We offer culturally competent, trauma-informed therapeutic massage to care for mind, body, and spirit. Our expert bodyworkers are here to help you with a wide range of care goals – including acute and chronic pain support, anti-oppression somatic healing, and surgery preparation and recovery.
Massage Therapy in DC for Every Body
Bring actively inclusive massage therapy back to DC
Massage is not a luxury, it’s a vital form of care. But the pandemic pushed DC’s only radically inclusive massage practice to shut down in 2021 – and the average spa does not provide affirming care for every body. Now, Rhizome Bodyworks is bringing back a space for affirming, socially conscious, therapeutic bodywork in our community, and we need your help to get off the ground.
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Vanessa Crowley, LMT
Vanessa is one of the highest-rated massage therapists in Washington, DC. She provides inclusive and trauma-informed therapeutic bodywork and has a proven track record of securing loyal clients through transformative physical, emotional, and spiritual healing over the last six years.
Vanessa graduated from Potomac Massage Training Institute in 2016. She has training in classic Swedish and therapeutic deep tissue, as well as myofascial release, active isolated stretching, pre- and post-natal, scar tissue release, as well as pre- and post-surgical care for gender-affirming surgeries.
Astra Rooney, LMT
Astra is a massage therapist with over 15 years experience who specializes in Thai Yoga, Acupressure, Prenatal and Postnatal, and Pelvic Floor health. She graduated from Finger Lakes School of Massage.
Elizabeth Goldberg, LMT
Elizabeth is a massage therapist with over 10 years experience who specializes in chronic pain and neuromuscular therapy. She graduated from Potomac Massage Training Institute.
A Place for Outsiders, Weirdos, and Every Body
Rhizome Bodyworks is explicitly designed with large bodies, visibly trans and queer people, and people of color who bear the brunt of social stigma in mind. We believe at a core level that there is no wrong way to have a body. Every body deserves access to safe and affirming touch.
“I walked in and immediately felt welcome, accepted, seen, and safe. Any one of those is rare for me so all at once was overwhelmingly amazing. Vanessa was wonderful and helped put me at ease and enjoy my massage. It’s a magical place and I’ll definitely be back.”
“My experience was unlike any other massage experience I’ve had. As a fat woman, I feel not only like I am allowed to take up space but that I am entitled to. It is the most body positive space I’ve ever been in, and being there makes me feel good about engaging in self care.”
“This is the only trauma-informed, queer-competent medical treatment I’ve ever received.”
Proudly Offering Bodywork to the Whole DC Community
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Please use this form to get in touch with general questions. To book an appointment, please visit our booking page.