FAQ and Prices

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your fees?

60-minute Full Body Massage 70.
90-minute Full Body Massage 105.
Couple's Massage Lesson (2 hrs) 150.
Pregnancy Massage (90") 105.
Pregnancy Massage (60") 75.
Deep Tissue Massage (60") 85.

See Massage Menu for other massage
options and details. Package discounts
available on the Discounts page.

Do you take VISA or Insurance?

We accept major credit cards (VISA, American Express, Mastercard and Discover), cash or checks. You can even pre-pay for a massage or gift certificate with a PayPal transaction here.

We do not accept insurance cards, or file

insurance claims.

Fees are payable at the end of each session. See Make Appointment

First massage?

Prior to your first massage session Jeff will

listen carefully to your needs, health/fitness

and medical history. This first half-hour assessment is free. The massage process is explained in advance and provided in a cozy, private room with relaxing music. After the session you will be provided any educational or referral resources needed for your healing.

Do I have to take my clothes off?

No. Your comfort, privacy and control over the massage are always primary. Clients are
always draped with a tucked-in cover sheet to allow work on the particular body area at issue. You decide how much clothing to leave on.

"Walking in for the first time, Prairie House Massage shone warmth and openness.
Jeff was very considerate and intentional

about getting to know my body and spirit

before laying a hand on me."

-Liz

"Jeff provides extremely professional care

while conveying a sense of true caring

and concern."

-Sharon, RN

Will the massage hurt?

Not at Prairie House. Some people have had bad experiences with a therapist who
used too much pressure. Sure sign of an amateur, distracted therapist who did not seek feedback from the client, and who was out of
tune with the client's own body responses.

At Prairie House, Jeff always checks with the

client during the massage to assure that

pressure levels are comfortable. His motto

is, "You are in charge of the massage." That

means you control the amount of pressure,

which body areas are worked on, even the
massage table temperature!

"Unlike most commercial salons, Jeff has

such a genuine passion for his job, beliefs

and life in general. He really tries to

individualize every session and treat not

just your sore muscles but you as a

whole person."

-Beth, MD

Make Appointment

Prairie House Massage Therapy

(574) 855-0636

E-Mail: Wilson-Nixa@sbcglobal.net

Office Hours
    Mondays     6:30p to 8p
     Tuesdays       Closed
     Wednesdays 11a to 5p
     Thursdays      6:30p to 8p
     Fridays          11a to 5p

How often should I get a massage?

Your body will tell you. In the hours and days after the massage, your body will respond to the massage and you will form a felt sense of whether it would be helpful to receive additional massages. Frequency is also determined by your physical condition (i.e. fitness level, injury, etc.), your personal schedule and your budget. But most importantly, by what your body is telling you. This is not guesswork: it's a felt reality. A body knows.

Do You Sell Gift Certificates?

Yes! See Gift Certificates & Discounts. This popular way to show care and concern is available in 60 and 90 minutes sessions. Consider all the opportunities: a new baby, anniversary, birthday, pregnancy, holidays, a graduation. How about a Couple's Massage Lesson for your friends or parents? You may never have to go to the mall again to find gifts!

What's the difference between a

spa massage and Jeff's work?

Everything. The experience at Prairie House is not a generic spa rub. As a nationally certified massage therapist Jeff is trained in multiple techniques for different client needs. For example, one client may benefit most from Swedish or neuromuscular techniques. Another from technical stretches or trigger point therapy.

But the main difference at Prairie House is not about massage techniques at all: its about care of persons. Because the best massage comes from the heart, not strong hands or clever massage techniques. Jeff Nixa has over twenty years' experience helping people first from the heart.

"I would never go to a spa or health club after experiencing the personalized treatment that

Jeff offers. He is a friend. I am never a

number, but a complete person in Jeff's office."

-Kathy

"His South Bend office space is at the top of
my list- very soothing. Nothing ruins a
massage like the smell of permanent
solution and chatter at a hair salon
immediately outside the massage room."

-Mary

Do you do sell beauty products?

No. Prairie House is an advanced massage practice, not a spa or retail store. We do not supplement our income by selling nonessential products and services like hot stones, wraps, lotions, candles, CDs, cards or jewelry.

"I like that...you are not pushing any

products, or even your own services. Enough conversation for human connection, but not

too much to be able to concentrate on

breathing and relaxation."

-Elaine

Do You Make House Calls?

No. All massages are provided at the Prairie House office. Jeff is happy to refer you to other

massage therapists who provide traveling massage in the home and in corporate settings.

(Be aware that traveling therapists often charge additional fees for travel, mileage and equipment setup/ takedown time.)

Most photos on this site courtesy of Christi Nelson, Photographer. See www.rawsii.com

Prairie House Massage Therapy

Jeff Nixa, J.D., M.Div, CMT