Canyon Massage & Bodywork - New River Gorge WV
Add relaxing, post adventure, professional massage and bodywork services to your West Virginia vacation at the New River Gorge.Massage on the New River Gorge
Class VI - Mountain River offers the on-site services of licensed massage therapist, James Maxwell! Jim is also a licensed physical therapy assistant who has been a part time whitewater guide for many years. He offers our guests high quality massages in the comfortable atmosphere of a beautiful yurt shelter, tucked just off the trail to the scenic overlook on the canyon rim. Allow a little bit of time for some 'self-care' and stress relief in your vacation - you deserve it.| Services | Description | Rates |
| Swedish Massage | This therapy is focused on light to medium pressure. Long flowing strokes that soothe the body, mind, and spirit. Improved circulation and relief from stress and tension are some of the benefits. Add a half hour to focus on areas that need special attention. | $40 /30 min. $70 /50 min. $120 /80 min. |
| Deep Tissue Massage | Take the Swedish massage to a deeper level to clear areas of stress and tension. Medium to firm pressure is applied to the deep layers of muscle tissue and fascia. A favorite request among experienced massage clients. | $40 /30 min. $80 /50 min. $130 /80 min. |
| Neuromuscular Massage | Start with the deep tissue massage and focus on the active trigger points (specific tender points in the muscle) along with areas that are rigid. This benefits those with chronic aches and restrictions of normal mobility. | $40 /30 min $80 /50 min $130 /80 min |
| Integrative Massage | This therapy blends all the techniques into a luxurious treatment. The therapist has the freedom to attend to the most urgent needs of the client with the specific touch required. This therapy is great for people with specific needs and chronic problem areas. | $40 /30 min $80 /50 min $130 /80 min |
| Aromatherapy Massage | An oil based therapy. A blend of essential oils is prepared to stimulate your senses and allow deeper relaxation of your mind. A light to medium touch is applied to bring clarity and balance to the body. | $40 /30 min $75 /50 min $125 /80 min |
| The following services are offered on a limited basis, due to the work schedules of different therapists. Please inquire about availability when scheduling your massage. | ||
| Jin Shen | Gentle acupressure work performed on abdomen, "hara" to balance all internal organ systems. Using traditional Chinese medicine, shiatsu, qi gong and acupressure, this touch therapy aids in digestion, respiration, circulation, and relaxation. | $40 /30 min $75 /50 min $125 /80 min |
| Integrative Shiatsu | A table style Shiatsu treatment. Your therapist evaluates your range of motion and applies yoga-based stretching, compression, traction, acupressure, and qi gong to loosen and lengthen the body. (Yoga done for you by me). Each treatment is designed to meet your individual needs. Leave the table feeling taller and standing up straighter. | $40 /30 min $75 /50 min $125 /80 min |
| Craniosacral | A very gentle touch focused on the head, neck, face, skull, spine, and sacrum. Integrative treatment using craniosacral techniques, as well as acupressure, medical qi gong and energy work. Very relaxing provides excellent relief of TMJ, whiplash, neck pain, nervous conditions (fibromyalgia, MS, tremors) and headaches. | $40 /30 min $75 /50 min $125 /80 min |
| Massage for Expecting Mothers | A gentle and relaxing massage to reduce stress on your body and ease your new growing pains. Safe for mom and baby and helps prepare both for birth. Done for a mom, by a mom. | $40 /30 min $75 /50 min $125 /80 min |
