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Monday: ClosedTuesday: 8AM - 8PM
Wednesday: 8AM - 8PM
Thursday: 8AM - 8PM
Friday: 8AM - 8PM
Saturday: 8AM - 8PM
Sunday: 8AM - 8PM
Rick Lothrop Massage and Bodywork is a Vermont massage therapy practice offering personalized experiences. The owner, Rick, uses various techniques, including deep tissue, sports massage, trigger point release, and Swedish massage, to address individual needs, whether for chronic pain or relaxation. With over 30 years of experience in both massage therapy and physical therapy, Rick aims to provide quality bodywork and healing in a welcoming environment. Clients praise Rick's attentiveness, knowledge, and ability to alleviate pain. They describe his office as clean, calm, and inviting, creating a relaxing atmosphere for the massage. Customers have had phenomenal experiences, describing Rick's sessions as deeply restorative and the perfect blend of skill and care. Clients with chronic issues, such as lower back pain and sciatica, have found significant relief after their sessions with Rick, who is described as an intuitive, knowledgeable, and kind healer.
Rick was amazing. I’ve been having a chronic tightness in my right trap area and Rick took my concern seriously. It felt intentional of trying to release the pain versus a routine massage. He even provided me with suggestions on how to help with might be causing and other stretching methods I could do to help it down the line. I will be going back!
Rick is experienced, talented, and intuitive. By far the best massage I’ve gotten ever! He has extensive knowledge of the muscles, knots, and pressure points; he was working through tissue while stretching and adjusting my body in a way that allowed for maximum tension release.
Rick also makes sure to check in with you to see your comfort level, opinion on the heat, and whether to apply more pressure or not.
On top of his craft being so good the atmosphere is also fantastic. The problem with many massage parlors in the Burlington area is traffic or creaking from floorboards, located in the Chase Mill on the bottom floor neither of those were a factor (both of...read full review
Wow! One of the best massages I’ve ever received. Rick asked really good curious questions prior to understand my specific needs and he was very intentional in his communication. I had a lot going on and he was a great resource offering stretching and techniques for how I could heal at home.
The massage methods were a unique combination of different styles and were exactly what I needed. Rick is clearly intuitive and well trained. Highly recommend for someone looking for deep body work. Bonus is that his space was super calming and relaxing despite the fighter jets flying above.
I live several hours away but will be making the trip back to work with Rick...read full review