Enjoy one of our massage services
and experience complete relaxation & rejuvenation.
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All massage is not created equal. Our caring, licensed massage therapists are experienced in a variety of massage modalities so that you can find the perfect massage experience for you. Our therapeutic massage is customized to suit your needs from relaxation to deep-tissue muscle relief. Each of our therapists offers a specialty massage. Purchase a specialty massage combination package and try them all to discover your favorite.
Enhance your massage experience further by adding Cupping to release muscle tension by breaking up the soft-tissue adhesions and attracting blood flow to the tight areas for healing.
Aromatherapy
Essential oils can lift the mood, calm the senses, and elicit powerful emotional responses. Oils have been used throughout history for their medicinal and therapeutic benefits. Four Pillars Spa proudly incorporates doTerra™ Essential Oils within each treatment to calm, revitalize and rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit.
If you have any allergies, sensitivities or simply prefer that we not use essential oils during your treatment, simply let us know when you arrive for your appointment.
Signature Therapeutic Massage
120 minutes / $165 | 90 minutes / $125 | 60 minutes / $85 | 30 minutes / $55 (10% – 20% Discount Packages Available)
Our Signature Therapeutic massage is customized to suit your needs whether it be stress relief, pain relief or simply relaxation. Our therapists use many different techniques ranging from a relaxing Swedish to Deep Tissue and stretching to relieve severe tension in both the muscle and connective tissue. If you’re not sure what you need and are looking for deep relaxation and release of tension, this is the massage for you!
Couples Massage
60 minutes / $170
Receive a therapeutic massage right next to your loved one. Two therapists will provide customized massage therapy in our new treatment room. Please call to schedule.
Hawaiian Lomi Massage
90 minutes / $140 | 60 minutes / $100 (10% – 20% Discount Packages Available)
Lomi is a traditional Hawaiian massage that uses a combination of massage techniques, coconut oil, hot stones and elements of prayer and breathing to restore energy and soothe the body, mind and spirit. It is also known as the ‘loving hands’ massage and can feel like gentle waves flowing over your body promoting circulation and leaving you feeling completely relaxed.
This massage incorporates the Hawaiian concept of mana which means “all power comes from within.” By emphasizing the mind-body connection, the goal is to rid the body of “negative” energy — including tension, toxins, and even injury — and allow it to find a better, more harmonic state. Lomi massage creates a space of unconditional love and acceptance with long flowing runs of massage strokes.
Sacred Flow Massage
120 minutes / $165 (10% – 20% Discount Packages Available)
A unique, nurturing two-hours experience personalized for each client. Enjoy a full body massage with a harmonious, flowing technique that connects the mind, body, and spirit. Deep relaxation and pampering await you in Kate’s Sacred Flow massage.
Thai Massage
90 minutes / $140 | 60 minutes / $100 (10% – 20% Discount Packages Available)
Thai massage is deeply rooted in eastern tradition. This ancient art of whole body rejuvenation is based on Buddhist principles of mindfulness and “loving kindness”.
It combines broad and targeted acupressure, stimulation and manipulation of energy lines called sen, and assisted yoga postures. Thai massage stretches and loosens tightened muscles, releases tension and relieves joints.
This type of massage slowly takes away the strain of the daily grind, revitalizes your energy and leaves you feeling totally relaxed and peaceful. Your practitioner guides you through a series of postures using rhythmic movements and body stretching to leave you in a state of bliss. Wear comfortable loose pants to your session.
Medical Massage
90 minutes / $140 | 60 minutes / $100 (10% – 20% Discount Packages Available)
Medical massage is designed to treat acute or chronic pain conditions in the body. An experienced massage therapist will use a combination of massage techniques, such as neuromuscular, trigger point, and stretching moves, to treat conditions such as frozen shoulder, sciatic nerve pain, sports injuries, TMJ syndrome, headaches, or piriformis muscle syndrome.
Hot Stone Massage
90 minutes / $140 | 60 minutes / $100 (10% – 20% Discount Packages Available)
During this massage, smooth heated stones are placed over key points of the body and then used to warm and relax the muscles. Hot stones help to promote relaxation, improve circulation, calm the nervous system and help to re-balance and ground the body and mind.
Himalayan Salt Hot Stone Massage
90 minutes / $140 | 60 minutes / $100 (10% – 20% Discount Packages Available)
Specially shaped Himalayan Salt “stones” are heated to provide a unique therapeutic massage that offers salt’s healing benefits during a massage. Salt exfoliates, reduces inflammation, and replenishes trace minerals in the body.
Reflexology
30 minutes / $55 | 60 minutes /$85 (10% – 20% Discount Packages Available)
Reflexology is a technique of applying appropriate pressure to specific reflex points of the feet that correspond with different organs and systems in the body. This treatment is deeply relaxing, relieves stress, improves circulation and promotes overall health. The appointment can be extended to an hour by adding another focus point such as the back and shoulders.
Pregnancy Swedish Massage
60 minutes / $85 (10% – 20% Discount Packages Available)
A relaxing massage for the mother to be. Let us help you gently and safely release the tension in your body especially in your low back.
Add-Ons
Cupping
15 minutes / $15
Add cupping into your massage treatment to target specific areas of pain or stagnation and help promote release of tension.
Aromatouch Session
45 minutes / $55
doTERRA’s AromaTouch Technique is a clinical approach to applying essential oils along energy meridians and visceral contact points of the back and feet to help stimulate and balance sympathetic and para-sympathetic nervous systems of the body.
Each essential oil in the AromaTouch Technique was selected for its individual aromatic properties, and for their powerful aromatic properties when combined.
The AromaTouch Technique uses specific guidelines and instructions for both dosage and application that make it a safe and effective way to receive the full benefits of essential oils. The AromaTouch Technique is gentle and can be adapted to accommodate young or sensitive skin so that anyone can benefit without the worry of overwhelming the body.
Purchase 2 services and save 10% on pricing.
Purchase 3 sessions and save 15% on pricing.
Purchase 6 sessions and save 20% on pricing. These can be purchased monthly with autopay. Purchase one or more each month for a year and receive your 13th month FREE! (Effective 28% discount)
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Meets Our Massage Therapists
John Michael Caruso | LMT, MBA, MA 92061
Specialties:
Licensed Massage Therapist with skill in: Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release,Neck Work, Deep Tissue, Swedish, Thai Stretching Techniques.
Experience:
A tranquil experience through caring hands, John brings a highly efficient therapy for the mind, body and Soul. His approach is to emphasize the natural powers of self-healing through touch and to evolve a therapy that is in harmony with the entire structure of the patient.
Expect a rhythmic massage using gliding, kneading, rubbing, vibration, tapping, friction, pulling, pressing, and rolling. Stimulating common trigger points and stretching the limbs, he helps manage pain and relieve stress naturally.
Working on his patient’s vitality, his goal in each session is to take the sluggish flow of energy and smooth it out. This allows the patient to quiet their mind, improve circulation, become healthy, and feel more alive after their session.
It’s not just a treat, it’s a treatment. John is dedicated to your health and wellbeing. Helping you meet your wellness goals.
About:
Coming from the North Bay Area of California he graduated from Diamond Light School of Massage & Healing Arts in Marin County. His training emphasized a meditative, heart focused, experiential approach to bodywork and healing.
He enjoys living life with purpose appreciating the teaching and its challenges to grow from. He has been blessed with the sense of adventure while enjoying the silent yet dynamic connection to Nature both within and with all.
Lynne Donahue | LMT, MBA, MA 88348
Bringing great compassion and an amazing healing touch, Lynne Donahue provides therapeutic massage to help alleviate stress, muscle tightness and restore body balance for optimal health. She provides Swedish, deep tissue and hot stone massage integrating techniques from neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release, sports massage, shiatsu, and Reiki/energy healing. She is an experienced Certified Health Coach, helping people of all ages tune into their body’s needs to transform their lives through body work, nutrition, and balanced lifestyle choices.
She works with men, women and young adults to accelerate healing from a wide variety of conditions including injuries, chronic pain, headaches, tight muscles, reduced range of motion and stressful life situations to create healthy aging, improved athletic performance and mind/body balance. Her qualifications include: LMT, Reiki Master, Certified Health Coach, and Truly Heal Certified Coach with more than 11 years of experience as a holistic practitioner and educator. In her free time, Lynne spends time outside in nature preserves, parks and exploring Florida’s great natural resources and beaches and hiking in New England where she is originally from.
Specialties:
- Therapeutic Massage with Aromatherapy
- Certified Neuromuscular Therapy
- Therapeutic Himalayan Salt Hot Stone Massage
- Integrated Massage with Reiki
- Aromatherapy Healing Touch
- Reiki, Body Balancing, and Chakra Balancing
- Health and Nutrition Coaching
- Deep Relaxation Massage
Michael Fox | LMT, MA #85531
Graduated from the Sarasota School of Massage Therapy, Michael’s studies of natural healing began in 2016. His passion is to provide a wholesome approach of customizable massage and bodywork tailored to your needs.
Whether your goal is to relieve stress or to focus on specific areas of attention, Michael strives for an effective, therapeutic massage. He can work closely on posture, structural integrity, relaxation and range of motion (ROM). By utilizing ROM techniques, deep soothing glides, dynamic cupping and positive flows of energy Michael will bring as much comfort as the universe allows!
Cupping release therapy can be provided for specific muscle discomfort or broader areas to release tension as well as break up myofascial adhesions. Having deep roots within Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), cupping is a tried and true healing technique commonly used for sports medicine, frozen shoulder, knee pain or to increase range of motion. Michael recommends a 90 min cupping infused massage for the full benefit.
Michael is also certified in Thai Massage, which can be performed traditionally on a comfortable floor mat or added to a table massage for additional stretching. Thai massage is an ancient energetic and spiritual modality that helps with range of motion, flexibility and deep relaxation. One can expect a sequence of stretches and yoga positions with acupressure points mixed in to provide relief in tight muscles, tight joints, and stagnancy within the body.
Michael’s move from Richmond, Virginia down to Sarasota, Florida started an influential journey of natural and holistic methods of living and healing. He is continuously studying yoga/Thai yoga, reiki, reflexology, and other alternative therapies.
Agusta Raffo | LMT, #82234
Agusta Perkins is a graduate of Sarasota School of Massage Therapy with over 800 hours of superior training. She is also a member of the Florida State Massage Therapy Association & the American Massage Therapy Association.
She provides relaxation and therapeutic massage incorporating her knowledge of Neuromuscular, Myofacial, Swedish, stretching and deep tissue techniques. She loves to incorporate heat in her sessions using Synergy Stones, river rocks and warm moist towels.
She is also certified in Sacred Lomi, a traditional Hawaiian “temple style” massage that incorporates long and flowing strokes that invite the recipient to completely relax, let go and receive. Agusta loves spending her free time with her five year old son and exploring and experiencing the beautiful city of Sarasota and surrounding areas.
Sally Ramsey | LMT MA #78668
Sally graduated from the MTI School of Massage Therapy in 2015. She has continued her education in myofascial and neuromuscular techniques as well as in reflexology. She has studied medical massage for four years under Dr. Ross Turchaninov, MD (UKR), LMT and will be certified in Medical Massage in June of 2019. Sally had a medical massage case study published in a Science of Massage Publication.
Sally continually seeks out opportunities for education in various modalities. She is amazed at the healing abilities of the body when all systems are in balance.
Deeply rooted in Eastern styles & inspired by energetic principles, Sally intuitively strives to blend art with science.
Her approach to bodywork is both therapeutic and relaxing, with a heart-centered approach to every session. She has a passion in helping others overcome obstacles!
Sally relocated from Georgia 6 years ago and is delighted to call Sarasota home.
Jon Rios | LMT MA #90652, Cranio-Sacral Therapist, Vibrational Medicine Practitioner
Jon Rios is a licensed massage therapist who learned a deep level of compassion through his military service and commitment to the alleviation of suffering in all forms.
With his dynamic abilities to unite powerful approaches that are designed to transform core challenges into opportunities for rapid growth on many levels such as cranial sacral therapy, integration of myofascial, Swedish, deep tissue, and neuromuscular, as well as some of the most advanced vibrational medicine (energy healing) modalities available today.
Jon is also an ordained minister experienced in interfaith spiritual counseling to assist those on their healing and awakening path to their true divine nature which is wholeness and well-being. Jon has a deep passion to assist those seeking wholeness by teaching practical tools to cultivate their own ability to heal and lead themselves.
Kate Roberts| LMT, MA #88075, Certified Professional Life Coach
Kate Roberts is a graduate of Sarasota School of Massage Therapy, completing over 800 hours of coursework and 80 hours of supervised clinical work. She incorporates all that she’s learned to create a personal experience for each client using techniques such as Neuromuscular Therapy, Swedish massage, and Aromatherapy. She has created a very special massage technique called sacred flow that is inspired by lomi. It is a 2-hour personalized experience with long, slow, fluid strokes that is very nurturing.
Kate is trained as a personal coach by iPEC, with 85+ hours coaching experience and 90 hours in-person training. She creates deep, powerful coaching experiences with passionate clients, who are ready to live their dreams!
- Holds a Bachelors degree from the University of Richmond, with a major in History & minor in Education.
- Taught high school for 14+ years.
- Loves spending time with her daughter, Ava, age 11.
- Enjoys hot yoga, reading, spending time outdoors & traveling.
Experience Kate’s uniquely intuitive style in a therapeutic or relaxation massage. Whether you are looking for gentle work, full body or focused areas, you will feel listened to, cared for and a deep relaxation of the mind, body and spirit.
Spa Policies and Procedures
To achieve a soothing, relaxing environment, and enhanced Four Pillars experience, we kindly request that our guest to observe our Spa Policies.
Four Pillars recommends making an appointment in advance of your session to ensure availability. We will always do our best to accommodate our guest’s schedule.
You may call 941-373-3955 to schedule our appointment.
You must be 18 years or older; if you are under the age of 18, a parent or guardian may book the appointment on your behalf.
A major credit card is required. To ensure availability, we kindly suggest you schedule your next visit before leaving Four Pillars.
Gratuity is an opportunity to express your gratitude for the service provided by your therapist at Four Pillars. Gratuities are greatly appreciated by our staff. Gratuities are not included in Four Pillars service or package pricing. The standard in the industry is 15%-20% of the cost of the service provided.
The time needed for Spa services is reserved exclusively for you. If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, we ask that you provide us a minimum 24-hour notice.
Guests providing less than 24-hour notice will be charged for half of the amount of their scheduled service.
Guests who fail to arrive to scheduled appointments on more than one occasion will be charged the full amount of the scheduled services. Should a valid emergency situation arise, please share that information with us, as each situation will be considered on an individual basis.
Four Pillars guests are asked to arrive 10-15 minutes before their scheduled appointment. This will allow time to fill out any paper work necessary, as well as time to relax prior to your spa services. Late arrivals will result in a shortened session in order to serve all guests in a timely manner
Four Pillars Spa accepts cash and all major credit cards: VISA, MasterCard, Discover and AMEX. We also accept Four Pillars Gift Cards.
Four Pillars Gift Cards make the perfect gift. They may be purchased for a specific dollar amount, service, or spa package at our reception desk or by phone by calling 941-373-3955.
All prices are subject to change. We will always inform you of any changes at the time your appointment is scheduled.
Skincare products may be exchanged up to 14 days from the date of original purchase for another skincare product.
It is the policy of Four Pillars that any illicit or sexually aggressive remarks, advances, or gestures shall result in the immediate termination of the session with full payment expected.
Massage and body treatments exclude the breast and genital area. Permission to work close to these areas is requested in all circumstances; in such cases, professional boundaries are always maintained.
Lower back, hip and gluteal areas may be included in a massage session with permission and through draping, if requested.
We do not provide massage services to anyone under the age of 18 without parental consent.