Medical Massage and Wellness
1096 N. Shenandoah Ave
Front Royal, Virginia
(On The Corner of 11th and N. Shenandoah Ave.)
540-431-1515
My goal is to thrive, like so many others, in the short flicker of a life I have. If I'm lucky and work hard, I might leave a little light for others to enjoy in my stead. Truly, that is all that is asked of us in this world.
Meet The Therapists
Julie Davis
Massage Therapist
As a child I had often rubbed my father’s feet or my mother’s neck to ease their discomfort after they had a long day of work. I went to massage school in 2007/2008 to learn how to better help relieve suffering from pain related issues. While I can give you a nice relaxing massage if rest and pampering are what you are after, my focus has always been on pain relief and helping the body keep going as age and health issues start to wear us down. I have focused my training on Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, and Trigger Point Therapy. My massage technique is usually a combination of these techniques based on the concerns you have that brought you in for a massage in the first place. My massages are always different based on the person I am working with, and I will work with you through your goals and feedback to provide a massage tailored to you. I also have experience with Hot Stone, Reflexology, and Prenatal Massage and am looking forward to working with Old Thyme Medicine to expand on other areas of spa treatments and new avenues of training in other massage techniques.
When I am not at work I am busy at home. My husband and I recently moved our small homestead to the woods of Front Royal. We have ducks, quail, cats, dogs, and dairy goats. I enjoy gardening, canning food, making goat cheese and soap, baking, and when time allows- taking hikes in the woods, crocheting, and reading. I grew up in the mountains of upstate New York and am so happy to be back in the woods but with a slightly warmer climate.
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Available Sunday: 10 - 2, Monday 2:30 - 6, Wednesday 1:30 - 5, Thursday 2:30 - 6, Friday 9 - 1
Mary Katherine Hawk
Massage Therapist, Owner
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Having graduated from Advanced Fuller School of Massage Therapy in Virginia Beach, Virginia in 2017, my goal has been to focus my efforts on learning techniques that best assist clients in addressing deeply rooted tissue disfunction and pain. I continued my education in 2019 by entering an intensive certification program for medical massage therapy under David Morin, MMT in El Paso, Texas. The 100 hour program teaches health care professionals how to practice soft tissue injury rehabilitation. I come equipped with knowing on how to assess various soft tissue conditions as well as having a working knowledge on facilitated stretches and pain management techniques. I have also completed a 40 hour intensive certification on manual lymphatic drainage - Vodder technique through ACOLS as well. I have a passion for constantly reading about old and new healing techniques and I am a major advocate for living in harmony with the natural world as being the primary source of our wellness.
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In my free time, I deeply enjoy researching the history of science and hunting down rare and antique books from the 17th, 18th, and 19th century. You can usually find me with my husky, Haley, and my kitty, Stella frequenting the Linden mountains by gardening and hiking. Nothing beats a good fire pit and view of the Shenandoah mountains.
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Available: Sunday 2 - 9, Monday 9 - 2 and 6 - 9, Tuesday 9 - 9, Wednesday 9 - 9, Thursday 9 - 2 and 6 - 9, Friday 1 - 9, Saturday 6 - 9
Melissa Johnson
Massage Therapist
Melissa's career in massage began when she graduated from The Piedmont School for Professional Massage in Woodbridge in 2002. Since then, she had devoted her time to clients in providing mobile massage, working along side chiropractors and an array of other health professionals. She is skilled in deep tissue and trigger point therapy. She is also certified in applying ETPS (Electrotherapeutic Point Stimulation), also known as MPS (Microcurrent Point Stimulation). Before entering her career in massage, she was a ICU/ER Nurse for a veterinary clinic in Springfield, Virginia as well as a veterinary assistant in Fredericksburg and Woodbridge.
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Available: Friday and Saturday 9 - 2
Gretchen Anderson, CMBP
Health Coach and Mineral Balancing Practitioner
My enthusiasm for health began after my own mold and heavy metal toxicity. After learning how sick I was I decided to make my health a priority. I took supplements, made diet changes, used mental health resources, followed detoxification protocols, and other specialty therapies, and made sure to get lots of rest. My health studies started while I was still extremely sick. I studied health and fitness through Penn Foster and passed those classes which inspired me to learn more. As I began feeling better, I entered the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) health coaching program. I also completed an advanced IIN Hormone Health course. Becoming a health coach taught me to look at all aspects of a person’s life and see where a person could use some help. I found that my mental health needed some attention while detoxing. I studied Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, codependency, boundaries, and inner child work. This built on my previous studies of behavior therapies while earning my Social Work bachelor’s degree from George Mason University. I have had the opportunity to work with clients in group homes and with the homeless population. Health Coaching fulfilled many of my goals, but I also wanted a specific way to help others heal. With my own detox being so exhausting and just generally awful, I wanted to offer another option to people with chronic issues that was gentler and more comprehensive. I have a Certification in Mineral Balancing, and I am a Mineral Balancing Practitioner, and I plan to start the advanced minerals practicum soon. I like to work on my house and spend time with my husband (who I have been with for over 30 years), and our two Border Collies. We foster dogs for Blue Ridge Border Collie Rescue. I have two guinea pigs who are my babies, Axel, and Sophia. I have lived in Front Royal for a total of about 17 years. I was lucky enough to have had three Certified Therapy dogs, and we visited several local facilities and saw many people smile. Currently, I volunteer as a case manager at a homeless shelter.
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Available: Tuesday 11 - 3, Thursday 2:30 - 6
Vaeda Martin
Skin Therapist​
Born and raised in the DC, MD metropolitan area I come from a long line of women who’ve found their calling in being of service to others. From childcare to cosmetology, and herbal medicine. I’ve had amazing examples of the immeasurable joy and values that can be found in working in a service-driven field. My affinity for skin therapy and wellness began at a very young age. Growing up my great- grandparents owned a herbal medicines shop in Mount Rainier Maryland and my grandmother would always send my mom home with tons of herbal cleansers and medicines for my siblings and I. A core memory I hold dear is of a time where I burned my finger horse playing at a family gathering, and my grandmother grabbed an aloe vera capsule from her cupboard to remedy my pain. Watching my skin heal over the next few weeks from consistent application intrigued me . This is just one of many occurrences that helped foster my love for skin therapy and my passion to uplift, build confidence and educate my clients on how to properly care for their skin. I obtained my certification in Basic Esthetics from the Esthetic Institute in Vienna, Virginia in 2022. Since graduating I’ve been intentional on investing in continuing education courses that align with my desires for professional growth and development. Which includes receiving my certification in dermaplaning protocol from the prestigious Dermaplane Pro brand, as well as completing courses on treating hyperpigmentation and discoloration taught by Skincare Expert and Celebrity Esthetician JoElle Lee. When I’m not in the treatment room you can find me making memories with my spouse and 3 beautiful kiddos. Enjoying a new book or novel, journaling or indulging in some kind of arts and craft hobby like dry pastels or diamond painting.
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Available: Sunday 10-2, Monday 2:30-6