We are taking all required precautions for safety measures including seeing only clients with appointments. This keeps other traffic to a minimum and provides social distancing in Lavendera. We are dedicated to providing wellness and care through massage, as well as a safe environment for our staff and valued clientele.
Lavendera Massage offers a variety of massage and spa treatments, as well as balancing energy work. We also have a retail section where we stock a variety of products for your body, mind, heart and spirit. Experience the process to strengthen the whole person: the body, mind, heart, and spirit by nourishing your "inner island".
Lavendera Massage offers a variety of massage and spa treatments, as well as balancing energy work. We also have a retail section where we stock a variety of products for your body, mind, heart and spirit. Experience the process to strengthen the whole person: the body, mind, heart, and spirit by nourishing your "inner island".
Services
Lavendera Massage where you can escape the hustle and bustle of the mainland and take a moment for yourself, to relax, unwind and heal your mind, body and soul. Lavendera Massage welcomes you into a calm, earth atmosphere with the live elements of water and light in our rooms. Every third Thursday is open to the community for complimentary treatments with various practitioners.
Relax your muscles, reduce your stress; keep your body moving and your mind calm. The benefits of massage are numerous. Massage has been shown to be an effective treatment for reducing stress, pain and muscle tension. Relaxation Massage: classic strokes glide, knead and smooth to relax, reduce stress, detoxify and rejuvenate.
Our intention is to take you beyond the services offered at Lavendera Massage and help you to achieve an overall well-being. We are committed to awareness of the self, the body, mind, heart and spirit, thus giving people access to their deepest desires and their greatest state of health. We have expanded our services to include transformative coaching and spiritual counseling.
Richard is a lifelong Washington native. He graduated from the Northwest Academy of Healing Arts in Tacoma, Washington in 2009. Richard spent time offering chair massage at SeaTac airport, seeing over 4,000 new clients. Loves doing chair massage at the Farmers Market each week. I am proud to have been given the chance to own Lavendera Massage, it is a challenge and a joy to interface in this community in a new way.
Check back for new & interesting articles. How to prepare for your Massage: a few things to do before your treatment to enhance the benefits of massage. The Right Pressure During Your Massage: a couple of good pointers for choosing the pressure that suits you and what to expect after your massage. Here Is Why You Should Book Your Next Massage ASAP: a neat article on the benefits of massage for your enjoyment.
Reviews (23)
Sean
Dec 21, 2021
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Patti E.
Oct 07, 2021
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This was the nicest place I've ever been to have a massage. The service was excellent. The amenities were exceptional. You can arrive early and go into the sauna. You can sit in the lounge in front of the fire and enjoy tea. My massage was 90 minutes with a very nice young lady. I have a CBD massage for pain. It was helpful. She concentrated on my neck back, and shoulders where most of my pain was. They even had a robe warmer while I was on the table. So relaxing and calming. I highly recommend.
James Ragsdale
Sep 26, 2021
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality
My lovely wife has had massages all over the world. 1st thing she said when entering the car? "That was the BEST massage I've ever had in my life!". Lemme tell ya, comments like that don't come lightly. Great location. The owner actually did her massage. We'll be back!!
My lovely wife has had massages all over the world. 1st thing she said when entering the car? "That was the BEST massage I've ever had in my life!". Lemme tell ya, comments like that don't come lightly. Great location. The owner actually did her massage. We'll be back!!
Cindi H.
Sep 20, 2021
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What more can you ask for than an amazing 90 minute massage in one of the most beautiful places on earth? This capped off my daughters and my 4 day vacation on San Juan Island. Just approaching the island, I can feel my stress levels reduce and my blood pressure lower as I enter into my calm state in my most favorite place anywhere. But after a few days of trekking around the parks and trails and a glorious whale watching boat trip, it was time to tend to these tired, achy muscles. Richard balanced relaxing massage with some deep tissue work that targeted muscles I had no idea were so tight and
Queasy
Jun 13, 2021
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Heather F.
May 18, 2021
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Fiona H.
May 06, 2021
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This is my second massage here in a year and each time I have received a deep and effective massage. They have accommodated my spontaneous schedule as an off Islander with grace and have provided me with great relief particularly this time after a small fall that involved a dock cleat! Thank you to Ken for the massage today and to the lovely woman at the front desk for her help. I'll be back again.
Jessica Townsend
Feb 16, 2021
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Kim J.
Jan 12, 2020
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Had a truly sub par couples massage here a few months ago and was more than a little surprised by it given the positive reviews on here. The interior is simple which is fine but the massages themselves were completely underwhelming. My therapist Tyler did some version of healing touch which I did not ask for or pay for. But this involved resting his hands on every area he massages for at least 3-5 minutes per area (ie each arm, leg, back, etc) So when you add all that time up, half my massage was spent with the therapist just standing there not doing anything beyond resting his hands. It was bizarre
Jordyn H.
Nov 23, 2019
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Meredith F.
May 29, 2019
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My fiance and I booked a couple's massage on our trip out to finalize our wedding details. I read good things about this massage place, and decided to give it a try. It was my first massage ever, and our first couples massage.
I was matched with Tyler, and my fiance was matched with a woman. I let him know that it was my first massage and that my shoulders were tight, and I've got to say it was incredibly awkward. He giggled as he told me to take the bra off but leave my "panties on". He was in general just very very awkward, and did not put me at ease at all.
The massage
I was matched with Tyler, and my fiance was matched with a woman. I let him know that it was my first massage and that my shoulders were tight, and I've got to say it was incredibly awkward. He giggled as he told me to take the bra off but leave my "panties on". He was in general just very very awkward, and did not put me at ease at all.
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Luis Congdon
May 12, 2019
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Stefanie S.
Apr 29, 2019
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We spent the weekend at Friday Harbor and decided to get a last minute couples massage. We were so excited that Lavendera had availability. I had no idea that I was going to walk out of there having had THE BEST massage of my life. I practice a lot of self care and would say I get massage about once every six to eight weeks. I've had my fair share. Kathy was able to target my troubled areas using bolsters and pillows to relieve the pain and then work out the muscle. It was magic, simply put. Thank you, Kathy!
Sarah S.
Feb 18, 2019
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This was a really bad massage. Honestly, it felt like the guy and lady masseus were out of gas. Neither me nor my friend on the massage felt much work being done during our respective massages. In fact, we both felt that they spent their time fussing about with stones and hot towels and less on actual deep tissue rehabilitation. We were disappointed to say the least. It was equivalent to a gentle, $95 dollar backrub.
Cj Glasgow
Jun 21, 2018
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Michelle H.
Nov 21, 2017
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We made same day reservations, a plus for non-planners. We scheduled 2 facials and 2 massages. There were able to accommodate us at the end of the day which was perfect for us. The massages were good. The facials were relaxing but not performed by a esthetician so basically a face massage. I got a foot and hand rub too. All in all, it was relaxing but nothing to write home about.
Courtney Schoenfelder
Oct 17, 2017
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Kristy A.
Apr 20, 2017
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I had a massage with Richard the last time I was in Friday Harbor and I had forgotten how awesome he is. Usually when I get a "vacation" massage it pales in comparison to my regular massage therapist and ends up being disappointing. That is definitely not the case with Richard. He intuitively knows, like Mindy, where my "trouble spots" are and I float out afterwards. If you haven't had a massage with Richard it is definitely worth the ferry/plane ride to get here.
Laurie A.
Feb 17, 2017
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Lyla H.
Nov 02, 2016
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Lyndsey J.
Oct 14, 2015
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My massage was so-so. I'm pregnant so I think people tend to get freaked out to massage to hard, so it was too soft for me. Not by any means a bad massage but for the price of have liked better. My husband had Beth and said it was one of the best massages he's had! So if you go, get Beth. We had entirely different experiences. So weird, but overall still a relaxing way to spend an hour.
Katy F.
May 24, 2015
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I was in desperate need of a massage. So, I popped in and scheduled a 90 minute combination with hot stones right away ($135). Best compulsory decision ever.
The receptionist suggested I arrive 5-10 minutes before my schedule appointment time to fill out a short client info paper. It only took 5 minutes to complete and I was then introduced to Beth.
Beth is amazing. She's been practicing for 12 years and is very knowledgable. Her technique is gentle but effective. I walked out of there feeling 100 times better. She aligned my hips, got rid of all my sore spots and was able to explain to
The receptionist suggested I arrive 5-10 minutes before my schedule appointment time to fill out a short client info paper. It only took 5 minutes to complete and I was then introduced to Beth.
Beth is amazing. She's been practicing for 12 years and is very knowledgable. Her technique is gentle but effective. I walked out of there feeling 100 times better. She aligned my hips, got rid of all my sore spots and was able to explain to
Carol P.
Apr 08, 2015
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The best massage I've ever had. It's a shame that I can't remember the masseuse's name, but I know it started with a B (I've seen someone named Beth mentioned in other reviews, so that may be her). In any case, she was so good I was just amazed. I prefer not to talk when I get a massage, and said that at the outset, so I was preparing myself to be disappointed when she didn't seem to register that I really, honestly did not want to be made to talk, but the work she did was superior to anything else I've experienced and when you consider how much more expensive
