November Schedule

    Namaste!

My Schedule for November:  Monday thru Friday 9AM to 8PM (last appointment starts at 6:30 or 7). Weekends 10AM to 6PM (last appointment starting at 4:30 or 5).

I am fully vaccinated and boosted for Covid and Monkeypox.  We can discuss everyone's comfort level.

Please see the following post for more information.

I am located at 5104 59th Ave. Hyattsville, MD 20781. Contact me at bodyworkbycharlie@gmail.com 

or cell: 240-731-8307. 

Rates are $125 for one hour and $170 for 90 mins (cash, check, Apple Pay or credit card). $10 discount before 3PM on Monday thru Friday. 

Thank you to all of my repeat clients and I look forward to seeing you again, remember that you can post a review of me in the comments here. 

May you be filled with Peace, Love, Happiness, Prosperity, Progress and Good Health!

Bodywork by Charlie

 

Namaste!

Thank you for checking out my web site. I hope you will find the answers you seek.

Offering bodywork out of my private home in Hyattsville. 

My rates are: 
$125 for 60 minutes
$170 for 90 minutes. 
Cash, check or credit card, Apple or Google pay.
$10 discount for military and massage therapists or $10 off Monday thru Friday from 9AM to 3PM.

Advanced appointments are usually necessary.

Classically trained in Swedish and Deep Tissue I offer bodywork on a professional table using Biotone Dual Purpose massage cream with fresh sheets and towels. My techniques have been developed for over 10 years and are therapeutic in nature. I work on all bodies, though most of my clients are men including trans men and non binary. 

For appointments:
Email: bodyworkbycharlie@gmail.com
Call or text: 240-731-8307


I work on a wide variety of men of various ages and physical types. My work has been called extremely intuitive dealing with both the physical and emotional issues that can cause your tired body pain. You will be asked to undress to your level of comfort and draping is provided.

I am located at 5104 59th Ave. Hyattsville, MD 20781.

Please contact me if you would like to set up an appointment or if you have any questions.

Thank you for your time and thank you to all of my repeat clients.

Some definitions that may help you:

SWEDISH MASSAGE
One of the most commonly taught and well-known massage techniques, Swedish massage is a vigorous system of treatment designed to energize the body by stimulating circulation. Five basic strokes, all flowing toward the heart, are used to manipulate the soft tissues of the body. Therapists use a combination of kneading, rolling, vibrational, percussive, and tapping movements, with the application of oil or cream, to reduce friction on the skin. The many benefits of Swedish massage may include generalized relaxation, dissolution of scar tissue adhesions, and improved circulation, which may speed healing and reduce swelling from injury.

DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE
Techniques that utilize deep-tissue/deep-muscle massage are administered to affect the sub-layer of musculature and fascia. These techniques require advanced training and a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology. The muscles must be relaxed in order to effectively perform deep-tissue massage, otherwise tight surface muscles prevent the practitioner from reaching deeper musculature. It helps with chronic muscular pain and injury rehabilitation and reduces inflammation-related pain caused by arthritis and tendinitis. It is generally integrated with other massage techniques.

INTUITIVE WORK
Intuitive work is a way of incorporating the perceived and received information that extends beyond the five senses, transcending what is considered ordinary thinking patterns and reasoning processes. The four main media by which intuitives receive and perceive information are clairsentience; clairvoyance; clairaudience; and knowingness--impression or inspirational thought. The challenge for bodyworkers is how to respectfully incorporate intuition into their work while demonstrating responsibility/respect to the client. While the science aspect of bodywork focuses on the technique of touch (information accessed through the left hemisphere of the brain), the art aspect of bodywork focuses on how to touch with care and sensitivity (information accessed through the right hemisphere of the brain). As obvious tools for listening, hands touch with the intent to hear and see--information accessed through the temporal lobe. These three parts of the neurological system are considered the intuitive network.

HEALING TOUCH
Developed by Janet Mentgen, RN, Healing Touch is an energy-based therapeutic approach to healing. Healing Touch uses touch to influence the energy system, thus affecting physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health, as well as healing. The goal of Healing Touch is to restore harmony and balance in the energy system to help the person to self-heal. The quality and impact of the healing is influenced by the relationship between the giver and receiver.

ESALEN MASSAGE
Developed in the 1960s at Esalen Institute on the California Coast, this approach melded classic Swedish massage with sensory awareness practice and slow, flowing t'ai chi. The practitioner works with the receiver, rather than on the client. Today the Esalen massage signature flow is punctuated with deep tissue detail, joint mobilizing, stretches, and energy work. Tension melts away and yields to a state of harmony.

Reviews

Anonymous 

I can say that I got one of the best massages in my life from Charlie. Thank you.
He was very accommodating of my requests (including being very nice if the answer was no). Long and short, I've been back and will continue to do so again and again.
- The guy with the tattoos

 

Nick 

Hi Charlie,

Once again I want to say thanks for a wonderful massage. It was "Sensational". You've got very skilled, healing hands and I feel fantastic! I'm already eager for the next time!
- Nick

 

Mark

Charlie:

Thank you again for a wonderful experience. Two days afterwards and I fee sensational.

Marcus

I have never felt that comfortable with a therapist before. Thank you. I was finally able to relax.

 

Jordan

Hi Charlie,

You have an excellent and caring touch that made the massage very therapeutic. The experience was amazing and truly satisfying. Whoa, how exquisite!

Take care and rest well. And especially, Thanks Again!

Aiden 

I came to see you because my regular guy was out of town. You were recommended to me by a guy named Jack. The session was GREAT! Thank you so much.

Reg

Charlie,
I just wanted to say thanks for the great massage today. It was a
pleasure meeting and chatting with you as well. I had a great time
and I felt at ease the whole session. I was also very relaxed for the
rest of the day. You now have another regular customer as I will
definitely see you again.

 

D Card 

I have received numerous massages from Charlie. His massage room is quite and clean. My body and mind are both relaxed after his massage. I haven't had chance to go to him lately due to scheduling. However, I would highly recommend him.

 

Anonymous

If you have a choice... and let's face it, if you're looking for a massage, you HAVE a choice... use it wisely by choosing Charlie. You won't be disappointed.

He is pleasant and professional. His apartment is relaxing and very clean. And above all, he has the skills in massage that you're after! I cannot recommend him enough! 

 Anonymous

Hi Charlie
 

Your touch increasingly out dose itself each time I see you. I recommend those who are seeing Charlie for the first time to expects muscle melting touch. You may ache the next few days. It will all be OK make it a point to see Charlie at least once a month to stay limber.

Charlie releases all your physical, mental stress!

Dave

Thank you for making me feel so safe during my massage time with you. It was wonderful massage and I feel like a whole person again. Thank you as well for taking precautions during this time of COVID. - Dave

~Dorian

I've had many massages and this was the best! I visited Charlie due to back pain and my work as a model. He followed state Covid19 protocols, wearing a mask. He asked me about areas of concern and injuries. He offered me water so I could be hydrated throughout the session. His table was warm and comfortable. What I liked most was that he asked how I was doing throughout the session. Charlie massaged areas that I didn't even know stored tension. We even had conversation about personality types and where we store tension, which as a psychology grad student, I appreciated. Afterwards, Charlie gave me some helpful tips in regard to my back. Thank you, Charlie!

 

Peter 

I’ve had regular massages for years, but this one was particularly effective. I’m new in this area, and this was my first therapy with Charlie, so I waited a couple of days to post this, to assess the results. Whatever he did to my neck and upper back has made my chronic annoying pain abate almost entirely. What relief! Also, his expert stretching of my joints and tendons has given my whole body a pleasant feeling of elasticity and physical well-being that I’m still experiencing.

 

I have read great testimonies about Charlie's work so I finally decided to find out for myself. Charlie is undoubtedly one of the best masseurs around! To start, he is a great guy who takes his time to make sure I was comfortable as he did a brief assessment of my problem areas and expectations. His style is highly integrative of many techniques that included deep tissue, long seamless strokes, stretching and lighter touch - the kind where one suspends thought and sensations take over. He certainly raises the bar on what massage is for me. I left feeling quite relaxed. Charlie was kind to offer some stretching tips in the post massage conversation. I will definitely return.
Thx
John
Washington DC
90 min
Five star

Ed, the traveling salesman ;-) 

I saw Charlie two days ago and I am still feeling great. I travel for my job all over the country and in Canada and am often stressed. I felt wonderful after my visit. He is very good and I felt very welcomed and relaxed and safe. I get massages everywhere I travel and gotta say he is the best I have found. - Ed

 

 

Doug 

Charlie,
Thanks for the great massage. You really know your stuff. Slept like a baby.
Doug

 

Anonymous 

OK, I just have to say thank you to Charlie and tell everyone what a wonderful man this guy is. I have been having a lot of issues in my life and was questioning a lot of choices that I have made. I saw Charlie for a massage and while he was working, I let go of everything and just started sobbing. He was very professional and asked if I was OK. I asked him if it would be OK if we just talked and he said sure. Well, I spent the rest of the 90 minutes pouring out my soul and every secret I had been keeping for so long. He listened. He heard me. He comforted me. He never judged me. He didn't try to "fix" anything but by just letting me talk things out, I felt so much better. I'm afraid I was on the edge of something drastic and now I know I can face the rest of my life with my head held high. I can never repay him for that.
I know that this is not a review of his massage skills, I am sure that they are amazing, but you need to know how amazing this man is. I paid him his standard fee for 90 mins without getting the massage, but his time was worth so much more to me than that.

 

Tom

Charlie, Thank you for an unbelievable massage this afternoon. I feel excellent this evening and certainly have no complaints. I liked when you checked in to see if everything was going well. And, as I said, it was the most sensitive massage I have ever had. You bring something very unique to the entire experience. It was also sensual, and you absolutely respected me.
I'll see you again when my travels are over this month.
All the best to you, Charlie.
Tom

 

 

Anonymous 

It’s always good seeing you! Thanks so much for the awesome massage. I feel fantastic!!!

- The friendly landscaper

 

Charlie:

Thank you again for a wonderful experience. Two days afterwards and I fee sensational.

Mark

 

I have had massages all over the world and can honestly say that this was one of the best I have ever had. Thank you. I hope someone treats you as well as you treat your clients.
- Eduardo

 

Thank you again... the massage was wonderful! Exactly what I was looking for.

- Your

 

 

Anonymous 
Charlie- You're amazing. As I mentioned to you when I first came to you, I've been suffering with tailbone pain since June and no one could alleviate it. I tried chiropractors, acupuncture and got a massage from an health outlet in Crofton- nothing worked. The first time I saw you, you took the pain away for weeks and gave me tips on sitting, posture and working out. The pain returned when I wasn't able to follow your instructions so saw you again, and you took the pain away again. YOU are amazing. Charlie- you have helped where several others failed. I'm looking forward to my next visit. Good luck on your show, too!

Eric

Charlie - Although it's taken me a while to get back after three visits, I am continually amazed re your skill sets and expertise. The session last week, as usual is so focused on me, the client, it's somewhat overwhelming. This is the first time I am actually posting a comment on your blogspot....but it's well deserved. Taking time to inquire initially as to health challenges, checking in with me over the course of the session to inquire as to pressure or pain, providing a bottle of water when starting and having a conversation at the end as to your personal health recommendations was more than expected. Anyone reading this post should realize their payback in a session with Charlie is well worth their investment.

 

You are a wonderful man. Thank you for helping to take care of this aging body of mine. I am really trying to get into better shape and will continue to work at it and then let you work the "kinks" out. I believe that touch is a very spiritual part of our life.

Thank you for the great massage today. I have no criticisms of your style and nothing but praise for your touch. As a professional masseur, I love getting a massages from other professionals and studying their techniques, you have great combination of therapeutic touch and relaxing strokes. I look forward to getting another massage from you soon. - Jay

Charlie -- Thanks for a perfect massage today. You worked every part of my body with just the right combination of pressure and gentle touch. I felt completely relaxed and virtually floated for the rest of the day. The total experience was fabulous. (You can include the prior sentences in your reviews if you wish, but everyone else has been equally impressed.) I also enjoyed talking with you and getting to know you. Best regards. - Red

Your touch is marvelous and does wonders for my body. Thank you for letting me be a part of the experience. I always enjoy seeing you, too.

The massage was great in all aspects! Thank you very much for it. I also liked the talk afterwards. As I said, I wish we lived closer to each other. If so, I'd certainly be there more often. As it is, I will say that I will call you again soon for another session. Take good care of yourself!

Thanks, as always. Another fantastic, relaxing evening. I definitely enjoyed the massage! I'll work on doing more stretches, too.

Thanks, Charlie. The massage did me a world of good, as your hands can probably tell you -- and it was just a lot of fun.

Thank you, Charlie. I had a very good time, and I will be back.

Charlie, I enjoyed spending time with you very much. The massage was wonderful. Your touch is thoughtful and kind; qualities that mean a lot to me. Until I see you again, take good care of yourself.

As usual... thanks. I really appreciate the warm, friendly, intimate environment when I come to you for massage. You are overly kind and giving. I carry a lot of issues and weight and tend to hold it all inside. Thanks for enabling me to drift away for that period of time.

Thank you for a terrific massage and your kind words. You provide a comfortable, free environment and as usual, I return to the apartment refreshed, yet relaxed and will sleep like a baby tonight. Forgive my eccentricities and know how much I appreciate your massage and company.

I had a good time yesterday with you. You are a great massage therapist! The massage you gave me is exactly the kind of massage I love. You have a wonderful touch and, although it was my first time with you, I felt very relaxed! So thanks again for a great massage. The best in gay male massage!