134 Highland St.
Middleboro, Ma 02346
Open by Appointment
 508-292-2598
Sacred Hot Stone   |   Prenatal   |   Deep Tissue   |   Swedish Therapeutic   |   Trigger Point   |   Shiatsu


"We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think.
When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves."- Buddha

Welcome to Peaceful Escapes Holistic Center where you will find treatments that will leave you feeling relaxed and renewed so you can become you again.

We are conveniently located 5 minutes from 495 off exit 8 in South Middleboro. With a warm and inviting atmosphere, you will find Peaceful Escapes to be your private retreat. Sessions are by appointment only so call to book your massage today.





About Peaceful Escapes Holistic Center

With a beautifully soothing atmosphere, Peaceful Escapes will instantly calm and relax you the moment you walk into our center. We have two treatment rooms and a cozy waiting room that has been design for your peace of mind.

We offer a variety of modalities so that you can find what works best for you to achieve relief from every day stressors. Aromatherapy is offered with every session at no extra cost. Go to our aromatherapy page to see the benefits of adding Aromatherapy into your session.

Our sessions are by appointment only so book your massage today. Then come in and enjoy Peaceful Escapes where you’ll have the opportunity to feel whole again in an environment that will calm your senses and bring you back to felling like your self.



Hours of Operation

Monday 09:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Tuesday 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Wednesday 09:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Thursday 09:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Friday 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Sunday 9:00 AM - 07:00 PM

Meet the Therapist

Kristine Gangnier L.M.T., C.Y.T. -


I have been working as a massage therapist for over fifteen years. After graduating from the Arizona School of Massage Therapy in 2007, I continued to take classes at the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts where I became a certified yoga teacher. Other training includes training in the Rotator Cuff, Sacred Hot stone massage and Prenatal massage.

    Massage Modalities

    Peaceful Escapes offers modalities that are all very therapeutic. During your session at Peaceful Escapes it is not uncommon for the therapist to incorporate two or more of the modalities offered here.

    When you come to our center we will work with you to find which modalities work best for you.

  • Swedish Therapeutic

    Swedish therapeutic is a massage focused on relaxation which allows your body to reconnect and promote a healthy blood flow. Benefits include increased range of motion, prevention of disease and injury, decreased feelings of anxiety and stress and increased body awareness. Swedish therapeutic massage allows the “flight or fight” nervous system to shut down so the parasympathetic nervous system can improve.

  • Prenatal

    Prenatal massage helps a pregnant woman to relax tense muscles and reduce stress and anxiety while providing relief from pain. The expanding womb puts a lot of stress on the shoulders, abdominal area and back muscles of the expecting mother. Low back pain and sciatica are common during pregnancy so applying pressure to these sore spots can relieve the tension and pain. Prenatal massage focuses on the areas of discomfort giving the mother an opportunity to enjoy the blessings of motherhood.

  • Deep Tissue

    Deep tissue massage involves slower movements and more pressure than a swedish massage. While receiving a deep tissue you may feel varying degrees of discomfort that should never go above a 7 on the pain scale. The pain scale goes from 1- 10. Level one is feeling barely anything at all while a level of ten is unbearable. Your massage therapist will work with you to find the pressure that is best for you. The benefits of deep tissue include the release of chronic patterns of tension and pain. Deep tissue also accesses the muscles that are found in the deeper levels found underneath the superficial muscles in your body. Trigger point therapy is often utilized as a complement to the session. See below for more information on Trigger point.

  • Trigger Point

    Trigger Point Therapy is a highly effective technique used to alleviate chronic pain and dysfunction. Trigger points are extremely common and become painful in nearly everyone’s life at some point. The severity of the trigger point can range from agonizing incapacitating pain caused by very active trigger points to painless restrictions in movement and distortions of posture with inactive trigger points. During this treatment the therapist applies pressure to the trigger point to promote a release by the trigger point then the therapist “strips” the muscle to push access build up out and finally applies a stretch to lengthen the tightened muscle. During this session the therapist with work with your pain tolerance to achieve a healthy therapeutic session.

  • Sacred Hot Stone Massage

    Sacred Hot Stone Therapy uses the ancient science of Ayurveda to balance Vata, or the wind element in the body. This element is the most common imbalance with people who live a fast paced, multi-tasking life. Along with reducing stress by calming the “internal wind” Sacred Hot Stone Therapy is also gently detoxifying and nurturing.

  • Shiatsu

    Shiatsu is a Japanese word in which “shi-” refers to finger and “-atsu” means pressure. It is a form of soft-tissue manipulation by thumbs, fingers, and palms to apply pressure to correct internal malfunctioning, promote and maintain health, and affect specific diseases. Techniques used include stretching, holding, and most commonly, leaning body weight into various points along ki channels. Shiatsu is typically done on a mat with the client dressed in comfortable clothing. The therapist will then apply a gentle pressure along the energy lines.

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is the practice of using Aromatherapy to bring health and clarity to your mind, body, and spirit. The natural oils are extracted from flowers, bark, stems, leaves, roots or other parts of a plant. The aroma from the oils enhances psychological and physical well-being and is believed to stimulate brain function. Aromatherapy can be absorbed through the sense of smell or through the skin to promote whole-body healing. Before each session you are welcome to choose any of our Aromatherapy, though you may choose to not use any. If you have allergies to any of the Aromatherapy please inform your therapist. Below is a list of the pure Aromatherapy offered at Peaceful Escapes along with their benefits. Aromatherapy used at Peaceful Escapes Holistic Center are intended to enhance the therapeutic session and are not used to treat illnesses, wounds or any other serious health issues. Aromatherapy should never be taken internally without consulting a qualified aromatherapy practitioner.

Clove

An aphrodisiac in nature, clove serves as an excellent stress reliever. It removes mental exhaustion and fatigue from the mind. It is a sweet, spicy aroma that is familiar and comforting, and evokes a calm energy. Clove properties include antimicrobial, anti-fungal, antiseptic, antiviral, aphrodisiac, and stimulant. Other uses include relief from arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, rheumatism, sprains, strains and toothache.

Eucalyptus

Most commonly used in salves and cold-care products, eucalyptus is a fresh and penetrating scent. Eucalyptus properties include anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, decongestant, deodorant, antiseptic, antibacterial, stimulant and other medicinal qualities. It offers relief from arthritis, bronchitis, cold sores, colds, coughing, fever, flu, poor circulation and sinusitis.

Grapefruit

Grapefruit has a gentle citrusy, sweet tangy scent that is soothing and refreshing. It’s properties include diuretic, disinfectant, stimulant, antidepressant, and antiseptic. It also aids in the relief from cellulitis, dull skin, toxin build- up, and water retention.

Lavender

The latin name for lavender is lavare, which means to wash. Lavender is the most popular aromatherapy because of it’s pleasant aroma. It is Calming, relaxing, refreshing, toning and cleansing. Lavender is used for relieving acne, allergies, anxiety, asthma, athlete’s foot, bruises, burns, colic, cuts, depression, earache, flatulence, headache, hypertension, insect bites, insect repellent, itching, labor pains, migraine, oily skin, scars, sores, sprains, strains, stress, stretch marks, and vertigo.

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