Business Details
32 Years
experience
Your Trusted Massage & Wellness Partner in Gainesville, GA
Body Works has been dedicated to enhancing community well-being since 1994. Nestled in the Georgia foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, we specialize in personalized, therapy-focused care tailored to individual needs. Our team of experienced, certified professionals delivers a wide range of services designed to promote a healthy lifestyle, including massage therapy, reflexology, skin care, and spa treatments. With over 30 years of service, we prioritize client health and satisfaction through evidence-based techniques and compassionate care. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our diverse offerings, from deep tissue and hot stone massages to customized facial treatments and lymph drainage therapy. We maintain rigorous professional standards while fostering a welcoming environment where clients can achieve their body's full potential.Our expertise extends to on-site corporate massage services, ensuring accessibility for both individuals and organizations. By combining traditional methods with innovative approaches like sound therapy and microcurrent facials, we address both physical and holistic wellness needs. Our therapists hold advanced certifications in modalities such as Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy and Polarity Therapy, ensuring comprehensive care. We operate with transparency and ethical integrity, offering flexible scheduling, including Sunday appointments, and maintaining clear cancellation policies to accommodate our clients' needs.
Services
Massage Therapy
Reflexology
Skin Care
Spa Treatments
Gift Certificates
Lymph Drainage
On-Site Massage
Hot Stone Therapy
Cupping Therapy
Facial Treatments
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of specialized experience in therapeutic massage and wellness.
- Our team includes certified experts in advanced modalities like Ashiatsu and lymph drainage.
- We provide customized treatment plans tailored to individual health goals.
- We maintain strict safety protocols for a hygienic healing environment.
- We offer flexible scheduling including Sunday appointments and on-site services.
Services
Massage Therapy
Our massage therapy services combine Swedish, deep tissue, and neuromuscular techniques to relieve muscle tension and improve circulation. Certified therapists customize pressure and methods to address chronic pain, sports injuries, or stress-related discomfort. Clients benefit from improved mobility and holistic relaxation through evidence-based manual therapy.
Lymph Drainage Therapy
This specialized therapy uses gentle manual techniques to stimulate lymph fluid circulation, reducing swelling and boosting immune function. Ideal for post-surgical recovery or managing chronic conditions like lymphedema, sessions promote detoxification and tissue regeneration. Therapists employ precise hand movements to target specific lymphatic pathways for optimal systemic health.
Skin Care Treatments
Customized skin care regimens address acne, aging, and environmental damage through advanced treatments like microdermabrasion and chemical peels. Certified estheticians perform skin analyses to create personalized facial protocols using medical-grade products. Services combine exfoliation, hydration, and light therapy to improve texture, tone, and overall skin vitality.
Spa Packages
Curated spa packages integrate massages, facials, and body treatments for comprehensive rejuvenation. Options like the Total Body Bliss package combine reflexology, hot stone therapy, and body wraps for a full-day wellness experience. These value-priced combinations provide sequential treatments designed to maximize physical and mental relaxation benefits.
On-Site Massage
Our mobile massage services bring therapeutic treatments to workplaces and events through chair or table massage formats. Corporate clients benefit from stress reduction programs that improve employee wellness and productivity. Sessions range from 10-minute chair massages during wellness fairs to private office treatments tailored to organizational needs.
People
Heather McBride
Certified Massage Therapist
With 25+ years of experience, Heather specializes in neuromuscular therapy and Ashiatsu techniques. She maintains national certification through continuing education and advanced training in medical massage applications.
Bonnie Unnold
Certified Reflexologist
Bonnie brings 30 years of reflexology expertise, graduated from Lake Lanier School of Massage. Her practice focuses on foot and hand zone therapy to promote systemic balance and pain relief through natural health approaches.
Kristin Steward
Licensed Massage Therapist
A top graduate from South Carolina Massage Institute, Kristin combines nursing experience with proficiency in lymphatic drainage and prenatal massage. She emphasizes client education and holistic healing through neuromuscular and cupping techniques.
Holly Helton
Lymphatic Drainage Specialist
Certified in Manual Lymph Drainage and Fascial Mobilization, Holly created Thrive BodyWork to integrate lymphatic therapies with reflexology. Her approach combines advanced training in brain therapy and connective tissue manipulation for chronic condition management.
Ciera Walker
Dual-Certified Therapist
With aesthetics training from Atlanta School of Aesthetics and massage certification from Georgia School of Massage, Ciera specializes in microcurrent facials and neuromuscular therapy. She focuses on mobility improvement through combined skin care and therapeutic stretching techniques.
Questions
What massage types do you offer?
We provide integrated, deep tissue, hot stone, Thai fusion, cupping, prenatal, and Ashiatsu therapies with session durations from 30-120 minutes.
Do you offer corporate wellness programs?
Yes, we provide on-site chair massage and customized wellness packages for businesses, including recurring sessions and event-based services starting at $135/hour.
What skin care services are available?
Our skin care includes customized facials, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, and microcurrent treatments performed by licensed estheticians using advanced techniques.
Are gift certificates available?
Yes, instant digital gift certificates for any amount or specific services are available online, with physical options also available through our front desk.
What are your cancellation policies?
Appointments canceled with 24+ hours notice receive full refunds. Less than 24 hours notice results in full charge if time cannot be rebooked.
Do you accommodate special needs clients?
We offer side-lying positioning for prenatal clients, accessible treatment rooms, and specialized modalities like Reiki and Polarity Therapy for diverse wellness requirements.
