Renu Massage, Energy & Bodywork

Overview

Renu Massage, Energy & Bodywork is a wellness studio specializing in therapeutic massage, energy work, and bodywork therapies, now integrated into A Better Body as of December 1, 2025. Originally founded by Heidi Aschenbrenner, who drew from her personal experience with chronic pain, the facility offers a welcoming environment for healing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. While primarily focused on massage and bodywork, it uniquely features an infrared sauna from Sunlighten Saunas for post-session detoxification and deeper healing.

The overall atmosphere emphasizes a safe, inclusive space valuing diversity, particularly LGBTQ+ and queer communities. Clients describe experiences as relaxing, therapeutic, and transformative, with personalized care from skilled therapists creating a sense of stress relief, pain alleviation, and renewal. Testimonials highlight magical hands, profound relaxation, and lasting relief from chronic issues, fostering a nurturing, non-judgmental vibe.

Features & Amenities

• Infrared Sauna: Sunlighten Saunas for detoxification, deeper healing, and relaxation after sessions.
• Therapeutic Tools: Hot stones, aromatherapy (e.g., lavender, peppermint, lemon, frankincense), hot compresses, silicone and kangzhu cupping therapy.
• Spa Enhancements: Spa experiences combining hot stones, aromatherapy, and compresses for pampering.
• Energy Work Spaces: Dedicated areas for Reiki and chakra balancing with stones.
• Retail Products: Rainbow bath bombs (locally made with essential oils and salts), essential oils, gift certificates.
• Wellness Memberships: Subscription rates for regular care.
• Inclusive Environment: Welcoming to all, with emphasis on community giving back.

Services

• Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork: Customized for chronic pain, back pain, joint issues, fascial restrictions, using myofascial release, Eastern techniques.
• Cupping Therapy: Silicone cups, kangzhu cups for pain relief, muscle release, facial rejuvenation; highly effective for gardening/back pain.
• Reiki & Energy Services: Spiritual healing for emotional release, chronic pain, stuck energy; complements massage.
• Spa Experiences: Hot stone massage, aromatherapy, hot compresses for luxury pampering.
• Specialized Add-Ons: Biochemical kinesiology, acupressure, hand/foot focus.
• Mental Health Support: Aids anxiety, depression, PTSD, sleep, via reduced cortisol and parasympathetic states.
• Complementary Care: Enhances chiropractic, PT, exercise recovery; boosts immunity, endorphins, skin health.

Pricing

• No specific pricing details available in the content.
• Gift certificates offered (online or manual).
• Wellness subscription rates and memberships mentioned for regular visits.
• Clearance items like rainbow bath bombs available at appointments.

Location & Hours

• New Location (as of Dec 1, 2025): 6515 Grand Teton Plaza, Suite 145, Madison, WI 53719 – 4 miles from original Greenway Station site, on Madison’s west side.
• Contact: (608) 640-3646 | info@madisonbetterbody.com
• Google Maps: Link
• Operating hours: Not specified.

Notes

• What Makes This Special: Transition to A Better Body maintains same high-quality, personalized care while expanding therapist availability for more appointments. Founded on Heidi’s chronic pain journey, it integrates Eastern healing, cupping, and Reiki for holistic results. Stands out for LGBTQ+ inclusivity, chronic pain expertise (e.g., EDS, back pain), and sauna integration. Therapists like Reneé Martin, Brian Herbers, Meg receive rave reviews for healing hands and therapeutic depth. Complements medical care (chiro, PT), promotes mental health, and offers affordable local spa luxury vs. resorts. Blog covers essentials like essential oils, fascial work, seasonal self-care.