top of page
Swedish Massage

 a relaxing massage with light to firm pressure, according to preference. Blood and lymph is manually pushed through the tissue to aid in the delivery of nutrients and oxygen. This is ideal for relieving stress, reducing tension and will leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed.

​

Pressure Point Massage
Deep Tissue Massage

Deep, direct pressure and slow strokes melt away aches and pains in a restorative treatment that eases muscle tension and revitalizes the body.

Signature Massage

  We start with a relaxing Swedish massage, with addition of Hot Stones and Aromatherapy to help you unwind and de-stress, Incorporating a Keratin hand and foot treatment will leave you feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and pampered.
 

Escape with Your Senses

Effleurage Spa Charles Town is a haven from everyday stress. Calm and relaxation will envelop you from the moment you open the door. Our expert therapists, through their calming presence and peaceful demeanor, invite you to let go and to make time for yourself. 

We believe in the state of peace, health and well-being that comes from massage. We also believe massage is no longer a luxury, but a necessity, which is why we have created all of our services with the guest in mind. From relaxing and therapeutic aromas to the sounds of gentle waves, you are welcomed to a world where stress is left at the door. Our massage therapists utilize a variety of techniques to create an experience that will leave you feeling renewed, with a sense of well-being. We feel strongly that guests should receive the full time for which they pay; therefore, all of our services are booked so you will receive your full time hands on. (Please see spa policies about time consciousness.) Whether your goal is relaxation, rejuvenation or therapy, our talented staff will guide you through your journey of comfort and restoration.

Meet our Staff

49206537_234174287471666_580333979580760
49206537_234174287471666_580333979580760
Lori pic.jpg

 Lori

Lori Castillo is a Massage Therapist fully Licensed in West Virginia, Virginia and Washington DC. She graduated from the Baltimore School of Massage.  Lori found her true passion in massage and loves everything about helping her clients to relax, de-stress, and heal. Lori is proficient in Swedish , Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Prenatal and Reflexology, and Reiki techniques. During her sessions, she takes her clients on a journey of relaxation, no matter the modality she utilizes. Her touch is gentle, yet purposeful and clients feel comfortable with her from the moment they first meet. She specializes in chronic pain and works with clients to reduce stress by offering instruction about how they are best able to care for themselves.

Chandler

Chandler Harmon is a Licensed Massage Therapist. He grew up in Jefferson County and is a graduate of Jefferson High School, and recently served a mission in Monterrey and ​Mexico City, Mexico.

Having discovered that he has a knack for massage and developed a healing touch early in life, and is fulfilling a major life ambition by performing massage. He graduated from The James Rumsey Technical Institute, and has gained knowledge in therapeutic techniques. He is a firm believer that releasing and letting go of stress is the first step on the journey to truly healing, using this knowledge to better understand how to treat his clients effectively. Chandler sincerely cares for his clients and is continually learning the most effective techniques to be able offer the best therapy possible to assist them on their path to healing.

20210529_164847.jpg
Sam_edited.jpg

Sam

Sam Makita is a Licensed Massage Therapist and graduate of the James Rumsey Technical Institute massage therapy program. She came to massage as a mindful change of career; making a career out of her lifelong desire to care for people directly and individually. Sam is passionate about massage as a healing art, by supporting the body's systems and helping maintain healthy patterns of posture and movement. From ego to mind, from nervous system to muscles, fascia to lymph and back again, she strives to interact with you as a whole being and encourages her clients to do the same.

Stephanie

Stephanie Renee has been working with clients doing energy and bodywork for over twenty years. Six years ago, Stephanie became an esthetician and afterward went on to become a master esthetician and has practiced in Northern Virginia until recently. She came to work for Effleurage Spa in December 2021. Stephanie is a level Reiki master and assists individuals in their personal journey for healing. To add to her resume, she is once again a student in an accelerated nursing program whose goal is to graduate in January 2024. By continuing her education and by achieving her goals, Stephanie always strives to elevate her offerings to her community.

IMG_7138_edited.jpg

Our Spa

49206537_234174287471666_580333979580760

See What Our Clients Say

49206537_234174287471666_580333979580760
Purple Skies

My partner and I drove 3 hours to experience the Date Night package and a Deep tissue couples massage, it was heavenly! The atmosphere exceeded my expectations, all of the employees were friendly and welcoming, the massage alone was worth the drive! Chandler is amazing at what he does! Thank you for helping me feel comfortable during my first Deep Tissue Massage, it was perfect and I already can’t wait to come back! My partner equally was greatly impressed with Sam. Not only did she provide a great service for the deep tissue massage she was then our date night instructor. She was extremely kind, and intelligent. 100% recommend any couple that wants to learn how to better care for each other to go through this experience and specifically request Sam as your instructor. We will return!

Reviews

Spa Policies

  • Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your appointment, to complete an intake form and prepare for your service.

  • A notice of at least 24 hours is required for any cancellation or adjustment to your appointment.

  • Although we will do all we can to accommodate a late guest, it is not guaranteed that anyone late for their service(s) will receive the full hands-on time. I’m sorry, we cannot adjust the price of the service(s) in the event of lateness.

  • If you are pregnant, please inform the receptionist at the time of scheduling your appointment. (We can't do any massage if you are with-in the first trimester.) In the event of a high risk pregnancy, a release from a doctor will be required for a massage. 

  • For the comfort of everyone in the spa, please silence or turn off your cell phone. After all, this is your time, and we ask all guests to turn off the world during their visit.

  • Anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian’s consent and provide such on our intake form. Anyone, age of 14  and younger must have a parent or guardian in the room while the service is being performed.

  • All therapists are trained in both treatment and draping protocols and will use a secondary drape, according WV state law.

bottom of page