Health & Wellness Studio
(Located in SUITE A)
Here at the Health & Wellness Studio, we believe true wellness begins with restoring balance to both body and mind. Our targeted massage and bodywork services offer therapeutic care for chronic pain, injury recovery, and nervous system support, including specialized treatments for neurodivergent children, teens, and families. With techniques that ease tension, improve mobility, and promote long-term healing, we create personalized sessions to meet your unique needs.
⚠️ 𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘦: 𝘚𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘴 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭-𝘣𝘰𝘥𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴. 𝘌𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘯, 𝘰𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤 𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘥𝘺. 𝘖𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦, 𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘦 𝘢𝘥𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴 (𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭-𝘣𝘰𝘥𝘺), 𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘴.
And because body wellness often includes skin health too, our studio also offers advanced MedSpa treatments to help you look and feel your best at every stage of life. Click here to learn more.
Hi! I’m Richard Hartis.
Thank you for pursuing a path of healing and a better future!
LMBT# 18075
I enjoy taking the time to help you on your healing journey, but I cannot do it in one or two sessions. Dedication and consistency from you will speed up the process of recovery. Due to the situation that brings you to me, the style of treatment you will receive is therapeutic, not spa. Here are the differences to help you decide which treatment is better for you:
Therapeutic: Addresses specific conditions, provides targeted relief, uses moderate to fast-paced modality techniques, is performed with a medical rehabilitative goal in mind, and is more engaged than but not as comfortable as a spa massage.
Spa: Prioritizes relaxation and pampering experiences, often uses aromatherapy to engage the senses, plays soft music to calm the senses, uses slower-paced modality techniques, and is comfortable and relaxing.
My areas of expertise: Deep tissue, sports, Thai yoga table, and therapeutic massage (all modalities include Joint Opening Assistance (JOA) at no extra charge). I also offer range of motion (ROM) and stretch & flexibility coaching.
Neurodivergency: As a massage therapist who is also neurodivergent, I understand firsthand how the nervous system can feel “stuck on high alert.”
Over the years, I’ve seen how powerful therapeutic massage can be for children and teens who are autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, or otherwise neurodivergent.
Are we a good fit? You and I will be a great fit if your goal is to identify, rehab, and correct issues with the least amount of discomfort as possible, while realizing discomfort and pain may be necessary to identify chronic issues. However, allow me to encourage you – Pain is temporary; your health is not! I look forward to serving you!
My availability: My availability changes weekly, so please check my schedule for the next open appointment. If you're hoping to book sooner than what’s shown, feel free to text me at 828-808-4143. Same-day appointments may be available depending on my schedule.
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Neurodivergent Clients
At Creekside Spa’s Health & Wellness Studio, we recognize that neurodivergence touches the whole family, and we’re proud to offer support from a therapist who is also neurodivergent.
Richard Hartis brings both personal understanding and professional expertise to his work, using a unique blend of techniques he calls Rhythm & Roll to create a safe space for children, teens, parents, and siblings to experience the benefits of therapeutic massage.
For kids and teens who may struggle with anxiety, sensory overwhelm, or restlessness, Rhythm & Roll massage provides a grounding reset that helps them feel more calm, focused, and at ease in their own bodies.
Parents often find that massage is more than self-care - it’s a way to release tension, restore patience, and return to their families with renewed energy.
Even siblings benefit from this nervous system support, gaining relief from the stress that comes with sharing the journey. When each member of the family has the opportunity to recharge, everyone thrives.
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Therapeutic Targeted Massage & Bodywork
All prices are as follows regardless of modality:
30 minutes - $50
60 minutes - $95
90 minutes - $120
💵 𝑻𝒊𝒑 𝒊𝒏 𝑪𝒂𝒔𝒉 & 𝑺𝒂𝒗𝒆! 𝑪𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒂 𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒉 𝒕𝒊𝒑 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒂 5% 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒕𝒐𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒔𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒆.
Richard offers therapeutic targeted massage and bodywork designed to address specific conditions, relieve pain, and support long-term healing. Unlike spa massage, which focuses on relaxation, Richard’s approach is goal-oriented and engages the body through targeted techniques such as deep tissue, sports massage, Thai yoga table work, and therapeutic modalities.
Every session includes Joint Opening Assistance (JOA) at no extra charge, and he also provides range-of-motion and flexibility coaching to enhance recovery.
While therapeutic work may involve moments of discomfort, Richard reminds clients that “pain is temporary - your health is not.” With dedication and consistency, his treatments help identify, rehab, and correct underlying issues so you can move forward with greater strength, mobility, and overall well-being.
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Targeted Add-On Support for Your Session
Enhance the effectiveness of your therapeutic massage or bodywork with Richard’s specialized add-on services. These options are designed to address specific needs - such as pain, tension, or recovery. They’re a simple way to customize your session for better results.
Aromatherapy - $5
10-minute hand OR foot massage - $15
20-minute hand AND foot massage - $25
15-minute scalp massage - $15, $20, $25 depending on your style preference
Cupping Service - $20
Curious about other modalities? Add a 15-minute mini session to your appointment - $20.00
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Availability may change seasonally. Check the add-ons menu when booking to see the latest options.
Deep Relief Reset Packages
Real relief for the ones who never stop moving.
Tailored for frontline workers, who are often under physical and emotional strain, these deep tissue targeted massages work deep into the muscles and connective tissues to help ease long-term tension and pain. They are especially helpful if you’re dealing with a stiff neck, sore shoulders, tight legs, and/or low back pain.
Discuss pricing with Richard
*Limited to one 30- or 60-minute package per person. Must be paid in full after the first session.
💵 𝑻𝒊𝒑 𝒊𝒏 𝑪𝒂𝒔𝒉 & 𝑺𝒂𝒗𝒆! 𝑪𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒂 𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒉 𝒕𝒊𝒑 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒂 5% 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒕𝒐𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒔𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒆.
Therapeutic Services
Deep Tissue, Sports, Thai Yoga Table, and Therapeutic. All modalities include Joint Opening Assistance (JOA)* at no extra charge.
*JOA technique is designed to improve joint mobility, release tension, and alleviate discomfort by gently creating space in and around a joint. This approach focuses on improving the function and range of motion of joints, which can become restricted due to tight muscles, connective tissue imbalances, or injury.
Deep Tissue Massage
Rather than a full-body massage, this technique focuses on reaching the deeper layers of muscles and connective tissues to relieve tension, reduce pain, and improve mobility. It’s particularly effective for addressing chronic pain, muscle stiffness, and specific problem areas.
💵 𝑻𝒊𝒑 𝒊𝒏 𝑪𝒂𝒔𝒉 & 𝑺𝒂𝒗𝒆! 𝑪𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒂 𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒉 𝒕𝒊𝒑 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒂 5% 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒕𝒐𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒔𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒆.
Sports Massage
This specialized form of targeted massage therapy (not full-body) is tailored to the needs of athletes and physically active individuals. It is designed to enhance performance, prevent injuries, and aid in recovery by addressing the specific demands of an active lifestyle. Sports massage can be used before, during, or after physical activity, depending on the goal.
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💵 𝑻𝒊𝒑 𝒊𝒏 𝑪𝒂𝒔𝒉 & 𝑺𝒂𝒗𝒆! 𝑪𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒂 𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒉 𝒕𝒊𝒑 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒂 5% 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒕𝒐𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒔𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒆.
Thai Yoga Table Massage
Using a combination of traditional Thai massage techniques and the comfort of a massage table, it blends passive stretching, joint mobilization, and acupressure, offering a deeply relaxing and therapeutic experience. Unlike traditional Thai massage, which is usually performed on the floor with the recipient fully clothed, Thai Yoga Table Massage takes place on a massage table, allowing the therapist to use their bodyweight and leverage to perform a series of gentle stretches and pressure techniques.
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💵 𝑻𝒊𝒑 𝒊𝒏 𝑪𝒂𝒔𝒉 & 𝑺𝒂𝒗𝒆! 𝑪𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒂 𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒉 𝒕𝒊𝒑 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒂 5% 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒕𝒐𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒔𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒆.
Therapeutic Massage
This form of massage aims to assist with recovery from injuries, surgeries, or chronic conditions. Rather than full-body massage, It focuses on restoring function, reducing pain, and improving mobility by targeting the underlying causes of dysfunction in the affected muscles, joints, and connective tissues.
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💵 𝑻𝒊𝒑 𝒊𝒏 𝑪𝒂𝒔𝒉 & 𝑺𝒂𝒗𝒆! 𝑪𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒂 𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒉 𝒕𝒊𝒑 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒂 5% 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒕𝒐𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒔𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒆.
Coaching Services
Range of Motion (ROM) and Stretch & Flexibility
Range-Of-Motion (ROM) Technique
Designed to enhance joint flexibility, mobility, and overall movement by combining targeted massages therapy with guided stretching and mobilization exercises. It focuses on improving the functional range of a joint while reducing tension in the surrounding muscles and connective tissues.
Appointments available from 30 to 90 minutes and range from $75 to $175.
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💵 𝑻𝒊𝒑 𝒊𝒏 𝑪𝒂𝒔𝒉 & 𝑺𝒂𝒗𝒆! 𝑪𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒂 𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒉 𝒕𝒊𝒑 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒂 5% 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒕𝒐𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒔𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒆.
Stretch & Mobility
This specialized approach helps to improve mobility, flexibility, and overall body movement through guided stretching techniques. This type of coaching focuses on safely increasing the range of motion in joints and lengthening muscles to enhance physical performance, reduce injury risk, and improve overall body function.
1 hour - $100
30 minutes - $50
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💵 𝑻𝒊𝒑 𝒊𝒏 𝑪𝒂𝒔𝒉 & 𝑺𝒂𝒗𝒆! 𝑪𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒂 𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒉 𝒕𝒊𝒑 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒂 5% 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒕𝒐𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒔𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒆.
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