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This is my first massage!

by Asenath Avinash | Dec 21, 2012

Welcome to an incredible experience! If you've never received a massage before, you may be wondering what to expect. Many people have never had the privilege of receiving massage from a professional- you're not alone! Here are some explanations and tips to help you...

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Yera

Massage Therapist and Tarot Reader

Yera's massage is magical. Both deep and connected and flowy, the full experience is transformative. They also have many years experience reading tarot, a service they are happy to be able to offer at Ceremony Social Spa in addition to Deep Tissue, Swedish and Sports Massage.

Stephanie Fine Roughton

Massage Therapist and Life Coach

With many years of experience practicing massage including deep tissue, ashiatsu and reiki, Stephanie brings loads of experience to her massages. You can expect your sessions to be deep, therapeutic and if you are open to it, Stephanie will include energy work. She is also a gifted coach, specializing in helping people move through obstacles to create the life of their dreams. She is available for massage and life coaching bookings, and she also hosts several of our groups.

Krista Dennehey

Massage Therapist

Krista graduated from Lauterstein-Conway Massage School and has been skillfully practicing massage for two years. Giving massage has been a personal journey for them. This journey has inspired a gratitude that in turn sparked a desire to share their knowlege of healing with others. Krista's massage is slow, steady and rhythmic. Their favorite method of massage is called the "Lauterstein- Conway Method" which emcompasses deep and focused myofacial work. Outside of offering intentional healing massage Krista is a skilled musician who enjoys spending time with their family and friends and chilling with their cat "Iris".

Charlotte Keith

Massage Therapist / Acupuncturist

Charlotte Keith, LMT, LAc, is a licensed massage therapist and acupuncturist and has been practicing with a strong clientele for 14 years. She has many years of training in a wide variety of massage and acupuncture protocols in order to provide the best possible outcome for her clients. She will listen carefully to your concerns as well as to your body and create a specific, personalized, optimal treatment for each of your sessions. Her massage pressure is what you need it to be, and her acupuncture technique is nearly painless, as she uses very thin needles and a gentle Japanese technique. In both modalities she has a relaxing-therapeutic style, so you will always leave with your concerns fully addressed and taken care of, while also feeling calmer and more relaxed.

Isabelle Xenos

Massage Therapist

Isabelle is very passionate about massage therapy! She knew that wanted to learn and share massage with the world the moment she received her first professional massage treatment. Originally from France, she first learned massage in Paris and has continued her studies in California and Texas with a focus on medical massage and trigger point therapy. Her style is incredibly intuitive while also being heavily informed by her technical training. In her spare time Isabelle loves making clay and mosaic art, traveling to beautiful beaches, and spending time with her children and grandson.

Trey Powell

Massage Therapist

Trey has been practicing massage since 2015. He specializes in Deep Tissue techniques and Structural Integration. He has a passion for bodywork with a focus to increasing mobility through massage, breathwork and structure. Trey is great at helping people understand their bodies and is just a cool person to talk to. Outside of massage, Trey enjoys live music, walks with his dog, and is taking advantage of the GI bill to complete his undergraduate degree with plans of becoming a veterinarian.

Renee Williamson

Massage Therapist

With a background in dance and psychology, Renee offers a unique perspective to her practice, recognizing the powerful interplay between our mental and physical states. Through the healing power of touch she creates a safe space where clients can unwind, relieve tension and reconnect with their bodies. Renee's current specialties include Deep Tissue massage to help relieve chronic pain and tension and Swedish massage to promote relaxation and stress relief. Outside of the spa, Renee enjoyes cooking, dancing, swimming, hiking, life music and trivia nights with friends.

Shane Melear

Massage Therapist

In pursuing his practice in massage therapy for the past 29 years, Shane has focused on chronic pain management, pregnancy massage and cranio-sacral bodywork. In addition to his massage practice, he offers private mentorship sessions to massage therapists as well as larger Continuing Education workshops for massage therapists on a variety of advanced, medical and sometimes esoteric topics. Shane's goal is to apply the art and science of massage in diverse environments, while pursuing technical excellence to achieve maximum benefits through bodywork and continuing education workshops.

Katrina Cervantes

Massage Therapist

Katrina specializes in Deep Tissue and Swedish massage and her signature style is a blend between the two, which is deep and effective while also providing a relaxing calm. Her massage is also informed by her dance practice and numerous other movement practices. Outside of massage, Katrina enjoys art, travel, and hanging out with her twin boy cats.

LeAnda Petit

Massage Therapist

LeAnda Petit is a Licensed Massage Therapist with 4 years of experience specializing in therapeutic and holistic healing. She offers a range of bodywork including Swedis, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, Sports Massage and Lomi Lomi. LeAnda integrates holistic elements such as aromatherapy, energy work and mindful breathing to support the body's natural healing. Her approach fosters balance, relaxation and overall well-being.

Margaret Burns

Reiki Master and Life Coach

Margaret hosts many of our groups and is also available for reiki and cranio-sacral bookings and one-on-one life and spiritual coaching at Ceremony. She is a trained midwife, post-partum doula, registered yoga teacher, reiki master and kinesiologist with a Masters of Seminary in alternative modalities. She has trained around the world and specializes in whole-human care using energy medicine, acupressure and meridian therapy, cranio-sacral work, and rebuilding of the nervous system. Her mission is to empower others throug spiritual wellness.

Ali Kirby

Massage Therapist

Ali has been fascinated by the intricacies of the human body from a young age. She integrates this passion and neverending curiosity into her bodywork, tailoring each session to her client’s specific needs while pulling from her diverse toolbox of modalities, including: Myofascial release, trigger point therapy, active and passive release techniques, thai, shiatsu, stretch therapy, cupping, gua sha and reiki. Practicing in Austin since 2017, Ali brings a unique combination of technique, knowledge and intuition to every session. Her style is heavily influenced by her love of dance and movement practice, allowing her to see the body as a three-dimensional, omni-directional and interwoven system. Allowing her to help people on the journey to building a stronger and more enriching relationship with their bodies. Outside of the world of bodywork, Ali enjoys traveling, hiking with her dog, cooking fresh meals, swimming at the springs and dancing as much as possible.

Ashley Murphy

Massage Therapist

Ashley believes that feeling good in your body is the foundation for living well, and she pours that belief into every session. She specializes in deep tissue and swedish techniques and is also certified in facial sculpting and Buccal massage, offering sessions that are both deeply effective, and profoundly restorative. With her intentional, intuitive, and heart-centered touch, Ashley creates a safe, soothing, space, where clients can let go, reset, and leave feeling lighter, more balanced, and at peace in both body and mind.

Outside of massage, Ashley likes practicing yoga, going on long walks through the trails, dancing, live music, being in community with friends, and other practices that keep her grounded and inspired.

Ann Dudley

Massage Therapist

Ann is a proud Texas native who’s called Austin home for over a decade. In 2024, she followed her passion for wellness and became a licensed Massage Therapist.

She has a strong foundation in Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Sports Massage, and has already begun expanding her skill set through continuing education. She’s certified in Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Technique) and is currently working toward her Medical Massage Practitioner Certification to deepen her ability to provide therapeutic, results-driven care.

Outside the treatment room, Ann loves spending time at the gym, catching live music, and hiking Austin’s trails with her fiancé and their two rescue dogs.

e drums, playing in bands with a variety of Austin characters and musical icons.