Therapeutic Massage &
Comfort Touch for
Senior Health

The Benefits of
Massage Therapy and
Comfort Touch for Seniors

Massage therapy offers a wide range of physical and emotional benefits for older adults. Whether you're managing chronic pain, seeking better sleep, or simply looking for moments of calm, massage can be a gentle and effective addition to your wellness routine.

Comfort Touch is a gentle, nurturing approach for seniors, those living with illness, or anyone who finds traditional massage too intense. Using light, intentional touch, it offers comfort, connection, and the healing power of compassionate presence, offering comfort and care when it’s needed most.

• Pain relief from Osteoarthritis: Studies have found that seniors who incorporate Massage into their treatment plans experience reduced pain and stiffness, along with improved physical function over time.

• Improved sleep quality: Massage and Comfort touch can enhance sleep patterns. Many seniors report deeper, longer sleep, which contributes to overall better health by allowing the body more time to repair and regenerate. Comfort touch specifically, may support better sleep by reducing stress and increasing feelings of emotional safety.

• Reduced Agitation in Alzheimer’s Patients: Comfort Touch using slow-stroke back massage has been shown to ease agitation in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, helping to reduce behaviors such as wandering, pacing, and resistance.

• Relief from Depression and Loneliness: Massage and Comfort touch provide comfort, especially for seniors who may be touch-deprived. This sense of connection can support improved emotional well-being and reduce symptoms of depression.

• Physical and mental relaxation: Massage and Comfort touch lowers cortisol levels—the body’s primary stress hormone—promoting deep relaxation and encouraging the body to enter a restorative, healing state.

• Faster Healing from Injuries and Illness: Aging often brings muscle stiffness and reduced flexibility, which can slow recovery. Massage and Comfort touch helps keep muscles, joints, and connective tissues more fluid and resilient, supporting healing and reducing the risk of future injury.
  

Kristy Newton

With 16 years of experience in Massage Therapy, I specialize in Comfort Touch, Swedish Massage including deep tissue, and Yoga Massage techniques. I have a particular passion for working with seniors, tailoring each session with intuitive care and focused attention. I listen closely to your body’s needs to create a personalized experience that promotes healing, comfort, connection and well-being. Many clients return regularly, appreciating the thoughtful, compassionate approach and gentle bedside manner.

Kristy has such an intuitive touch. Every session feels like a warm hug for my whole nervous system.

Mike Léon

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Senior Massage Services

In-home massage tailored for seniors in Marin County

Swedish Massage Therapy

The classic Swedish Massage technique uses smooth, flowing strokes with oil to relax muscles, improve circulation, and reduce stress. Ideal for enhancing overall relaxation and promoting gentle healing, it’s tailored to your comfort, pressure and specific areas of tension and can include deep pressure.

Yoga Massage Option

Experience the benefits of Yoga Massage fully clothed, with gentle stretching and targeted pressure tailored to your specific needs. This style supports flexibility, relieves tension, and promotes ease in both body and mind—all while honoring your comfort throughout the session.

Targeted Area Focus

Targeted Area Massage concentrates on specific areas of tension or discomfort to provide focused relief. Ideal for addressing knots, tight muscles, or soreness, it helps improve mobility and promotes faster recovery in those problem spots. Comfort Massage can also be used in a targeted way—focusing on areas like the hands and feet to bring a sense of connection, care, and gentle healing, especially for those who need a softer touch.

30-60-90-120 Minute massages

Whether you’re seeking quick relief, focused therapeutic work, full-body relaxation, or the gentle connection of Comfort Touch, sessions are available in 30, 60, 90, or 120-minute lengths to suit your needs and goals.

Comfort Touch is a gentle, nurturing approach designed especially for older adults, people living with illness, or anyone who finds traditional massage too intense. Instead of deep pressure, it offers light, intentional touch that meets the person where they are, physically and emotionally. It's less about fixing and more about connecting: offering presence, listening closely, and creating a soothing experience that helps the person feel less alone. Delivered in the comfort of their own home, chair or bed, and allowing them to stay in their favorite clothes, Comfort Touch brings the healing benefits of safe, caring touch, easing stress, softening loneliness, and supporting a sense of being deeply cared for.

Comfort Touch

Pricing

30 Minute Massage $90
60 Minute Massage $120
90 Minute Massage $200
120 Minute massage $300
$50 surcharge for locations outside of Marin County

30 minute massage

Perfect for targeted relief or when time (or tolerance) is limited, a 30-minute massage can provide meaningful relaxation and help you feel better fast.

60 minute massage

Whether you prefer to stay clothed or undress, use oil or focus on yoga-inspired stretching, a 60-minute session can be customized with a blend of techniques to support your comfort, mobility, and overall well-being.

90 minute massage

Ideal for a full-body reset, a 90-minute massage allows time to address all major areas—head to toe—with care and attention. This extended session helps release deep tension, improve circulation, and leave you feeling thoroughly restored.

120 minute massage

Designed for deep healing, this extended session combines oil-based Swedish massage with gentle, yoga-inspired stretching for a full-body treatment that’s especially supportive for older adults. It can also be tailored to your needs and desires. With time to work thoroughly and gently, it can improve circulation, ease joint and muscle stiffness, enhance flexibility, support lymphatic flow, and promote better sleep. Whether you're managing chronic tension or simply looking to maintain mobility and well-being, this 2-hour massage offers comprehensive, restorative care.

Kristy has magic hands. I always feel so relaxed and comfortable. I treat myself monthly and every massage is fantastic.

Michael Kennedy

The in-home service was perfect. Kristy's expertise put me at ease and I melted into the massage.

Dorothy Fraizer

★★★★★

★★★★★

This is my 3rd massage with Kristy. She gives a wonderful massage, not too hard, not too soft.
I look forward to every massage.

★★★★★

I recently had surgery and Kristy knew how to work around that area. My body was so stiff but I feel so much better now.

Kathy Rollins

★★★★★

I never had a massage in my home. I can't imagine doing it any other way again. Kristy created such a relaxing atmosphere and she gives a dynamite massage!

Dennis McCormick

★★★★★

I'm a regular customer of Kristy's and I absolutely recommend it. She's so professional and very skilled.

★★★★★

Best massage I've ever had! Kristy knows her stuff.

Karen Peterson

★★★★★

I can't thank Kristy enough for helping me get through my hip replacement. I slept better and felt better once I started getting massages.

Doug Maxwell

★★★★★

My Mom is dealing with dementia and Kristy came in so kind and compassionate really putting my Mom at ease. I never heard of Comfort Touch but I could see that Kristy has the touch and my Mom was so calm and relaxed. I can't recommend her services enough.

Ruth Mindel

★★★★★

I've been seeing Kristy for half a decade and I highly recommend her massages. My old bones are still kicking because of her and I don't know what I'd do without her.

★★★★★

It's been decades since I had a massage. It felt so nice to be touched and cared for. If I could give Kristy 10 stars I would.

Bradley Johnson

★★★★★

Kristy came to hospice to help my Mother with her end of life wishes. She was so calm and compassionate. It was everything to see my mom so relaxed. She just loved Kristy and asked her to come back.

Dolores Jackson

★★★★★

This was my first massage ever. Can you believe that. I don't have anything to compare it to but it felt so good I can't believe I waited this long. I highly recommend Kristy.

Mary Walker

I had Kristy come help me with my knee surgery. She was amazingly professional and kind. Her bedside manner put me right at ease and I slept better than I have since surgery. I can't wait to have her back again.

Deb Martinez

★★★★★

★★★★★

I've been caring for my Auntie and thought it might be nice to surprise her with a massage. She loved it and she loved Kristy.

★★★★★

I highly recommend Kristy's Comfort Touch. It was just what I needed, the right amount of pressure and it felt great. I was so relaxed and how nice to not have to leave home. What a great idea.

Hannah Phelps

★★★★★

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