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Massage Therapy · Wilmington, NC

A place to be cared for.

Hollowroot is a space for slowing down, softening and coming back to yourself. Through thoughtful massage, gentle lymphatic work, and a grounded, trauma-informed approach, each session is shaped around what your body needs that day.

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The studio

Come in. Exhale. Settle.

Your private space is ready with fresh linens, a warm table, and herbal tea to sip while you arrive. We leave room for those first quiet minutes so you don’t have to rush from the outside world straight onto the table.

Wilmington-area studio

Trauma-informed

Your session begins with you.

We’ll take a few moments to talk about what your body needs and what feels supportive that day. My approach is trauma-informed, meaning your comfort, consent and autonomy stay at the center. Nothing is assumed, and you’re always welcome to ask for a change, pause or stop.

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Three ways to be cared for

All prices per person, before gratuity. Gratuity is never expected and always appreciated.

  • Restore

    A personalized massage designed to help the body soften, release everyday tension, and settle into deeper rest.

    60 or 90 minutesFrom $130

    Book Restore
  • Flow

    A gentle, rhythmic massage designed to encourage relaxation, lightness, and overall wellness. This soothing ritual incorporates gentle lymphatic techniques, dry brushing, warm towels, and a nourishing abdominal castor oil ritual for a deeply restorative experience.

    60 or 90 minutesFrom $140

    Book Flow
  • Ground

    An Ayurvedic-inspired massage ritual using warming, invigorating, and cooling herbs and oils, thoughtfully chosen to complement how you’re feeling that day. Slow, intentional bodywork and aromatic botanicals invite you to soften, settle, and return to yourself.

    90 minutesFrom $190

    Book Ground
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What to expect

  1. Arrive

    Choose your service and length, then find a time that feels right for you. Book online with current availability.

  2. Settle

    Before we begin, you’ll complete a simple health + consent intake so I can understand what your body needs that day. We’ll check in as needed from visit to visit. Once you’re in the room, there’s space to slow down, get comfortable, and let yourself arrive.

  3. Be cared for

    Your session is fully draped, with pressure guided by you. You’re always welcome to pause, adjust or stop at any point.

Katelyn Thomsen

About Katelyn

My path to massage began almost 17 years ago. After a few different chapters, I eventually found my way back to the work that had always stayed with me.

Through massage, yoga and Reiki I’ve come to understand how much we carry in our bodies, and how powerful it can be to have a space where you can simply slow down and breathe.

I’m a licensed massage therapist, 500-hour registered yoga teacher, Reiki practitioner with continued training in therapeutic, trauma-informed, lymphatic, and Ayurvedic-inspired bodywork.

Hollowroot grew from a simple belief: you deserve a place to slow down, feel supported and be cared for.

Katelyn Thomsen, Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist (NC #21134)Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-500)
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Ready when you are.

Studio appointments are confirmed when booked.

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