Carpe Diem Massage & Spa in Tacoma is a quaint and unique boutique day spa situated in the heart of the Stadium District in the Historic Henry Drum House. We are family owned and operated by Christy and Richard Barnes. We are Tacoma's best-kept secret, you should tell your friends about! When you pass through our door it is like stepping into your own soothing private retreat.
Our massage therapists and Estheticians are very skilled and have the technical expertise to treat all of your massage and skin care needs. Whether you are a massage therapy & facial connoisseur, a day spa aficionado, or first timer, we can assure you that a service in our studio will be a truly effective and magical experience.
Our massage therapists and Estheticians are very skilled and have the technical expertise to treat all of your massage and skin care needs. Whether you are a massage therapy & facial connoisseur, a day spa aficionado, or first timer, we can assure you that a service in our studio will be a truly effective and magical experience.
Services
The Mini Bliss is a 30 minute massage followed by an express facial total treatment time is 60 min. This massage, often called "the deepest, most luxurious massage on earth", Two overhead bars to support the therapist while using their feet to deeply massage the client. This massage elongates the back muscles, deeply works the hamstrings, and is incredibly relaxing.
The Vagus Nerve is the longest cranial nerve in the body - reaching from the brain to the gut. It helps regulate stress, rest and digestion. This unique massage experience was created to activate the calming effects of the Vagus Nerve response via steaming aromatic compresses, gentle neck and body massage strokes, cranial holds and a soothing essential oil blend formulated to invite an uplifting, meditative state of consciousness.
Your back is cleansed with specialized products, then exfoliation gently removes lifeless skin cells and pore impurities. Concludes with a custom body mask and re-hydrating moisturizer that leaves you feeling pampered. The Mini Bliss is a 30 minute massage followed by an express facial total treatment time is 60 min.
Christy Barnes started Carpe Diem Massage straight out of massage school in 2000, bravely leasing a space without a single client. With spirit, ingenuity and determination she set out to build a practice from the ground up. It began as a solo studio in the Proctor District, and has gone though many changes throughout the years.
I have always been interested in the body's way of healing and repair through exercise and diet. In 2007 I became a National Strength and Conditioning Certified personal trainer and it helped furthered knowledge in human movement and repair. My interest in massage began when I met my future wife, and massage therapist, Christy in 2008.
Reviews (6)
Blake Collins
Sep 27, 2020
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Richard was incredible. This specific massage was focused on relieving symptoms of whiplash from a snowboarding accident. Richard was very informative prior to the massage and knowledgeable on how to relieve the targeted area of my neck and shoulders. I left feeling almost fully recovered after dealing with pain that had persisted for two weeks. Highly recommend him!
Kathryn Jacobs
Jul 24, 2020
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Whitney M. McClure
Jun 03, 2020
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality
I had my first ever prenatal massage here with Corey. So professional. The best massage I’ve ever gotten, I seriously left there feeling brand new and out of my body in ways. I loved the office and atmosphere and front desk staff was very kind & over all, this is where I will always book my services while in Tacoma!
I had my first ever prenatal massage here with Corey. So professional. The best massage I’ve ever gotten, I seriously left there feeling brand new and out of my body in ways. I loved the office and atmosphere and front desk staff was very kind & over all, this is where I will always book my services while in Tacoma!
MaryBeth
Oct 13, 2019
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Sokenna was my massage therapist and she did a wonderful job. It was exactly what I needed and hoped for! Great pressure.. It was the perfect combo of deep tissue and relaxation. She was very kind and informative. The office space was nice and clean. Also, all of the staff I encountered were great. I highly recommend and can't wait to come back!
Toni
May 25, 2019
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I’m disappointed with how the therapist addressed my needs. I specifically requested only a couple focus areas of my body to be treated on and that I didn’t want a full body massage. She had the audacity to tell me that we’re going to do a full body massage anyway. I should’ve kept refusing, but as a trauma victim, this triggered me, and so I shutdown and faked it till I made it. The massage itself was not deep tissue and there was one stretch where it felt like my collarbone was being pressed on too hard. My neck was also worked on for maybe two minutes which was one of my prime issues
Amy Graham
May 20, 2018
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