Planet Massage

About the Proprietor: Suzanne J. Seymour graduated from the Bancroft School of Massage in 1992, and was also an instructor of Deep Tissue Techniques II at the school for 3 years. A member of the American Massage Therapy Board of Directors, Suzan served as a Vice President and Public Relations Chair of the Massachusetts Chapter, was instrumental in bringing state licensing to Massachusetts for massage therapists, and is currently Vice-President and Public Relations Chair of the Vermont Chapter.
​Suzan later opened A Touch Of Atlantis in the Boston-Metro area and was the proprietor for over 10 years before selling the business to raise a family in Western Massachusetts. She returns to her home state of Vermont after 27 years, and is excited to welcome you to experience a massage at Planet Massage: "It's Outta This World!".
Suzanne also just received the American Massage Therapy Association's 2016 Meritorious Award for Vermont, and was in the Top 5 finalists for "Best Massage Therapists" in the 2015 7 Daysies.

Deep Tissue Massage is a form of bodywork that aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of tissue in the body. Deep Tissue Massage is a highly effective method for releasing chronic stress areas due to misalignment, repetitive motions, and past lingering injuries. Due to the nature of the deep tissue work, open communication during the session is crucial to make sure you don't get too uncomfortable. Keep in mind that soreness is pretty common after the treatment, and that plenty of water should be ingested to aid with the flushing and removal of toxins that will have been released from the deep tissue during the session.

Developed by Aaron Mattes, Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) is a dynamic system for improving your flexibility and overall well-being. As you probably already know, stretching your muscles not only reduces your chance of injury, but also strengthens your tendons and improves your circulation.

Neuromuscular therapy is a system of massage techniques that were developed in the 1930's by Dr. Stanley Lief in England. It uses a holistic approach towards healing, emphasizing and stimulating the body's natural ability to heal itself. Neuromuscular therapy also enhances the function of joints and muscles, and accelerates the overall healing process by facilitating the release of endorphins.

Reflexology is a type of bodywork that focuses on applying pressure to the specific nerve zones in your feet. Unlike other foot massages that intend to mostly relieve tension in the feet themselves, reflexology is a far more in-depth science that aims to harmonize your entire body. According to reflexology, every part of the human body is mapped into your feet. Reflexology treatments have been found to be highly effective for conditions such as allergies, headaches, and depression.

Myofascial release is a form of soft tissue therapy intended to eliminate pain, increase range of motion, and rebalance the entire body. It uses massage techniques to stretch the fascia and release the bonds that exist between the fascia, muscles and bones. Fascia is the connective tissue that connects and covers all muscles, organs, and skeletal structures of the body. Direct myofascial release is sometimes known as deep tissue work. Indirect release applies light pressure and gently stretches the fascia; this allows for increased blood circulation and relief from pain.