WHAT TO EXPECT

We wish to increase access to this important work of trauma-informed, body-oriented healing to all in our community who need it, regardless of income level. Therefore, we utilize an open-ended pricing structure that offers flexibility for our one-on-one sessions (Massage Therapy and Somatic Healing Sessions). Our standard rates (which are shown below) are determined to be a fair price for the value you receive at Studio A. They are actually below market rate for the credentials, training, experience, and dedication we bring, but that is intentional because of our commitment to removing barriers to access.

We see great value in involving our community in these endeavors to reach all who need healing from chronic pain and other body-based symptoms of trauma, therefore we extend an invitation to join us in our generosity if you are able.

For those who have more than enough financial resources and can afford to pay true market rate for the work, there is an option when booking appointments to "Give Support to Others", which adds $15 to the total. This extra amount goes directly to subsidize the cost of those who have trouble affording appointments, via the lower-paying option detailed below and via the Sliding Scale program.

If you are interested in giving more toward this endeavor or at a different time than when you are booking appointments, you can do so by clicking here.

For those with currently limited financial resources who need supplemental funds to cover their appointment, there is an option when booking appointments to "Receive Support from Others", which deducts $10 from the total.

Rates for Massage Therapy

• $90 per hour, $112 for 75 minutes, $135 for 90 minutes

• Prenatal Massage: $90 for 1 hour, $135 for 1.5 hours

• Add-on of Myofascial Release: $22 for 15 minutes, $45 for 30 minutes

Rates for Somatic Healing Sessions

Julia Piner, LMT, PMH-C, SEP (expected 2026):

• New Client Appointment: $160 (lasts 90 minutes)

• Subsequent sessions: $100 per hour, $125 for 75 minutes, $150 for 90 minutes

• Add-on massage rates: $25 for 15-minute, $50 for 30-minute add-on

Allie Whitney, LMT, CHWC, SEP:

• New Client Appointment: $175 (lasts 90 minutes)

• Subsequent sessions: $110 per hour, $138 for 75 minutes, $165 for 90 minutes

• Add-on massage rates: $28 for 15-minute, $55 for 30-minute add-on

In addition to these measures to ensure greater access to everyone in our community, we also have a Sliding Scale program that applies to Somatic Healing Sessions that can further reduce appointment costs. See the section on that for more info.

During one-on-one sessions, you can depend on your practitioner's undivided attention for the full length of the appointment, which is anywhere from 1-2 hours long depending on what kind of session you book. Compare this to some other kinds of body-oriented therapy where you might pay much higher rates and yet may not receive one-on-one attention, and the value of this becomes clear.

Beyond receiving our full attention, as a client you will also be supported in a number of other ways that can add immense value in your healing journey:

• We have a Lending Library with a full and growing collection of self-treatment tools and therapy balls, available to borrow at no extra charge, to see what works for you before you spend your own money. Also, we have the best books available on the stress-pain connection, how the body holds trauma, chronic pain interventions, and somatic (body-based) modalities for holistic heath and wellness that you are also welcome to borrow at no extra charge.
  

• We regularly do consultations with senior/advanced practitioners across the globe on client cases (no names revealed) to better grasp how we can best support our clients with their unique presentations and symptoms.
  

• You will no doubt benefit from the vast and ever-growing network of professionals and resources, both locally and globally, that has come as a result of Allie's outgoing personality and time in the field. We are keenly aware of the issues we are trained to address and the ones that we are not, and are happy to provide referrals and recommendations to ensure you receive all that you need.
  

• The top-notch care and attunement you receive as a client is something rarely experienced, even in therapeutic spaces. We are proud of the level of connection that we maintain with clients, and enjoy holding a space that fosters vulnerability, trust, openness, and safety.
  

• We pursue collaboration and partnership with other local professionals on your care team. The human body and its mechanisms for holding onto stress and trauma are complex and sometimes require a multi-faceted approach. Our clients benefit from the time we put into working with their other care providers, to maximize the effectiveness of the therapies.
  

• We continually work with you to develop self-treatment and self-care routines and rituals that reduce pain levels and help build a lifestyle of wellness. We show our clients appropriate and issue-specific methods for treating their tight or painful muscular/fascial areas, as well as give guidance on how to implement other forms of self-care that address the emotional and spiritual components of life.
  

At Studio A we are regularly advancing our skills by attending continuing education and advanced-level specialty trainings, which are costly to attend. We do our best to keep our rates as low as possible while still maintaining the highest level of service, and this requires a delicate balance without much wiggle room because of our commitment to make this work accessible to everyone in our community regardless of financial status.

"If you think wellness is expensive, try illness."

Have you ever come across that quote? We understand that bodywork can seem expensive; in our society there is generally not a high value placed on taking care of one's body, and that is reflected in what people spend their money on (or don't). You will need to resolve in your heart if it is worth it to you and if you are at a point in your life in which you value your health and want to improve it with what we at Studio A offer. Of course you are welcome to try it out for a while to see if it is helpful to you; there is never any pressure or obligation to do a certain number of sessions or to complete some course of treatment. That being said, it is difficult to gauge if any particular therapy is affecting change after only 1 or 2 sessions; 4-5 visits is the typical amount of time it takes before there may be noticeable shifts.

We accept HSA/FSA cards and provide email receipts afterwards. We also take all other major credit/debit cards, cash, or check.

Payment is expected at the time of service for one-on-one appointments. For group classes and programs, we require pre-payment to hold your spot.

At Studio A, we offer a Sliding Scale for those who simply cannot afford Somatic Healing Session appointments at our standard rate, even with the "Receive Support from Others" rate of $10 less per appointment.

First appointments are always at full price, and the Sliding Scale program is not offered until after the first session in which we have had a chance to get to know one another and we both agree we are a good fit. Studio A is under no obligation to offer the Sliding Scale program to any client. We can only afford to have a certain number of clients on the Sliding Scale at a time, so if you express a need for it you may be asked to wait until a spot becomes available.

Entering the Sliding Scale program involves an agreement that the client signs, committing to:

• book their own appointments online using the unique coupon code provided

• maintain the agreed-upon frequency of appointments

• engage in self-treatment between sessions to maximize effectiveness of the therapy

The Sliding Scale rate is good for 6 sessions at an agreed-upon discounted rate and session length (60, 75, or 90 minutes), after which we can reevaluate if we want to continue working together and if you are still in need of the discounted rate. When a client is on the Sliding Scale program, they are not to also make use of the "Receive Support from Others" pricing option when booking appointments, which would get them an additional discount.

If at any time we discover that the program is being misused or the agreement is not being adhered to, Studio A reserves the right to revoke the agreement and cancel any remaining sessions. We also reserve the right to end the agreement if, during the course of treatment, it becomes clear to us that we cannot provide the kind of care the client needs, or if something is discovered medically about the client that causes myofascial and/or somatic therapy to be contraindicated.

We enjoy making this work accessible to all who need it in our community, and trust that the Sliding Scale program will be a help to those who sincerely need it and who truly want to better their health with what we offer at Studio A. If you are interested in giving financially toward this endeavor to further our efforts, you can do so here.

When booking one-on-one appointments, you are required to enter credit card information to hold the appointment. We will process the payment at the end of the appointment, using either the credit card you entered upon booking or a different one that you provide at that time.

For drop-in classes, full payment must be made at the time of booking. For programs, a deposit is required upon enrollment, and the remaining payment is processed later, closer to the start of the program. See the specific program page for more details.

To make the booking and payment process more efficient, you can create a login after your first time scheduling with Studio A, which saves your information, so that you do not have to enter your credit card again each time you book a session.

HSA/FSA cards are accepted at Studio A, but the HSA/FSA card cannot be the card that is saved in the system for booking appointments; please choose another credit card to save in the system when booking, and present the HSA/FSA card in person at the time of the appointment. (We will always check with you at the end of each appointment which credit card you wish for us to charge for that day's session.) It is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the policies and approved services of your particular HSA/FSA account, as each are different. It is also recommended that you have a note on file from your primary care physician recommending therapeutic massage, in the case that your HSA/FSA account is audited--but again, check with your particular account for specifics on what types of services are approved.

Receipts can be provided electronically for each of your appointments, if you need, and sometimes, depending on the form of payment, are automatically sent by email after payment. If you need a receipt, please ask and we will make sure you receive one. They will likely come from Stripe, our credit card processor, instead of from a Studio A email address.

Other forms of payment besides credit cards and HSA/FSA cards that we accept are cash and check. Even if you are intending to pay for the appointment using cash or check, keeping a current credit card on file within the system is still required in order to book and hold appointments.

We do not accept insurance, nor can we provide itemized bills or receipts with the proper CPT codes for you to submit to your insurance, unfortunately. Medical coding for insurance is dependent on the type of license the provider holds, and unfortunately there is one (and only one!) code that applies to the services that a Licensed Massage Therapist provides, which severely limits our ability to work with insurance. Most insurance companies do not cover services with that particular CPT code anyway, as "soft tissue manipulation" (the code description) is rarely seen as "medically necessary". To make matters even more difficult, even when insurance does cover the particular CPT code associated with massage, they almost always have strict limits in place regarding how many sessions will be covered in a certain time frame. These arbitrary limitations do not serve the client/patient well, and have no use in a practice such as Studio A, where we are deeply interested in working at the pace of the client's nervous system.

We understand that paying for appointments can be difficult when not covered by insurance. Please see the other topics covered on this page about our rates and the ways we have worked to make our services accessible to all who need it.