Our Services

Healing Bodywork, Tailored to You

Every session at Rocky Mount Wellness is designed to meet your body where it is — whether you're recovering, maintaining, or simply seeking restoration.

What to Expect

Michelle Manning brings 27 years of experience and advanced certifications to every session. Each treatment is customized to your individual needs, drawing from multiple modalities to deliver results that go beyond surface-level relaxation.

Bodywork

Client Maintenance Session

Preserve your progress between sessions

45 min60 min90 min

Designed exclusively for returning clients, this session is about consistency — the cornerstone of lasting wellness. Regular bodywork keeps your nervous system balanced, prevents everyday stress from accumulating in the muscles, and reinforces the progress made in previous sessions. Michelle tailors each visit to what your body needs most that day, whether that's releasing a stubborn knot, calming an overactive nervous system, or simply giving you space to reset.

What to Expect

A focused, personalized session drawing from the modalities that have worked best for your body. Expect a thorough check-in, targeted work on problem areas, and guidance on self-care between visits.

Good for

  • Returning clients maintaining results
  • Stress and tension management
  • Nervous system regulation
  • Preventing injury from repetitive strain
Lymphatic

Restorative or Post-Op Lymphatic Drainage

Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage for healing and recovery

45 min60 min

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a gentle, rhythmic technique that stimulates the lymphatic system to move excess fluid, reduce swelling, and accelerate the body's natural healing process. Michelle is a Certified Manual Lymph Drainage Therapist (CMLDT) — one of a small number of practitioners in the region with this advanced credential. MLD is effective both as a restorative wellness treatment and as a critical component of post-surgical recovery following procedures such as liposuction, Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), tummy tuck, and other body contouring surgeries.

What to Expect

Light, rhythmic strokes applied in the direction of lymphatic flow. Sessions are gentle — not deep tissue — and deeply relaxing. You may notice reduced puffiness, improved skin texture, and a sense of lightness after treatment.

Good for

  • Post-op recovery (lipo, BBL, tummy tuck, and more)
  • Chronic swelling or edema
  • Immune system support
  • Detoxification and general wellness
  • Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue
Bodywork

Therapeutic Massage

Myofascial release for chronic pain and restricted movement

45 min60 min90 min120 min

This session focuses on Myofascial Release — a technique that targets the connective tissue (fascia) surrounding your muscles. When fascia becomes tight or restricted due to injury, poor posture, or repetitive movement, it can cause chronic pain and limit your range of motion. By applying sustained pressure and gentle stretching, Michelle helps restore the fascia's natural flexibility, allowing the muscles beneath to function freely. This is not a standard relaxation massage — it's therapeutic work designed to produce lasting structural change.

What to Expect

A thorough intake to understand your pain patterns and history, followed by targeted myofascial work. Sessions may include add-ons such as cupping or heat therapy to enhance results. You may feel soreness for 24–48 hours as your body integrates the work.

Good for

  • Chronic pain and tension
  • Restricted range of motion
  • Injury recovery and rehabilitation
  • Postural imbalances
  • Back, neck, and shoulder pain
Specialty

Head Trip

A sensory escape for the mind and scalp

45 min60 min

The Head Trip is a signature treatment unlike anything else on the menu. Designed for those who carry tension in their head, neck, and jaw — or who simply can't quiet their mind — this session combines scalp massage, facial massage, and neck work with warm nourishing oils and the gentle warmth of heated bamboo. The result is a profound sense of calm that most clients describe as deeply meditative. If you're an overthinker, a screen-heavy professional, or someone prone to headaches and jaw tension, this session was made for you.

What to Expect

You'll remain fully clothed from the shoulders down. Warm oils are applied to the scalp and face, followed by a flowing sequence of massage and bamboo work. Many clients fall asleep. You'll leave feeling lighter, clearer, and deeply relaxed.

Good for

  • Tension headaches and migraines
  • Jaw tension and TMJ discomfort
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Screen fatigue and eye strain
  • Anyone who struggles to relax
Specialty

Muscle Melting Bamboo

Deep heat and therapeutic flow for full-body release

60 min90 min

Bamboo massage is a deeply restorative modality that uses smooth, heated bamboo tools to deliver warmth and pressure across the body. The heat penetrates muscle tissue more effectively than hands alone, allowing Michelle to work deeper with less discomfort. The result is a full-body release that addresses both surface tension and deeper muscular holding patterns. This session is ideal for clients who love deep work but find traditional deep tissue massage too intense — the heat does much of the work, making the pressure feel therapeutic rather than painful.

What to Expect

Heated bamboo tools of varying sizes are used in long, flowing strokes across the back, legs, and arms. The warmth builds gradually, creating a deeply relaxing experience. Pressure can be adjusted to your preference.

Good for

  • Deep muscle tension and knots
  • Poor circulation
  • Stress and fatigue
  • Those who love heat therapy
  • Full-body relaxation
Lymphatic

Lymphatic Facial and Upper Body Massage

Detoxify, lift, and revitalize your skin

45 min60 min

This specialized treatment brings the benefits of lymphatic drainage to the face and upper body. Using gentle, precise strokes, Michelle stimulates the lymphatic vessels beneath the skin to flush out toxins, reduce puffiness, and promote healthy circulation. The result is visibly clearer, more radiant skin — without the use of harsh products or invasive procedures. Regular sessions can help reduce the appearance of under-eye puffiness, improve skin tone, and support a healthy glow from within.

What to Expect

Gentle, rhythmic strokes applied to the face, neck, décolletage, and upper chest. Sessions are deeply relaxing and non-invasive. No oils or products are applied to the face unless requested.

Good for

  • Facial puffiness and under-eye bags
  • Dull or congested skin
  • Post-facial recovery
  • Sinus congestion
  • General skin health and radiance
Specialty

Pre-Natal Massage

Safe, nurturing support for expectant mothers

60 min

Pregnancy is a profound physical experience — and massage can make it significantly more comfortable. Michelle is a DONA-trained Doula with specialized training in pre-natal bodywork, making her uniquely qualified to support expectant mothers through every trimester. Pre-natal massage reduces the common discomforts of pregnancy including back pain, swollen ankles, hip tension, and fatigue, while also supporting emotional wellbeing and preparing the body for labor. Sessions are adapted to your stage of pregnancy and any specific concerns you're experiencing.

What to Expect

Positioning is carefully adapted for your comfort and safety, using supportive bolsters and pillows. Michelle will check in throughout the session to ensure you and baby are comfortable. Sessions can be customized to focus on areas of greatest discomfort.

Good for

  • Back and hip pain during pregnancy
  • Swelling in the legs and feet
  • Fatigue and sleep difficulties
  • Emotional stress and anxiety
  • Labor preparation

Ready to Book Your Session?

All appointments are by request. Michelle will confirm your preferred time and answer any questions before your visit.

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