UPDATES: 1- Congratulations to T.V. and M.S. they both hit the Referral Program Bonus in December, and will be enjoying a FREE Massage AND $10 off their next session! Way to go!
Did You Know? With our "STAR" program, you can come to Massagesmiths TWICE a month, for less than $100 dollars, including gratuity?
($49 on 1st of month (use it any time during the month) plus another $39 visit during the month, and a $5 gratuity on each visit)!
I am a Licensed Bodyworker, and have helped many clients find relief, using techniques such as AIS (Active Isolated Stretching) and Myofascial Release. Get on the road to recovery, make an appointment today!
Meghan is here!!!!!!!!!!!! My daughter Meghan (who I lovingly refer to as "Doll"), is joining my practice as a Licensed Massage Therapist the second week of August! She has been on Maternity leave, and is anxious to get going! She is a Graduate of LaJames in Des Moines, and Swedish, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone Massage and Pre-natal Massages are a few of her favorites!So those of you who were wanting to request a Female Therapist, Meghan is the gal to call!
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WOW! We are now up to 24 "STAR" members!!*** only 1st 50 "STARS" will be grandfathered in for life...meaning NO increase in prices...ever! Become a "STAR" today. Not bad for 7 months in business! See for yourself the H-U-G-E benefits of being a "STAR" in the services section. LOCK in that $39 rate, for life! It just makes sense! Thanks very much!
2 MASSAGE ROOMS! Thats right! We use them as individual Therapy rooms, or open the French Doors for a beautiful COUPLES ROOM! Invite your Sweetheart for a relaxing couples Massage, or bring a friend or co-worker in for a stress - reducing, knot removing, body cleansing Massage Treatment! Cool!
SPECIALS!!! Watch my windows for upcoming specials!
We are excited to announce that we will be EXPANDING our services.....to include Aromatherapy wraps, facial masks, and more!
******keep watching my windows for Updates and Specials!
GIFT CERTIFICATES! Birthdays! Anniversaries! Special Occassions! call 712-292-1785 to get info!


Yes, please! Our Couples Room allows you and a friend or loved one to enjoy the sweet, relaxing benefits of Massage Therapy TOGETHER! No more taking turns, or waiting an hour because there is only 1 Massage Room.
Swedish Massage is a very relaxing and therapeutic style of bodywork. It combines oils or lotion with an array of strokes such as rolling, kneading, and percussion to help the body improve its circulation. The benefits of this type of bodywork are wide-ranging and include relief from aches and pains, decreased stress levels in the body, enhanced mental clarity, improved appearance, and greater flexibility.
Deep Tissue Massage is a form of bodywork that aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of tissue in the body. Deep Tissue Massage is a highly effective method for releasing chronic stress areas due to misalignment, repetitive motions, and past lingering injuries. Due to the nature of the deep tissue work, open communication during the session is crucial to make sure you don't get too uncomfortable. Keep in mind that soreness is pretty common after the treatment, and that plenty of water should be ingested to aid with the flushing and removal of toxins that will have been released from the deep tissue during the session.
Hot Stone Therapy is a style of massage where heated stones are placed at specific sites on your body to deepen relaxation and promote circulation in your muscles. Muscles that are heated with these stones release tension and stress much more deeply and quickly than with a traditional massage. The overall experience is very relaxing, nurturing, and rejuvenating.
Trigger Point Therapy is a style of bodywork that focuses on stimulating and releasing "trigger points" in your body. Trigger points are tender areas of tension similar to acupressure points, except they occur in the belly of the muscle rather than along the energy pathways of the body. These "knots" are built up throughout a person's life due to physical, mental, and/or emotional stress. During a session, focused pressure is applied through a variety of techniques order to release your trigger points. This process can be quite painful at times, yet the effects are lasting and profoundly transformative.
Pregnancy Massage is a style of bodywork designed specifically for pregnant women. Pregnancy is a time when a woman's body endures tremendous stress due to dramatic physical and emotional changes. Using various techniques specially developed for the expecting mother, Pregnancy Massage helps release the pain and discomfort experienced throughout pregnancy. The benefits are profound, including emotional support, the relief of joint pain due to extra weight and postural imbalance, and improved breathing and relaxation.
Structural integration employs soft tissue manipulation with the goal of realigning the body in relationship to the force of gravity. The theory underlying structural integration asserts that often the body's connective tissue is "bound up," thus restricting opposing muscles from working independently of one another. Thus, we aim to loosen the restricted connective tissue by using a practice very similar to deep tissue massage. Practitioners typically prescribe a specific sequence of ten sessions lasting between 75 and 90 minutes in order to "unlock" the whole body.
Myofascial release is a form of soft tissue therapy intended to eliminate pain, increase range of motion, and rebalance the entire body. It does this by using massage techniques to stretch the fascia and release the bonds that exist between the fascia, muscles and bones. Fascia is the connective tissue that connects and covers all muscles, organs, and skeletal structures of the body. Direct myofascial release is sometimes known as deep tissue work. Indirect release applies light pressure and gently stretches the fascia; this allows for increased blood circulation and relief from pain.
Lymphatic Drainage Therapy aims to gently and rhythmically move the lymph through the body, especially swollen areas of the body, relieving pressure and enhancing the functioning of the immune system. As both a preventative and remedial technique, LD can be used for a wide range of purposes including faster recovery from injury, reduction of swelling and discomfort from pregnancy, and strengthened resistance to illness.
CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle yet powerful technique that is effective in releasing neck pain, back pain, and mental stress (among other things). It does this by optimizing the movement of cerebrospinal fluid through the spine and around the skull. Developed by physician William Sutherland, this therapy provides a very soothing and relaxing healing experience.
Shiatsu is a Japanese form of massage therapy. The word Shiatsu comes from two Japanese words - "shi" (finger) and "atsu" (pressure). In addition to the direct stimulation of pressure points along the energy pathways of your body, gentle stretching techniques are applied over a wider area of the body to integrate the point work and encourage the flow of Chi (energy) throughout the body. Shiatsu is a meditative healing art that honors the body, mind and spirit.
Reflexology is a type of bodywork that focuses on applying pressure to the specific nerve zones in your feet. Unlike other foot massages that intend to mostly relieve tension in the feet themselves, reflexology is a far more in-depth science that aims to harmonize your entire body. According to reflexology, every part of the human body is mapped into your feet. Reflexology treatments have been found to be highly effective for conditions such as allergies, headaches, and depression.
Sports Massage is a type of massage designed for highly active people who engage in athletics. Engaging in sports is harsh on the body and can often lead to injuries in both the short and long term. Sports Massage enhances performance and prolongs a sports career by helping to prevent injury, reduce pains and swelling in the body, relax the mind, increase flexibility, and dramatically improve recovery rates. Sports Massage is also highly effective in aiding the rapid recovery of an athlete from an injury by encouraging greater kinesthetic awareness and in turn promoting the body's natural immune function.
Developed by Aaron Mattes, Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) is a dynamic system for improving your flexibility and overall well-being. As you probably already know, stretching your muscles not only reduces your chance of injury, but also strengthens your tendons and improves your circulation.
From Lavender to Vanilla, these essential oils are an intregal part of any Massage Therapy Session. They are soothing, relaxing, and penetrating, offering clients an escape route from everyday issues.
"STAR" (Stop Treating And Relax) clients are those savvy clients mentioned earlier. They understand that by taking PREVENTATIVE measures, (choosing a maintainance program over just "treating" issues when they become unbearable), they have found the KEY to wellness, and affordability is NO LONGER AN ISSUE! No brainer, right? Here is how it works.....
Go to ANY Massage Therapy Treatment Tutorial (please don't take my word for it) on the web and you will find that the average number of sessions required to resolve client issues is 3.
WHY?
Simple. The Human Body is continuously attempting to re-set itself to BALANCE (Homeostasis) from all of the things that we put it through (Diet, strains, sprains, repetitive motion, sitting, standing etc.). A knot that has gotten painful enough for you to come and see me for relief has gotten PAST the Body's ability to re-set itself to Balance, and did not just show up one morning. 2-3 visits in about a weeks time, (YOUR part is committing to the at -home exercise we suggest), should do it.
1st visit- Consultation, therapy, home stretching.
2nd visit (A few days later)- Consultation, re-evaluate progress (better, worse, same) from initial visit, therapy (same, different treatment based on eval), home stretching.
3rd visit (A few days later)- Consultation, re-evaluate progress from previous visits, therapy.
At Massagesmiths, and as a Health and Wellness Practitioner and Clinic owner, it is my passion to make EVERY SINGLE CLIENT aware of their treatment options, including any MONEY issues, so they can make an informed descision on exactly which treatment, and how many treatments, will be required to get them healthy, period.
Don't assume that after 1 session, if you still feel a knot, that your session was not a success! It just means there is more work to be done. And we will be glad to do it for you!
After your initial session ($39.00).... YOU CAN LOCK IN THAT $39 RATE ....FOR LIFE!
$49 is paid on the 1st of every month, that entitles you to 1 (one) 60 min. pre-paid Swedish, Hot Stone or Deep Tissue massage per month (A 21% savings over non- "STARS")! You will be Balanced, Centered and Relaxed~ Use it on the 1st, or anytime you want during that month, it's been pre-paid!
STOP~ STOP~STOP~ IF THAT WAS ALL YOU DID....PRE-PAID FOR A MASSAGE on the 1st of every month AT JUST $49 ONCE A MONTH, you have said "YES" to Wellness, Good Health, and Happiness, AND you have done so at the lowest rate in town !!
BUT....what if by pre-paying, you also LOCKED IN A RATE OF JUST $39 FOR EVERY MASSAGE YOU WANT DURING THAT MONTH, AFTER that PRE-PAID one!!!!!! You may not need more than one session a month, but its AUTOMATIC! BUILT-IN! DONE! FREE! SAAVY, huh?
The Massage Envy franchise has built 950 Spas across the country based on this SUCCESSFUL FORMULA...IT WORKS! The MASSAGE HEIGHTS franchise as well. Offer clients a great Massage thats affordable, why wouldn't they come? But thats not all, it gets sooo much better....
If you get busy and don't get a chance to use it, you don't lose it, it ROLLS OVER! (Example: you pre-paid $49 June 1, got busy and didn't get to visit our clinic AT ALL in June, so it rolls over to July, then you pre-paid $49 again July 1)....you now have 2 massages BANKED! Your options are endless!
*** You can take a 2 hour session.
*** You can bring a friend to join you in our Couples Room.
*** You can come 2 days in a row.
*** You can have 2 sessions at the same time! (Hot Stone and Reflexology)?
STARS are automatically "grandfathered" in from Day 1 against price increases...FOR LIFE ! (First 50 STARS only, please).
Quit program with 30 days notice anytime you want! We pay you back for any BANKED sessions!
After your pre-paid, ANY OTHER SESSION DURING THAT MONTH IS JUST $39.00 (over 50% savings from non-STARS)! Hot Stone Massages will continue to be at the $49 rate.
We accept Massage Envy membership clients here! If you have an ACTIVE Massage Envy card, you can pay $49 on the 1st and $39 per visit here as well, just show your card at the desk!
***IMPORTANT*** That last benefit is H-U-G-E ! FACT: 85% of ALL client issues CANNOT be resolved in 1 session, by ANY therapist!
STRESS is the #1 health issue facing humans today. It's not even close. Stress leads to sooo many more physical ailments, it's no wonder Americans aren't healthy. So, head that STRESS off at the pass with REGULAR sessions, Savvy, huh?
*** Clients who have used their 1st visit for $39, and choose not to be a "STAR", will fall into the NON-MEMBER category, and NON-MEMBER rates ($ 62 for 1 hr Massage), will apply. SEE NON-MEMBER RATES BELOW.
*** Any "STAR" who fails to stop in and pre-pay their "STAR" account by the 1st of ANY month, MUST pay the NON-MEMBER RATE ( $62) to be allowed back into the "STAR" program. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Each Massage Session INCLUDES the following at NO EXTRA CHARGE!
* Free Consultation
* Relaxing Scalp Massage
* Amazing Foot Scrub with Hot Towels
* Relaxing and Invigorating Aromatherapy
Everyone's Initial Visit is a wallet friendly $39 (plus gratuity)! That is for an amazing 60 minute, hands on, stress-reducing Swedish Massage or a knot untying, "thats the spot" Deep Tissue Massage!
Upon finishing your initial massage, during checkout, take a look at our fabulous "STAR" (Stop "Treating" And Relax) wellness program! It is basic wellness 101, designed to assist our clients in taking advantage of regular Massage Therapy sessions at a very reasonable cost. You will find a full description of the "STAR" wellness program in the RATES and SERVICES section of this site. Say "yes" to making Massage a regular part of getting healthy. Ask yourself this...Is your health going to get better or worse as you get older? Join today!
Below are our Non-member rates (after your initial visit, and NOT a "STAR" member).
Swedish or Deep Tissue................... $ 62.00 (60 min).
Hot Stone....................................... $ 75.00 (60 min).
Couples........................................... $ 114.00 (60 min).
90 Min ........................................... $ 87.00 (90 min).
Salt Glow......................................... $ 70.00 (60 min).
ALL Bodywork Sessions.....................$ 72.00 (60 min).
We only accept local checks or CASH payments, WE DO NOT ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS!
Gratuities are appreciated, and are calculated on the going rate of $60 per Massage in Iowa.
May we suggest-
% Rate Total Gratuity
15% $39 / $49 service "STAR" $9.00
20% $39 / $49 service "STAR" $12.00
25% $39 / $49 service "STAR" $15.00
We know that the BEST advertising is word of mouth, and if you thoroughly enjoyed your session here at Massagesmiths, why not tell a friend! Here is your incentive!
Introducing our NEW Referral Program!
Send us just 3 acquaintances who receive a Massage in a 30 day period (30 days from the date your 1st acquaintance has their Session).
* You get $10 off your next visit! ( I'm just sayin')
AND
* You get 1 free Massage! (I know, right ? )
That's potentially $120 in YOUR pocket instead of mine AND 12 FREE Massages over 1 year!
("STARS" will continue with their program dues on the 1st of every month, same as always).
At Massagesmiths, we take pride in leading the way in providing outstanding Health, Wellness and Massage services to Carroll and the surrounding area with Innovative pricing, Massage AND Bodywork Modalities, Multiple Massage Rooms, Couples Room, Male and Female Therapists, Weekend and Evening hours, and Quality, Professional Massage Therapy Services. Call us today, and get on the Path to Wellness!
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This is a tough one for me...since I don't take a credit card over the phone to hold appointments (I don't want or NEED your credit card information) We know that things pop up unexpectedly, just let us know asap, as best you can! But we DO need an opportunity to fill your spot, so there will be a half charge due for any cancellation with less than 3hours notice...we think thats fair...what say you?