About Us
Enjoy your personalized massage in an enchanting lakeside environment.
Nestled upon a small hillside, our massage studio looks out upon the shoreline of the Lake Lanier. The natural setting provides a tranquil, calming atmosphere in which you'll feel relaxed during your treatment. The benefits of massage therapy are enhanced by the calm surroundings of the lake and forest setting, enhanced with wildlife that ventures by every now and then.
Mellow Moose Massage combines the power of sensitive touch with the knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Together, they become a valuable tool in relieving the psychological and physical suffering of stress and pain. Skillfully applied massage directly affects the structures and the functions of the body. Through regular active use of the body, nutrition, and regular massage treatments, one can discover a greater sense of well-being, far greater vitality, and a calmer, more relaxed attitude toward daily life.
Barbara Olsen Smith
Barbara has been in the health and fitness industry for 34 years. She specializes in bringing the body in harmony through strength training, flexibility training, nutritional counseling and Massage Therapy in order to encompass that which she prescribes. In 1984 she was certified as an AFAA Group Fitness Instructor and a Personal Trainer. She then embraced massage therapy and recieved her National Certification in 2002 when she completed her Certificate in Health Sciences with a Major in Massage Therapy, at Greenville Technical College, Greenville, SC. In 2004 she was certified as a Nutritional Consultant through AFPA. Barbara combines the knowledge from these three modalities to inform and familiarize her clients with the benefits and harmony from this wellness package.
Barbara loves to be active and will try just about any activity, merely for the pure joy of it. She is a lover of life and finds it extremely gratifying to be able to assist people in bringing a healthy balance to their lifestyle.
You will discover that she has a deep fondness for the majestic moose. She feels blessed to have seen moose on two occasions. Experiencing a moose in the wild is always a quest when in potential Moose Country!
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Services
Mellow Moose Massage offers a range of massage therapy services. The use of JOJOBA oil helps in the healing of skin, due to alpha, delta, and gamma tocopherols, which are all forms of vitamin E. Every massage is tailored to meet the individual and unique needs of each client. Combining stretching sessions with massage is a popular and effective therapeutic approach to any technique you may choose.
Ashiatsu Barefoot Massage
Medi-Cupping Massage
Deep Tissue Massage
Orthopedic Massage
Pregnancy Massage
Wellness Massage
Swedish Massage
Sports Massage
Chronic Pain Reduction
Relaxation Techniques
Stress Management
Stretching Sessions
Personal Training
Injury Treatment
Ashiatsu Barefoot Massage
Ashi (foot) atsu (pressure) - - Ashiatsu barefoot massage technique is a luxurious experience like no other. It is a western version of an ancient Asian form of bodywork, with the use of an overhead bar support system, to provide balance and control for the therapist. Smooth gliding strokes with the feet provide a broad, firm compression for a deep tissue massage experience.
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Barbara specializes in neck, back and hip pain. She can help reverse injuries caused by repetitive motion, poor posture, and poor lifting habits.
Through regular active use of the body, nutrition, and regular massage treatments, one can discover a greater sense of well-being, far greater vitality, and a calmer, more relaxed attitude toward daily life.