Iowa City Shiatsu & Massage Therapy

Iowa City Shiatsu & Massage Therapy Relieving headaches, sore shoulders, painful low-backs and full-body muscular pain since 1997. I have been practicing massage therapy in Iowa City since 1997.

Massage Modalities I Use

Acupressure, Swedish Massage, Chair Massage, Cupping, Gua Sha, Shiatsu, Trigger Point Therapy

Massage Can Be Effective Treating...
Sciatica, Rotator Cuff Injury, Carpal Tunnel Pain, Migraine and Tension Headaches, Plantar Fascitis, Joint Replacement Recovery, Stiff Neck, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Low Back Pain, TMJ

Simple But Profound Services

I use no gimmicks or trendy techniques, just exceptional therapeutic massage based on solid research and theory and a deep knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy. When you schedule with me, you schedule a specific amount of time. Within that time frame, we will customize a session specific to your needs. I provide integrative massage, drawing on a wide variety of therapeutic techniques, but most are built around Shiatsu and Swedish Massage. No two massages are the same. I provide each massage tailored to the client’s individual needs. In other words, a 60-minute massage may be a “full-body” massage, or it may be quite focused on specific areas of the body which are in need. Shiatsu

Shiatsu is commonly referred to as acupressure. I use direct, focused thumb, finger and elbow pressure on the acupressure points of the body. Tight, cramped, knotted muscles are relaxed, as is pressure on joints, nerve pathways, and energetic channels. Shiatsu therapy is specific to your body as it allows me to read the areas of need unique to you. Acupressure feels like a dull ache that relaxes as muscle tightness is reduced. You may control the intensity of pressure by providing me guidance and feedback; the better our level of communication, the higher the quality of your treatment. Swedish Massage

Swedish massage improves circulatory, muscular, and nervous system functioning, and induces and deep feeling of relaxation. It is received unclothed, and is typically given using lotion or oil. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques: stretching, gliding strokes, friction, and kneading, among others.

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December 2023 Newsletter

Seasons greetings to you all. I hope the closing of 2023 brings joy and meaningful connection into your lives, and that 2024 exceeds your expectations for happiness and prosperity.

For those of you still shopping, gift certificates for all services are available at the office or online here:

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You will need the email address of the person receiving the gift certificate.

Prices will remain the same for 2024:
30 minutes = $50
45 minutes = $65
60 minutes = $80

Our building has been sold to our neighbors Successful Living, and all indications are that we will be able to stay in our current location, which makes us happy. Susie and I (with a number of other great practitioners off and on) have been here since 1999, almost 25 years!

As always, I’d like to sincerely thank you for your patronage. I understand that you have plenty of options for massage therapy in Iowa City and surrounding areas, so it is a great honor to be of service to you.

May peace be with you,

Martin

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Iowa City Shiatsu & Massage Therapy massage services in Iowa City IA. Removing headaches since 1997.

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Update - November 2022

Greetings to all of you! It’s been a while since I sent an update and it feels like a good time to touch base. Time continues to move quickly for me. Amazing we’re near the end of 2022!

First, let me express how grateful I am for you. For your business, of course, but mostly for YOU. I feel fortunate to have such an interesting and thoughtful clientele. You are terrific people and have plenty of good choices for therapeutic massage in and around Iowa City. Thank you for choosing Shiatsu & Massage Therapy at Towncrest. I aim to do my best each and every time you come in for a massage, whether you’re in for pain management, stress relief, preventative health maintenance, or just a feel-good break.

Business operations are now close to what they were back in 2019. We are vaccinated and keeping up on our Covid-19 booster shots. We are continuing to wear face coverings during appointments but are leaving the choice up to clients whether to do so. HEPA air purifiers are on during business hours. It feels great to basically be back to business as usual.

Since we are at the tail end of the year, I’d like to remind you that massage therapy can be a great gift idea. Gift certificates are available for all of my services. You can purchase them electronically through Massagebook, or come in to the office for a physical gift certificate. Just give me a call to make arrangements for pick-up. I’m happy to send them through the mail as well. Whatever works best for you.

Here’s wishing you a happy Thanksgiving and all the best for your year-end holiday gatherings and celebrations. I hope you have a chance to spend quality time with family and friends. I will be open and available through the end of 2022 as well as the beginning of 2023.

Address

2418 Towncrest Drive
Iowa City, IA
52240

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Sunday 2:30pm - 7pm

Telephone

+13199360494

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