Business Details
36 Years
experience
Your Trusted Massage Therapy in South Windsor, CT
Established in 1990, River Bend Therapeutic Massage has been dedicated to improving health through therapeutic massage and alternative healthcare. Our founder, Barbara Higbie Nelms, transitioned from a corporate career to create a sanctuary for stress relief and pain management. Over three decades, we've served Connecticut families with personalized sessions tailored to individual needs. Our tranquil environment, located in South Windsor, offers a refuge from modern life's demands. We specialize in diverse modalities, including Swedish, deep tissue, and pregnancy massage.Our team of skilled therapists prioritizes client comfort and feedback to ensure optimal results. We maintain rigorous sanitation standards, especially during the pandemic, to ensure client safety. With a focus on community wellness, we've become a trusted destination for generations of clients. Our commitment to continuing education ensures our techniques remain cutting-edge and effective. Riverbend remains a family-friendly space where clients feel at home from the moment they enter.
Services
Swedish Massage
Deep Tissue Massage
Sports Massage
Pregnancy Massage
Seated Massage
Energy Balancing
Shiatsu
Foot Reflexology
Raindrop Technique
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer 34 years of experience in therapeutic massage and alternative healthcare.
- Our therapists specialize in personalized sessions tailored to individual health needs.
- We maintain rigorous sanitation standards for client safety during all sessions.
- Our diverse modalities address specific conditions from chronic pain to pregnancy.
- We provide continuing education to ensure our techniques remain cutting-edge.
What people say
Caring and professional therapists
Tailored sessions for chronic pain
Relaxing environment
Highly skilled therapists
Affordable and beneficial
Services
Swedish Massage
This foundational technique uses hypoallergenic oils for light to deep pressure applications. Ideal for first-time clients, it promotes circulation while respecting individual comfort levels through customized draping techniques. Our therapists adapt to client preferences for optimal relaxation and muscle tension relief.
Deep Tissue Massage
Targeting deeper muscle layers with specialized techniques using forearms and elbows. Effective for dense musculature and chronic tension, this modality addresses specific pain points through increased pressure and friction-based movements tailored to client tolerance levels.
Pregnancy Massage
Specially adapted sessions combining chair work, elevated positioning, and reflexology for expectant mothers. Our therapists use safe techniques to alleviate back pain, reduce swelling, and promote relaxation while ensuring comfort and safety throughout pregnancy.
Foot Reflexology
Ancient pressure-point technique applied to feet following energy pathway maps. Combined with aromatherapy footbaths, this service promotes systemic healing and relaxation by targeting organ-related reflex points in a soothing, methodical sequence.
Raindrop Technique
Combines Swedish techniques with Young Living essential oils applied to the back and feet. This modality balances mind-body connection through pure aromatic compounds, requiring pre-consultation for clients with sensitivities to ensure safe oil selection.
People
Barbara H. Nelms
Founder
Barbara transitioned from corporate finance to massage therapy in 1990, establishing Riverbend after personal experience with massage benefits. She continues educating herself in new techniques while maintaining hands-on client care.
Questions
What massage types do you offer?
We provide Swedish, deep tissue, sports, pregnancy, seated, energy balancing, shiatsu, reflexology, and raindrop techniques to address diverse therapeutic needs.
Are sessions covered by insurance?
While we don't bill insurance directly, many clients receive reimbursement through flexible spending accounts or health savings plans for therapeutic massage services.
How do you ensure client safety during sessions?
We follow strict sanitation protocols, require health history reviews, and maintain updated liability release forms including pandemic-specific precautions for all clients.
Can I request specific pressure levels?
Yes, our therapists customize pressure intensity from light to deep based on your preferences and physical requirements during each session.
Do you offer gift certificates?
We provide gift certificates for massage sessions of any duration, making ideal presents for stress relief and wellness-focused recipients.
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