Sunset Moth Wellness' signature massage therapy style
Adrienne has been a practicing massage therapist and holistic health practitioner since 2009. She is currently a licensed massage therapist in Washington DC (license #2525).
Over the years her style has evolved to better accommodate a variety of physical and healthcare needs and requests of her clientele. Trained in trauma-informed care and cultural awareness and sensitivity, she helps a variety of clients of different ages, including the children and older adult populations, body types, socioeconomic backgrounds, and identities, including BIPOC, LGBTQI+ meet their wellness needs by:
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facilitating healing of injuries, illnesses, or as part of a post-surgery rehab plan
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addressing physical and emotional trauma.
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supporting healthy nervous system regulation.
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improving athletic performance.
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providing prenatal and postnatal pregnancy support.
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sharing practical healthy lifestyle recommendations.
Adrienne is trained in the following massage modalities and combines them as needed per client, per session to create her signature style:
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Deep tissue
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Swedish/Relaxation
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Shiatsu
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Lymphatic drainage
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Sports massage
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Assisted stretching
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Pregnancy massage
How massage therapy at Sunset Moth Wellness is different compared to the typical spa massage in the United States:
Healthcare focused:
As a certified Holistic Health Practitioner, former Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), and with degrees in Medical Sociology and Community Health Sciences, Adrienne brings a healthcare lens to her massage practice. Sessions with Adrienne are more clinical and less spa-like, although she strives to create a peaceful and inviting setting for your session.
What you wear:
You may choose any level of dress or undress that works best for you. Because of Adrienne's style, it is easy for her to give a great massage no matter the client's level of dress or undress.
If you wear clothes, cozy and flexible clothing like the ones you might wear to exercise, relax, or sleep in works best. Many clients feel much more comfortable and safer wearing comfortable clothing instead of being undressed.
If you are undressed, sheets and blankets are used to cover you.
Do what works best for you, which could change from session to session.
The massage space:
Massage therapy is done on a cozy, padded floor mat instead of the traditional massage table. Adrienne has found this set-up lends itself to being a more accessible, comfortable, and trauma-informed setting and style to receive massage therapy. See photo at the top of the page for an example.
Massage Session Types and Pricing
Initial Sessions
This is your first-ever massage therapy session with Adrienne.
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105 Minute (1 hour 45 minutes) Session (intake discussion & massage)
Price: $180
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75 Minute (1 hour 15 minutes) Session (intake discussion & massage)
Price: $160
Return Sessions
You have had a massage therapy session before with Adrienne via Little Bird Community Acupuncture or
Sunset Moth Wellness.
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90 Minute (1 hour 30 minutes) Session (discuss any updates & massage)
Price: $170
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60 Minute (1 hour) Session (discuss any updates & massage)
Price: $150
No Tipping:
Sunset Moth Wellness does not accept gratuity (tips) for massage services. Here at SMW, massage therapy is viewed as any other healthcare service you receive. If you would like to further support SMW's community at large and have the means, choose to pay more than the minimum on the sliding scale. This helps continue the ability to provide a sliding scale so others who cannot pay more than the minimum can still receive services while keeping SMW thriving.
FSA/HSA Accounts:
You may be eligible to use your FSA or HSA account for Services at Sunset Moth Wellness. Depending on the rules of your account, you may need a medical diagnosis and a recommendation letter from your medical provider to do so. SMW can always work with you and your medical provider to submit the appropriate information. If you qualify, most account providers want you to submit an itemized receipt which SMW can provide to you upon request.