Rhizome Bodyworks

We offer culturally competent, trauma-informed therapeutic massage to care for mind, body, and spirit. Our expert bodyworkers are here to help you with a wide range of care goals – including acute and chronic pain support, anti-oppression somatic healing, and surgery preparation and recovery.

Massage Therapy in DC for Every Body

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Vanessa Crowley, LMT

Vanessa is one of the highest-rated massage therapists in Washington, DC. She provides inclusive and trauma-informed therapeutic bodywork and has a proven track record of securing loyal clients through transformative physical, emotional, and spiritual healing over the last six years.

Vanessa graduated from Potomac Massage Training Institute in 2016. She has training in classic Swedish and therapeutic deep tissue, as well as myofascial release, active isolated stretching, pre- and post-natal, scar tissue release, as well as pre- and post-surgical care for gender-affirming surgeries.

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A Place for Outsiders, Weirdos, and Every Body

Rhizome Bodyworks is explicitly designed with large bodies, visibly trans and queer people, and people of color who bear the brunt of social stigma in mind. We believe at a core level that there is no wrong way to have a body. Every body deserves access to safe and affirming touch.

“I walked in and immediately felt welcome, accepted, seen, and safe. Any one of those is rare for me so all at once was overwhelmingly amazing. Vanessa was wonderful and helped put me at ease and enjoy my massage. It’s a magical place and I’ll definitely be back.”

“My experience was unlike any other massage experience I’ve had. As a fat woman, I feel not only like I am allowed to take up space but that I am entitled to. It is the most body positive space I’ve ever been in, and being there makes me feel good about engaging in self care.”