Therapeutic massage for a body that stays braced.

Body · Therapeutic Massage · Temecula

Sara Hartman, a CAMTC-certified massage therapist with 25 years of experience, gives hands-on bodywork for tight, overworked muscles and a nervous system stuck in high gear.

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Muscles that brace under stress don’t always let go on their own.

Under stress long enough, your muscles brace and stay braced, well after the reason is gone. Shoulders up, jaw tight, back locked. Therapeutic massage works that holding out of the tissue by hand, and as the muscle lets go, your nervous system reads that it's safe to come down too. The body loosens and the system follows.

What to expect

Real bodywork, matched to what your body needs.

Sara works by what she feels in your tissue and what you tell her, from lighter, calming pressure to deeper, focused work on the spots that need it. Some sessions are about easing a specific knot or a sore, overworked area. Others are about bringing a wound-up body all the way down. She builds each one around where you are that day.

Custom hands-on therapy

Book the time your body needs.

Pricing · Therapeutic Massage · With Sara Hartman

Three ways to book, depending on what you’re carrying. Therapeutic works through muscle tension, prenatal supports a body that's carrying a lot, and the Nervous System Reset is built for a body that's forgotten how to rest.

Tension builds back up, so the real change comes from coming in regularly.

$120 · 60 minutes

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Prenatal Massage

Positioned and supported for a changing body, so you can rest through the whole session.

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$140 · 80 minutes
$120 · 60 minutes

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Therapeutic Massage

Hands-on bodywork for muscle tension. Take 80 minutes for several areas, or 60 for one focus area or a regular tune-up.

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Nervous System Reset

$165 · 80 minutes

New at the studio

A slow, longer session for a body that's been on high alert too long.

Includes:
Bhakti massage
Lymphatic drainage
Relaxation acupressure
Hot stones, an essential oil blend, and a CBD option

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An 80-minute massage or lymphatic session with Sara, then PEMF and red light right after. Month to month.

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What kind of massage does Sara offer?

Sara offers therapeutic massage, prenatal massage, and the Nervous System Reset, a slower 80-minute session with hot stones, lymphatic drainage, and acupressure. Every session is built around what your body needs that day, whether that's tight shoulders, a stiff neck and back, tension headaches, or stress you've been carrying for weeks.

Sara is a CAMTC-certified massage therapist (CAMTC #13840) with 25 years of experience. Clients come to the studio in Temecula from Murrieta, Menifee, Wildomar, Lake Elsinore, and Fallbrook.

What's the difference between therapeutic massage and lymphatic drainage?

Therapeutic massage works your muscles. It uses firmer pressure to release knots and tension in your neck, back, and shoulders. Lymphatic drainage works the lymph vessels right under your skin, with light, slow strokes that move fluid and ease swelling.

If you're dealing with tension or pain, massage is the fit. If you're dealing with swelling or recovering from surgery, lymphatic drainage is. Not sure? Book a free phone consult.

Will I be sore after a therapeutic massage?

You might feel a little tender for a day or so, especially in spots that were very tight. That's normal and fades quickly.

Sara adjusts the pressure to you throughout the session, so tell her anytime you want more or less. Drink water and move gently afterward.

What should I wear, and how much do I undress?

Undress to whatever level feels comfortable. You stay covered with a sheet the whole time, and Sara only uncovers the area she's working on.

Wear something easy to change in and out of.

How often should I get a massage?

It depends on your goal. For stress and everyday tension, many clients come once a month. If you're working through a stubborn knot, a sore back, or a stiff neck, coming every week or two to start can help, and then you can space it out.

Sara will suggest a rhythm that fits your body at your first visit.

How much is a massage, and can I add red light therapy?

Massage is $120 for 60 minutes and $140 for 80 minutes. Prenatal massage is $120 for 60 minutes, and the Nervous System Reset is $165 for 80 minutes. After any session, you can add 30 minutes of red light for $30 if the recovery room is open.

Can I get a massage while I'm pregnant?

Yes. Sara offers prenatal massage in any trimester once your OB or midwife says it's okay. If your pregnancy is high-risk, check with your doctor before booking.

After your baby arrives, Sara also offers postpartum massage and lymphatic drainage.

Does the membership cover massage?

Yes. The Gold and Gold Plus memberships cover massage as well as lymphatic sessions.

Gold is $165 a month and includes one 80-minute massage or lymphatic session with Sara, then PEMF and red light right after. Gold Plus is $319 a month and includes two. Both are month to month.

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