Benefits of Massage
Stress and Anxiety Reduction
Pain Reduction
Better Sleep
More Energy
Improved Concentration
Increased Circulation
Improved Flexibility and Range of Motion
Reduced Adhesions, Scar Tissue and Swelling After Surgery
Unique bodywork with effective results
Each massage is as unique as each individual client. Sarah has trained extensively in a wide variety of techniques. Consequently, she practices integrative massage, which means charging by time instead of by modality, enabling clients to access all of Sarah’s unique modalities without any upcharges. This customized blend of modalities ensures you derive the maximum benefit from each session. From soothing and balancing to deeper than deep, Sarah’s versatile skillset has earned her a loyal clientele.
Sarah not only performs relaxing massages, but also assists in clients’ rehabilitation, and has worked on clients with many different conditions and goals, from teenage athletes to paraplegics to geriatric clients to the overworked who simply need to make regular relaxation a part of their lives.
Many clients have described how massage has changed their life. They came in with chronic pain or an injury and were amazed and overjoyed to see their progress over a number of sessions to the point where their mobility was restored and they were finally pain-free. Some were initially skeptical about massage, but this convinced them of the importance of incorporating this in their regular wellness routine on a weekly, bimonthly or monthly basis.
Sarah encourages her clients to make a regular commitment to improving their wellness. She recommends a minimum of one massage a month for maintenance. Many clients benefit from coming in every week or every two weeks.
Interviews
It has been such an honor to be featured in various interviews, where I talk about how I went from sick to well to helping others heal. Check them out here:
- Sue Begent’s Smart Women Who Mean Business (July 2019)
- MassagebyPro interview (August 2019)
- RVNTV’s Women in Business (August 2019)
- RVNTV’s Angels and Above (September 2019)
- Subkit (September 2022)
- Shoutout Atlanta (October 2022)
- Shoutout Atlanta (June 2023)
- CanvasRebel (November 2023)
- ShoutoutAtlanta (November 2023)
- Luv Collective (June 2024)
- Bold Journey (June 2024 – first article)
- Bold Journey (June 2024 – second article)
- Voyage Atlanta (June 2024)
Who am I and why did I follow the call to heal?
Sarah Downing was inspired to become a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) after experiencing years of chronic illness and pain. Through her own healing journey she realized the importance of a holistic approach to healthcare and was moved to help others in the role of a “wounded healer”. Having seen first-hand the impact of stress-related illness, Sarah knows how vital massage and the nurturing power of touch are for alleviating this. She believes that heartfelt intention is a huge part of healing and her treatments also incorporate her natural intuition, enabling her to customize them to her individual client’s wishes and needs. Sarah specializes in deep tissue, therapeutic/medical massage, sports massage, cupping, Thai massage (“assisted yoga”, an energizing clothed massage), ashiatsu, lomilomi, scar work and is a Reiki Master Teacher. As a 200-hour Certified Yoga Teacher and Yoga Trapeze® teacher, Sarah is excited to use her knowledge of the mind-body connection and healthy alignment to enhance her bodywork services. Outside of the treatment room, Sarah is a professional writer, poet, translator, singer and ghost tour guide and has been blessed to experience life in three different countries (England, Germany and the US), which has opened her eyes and broadened her horizons.
My Modalities
Deep tissue and therapeutic massage
This massage is both therapeutic and relaxing. It focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and the network of connective tissue surrounding the muscles and bones. This makes deep tissue massage the ideal choice for those suffering from chronic pain such as repetitive strain injuries and any other kind of muscle tension or spasm such as tight hamstrings and quads, sore low backs and hips, fibromyalgia, sciatica, piriformis syndrome, tense shoulders, headaches, reduced range of motion, stress and anxiety, plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis.
Slower than other massage techniques to warm the tissue before going deeper, deep tissue massage can be performed with a variety of pressures (to your comfort level) to break down adhesions and knots, the painful rigid tissue caused by tension.
There may be some discomfort while performing these techniques on particularly tense areas and your body may feel like it does post-workout for a day or two afterwards. However, this tends to abate as you get it done more often, and ultimately clients experience extensive and often lasting relief of their symptoms. Ideally, as with any bodywork, this massage should be performed on a regular basis in order to maintain your body and prevent it from becoming accustomed to holding itself in a tense state.
Combine this with Thai massage assisted stretching for a massage that not only relieves your tension, but also increases your range of motion and flexibility – excellent for athletes!
Thai massage (aka therapeutic stretching)
Affectionately dubbed “lazy man’s yoga”, this approximately 2,500-year-old art form is traditionally performed fully clothed on a padded mat (though it can be performed on the table) and is suitable for those in search of a more energizing massage experience. The client wears loose and comfortable attire such as sportswear to facilitate the series of assisted poses, stretches and compressions. The practitioner uses their forearms, elbows, knees and feet to create increased flexibility, energy (by opening up the body’s energy/sen lines) and better postural alignment. Thai massage is a much sought after modality due to its multitude of benefits. I am proud to be among the few in the area to offer this unique therapy, and not only that … I’ve studied with four different schools, have over 100 hours of continuing education and have even attended the celebrated International Training Massage School in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
If you wish, I can also blend Thai massage with other modalities such as deep tissue to customize the perfect massage experience for you.
Sports massage
Get a massage after your workout to help reduce soreness and improve recovery time.
Sports massage treats areas of the body that are overstressed from repetitive and often aggressive sports movements. Athletes incorporate it in their training regime to prepare for an event, enhance their performance and reduce their recovery time after an event.
Hot bamboo and hot stones
I enjoy incorporating this in my massages as the heated tools soothe the body and soften the tissues. Try this amazingly unique alternative to traditional hot stones! Mu-Xing Therapy uses warm bamboo and rosewood tools to perform deep tissue massage techniques. Synergy Stone massage tools are also incorporated to luxuriously embrace the muscles and effectively work out trigger points and tension.
Cupping
The practitioner uses plastic cups to apply suction to the surface of the body to draw out pathogens and invigorate the body’s qi (energy flow).
Reiki
We are all made up of energy and in Reiki energy healing the practitioner fills themselves with the energy around them and subsequently transmits it to the client through their hands. The aim is to enhance the client’s own healing abilities, induce relaxation and reduce pain. Depending on their level of openness and their rapport with the practitioner, each client may experience this differently. Often, it can be described as a tingling yet soothing sensation where the practitioner’s hands heat up to soothe tension and bring about relaxation. For Reiki practitioners Reiki generally flows through their hands whenever they perform any type of healing work.
Scar Work
I am one of the few Licensed Massage Therapists in the area who can treat scars with massage. When you’ve had trauma to the skin and muscle from an injury or surgery, your body creates scar tissue. Scar work reintegrates the scar tissue back into the fascial (connective tissue) web. This enables me to soften the scar and its appearance, reduce tightness and pulling and consequently increase range of motion that may have been caused by the disruption to the fascia or connective tissue. I am amazed and delighted to see the significant changes to scars that are possible after just a few minutes of gentle and pain-free work on them!
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Rates and Policies
By appointment only. Please give 24 hours’ notice if you wish to reschedule.
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Appointments at my office:
I believe in keeping it simple, so one price for all services and no upcharges. This gives my clients access to all modalities from my extensive training, even the more specialized ones. For more effective and more lasting results that you won’t find elsewhere.
$140 per 60-minute massage
$210 per 90-minute massage
$280 per 120-minute massage
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Contact
Sarah Downing, Licensed Massage Therapist in GA
GA License Number: MT013546
Cell: 551-404-7994
Email: sarah@limegreenlotus.com
I am also licensed in the following states:
PA License Number: MSG009898
NJ License Number: 18KT 01221800
Based in Brookhaven, GA, Lime Green Lotus serves the Atlanta metro area, including Atlanta, Atlanta Perimeter, Perimeter Mall, Marietta, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, Brookhaven, Buckhead, Chamblee, Doraville, Norcross, Roswell, Midtown, Duluth, John’s Creek and the surrounding areas.
Open Hours
Monday, Friday and Saturday: 10 am to 4:30 pm and Tuesday: 11.30 am to 6 pm.
