Massage Therapy
Serving Manitowoc and the Lakeshore since 2002
Since February 2002, Balance on Buffalo has been honored to serve the Lakeshore community with massage therapy rooted in presence, experience, and deep respect for the body’s innate wisdom. We believe massage is not something done to the body, but a way of listening to it. Each session is shaped with care and attention, honoring that no two bodies—and no two days—are ever the same.
Massage therapy here is a supportive, personalized experience guided by skilled, licensed therapists with a minimum of ten years of professional experience. To make choosing simple, we have refined our menu into three clear pathways.
Attuned Massage: A fully customized session guided by your body’s cues and your therapist’s cultivated expertise. Techniques, tools, and pacing are selected intuitively to support balance and meaningful release.
Deep Rest Massage: A hands-on, tool-free session rooted in skilled Swedish techniques. Steady, calming, and nourishing—ideal if you desire simplicity and the quiet intelligence of touch alone.
Distinct Offerings: Specialized, stand-alone experiences such as Craniosacral Therapy, Lymphatic Massage, Dosha Balance, and Full Stone Integration, each focused on specific therapeutic intentions.
In our commitment to clarity and ease, we have simplified enhancements. Rather than a long list of add-ons, we offer two supportive options that may be included with either Attuned or Deep Rest: Deep Tissue Enhancement and Hemp-Derived CBD.
Each session is supported by thoughtful details that quietly elevate your experience: a crystal-infused infrared BioMat woven with amethyst and tourmaline, offering low-EMF far-infrared warmth that goes beyond a standard table warmer to gently support circulation, muscle softening, and nervous system calm; fully supportive hydraulic tables that adjust effortlessly for comfort and alignment; and nourishing herbal massage oils designed to hydrate the skin and settle the body. All individual appointments also include time in our Quantum Room before or after your session, where zero-gravity recliners and infrared crystal support provide space for rest and integration. These elements are not upgrades—they are simply part of how we care for you.
Not sure which to choose? If you prefer a hands-on, no-tool session, select Deep Rest. If you’d like a customized experience guided by your therapist’s full skillset, choose Attuned. If you’re seeking a focused specialty session, explore our Distinct Offerings. You are always welcome to call our front desk—we are happy to guide you.
Deep Rest Massage
Deep Rest Massage
45 • 60 • 90 minutes
Deep Rest Massage is a soothing, hands-on experience rooted in the principles of Swedish massage. This offering is designed to help the body slow down, soften, and settle into a state of ease through gentle to moderate pressure and flowing, rhythmic touch.
Using only the hands—without tools or added modalities—the therapist works with long, gliding strokes, supportive kneading, and calming movements that encourage circulation, relaxation, and nervous system balance. The simplicity of this approach allows the body to feel safe, supported, and deeply held.
Deep Rest is especially nourishing for those feeling overstimulated, fatigued, or in need of quiet care. It offers a sense of grounding and comfort, inviting the breath to deepen and the mind to rest.
For clients seeking a more expansive or fully customized experience—where the therapist may draw from additional tools, techniques, or intuitive guidance—we recommend exploring our Attuned Massage offering.
Attuned Massage
45 • 60 • 90 minutes
Attuned Massage is our most individualized and collaborative massage experience. This offering allows the therapist to draw fully from her training, experience, tools, and intuitive awareness to create a session that is uniquely shaped around you.
Rather than choosing a specific modality in advance, you are invited to share your intention for the session—whether that’s relief, relaxation, grounding, or support through change. From there, the therapist listens not only to your words, but to your body, allowing the session to unfold in a way that is responsive and intentional.
Attuned sessions may include hands-on massage as well as the therapist’s preferred tools and specialized approaches, such as cupping, a variety of hot stones, craniosacral therapy, or myofascial release. These elements are chosen thoughtfully, based on what will best support your body in that moment.
All of our Licensed Massage Therapists bring a minimum of ten years of professional experience to their work. Over time, this experience cultivates a deep sense of discernment—an ability to feel when to soften, when to support, and when to introduce a specific technique or tool. Attuned Massage honors this wisdom and allows the therapist to practice at the highest level of their craft.
This offering is especially supportive if you are unsure what your body needs, prefer a therapist-led experience, or want the freedom for your session to be shaped intuitively and skillfully as it unfolds.
Policy
- Massage Therapy Appointment Policy
Appointment Length: Massage appointments are scheduled to include your full hands-on session plus time for room cleanup and transition. Please arrive on time, as late arrivals may result in a shortened session.
Cancellation & No-Show Policy: We kindly require at least 24 hours’ notice for cancellations or rescheduling.
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Cancellations or reschedules made with less than 24 hours’ notice will be charged 100% of the service fee.
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No-shows will also be charged 100% of the service fee.
We send courtesy reminders 48 hours before your appointment. Your cooperation helps us serve all clients with care and consistency. Thank you for respecting our time and yours.