"Of all the massages I have had in my life, in multiple countries, Kari Marble’s loving hands are hands down the best.”

— Shannon K

 
 

I have a beautiful office for massage and bodywork (and private yoga and meditation) on Union between Franklin and Gough. The space is quiet, serene, healing and spacious. I currently see clients there Mondays through Thursdays and Saturdays.

I have over 20 years of continuous experience and over 1,000 hours of training in massage/bodywork therapies.  I offer my skills to you in the context of deep listening, compassion, loving kindness, and hands that can work with great strength and gentleness to optimally support your healing and vitality.

To help you find more comfort and to shift stuck muscle patterns, I often recommend specific yoga poses, breath practices and use of massage balls for your self-care based on what I find during treatment.

MASSAGE MODALITIES

 I specialize in women's health. My bodywork expertise includes the following styles:

  • Prenatal

  • Labor Stimulation

  • Postnatal

  • Swedish

  • Deep Tissue

  • Neuromuscular Reprogramming (NMR)

  • Craniosacral Therapy (CST)

  • Reiki

  • Healing integrative bodywork blending massage, Reiki and CST. May also include gentle breathwork and stretching.

  • Energy work to prepare for and to integrate psychedelic experiences (Please note I do not promote or provide psychedelic therapy but understand the importance of integration).

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY (CST)

Just as some yogis practice vinyasa flow exclusively for years before discovering the awesome benefits of therapeutic and restorative yoga and Yoga Nidra, I find many people only seek bodywork that pushes tissue around (yes, it is immensely satisfying) and may take years to choose to experience other bodywork therapies that are physically lighter in touch but equally or perhaps even more restorative and impactful on the mind, body and spirit, really all layers of our being.


CST is one of my favorite modalities, deeply peaceful, quieting, expansive, nourishing, and healing for many conditions. The receiver rests on the massage table fully clothed. The practitioner gently lays hands in particular positions on the head and body to support unwinding and release of tension that can impact the flow of cerebrospinal fluid. This calming of the nervous system creates a sense of well being, ease and relaxation. It’s like a warm and cozy blanket, a cosmic womb experience. A session is one hour. Here is a good description of CST and its many benefits.

REIKI

Reiki is universal life force energy. Reiki is a powerful, non-invasive technique for restoring and balancing the body's natural energy flow. It gently calms the mind and emotions, providing deep relaxation and a positive context for healing. Reiki has been shown to relieve pain, slow pulse and respiration rates, lower blood pressure, and boost the ability of the blood to carry oxygen. The practitioner of Reiki becomes a channel for this essential life-giving, all pervasive healing energy, and flows it to the receiver using gentle touch. Reiki sessions are typically one hour and the receiver is fully clothed. Reiki can also be integrated into a massage or Craniosacral Therapy treatment.

 Rates & Policies

  • $185 for a 75 minute session

    $225 for a 90 minute session

    $250 for a 90 minute "get in the mood and bring it on" labor stimulation session including birth preparation guidance with breath, visualization and vocalization techniques to powerfully focus the mind and relax the body through contractions.

    $300 for a 120 minute healing integrative session blending massage with Reiki and Craniosacral Therapy. This session may also include gentle breathwork and stretching.

  • $150 for a 60 minute session

    $185 for a 75 minute blend of Reiki or CST + head, neck and foot massage

    $225 for a 90 minute blend of Reiki or CST + massage

  • The session length you choose is your actual table time. An additional 15 minutes is allotted for sharing your health update and requests, undressing/dressing, and payment.

  • Cancellation Policy: Please note 48 hour cancellation policy unless due to illness or Covid  exposure.

    Covid-19 Update: We cancel the session should either you or I have any exposure or symptoms of illness.

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  • "Kari is truly an expert and specialist in the field of work that she does! She literally has completely relieved all the stress from my back and neck but even more miraculously my leg feels back to normal. I don’t know how I could function in this world without Kari." - Catarina W

  • ​​"I have so much gratitude for Kari. She is an exceptional healer, communicator, and empath." — Alexandra Thayer

  • "I first met Kari in the context of prenatal bodywork and massage. I am so grateful for the positive impact she has had in my life. After a massage with Kari, I always feel like I am starting fresh. She has incredible, strong hands, and I trust her so thoroughly that I can really relax. I had a car accident during my pregnancy, and Kari was integral to my recovery. Her integration of massage, craniosacral therapy, and Reiki helped me to heal from the trauma and embrace an empowered birth and postpartum experience." - Rachel R.

  • "I highly recommend massage with Kari to any and every expecting mother! I have had many massages throughout the years in many different countries and this was one of the best. Kari has excellent skill and technique. She also has a passion for helping people feel their best. I can't wait to schedule again." - Jamie B.

  • "Kari is an incredibly gifted massage therapist and healer; she is intuitive and skilled at co-creating a sacred energetic container for one to go deep. I've had bodywork with other amazing practitioners, who left me relaxed and helped me release muscle tension and stress. However, my sessions with Kari have gone beyond deep tissue release and into subtler layers of my being. She integrates Craniosacral Therapy, Reiki and massage in a way that encourages an unwinding of my nervous system and a clearing of mental fog. I feel a profound trust in her that allows me to let go and surrender so completely that I feel as though generations of holding and patterns are shifting and being healed. When I leave my time with her, I feel like a renewed being - clear, open and strong. I highly recommend Kari if you are looking for a healing experience that offers you access to this type of depth!" – Jessica N.

  • "Receiving massage care with Kari has been one of the highlights of my prenatal and post partum journey. Every time I leave a session with Kari, I feel more grounded, centered and truly cared for. Adding craniosacral therapy to our sessions has increased that feeling exponentially. It has an instant effect on calming my nervous system, leaving me feeling like I am on another planet. I feel so lucky to be able to work with Kari!" – Sophie M.

  • "Kari rocks. Her massages are therapeutic. She digs in and gets those knots. She has neuro-muscular reprogramming techniques that she uses to locate the true source of pain and work on it. She is terrific to work on pregnant women and new moms. She worked wonders at getting my body out of the aches of carrying a young child." - Elsa T.

  • "Thank you for a fabulous session today! I leave our sessions not only feeling more enlivened and relaxed in my body but at ease with so much more knowledge about what's changing and how to adapt. Thank you for sharing your expertise so generously!" - Laura Zulliger

  • A few days past my due date I went to see Kari for a Labor Stimulation massage, hoping to avoid an induction. She was incredible. The massage felt wonderful and we practiced lots of deep breathing and relaxation in preparation for my pending delivery. It seems to have done the trick, as I went into labor at 2:45am the following morning. Thanks in large part. - j.c. p.

  • I received a wonderful massage from Kari at 35 weeks into my pregnancy when my body needed it the most! Kari not only has a very good healing touch but also made me feel really safe and comfortable. She is very knowledgeable about the various aches & pains of pregnancy and gave me a lot of useful tips on posture and how to deal with it all. - Athena K.

  • Kari is a true healer! Everything about her invokes calm and peacefulness. She is not only a very loving and caring person who exudes warmth and genuine kindness and just makes one feel understood, heard and supported, but an extremely adept and magical massage therapist who truly understands the body and the connection of body and soul/mind. - Liv A.

  • "I have been to so many massage therapist/individuals that do body work, therefore I feel that I have a strong point of reference. I have been working with Kari weekly during my last 3 months of pregnancy - and she is extremely knowledgeable, effective, and passionate in her area of expertise! After having my baby, I will continue seeing Kari." – Smith S.

  • "My experience with Kari in her craniosacral therapy healing sessions is alchemical and integrating. I feel she engages in energetic collaboration with my system. She creates a deep and peaceful field that helps my energy ground and stabilize. Shakti flows through her being and is transmitted into mine." – Leonicia Castro

  • "Massage with Kari is one of the best ways I have ever found to spend my time and money. There are few other treatments I have received in my life that feel more healing and centering than being under Kari’s incredible care. Adding craniosacral therapy to my sessions has taken this already fantastic treatment to another level. Upon leaving, my nervous system feels like it has been re-wired and that I have truly landed on another planet. I feel so lucky to have found Kari!" – Sophie M.

  • "Kari rocks! She's a fantastic massage therapist, a wonderful pre- and post-natal yoga teacher, and a gentle, loving caring person." - Jiga M.

  • “Kari Marble is the queen of prenatal massage. She is a wonderful, highly skilled practitioner and truly the most knowledgeable pre and post natal massage therapist you will meet.”