We ask that you please provide 24-hour notice of all cancellations and reschedules. If you are unable to give sufficient notice, a fee of 50% of the treatment cost will be billed to you, to be paid before the time of your next scheduled appointment. We will waive this fee in certain cases of illness or dangerous driving conditions. Cancellations within 2 hours of your appointment time as well as no-shows are charged 100% of the service fee.

If you are arriving late to your appointment, please let us know with a quick call or a text and travel safely. We will provide you with as much time on the table as possible with the time remaining, but you will be responsible for the full payment of the original treatment time booked.

The type of treatment you choose depends on your treatment goals. Feel free to call us at 207-619-0980 to discuss what treatment might be best for you.

Therapeutic Massage, Thai Bodywork, and Body Rolling can all achieve similar results - breaking up adhesions or “knots” and releasing tight muscles. Private Yoga Sessions are designed to guide you in a 1:1 setting into a better understanding of what movements are best for your body, so you can practice more effectively at home, or at the studio.

Reiki Healing is slightly more passive in nature but no less profound in the changes that can occur and insights to be gained. Reiki is a more subtle offering, sending healing to the body and spirit through the guidance of universal life force energy, often referred to as Qi or Chi, the term that is used in most Eastern modalities. This treatment can be offered with hands laid on the body, over clothing, or over a blanket, or with hands hovering over the body instead. Touch is not necessary for the work to be effective. Your treatment table will be warm and cozy, the lights low, and the hour reserved just for you to relax, release, and receive.

Therapeutic Massage is probably what you think of when you think of massage. This treatment is performed on a heated massage table, and involves the application of massage oil rubbed into the skin using a variety of Swedish-style massage techniques as well as trigger point therapy, neuromuscular therapy, compressions, stretching, and passive and active release techniques. Cupping and scraping therapies as well as balms and liniments may also be incorporated when indicated.

Thai Massage is performed on a soft floor mat, and you will remain fully clothed. This allows for some very deep work at times, stretching, and range of motion which can be intense, but is highly effective at breaking up adhesions and increasing flexibility. Warm herbal compresses, cupping and scraping therapies, point work, and the application of therapeutic balms and liniments may also be included, when indicated.

For Thai Bodywork treatments, we recommend wearing (or bringing with you) loose, comfortable clothing that will allow you to move your joints through their full range of motion. Shirts with wide collars are preferred, and sweatpants, yoga pants, or sleepwear are all acceptable, though activewear that is especially silky or slippery are not recommended. Dressing in layers is suggested, as you may become cooler or warner throughout the session depending on the work being done. Occasionally skin will need to be exposed for treatment and if so, appropriate draping methods will be used. Please be aware that some balms and liniments that may be used in your treatment can stain clothing.

For Therapeutic Massage treatments, you will undress to your comfort level and be covered completely under a sheet and blanket except when the skin is exposed for localized treatment. Some clients prefer to leave underwear on, and some do not. It is up to you, though we generally suggest that bras be removed for better access to the back for treatment there, when appropriate. Your modesty will always be respected at all times. It is not necessary to wear anything in particular to your treatment, though depending on areas of treatment, we may ask that jewelry be removed. And leaving hair loose can ensure a yummy head massage!

Reiki treatments require no special clothing choices.

Body Rolling, Mobility Sessions, and Private Yoga Sessions are all best with comfortable clothing you can move in. Bulky fabrics can be restricting for body rolling sessions so those are best to avoid, and layers are a good idea, as body temperatures can fluctuate depending on the work being done.

Though there is a ramp to access the building, our office is located on the second floor, so unfortunately, in our current location, clients must be able to climb one flight of stairs. We apologize for the inconvenience and would be happy to help find you a suitable massage therapist who can see clients using wheelchairs or those who may have other mobility limitations that our facility cannot accommodate at this time.

Massage can be performed safely throughout the course of pregnancy. Please let us know on your intake form how far along you are and if there is anything you would like us to know before your appointment time.

Cash, check, Venmo, or PayPal are preferred to avoid credit card fees. We do not accept Apple Pay at this time.

We also accept all major credit cards, and massage therapy appointments can be paid for with HSA and FSA cards. Note that your plan may require a prescription for massage therapy from your primary care physician in order to be compliant with FSA and HSA regulations.

Venmo: @katesomerville, Saltwater Wellness

PayPal: paypal.me/kesomerville

Gratuity is never expected. However, if you wish you leave something extra, we are grateful for your generosity.

Absolutely! Click on the Book Now button at the top of this page, and then choose Gift Cards from the gray bar.

From there, you can choose a background for your gift, add a message, and process the payment right online, anytime.

Note: You will need to have a profile (or make one) in our online system, in order to make the purchase. But once you’ve done that, even if the physical gift card gets misplaced, we will always have a record of it under your name!

We offer direct billing to Meritain Health (An Aetna Company) plans through the City of Portland benefit program only.

Please provide your insurance information in advance of your appointment so that we may confirm your benefits are active and billable.

A copay will be due at the time of treatment. Any payments not paid out by the insurance company will be billed to the client.

We can also provide an itemized receipt to be used to submit claims to your insurance company for reimbursement. In these cases, payment is due in full at the time of treatment.

We do accept HSA and FSA cards as payment for massage treatments.

Please note that it is up to you to confirm with your plan provider that you are eligible to use your HSA card for massage therapy.

Massage therapy causes increased circulation of blood in the body. If you are on the verge of a sickness, massage can sometimes encourage symptoms to manifest.

Please stay home if you are feeling unwell or think you might be coming down with something! We will always waive the cancellation fee in cases of illness. Please just try to offer as much notice as is possible for you. Thanks!

Masks are no longer required at this time. However, your provider is happy to wear a mask if you prefer. Additionally, if you would prefer to wear a mask while on the table, we can provide a hanging pillowcase to create a protective barrier for when you are facedown in the face cradle that will allow you to remove your mask for that portion of the treatment.

602 Brighton Avenue

Portland, ME 04102

Our pale yellow building is located on the corner of Brighton Avenue and Hastings Street. For parking, you will need to turn onto Hastings St, and then into our parking lot, situated behind the building. If the lot is full, street parking is also free on Hastings.

Please enter through the door in the back, off the parking lot, and have a seat in the waiting room.

Please don’t hesitate to call us if you need directions at 207-619-0980.