Deep Roots Massage

Overview

Deep Roots Massage is a holistic wellness center in Milwaukee’s vibrant Bay View neighborhood, specializing in a Cedar Far Infrared Sauna as a cornerstone of its therapeutic offerings. Unlike traditional saunas that heat the air, this far infrared sauna uses advanced technology to penetrate the skin’s surface, warming soft tissues, joints, and bones directly for deeper detoxification and healing. The facility blends massage therapy, skincare, sound healing, and community events in a nurturing environment.

The overall atmosphere is one of tranquil immersion into peace and spaciousness, evoking enlightenment through chakra-balancing chromotherapy lights, mood-enhancing essential oils, and a powerful sound escape system. Rooms like the Moon Room and Sun Room host meditative sessions, with sage aromas, plush towels, and hydrating refreshments creating a sacred, toxic-free sanctuary. Clients report melting away stress, achieving meditative states, and emerging rejuvenated, with benefits amplified when paired with bodywork.

Features & Amenities

• Cedar Far Infrared Sauna: Comfortable temperatures focused below the skin for extended sessions; extensively researched for 40+ years.
• Chakra Balancing Chromotherapy: Color light therapy to align energy centers.
• Aromatherapy Integration: Mood-boosting essential oils (e.g., lavender, rose, cedarwood) for holistic healing.
• Sound System: Curated audio for deep relaxation and trance-like states.
• Plush Towels & Hydration: Provided for comfort; sink with running water available (no showers).
• Private Entry: Sessions entered nude or in swimsuit/shorts; heavy sweating expected.
• Wellness Store: On-site shopping for natural skincare, aromatherapy diffusers, signature blends, and essential oils.
• Event Spaces: Moon and Sun rooms for gong immersions, sound circles, and art gallery nights.
• Eco-Friendly Practices: All-natural, organic products; promotes toxic-free lifestyle with sage smudging and plant-based tools.

Services

• Infrared Sauna Sessions: 15-45 minutes; recommended 2-3 times weekly; post-massage for optimal results.
• Massage Therapies: Table massage, chair massage ($1/min during events), heated bamboo, deep tissue; full draping for modesty.
• Skincare & Aesthetics: Professional facials, peels, Manuka honey treatments, liquid oxygen therapy, waxing.
• Sound Healing: Gong immersions, crystal bowl sessions, drum trance, singing bowls.
• Acupuncture & Energy Work: Tuina, fire cupping, nutrition counseling.
• Community Events: Bay View Gallery Night (art, music, sound healing), fire drum jams, ecstatic dance referrals.
• Gift Cards & Packages: Discount wellness bundles; book online via Mindbody.

Pricing

Sauna Pricing:

• Discount Packages: Available for savings on multiple sessions.
• Chair massage: $1 per minute (events).
• Massage and skincare: Varies; deeply rooted wellness programs and specials (check site for current offers).
• Events: Often free admission to community.

Location & Hours

• Location: Bay View neighborhood, Milwaukee, WI (exact address via site/contact: 414-949-SKIN; near Alice’s Garden for outdoor events).
• Accessibility: Walk-ins for events; appointments via Mindbody online booking.

Operating Hours (Autumn reference; confirm current):

• Tuesday & Thursday: 3pm - 8pm
• Wednesday & Friday: 10am - 5pm
• Saturday: 11am - 4pm
• Closed Sundays/Mondays; early arrival recommended (10 min for new clients).

Notes

What sets Deep Roots Massage apart is its holistic, integrative approach emphasizing body-mind-spirit balance in a community-oriented space. Backed by research, the sauna excels in detoxification, pain relief (fibromyalgia, injuries), mood elevation, weight management, libido boost, and skin health (eczema, acne). Policies promote respect: no scents/perfumes, 24-hour cancellation, no children unless treated. Unique differentiators include event-driven vibe (gong symphonies, art sales), pure plant essentials (no synthetics), and sage smudging for negative energy clearance. A true wellness hub fostering elevated vibration, mental clarity, and sustainable health beyond standard spas.