Derby City Massage

02/16/2026

Meet the newest member of our team, Travis Phelps, LMT!

Travis' journey into his massage therapy career began when he, himself, became a massage client at Derby City Massage in January 2019!

Inspired by the profound impact that massage had on his well-being, Travis decided to dedicate himself to helping others achieve the same level of care, comfort, and relief. A graduate of Advanced Massage Therapeutics in Louisville, KY, Travis has focused and developed his skills in Swedish and deep tissue massage, as well as stretching, injury assessment and treatment. He takes a personalized approach to every session, combining his technical skills with genuine care to help clients move, recover, and feel their best. Travis is licensed by the Kentucky Board of Licensure for Massage Therapy (License #305393).

Travis is now taking new and existing clients with availability on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. To view his full schedule of availability please visit our online booking site by clicking the link below. We look forward to seeing you soon!

P.S. TAKE 10% OFF* NOW THRU FEBRUARY 28, 2026 ON ANY MASSAGE SERVICE(S) BOOKED WITH TRAVIS PHELPS, LMT!

*Discount will be applied in person during checkout. Offer not valid with any other offer, discount, or service packages. Valid for individual massage appointments only. No cash value. Valid with Travis Phelps, LMT only.

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01/27/2026

Update from Jessica Sarven, LMT:

Hello to all of our amazing clients! Jessica Sarven here, writing with a heavy heart to let you all know that after February 12th my schedule will be changing to very limited hours and days.

Due to a recent medical/health issue, I have been advised to cut back on my hours and depth of work. We do, however, have a new therapist joining our team that I believe will be quite capable of meeting your needs (more details coming soon!). He, along with our other amazingly skilled and talented therapists, look forward to working with you all!

I will reach out personally to anyone who is booked with me after the 12th to reschedule or get you booked with another therapist.

On a personal note, I would like to say that working with you all of these years has been an absolute honor! You have trusted me with your bodies, even when it was uncomfortable at times, knowing that my goals have always been to be of help.
Thank you to each and every one of you!!!

My sincerest love and regards,

Jessica Sarven, LMT

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12/04/2025

Book Online with Derby City Massage!

Now you can schedule an appointment without picking up the phone. Visit our online Booking Site today to book your next appointment.

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11/18/2025

Take 10% off online gift cards now thru December 31st!

Take 10% off all online and in-person gift cards now through December 31st! Maximum discount of $200 per transaction. Offer may not be combined with any other offer or discounted services or packages.

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11/14/2025

If you would like to watch the footage of tonight’s Louisville Metro City Council meeting regarding “massage facilities,” you may click the link below.

We are still uncertain what this means for massage therapy in Jefferson county, but we will know in due time. Until then, we look forward to providing you with the same high standard of care that you have come to expect! 🥰🙏

This is the full video recording of Louisville Metro City Council Meeting on 11-13-2025 regarding the amended ordinance “repealing the Louisville Metro Code ...

11/13/2025

https://www.wave3.com/video/2025/11/11/impact-proposed-massage-parlor-restrictions/

Metro Council is considering an ordinance restricting massage parlors thought to be trafficking, but some therapists say that could do more harm than good.

11/13/2025

First I want to say on behalf of all LMTs (Licensed Massage Therapists), we chose this career to be able to help, not harm people, and we are adamantly against human and s*x trafficking.

LMTs in Kentucky are healthcare professionals, licensed and governed by the Kentucky State Board of Licensure for Massage Therapy, which the committee has already publicly stated. Many of us have taken our careers a step further and become board certified by the National Certification Board For Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB). As LMTs are healthcare professionals, it is a logical conclusion that LMTs and their respective businesses are not involved in human/s*x trafficking, and therefore, should be exempt from this legislation.

Furthermore, targeting this legislation at legitimate massage therapy businesses does absolutely nothing to stop human/s*x trafficking.

I present this analogy: “A lock keeps an honest person honest.” A criminal does not consider how laws affect the illegal activities they commit, except for how they may circumvent those laws to prevent being caught. A criminal will commit crimes whether laws exist or not.

This is only a small fraction of what can be said on this matter. I hope we can remain on the right side of history and not set our profession back by decades, as we have worked so hard to overcome the stigma that has surrounded our industry for so long.

Thank you for coming to my [not] Ted talk. 🙏😊

A proposal to combat human trafficking operations posing as massage parlors is sparking conversation in Louisville's massage industry.

11/05/2025

CALLING ALL LMTS IN LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY

To address issues of Human Trafficking involving Massage Therapy in Massage Parlors in Louisville, the Councilmembers in Jefferson County (listed below) are proposing changes that will impose stricter licensing, operational, and conduct requirements for Jefferson County massage facilities. Council members in Bowling Green recently attempted to pass the same type of ordinance unsuccessfully.

Unfortunately, as constructive as this may seem on the surface, historically it has been the legitimate Licensed Massage Therapists (LMTs) in the states that impose these unnecessary and burdensome extra fees through changes to existing ordinances, laws and regulations that bear the burden. The Massage Parlors find ways around these laws by staying ahead of these ordinances.

All LMTs in Jefferson need to contact your Louisville City Council members to ask them to slow this proposal down until the wording is better so as not to punish the legitimate LMTs and instead target the market for s*x trade and human trafficking. Please encourage your clients, friends, family and anyone who cares about our profession to call as well. It is crucial that LMTs in Jefferson County call their council member representatives TODAY to express your opposition to the ordinance as it stands.

There will be a meeting today, Wednesday, 11/5, at 4:00 pm at 601 W. Jefferson Street. This preliminary hearing will take place virtually and in person.

Here is the link to join:

https://louisvilleky.primegov.com/viewer/preview?id=0&type=8&uid=e537fe9b-0e94-4bf0-92e7-6b14cce74414

These are the Councilmembers and their respective phone numbers:

Councilman Hudson (502) 574-1123
Councilman Batson (502)5741125
Councilwoman Parker (502)574-1118

Again, call them immediately to ask for the movement on this ordinance to be slowed until better wording can be in place. 

We also encourage any and all interested parties to show up in person for the City Council meeting on Thursday, 11/13, at 6:00 pm, also at 601 W. Jefferson St., next to City Hall in Louisville when the ordinance will go up for a vote. Both of these meetings are crucial to attend in person as a profession as we want to request a rework of the wording as it presently stands.

It has been suggested that signs could be made stating, “TABLE ORDINANCE FOR LMTS”. We are not speaking at this meeting but showing unity in the profession around this proposed ordinance.

PLEASE REMAIN RESPECTFUL AND ORDERLY AS WE GO THROUGH THIS PROCESS.


I want to represent our profession in the best light while advocating for ourselves. Let’s keep our messaging, both on social media and in person, on point without disrespect. Thank you!  

09/02/2025

Take 10% off your appointments this month only (up to 4 times)!*

As a small token of our appreciation, below is a reward that you may use up to 4 times during the month of September only.* Hope you enjoy it!

*The following terms and conditions apply: This offer is valid toward the purchase of regularly priced individual massage services for yourself only. Offer not eligible toward appointments made for someone other than yourself. May not be combined with other offers or discounts in order to receive a greater discount. This offer is not applicable when paying by gift card. This offer is not applicable toward the purchase of gift cards and/or packages.

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06/16/2025

Appointments are available every day this week. Book your appointment online now at www.derbycitymassage.com!

02/13/2025

LAST MINUTE COUPLE'S MASSAGE!

We have a small quantity of couples massage appointments remaining for Friday & Saturday of this week. Time slots are very limited, so please call 502.290.2969 to schedule yours now before they're all gone!

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02/12/2025

LAST MINUTE COUPLES MASSAGES! 💝💆‍♀️Going once…twice…better call now before they’re all snatched up! 🥰💘 502.290.2969