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.