Massage Forum Reviews from my Virginia location:
I went to
Christine about a year ago with some pretty severe sciatic nerve, back,
neck, and shoulder pain for a 90 minute session. We had talked on the
phone and by e-mail for awhile prior to our session, so we were able to
save some of the "where do you want me to focus on" discussion. She
provided an excellent therapeutic Esalen massage which is her
specialty. Christine is strictly legit and insists on draped massage
only, but if you check her web-site: (http://www.indigobluemassageandwellness.com/),
she explains how Esalen massage draping is quite different than
standard draping. I felt relief from the pain for several days after
and returned several times. Best Massage in Northern Virginia by far!
Christine can be reached at 703-509-1085.
She is a keeper, treat her with respect.
Christie is a natural at massage therapy, a licensed CMT, and runs a very
legitimate, fast growing business. She has ties to a local chiropractor
and will refer you to him if she thinks a chiropractor will help, she
really is concerned about her client's health and well-being. If you are looking for someone who can help relieve you of muscle pain, Indigo Blue is the place to go.
Only 2 negatives:
1. The distance from my home (way over 60 miles)
2. Bathroom facilities, but no shower.
However, she uses only the best creams and oils, and does wipe it off.
Christie's Client Reviews
It means a lot to me to have my client's review my work. I never ask them to give me reviews, but when they do, I like to post them here for others to see. When you are trying to choose a therapist, it is difficult to make the right choice, and I am always grateful that they chose me to help them and to make them feel better. I love what I do, and it is so nice to have clients tell me how happy they are with my work. If you would like to talk with any of my clients as a referral, please let me know, I will ask them to give you a call or send you an email about how I work.
Wendy Johnson wrote:
I had been looking for a massage therapist in this area. I just recently moved here and have found that the talent around here is lacking in this particular industry. I had almost given up looking when I came across a "gem" here in Vienna. I found Indigo Blue Massage & Wellness for Women's Health on the internet and decided to try once more. I am so glad that I did. Christie is the by far one of the best healers in Northern Virginia. I have never had such a meticulous massage before and the added time that she takes on your body was quite extraordinary. First you slip into a heated bed, then the amazing part begins. Christie puts moist warm towels on your back and neck. She starts off working the back of your leg and moves up getting every tense muscle. She includes all of her talents into the massage so you begin to feel some slow, relaxing strokes along with some heat from hot stones, which is just amazing!!! Why don't other therapist use them more often? I have always had to pay extra for the hot stones, but Christie uses them in such a way that all you feel is warm soothing strokes. When she finds the tense places on my body, that even I didn't know I had, she uses acupressure and slow deep strokes to melt away my stress and tense muscles, always being considerate of my pain level and pressure. I have never experienced anything like it. The one thing I loved about her, is that she believes that you don't have to hurt someone to get deep tissue benefits. She works on a tense area over and over and the next thing you know, she is deep without hurting you. She does not go beyond your pain threshhold and it actually worked.
Then, the two best things about her is that she uses this technique called Gua Sha. She takes a spoon, yes I said a spoon, and rubs a really tense area, like my back, and it gets you even more relaxed!!! And it lasts so much longer than just massage. Plus, she does this thing where she has you face down, after she massages your back, she puts another warm towel on your back and sits at your head and just rubs your neck and shoulders and works "under" the warm towel. You feel even more stress just melt away. I have never had my neck, shoulders and back massaged like that, EVER! Detail, detail, detail like I have never had before. Make an appointment, you won't regret it. Christie works differently than most therapists
in this area. Believe me, I have been to them all. She actually cares
about you and what your body is doing. Best massage therapist in Vienna!
**The one negative is that she does not have a shower facility, but she uses organic oils and creams that are wonderful for your skin, plus she wipes off a lot of it and has towels if you want to remove more from you skin.
Hello Christie,
Thank you I feel really good. A little sore on Saturday, but better on
Sunday. I feel like I don't have as big of a knot in my shoulder and
less pain thanks to that spooning technique you used on me. I would like to schedule another appointment in the future
to work on that knot again. This week and weekend are pretty busy, so
in about two weeks I will be in touch. Take care,
Cathy
Hi Christie!
I just wanted to say thanks for taking such good care of my mother! When I gave her the gift certificate I got her for Christmas, she was a bit apprehensive about the massage and the facial massage, since she has never had either one before. She enjoyed it so much, I may give her one for each occasion that is special in her life.
She could not stop talking about how nice you were and how pampered she felt. She loved the way your room smelled, the warm massage bed and the warm towels you put on her feet, they are always cold. She said you even put warm stones under each of her hands. She loved the facial massage too. Something about a sticky facial she keeps talking about? LOL She has never ever pampered herself, and it meant so much to me that you went out of your way to make her feel special. You are the best! Now I need to come in for one too!
Much Love,
Charlene
Dear Christie,
I cannot tell you how much I appreciate that you offer massages with Vegan Massage Cream. I have been a Vegan/Vegetarian most of my adult life and I did it for various reasons, but I did my heart good to see that you offered Vegan products for us. I also love that everything you use is organic and all natural right down to the pain reliever cream that you used on me. Just wanted to say that it was a plus when looking for a massage therapist for me.
Thanks from this animal lover!
Mona
Christie,
You are amazing! I have had mid
and upper back pain since I was in my early 20's from a car accident, and it has been
getting progressively worse. The massage was amazing, but the warm stone and the Gua Sha
technique you used on my back and shoulders has worked wonders on my
pain. It has even helped with movement and brought back more range of
motion. I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate you taking
the time to listen to me and try to understand what it has been like
for me to be in so much pain for such a long time. No one else has
even bothered to listen to me and understand how I feel. You did, and
I appreciate it so very much.
I also want to say thank you for offering the
massage club membership to me. It has allowed me the ability to afford
the massages and Gua Sha treatments that are keeping me pain free, and
that has made a tremendous difference in my life. I am so much happier
and can function like a normal human being. Thank you, thank you,
thank you!!!!!
Julie
Hi Christie;
Thank you for the information and thank you for the awesome treatment which has helped me so much!!
It has been a pleasure spending time with you, getting to know more about my body. You truly are a blessing!!
I look forward to our next meeting!
Blessings dear lady... :-)
Janice
For years I have been bothered by joint pain especially pain in my knees. I have endured countless nights awaken by pain or unable to sleep at all. I am a preschool teacher and it was very painful for me to get down on the floor and read and play with my students. Over the counter pain relievers were not strong enough to provide much relief. Prescription medication provided temporary relief with side effects. I consulted a number of doctors who were unable to find the source of my knee pain and could only offer me more drugs.
Christie was able figure out the source of my pain, by listening to me describe my symptoms, by physical observation, and by massaging my legs and tracing where the pain was originating. It was remarkable. She determined that the arches in my feet were too high and suggested that prescription orthodics could remedy the problem. I took her advice and my knee pain was gone. I was once again able to pedal a bicycle and play on the floor with my preschool students. Now if I go one day without the orthodics in my shoes I can barely walk. Christie was able to figure out the source of my pain and help me where my orthopedic doctor and neurologist had failed.
Brenda
Good Morning Christie,
So a few days later I am STILL relishing in that massage you
gave me, I loved it so much I have been telling anyone who'll listen about it
and I'm super excited to say that my neighbor Pamela is going to book a
massage! She was telling me about some local spa place that gave her the
best massage she's ever had in her life but after I finished telling her about MY
massage she's decided to give it a whirl and see for herself - I'm so proud of
myself!
I'm also going to a neighborhood Christmas party tomorrow
night, since your massage is still in the front of my mind I've no doubt your
name will be mentioned more than once!
Thank-you thank-you again for the magic you weaved on
Wednesday, I don't know how I'm going to survive until the 21st when I get to
see you again!
Till then, Wendy
Christie,
I want to thank you for the awesome massage, and I was really pleased to be one of your first customers in your new facility.
Normally I wake up with very severe pain in my back, left shoulder and the sciatic nerve makes it hard to get up out of bed, and it takes 5-6 extra-strength Tylenol to get started. Even though my left shoulder needs surgery the pain has been minimized considerably today, and the day after. I am feeling very little pain all around.
I am definitely coming back to see you again!
Thank you so much!
Jean
Cheryl Arenella, MD, MPH
I have suffered from chronic fribromyalgia and its attendant symptoms, including pain, stiffness and fatigue for many years. My physician recommended, as part of my treatment regimen, that I use massage.
Ms. Christie Naeher, a massage therapist specializing in Esalen massage, has been giving me weekly massage treatments for several months. Since Christie has started working with me, the chronic nagging pain in my neck, shoulders and upper back has greatly subsided. I am now only bothered by this a day or two before my next weekly massage. My stiffness has also decreased greatly, and the diffused tightness in my muscles is considerably less. I also find that I am sleeping much better, my energy level has increased, and I have a lot more stamina. In addition, I am using a lot less Tylenol and Advil for aches, pains and headaches.
Christie is sensitive, considerate, discrete and thoroughly professional in her approach. I think she is highly skilled in her art, and I would not hesitate to recommend her services to anyone, especially a fellow fibromyalgia sufferer.
Hi Christie –
I just want to thank you, once again for a great
session. You really made me feel at ease, right away, and did a wonderful
job. I think the part that was very different than other providers was
that you were not mechanical in your delivery. Once you began, you followed
the body, rather than just a planned out regimen. My body is still
responding to the attention, hours later.
Thank you!
Josie
Thank you Christie, I surely miss your hands and your magical touch when I cannot get there, I do not do as well. I cannot wait to see you again, I never felt so good, you have helped me when no one else could with my chronic back pain. Anyway, as soon as I can, I will be there again, because I am your number one fan!
All the Best, Beth
Christie, thank you so much for yesterday. I am doing much better. I slept very well last night. I wasn't awakened by pain, the massage really worked. Thank you for listening to all my concerns, it really helped to tell someone who cares. Everything is much better today.
I can't thank you enough,
Brenda
Christie - That was one of the BEST massages EVER! Thank you and see you soon!!!
Christie -Today's massage was just what the universe ordered! The only thing that would have made it better was another half hour!! Thanks so much!
Lori Abercrombie
Celestial Embrace
Christie is one of the best
massage therapists I have experienced. She is extremely personable and
friendly, and always makes sure the treatment she is providing her
clients is to the highest standard. She goes out of her way to research
and discover the best solutions to some of her client's problems, and
is successful in doing so. I experience chronic back and shoulder pain,
both from long distance running and triathlon, as well as from
automotive accidents that I have been unfortunate enough to encounter.
Christie's treatment has helped relieve a lot of my pain on a regular
basis, and I continue to go to her whenever I have an issue that is
bothering me. I would recommend Christie to anyone dealing with chronic
pain, who is looking for a long-term solution from a friendly and easy
to work with therapist.
Katherine
I highly recommend a
massage with Christie Naeher at Indigo Blue Massage and Wellness!!
Fabulous experience -try the facial massage with a body massage -
wonderful...I can't say enough about how wonderful I felt after this
massage.
Thank you,
Theresa Smyth
Theta Healing Practitioner
Soraya wrote:
You have "truly magic hands" and you are a true healer. I have had massages all over the world and have looked and looked for someone in this area to even come close to a good massage and found nothing!! I have to thank Kendal for the gift certificate, he is the one who found you! Ken and I will be clients for life! I cannot believe I found you and you were right down the street from me!
Thank you so much!!
Soraya
