We are located in Biddeford, Maine, which we also happily call home. We take appointments by phone or text, and you may book online. Our office has two spacious treatment rooms, and we can see two clients at once - so, bring a friend! Folks in Saco, Arundel, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Scarborough, Portland, South Portland, Lyman, Waterboro, and other nearby towns find our Biddeford location to be convenient.
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Our philosophy is founded on finding resistance and working to release it-sometimes that means a deep, bulldozer approach, and other times it's a subtler touch, helping you to identify and release what's holding you back. Chrystina and Sean, co-owners and therapists, seek to help you to deepen your ability to listen to your body and give it what it needs.
We take a therapeutic approach to our massage practice, which means listening carefully to the client's concerns and needs and then designing a session to address those needs. We practice a number of different styles (aka modalities) of massage therapy. We find that for most clients, using all of the tools in our kit is better than trying to provide a pure experience of simply one style.
Once your appointment is booked, we will send an intake form via email that will help us to understand how best to work with you and where we might focus. Please complete this before your visit to dedicate more time to hands-on work. Being mindful of your hydration levels before and after your massage can help your body to integrate the work faster--more water, less coffee.
What a trip 2020 and 2021 have been! Oh wait, we've barely had any trips. We were delighted to be featured for our art work and community engagement at Engine, however. To our surprise, Maine Magazine featured us heavily in an article focused on the transformative power art--and the people who encourage it--on Biddeford (and beyond).
Free 2-hour parking is available on Main Street and side streets. Some 4-hour parking is also available. Please enter through the Lincoln Street door (it's up a ramp) and ring the doorbell. We will come get you there. You may also use the front door at York & Main.
Our practice is within a 20 minute drive of a number of communities, including Biddeford, Biddeford Pool, Saco, Old Orchard Beach, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Scarborough, Alfred, Arundel, Goose Rocks Beach, Portland, South Portland, Lyman and more.
Our practice is within a 20 minute drive of a number of communities, including Biddeford, Biddeford Pool, Saco, Old Orchard Beach, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Scarborough, Alfred, Arundel, Goose Rocks Beach, Portland, South Portland, Lyman and more.
Reviews (11)
Mary Mcvicar
Oct 28, 2021
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This was my first time receiving a
massage. I have been suffering from migraines for about 5 years now. My head
was hurting before my appointment. But afterwards my headache was gone! It was
such a huge relief to not have to take any medication. My head has also not
been hurting as much since my appointment.
Chrystina
will make you feel very comfortable and relaxed. She's intuitive and knows
exactly what your body needs. I highly recommend her for attention to any
ailment, or simply to treat yourself to a fantastic massage!
massage. I have been suffering from migraines for about 5 years now. My head
was hurting before my appointment. But afterwards my headache was gone! It was
such a huge relief to not have to take any medication. My head has also not
been hurting as much since my appointment.
Chrystina
will make you feel very comfortable and relaxed. She's intuitive and knows
exactly what your body needs. I highly recommend her for attention to any
ailment, or simply to treat yourself to a fantastic massage!
Jessica R.
Jun 29, 2021
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Beautiful space, thoughtfully decorated with care by the practitioners, artists themselves.
In her first touch, I felt Chrystina assess my whole body on the table. She gently and deftly addressed my areas of tension, finding places I had not noticed or been able to access on my own. When our session was over, I got up feeling renewed!
I trust in her expertise by the quality of Chrystina's touch, which allowed me to fully enjoy the experience. I'm looking forward to returning!
In her first touch, I felt Chrystina assess my whole body on the table. She gently and deftly addressed my areas of tension, finding places I had not noticed or been able to access on my own. When our session was over, I got up feeling renewed!
I trust in her expertise by the quality of Chrystina's touch, which allowed me to fully enjoy the experience. I'm looking forward to returning!
Karen Edgcombe
Dec 23, 2020
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality
Chrystina was amazing! I hadn't had a professional massage in years. She made sure to ask what my most pressing issues were. My neck and shoulders get stiff and sore from all my time driving and on the computer. I left the massage feeling wonderful. Highly recommended.
Chrystina was amazing! I hadn't had a professional massage in years. She made sure to ask what my most pressing issues were. My neck and shoulders get stiff and sore from all my time driving and on the computer. I left the massage feeling wonderful. Highly recommended.
Jake Mahon
Oct 21, 2020
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Coming here is upping your massage game by several levels. These guys tap into a multiverse of modalities to compose surgically individualized treatments that leave you feeling deconstructed and then reconstructed on a freaking energetic level. Sean flosses, smashes, and pressure surfs across your neuromuscular system like the Silver Surfer. He was doing something in my armpit and I felt it throbbing in my forearm. He knows what the heck he's doing. He's also intimidatingly cultured. Be prepared with some choice podcasts and novels to discuss.
Kim Higgins
Jun 26, 2020
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality
Very professional, clean and relaxing environment. Hark House has excellent practices in place to protect both massage therapists and patients from COVID risks. Deep Therapeutic massage is not a luxury - it enables the healing process and is a critical component of a well rounded health maintenance program/ritual.
Very professional, clean and relaxing environment. Hark House has excellent practices in place to protect both massage therapists and patients from COVID risks. Deep Therapeutic massage is not a luxury - it enables the healing process and is a critical component of a well rounded health maintenance program/ritual.
May Ireland
Nov 20, 2019
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Absolutely loved the deep tissue massage I had with Chrystina. Knowledgeable and experienced, Chrystina took the time to understand my needs and balanced both relaxation with much needed tension release in my body. The atmosphere at Hark House is also calming and beautifully eclectic. Totally recommend! Thank you Chrystina!
Lucas
Nov 18, 2019
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I was experiencing horrible pain in my lower back. Sean took me in on short notice the morning I called. He was very polite, respectful and focused on his work. Needless to say, the value of their service certainly is there. This was the first massage I've ever had and I'm happy to find a place to revisit.
Manda W.
Oct 13, 2019
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I’ve been seeing Sean for a few months now, and have never had a better massage therapist! He’s been able to eliminate nerve pain that I was experiencing, and helps relieve my neck and shoulder pain more-so than anyone else. Having been to about 10 massage therapists before, I can easily say that Sean seems the most knowledgeable about how your body really works, and how to relieve pain.
Rebecca Van Damm
Feb 03, 2019
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Chrystina gave me one of the best massages I’ve ever had. If you like a lot of pressure, she’s your person. She is very strong, dexterous, and super knowledgeable. She found new creative ways to get at muscles I didn’t even realize were attached to my problem areas. I recently threw out my back. When I came to see her, I was having trouble walking and sitting. When I left her studio, I could walk with ease again. It was even better the next day once I slept on it. Highly recommend!
Sarah L.
Jan 15, 2019
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"I'd like a massage... but I'm 12 weeks postpartum and my new babe would have to come. Is that okay?" I tentatively messaged Chrystina. For some reason, I didn't think it would be okay to bring a baby to a massage-- I didn't want to ruin the zen of it all. But Chrystina isn't your average masseuse! She welcomed me and my baby by saying she'd love to give it a try, and if my baby woke then she would accommodate by focusing on another part of my body while I nursed or tended to my baby.
Chrystina is warm and friendly, observant and kind. She worked with
Chrystina is warm and friendly, observant and kind. She worked with
Julie Kuceris
Sep 26, 2018
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