillsborough

09/02/2023

I'm back out at RambleRill Farm for the September Saturday Slowdown. We couldn't have better weather!

08/02/2023

This is "USAMC with Andy Freeman at AMC and World Massage Festival" by MassageFIX, L.L.C. on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who…

Today was the first day of the 2023 American Massage Championships.  American Massage Championships.  Here are some phot...
07/15/2023

Today was the first day of the 2023 American Massage Championships. American Massage Championships. Here are some photos of some amazing therapists, from around the world. Today I participated in the Swedish category, tomorrow I participate in the Chair category!

This was a surprise!  After all of the state championships submitted their scores, my Swedish Massage ranked No 2 nation...
07/10/2023

This was a surprise! After all of the state championships submitted their scores, my Swedish Massage ranked No 2 nationwide! I'm looking forward to participating in the American Massage Championships THIS WEEKEND!!! I will be participating in the Swedish and Chair categories.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2228554507241877/permalink/6222722377825050/
US Association of Massage Championships
American Massage Championships

That weekend was such a great and educational time.  I had a blast and it pushed me outside of my comfort zone. It allow...
07/08/2023

That weekend was such a great and educational time. I had a blast and it pushed me outside of my comfort zone. It allowed me to learn from mistakes, network with amazing colleagues, and it pushed me to better my skills for myself and my clients.

Next weekend, I head to Cherokee, NC for the American Massage Championships and the World Massage Festival!

I want to share that starting July 4th, Therapeutic Arts will be in a new location, inside the office of Partners in Hea...
06/15/2023

I want to share that starting July 4th, Therapeutic Arts will be in a new location, inside the office of Partners in Health & Wellness:

200 Timberhill Place, Suite 201 | Chapel Hill, NC 27514

If you have any questions or concerns please let me know. The quickest ways to contact me are through text and email.

I look forward to seeing you there!

This past weekend was quite an adventure! I had the privilege to compete in the first annual North Carolina Massage Cham...
06/13/2023

This past weekend was quite an adventure! I had the privilege to compete in the first annual North Carolina Massage Championships. There were some incredible therapists- challenging me to focus and utilize my experience and training- to win Gold in the Swedish category and Silver overall!

A lot of people have asked me, "How do you compete? and Why do you compete?"

How:
Judges observe therapists' massage techniques, "tools" (how you use your body), ergonomics, hygiene, client communication, and how well they connect with the client. The client also provides feedback, to inform judges of how the session feels.

Why: (for me)
These championships are an opportunity for me to get outside of my comfort zone, challenging me to improve my techniques, body mechanics, and encourage creative innovations. They are also an opportunity to network and see and/or experience other phenomenal therapists' work.

05/06/2023

It's a BEAUTIFUL day at RambleRill Farm!

Come see us!

It's time to head back to the farm!  With this early spring, we are looking forward to loads of produce, arts, crafts, A...
03/14/2023

It's time to head back to the farm! With this early spring, we are looking forward to loads of produce, arts, crafts, A FOOD TRUCK, seeing friends, and of course chair massages!

The first Saturday Slowdown of 2023 is coming up on April 1---no foolin'! Join us for our market and open farm day! Saturday, April 1, 10am-2pm, 913 Arthur Minnis Road, Hillsborough

What a year it has been!!! it's been a physical and emotional rollercoaster, to say the least.  Having lost my closest c...
01/01/2023

What a year it has been!!! it's been a physical and emotional rollercoaster, to say the least. Having lost my closest companions and family members, our 13 year old dog Ziggy, and our 16 year old cat Meli (Mee Lee) in the past 2 months, it's good to look back at the incredible and positive experiences of 2022.

Aside from great family moments and experiences, I've been extremely fortunate to see some amazing shows, worked with some amazing artists, and local clients.

I wish you all the best for a safe and healthy New Year.

































It's time to Slowdown again! This Saturday come see me, the farmers, and artisans, for your chair massage, arts, crafts,...
09/01/2022

It's time to Slowdown again! This Saturday come see me, the farmers, and artisans, for your chair massage, arts, crafts, produce, pastries, fresh meats, and more!

Kick off your Labor Day weekend at Saturday Slowdown market and open farm day at RambleRill! Shop from local farmers, makers, and artisans. Enjoy free samples of our organic muscadines and pawpaws (12-2pm). Bring a picnic; make your own bouquet; relax into a chair massage; feed the goats. Slow Down with us! Saturday, September 3, 10am-2pm, 913 Arthur Minnis Road, Hillsborough. With Judy Ackley Brown, Megan Lucchesi, JT Lucchesi, Woodcrest Farm and Forge, Botanist and Barrel, Firefly Farm, Fricks Apiaries, Starfish Bakery, Therapeutic Arts: Massage Therapy & Arts, Tiny Blossom Soaps, Valley View Farm, MoonDance Farm, Stan Squires Watercolors

Address

200 Timberhill Place UNIT 201
Chapel Hill, NC
27514

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 11am - 6pm

Telephone

+18283085634

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