Lilac Door Massage

, Florida

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South Indian barefoot massage in St. Petersburg helping pickleball players and athletes recover and restore mobility.

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Quick Facts

Best For
Pickleball players and athletes seeking deep recovery bodywork in the Tampa Bay area
Features
Chavutti Thirumal barefoot massage; sports bodywork; Marma acupressure therapy
Pricing
All-inclusive session pricing; no tipping

Description

Lilac Door Massage is the St. Petersburg, Florida studio of Rachel Garcia, LMT, who specializes in Chavutti Thirumal, a South Indian style of barefoot massage that helps athletes and active adults recover faster and move better. She works with pickleball players, martial artists, dancers, and yoga practitioners from her studio inside the Alternative Therapy Center in the Old Northeast neighborhood. Her approach combines more than 20 years of bodywork experience, a kinesiology degree from the University of Michigan, and training in yoga and Ayurveda, including direct study of the Chavutti lineage in Mysore, India. Sessions are by appointment only, with no walk-ins, and pricing is all inclusive with no tipping.

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1631 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704

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Common Questions

FAQ 1 Question
What is Chavutti Thirumal?
FAQ 1 Answer
A traditional South Indian barefoot massage technique that releases deep muscular tension and supports athletic recovery.
FAQ 2 Question
Does Lilac Door work with pickleball players?
FAQ 2 Answer
Yes. Pickleball players are among the athletes and active adults the studio serves.
FAQ 3 Question
Where is the studio?
FAQ 3 Answer
Inside the Alternative Therapy Center at 1631 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St N in St. Petersburg.

Google Reviews

5 / 5 based on 113 reviews
★★★★★

Rachel’s massage is literally unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. I receive massage regularly 1-2x a month from alternating therapists and the deep tension release she provides is incredible to say the least. I regularly train in high intensify weight lifting, conditioning, and jiu jitsu which takes a tremendous toll on my body and mind. I leave Rachel’s massage feeling like a new man ready to continue training hard relaxed, refreshed, and rejuvenated. Her Chavutti is truly special and I can’t recommend it enough to anyone needing to recover and destress mentally and physically from any and all of life’s demands.

Teresa Cherry
Teresa Cherry 3 months ago
★★★★★

Rachel has a deeply intuitive healing practice. From the moment I was in her presence, I felt a rich nurturing energy and she was very thorough in describing her style of massage and what to expect. It is truly cloud 9 experience. Highly recommend to other women looking for a intrinsic healer with amazing communication. Thank you for being so thoughtful Rachel, I appreciate you so!

★★★★★

Rachel and I met because we're both athletes in the same sport. I've been getting different massages for MANY years, but since I moved I was struggling to find a therapist who addressed all of my needs, which are only increasing as I become a more competitive athlete. I was so intrigued when she mentioned Ayurvedic Massage, as, 1.) I never heard of it, and 2.) I have an aversion to feet. The truth is, I got complacent neglecting my self-care, so I chose to take a risk on something different not knowing what the results would be. Rachel did not disappoint. The massage was thorough, relaxing, and left me feeling revitalized. I was concerned about major injuries I have on my shoulder, elbow, and knees, but when Rachel was working on me I felt absolutely no pain at those sites. 24 hours later, I feel more rested and focused. Most importantly, my injury sites have seen a significant reduction in pain and tension (which is a first!). I am so impressed by her, her technique, and the overall experience, and I truly cannot wait to visit her again!!!!

★★★★★

I had an incredible experience with Danielle. Her space is so relaxing and she is is a wonderful therapist. She listened to my concerns and tailored my session to focus on those. Pressure was incredible. Wonderful human. I will be back!

★★★★★

I booked a 90 minute appointment with Rachel Garcia upon visiting Saint Petersburg because a friend who lives there absolutely loves and recommended her expert work! I’ve never tried Charvutti Barefoot massage before but I am always curious to experience different modalities and I was not disappointed! Rachel has excellent skill and fine intuition, and used just the right pressure for my level of comfort, also minding that I have a a diagnosis of osteoporosis and previous history of cancer. To be expertly massaged with bare feet feels quite different compared to hands, the curves and angles of the foot provide a feeling of different textures and sensations. I especially enjoyed the effective neck work which provided complete relief from tension and restriction. I haven’t felt that much ease in quite some time! As a working massage therapist in New York City I am always on the look-out for colleagues who are the best in what they do! Rachel Garcia is a rare gem and excellent resource for anyone who wants to take good care of their body and mind. I will certainly book again whenever I am back in Saint Petersburg!

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1631 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704

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Google Reviews

5 / 5 based on 113 reviews
★★★★★

Rachel’s massage is literally unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. I receive massage regularly 1-2x a month from alternating therapists and the deep tension release she provides is incredible to say the least. I regularly train in high intensify weight lifting, conditioning, and jiu jitsu which takes a tremendous toll on my body and mind. I leave Rachel’s massage feeling like a new man ready to continue training hard relaxed, refreshed, and rejuvenated. Her Chavutti is truly special and I can’t recommend it enough to anyone needing to recover and destress mentally and physically from any and all of life’s demands.

Teresa Cherry
Teresa Cherry 3 months ago
★★★★★

Rachel has a deeply intuitive healing practice. From the moment I was in her presence, I felt a rich nurturing energy and she was very thorough in describing her style of massage and what to expect. It is truly cloud 9 experience. Highly recommend to other women looking for a intrinsic healer with amazing communication. Thank you for being so thoughtful Rachel, I appreciate you so!

★★★★★

Rachel and I met because we're both athletes in the same sport. I've been getting different massages for MANY years, but since I moved I was struggling to find a therapist who addressed all of my needs, which are only increasing as I become a more competitive athlete. I was so intrigued when she mentioned Ayurvedic Massage, as, 1.) I never heard of it, and 2.) I have an aversion to feet. The truth is, I got complacent neglecting my self-care, so I chose to take a risk on something different not knowing what the results would be. Rachel did not disappoint. The massage was thorough, relaxing, and left me feeling revitalized. I was concerned about major injuries I have on my shoulder, elbow, and knees, but when Rachel was working on me I felt absolutely no pain at those sites. 24 hours later, I feel more rested and focused. Most importantly, my injury sites have seen a significant reduction in pain and tension (which is a first!). I am so impressed by her, her technique, and the overall experience, and I truly cannot wait to visit her again!!!!

★★★★★

I had an incredible experience with Danielle. Her space is so relaxing and she is is a wonderful therapist. She listened to my concerns and tailored my session to focus on those. Pressure was incredible. Wonderful human. I will be back!

★★★★★

I booked a 90 minute appointment with Rachel Garcia upon visiting Saint Petersburg because a friend who lives there absolutely loves and recommended her expert work! I’ve never tried Charvutti Barefoot massage before but I am always curious to experience different modalities and I was not disappointed! Rachel has excellent skill and fine intuition, and used just the right pressure for my level of comfort, also minding that I have a a diagnosis of osteoporosis and previous history of cancer. To be expertly massaged with bare feet feels quite different compared to hands, the curves and angles of the foot provide a feeling of different textures and sensations. I especially enjoyed the effective neck work which provided complete relief from tension and restriction. I haven’t felt that much ease in quite some time! As a working massage therapist in New York City I am always on the look-out for colleagues who are the best in what they do! Rachel Garcia is a rare gem and excellent resource for anyone who wants to take good care of their body and mind. I will certainly book again whenever I am back in Saint Petersburg!

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