— Massage & Bodywork · Chain Bridge Rd, McLean
Massage Therapy in McLean, VA.
Six hands-on therapies, practiced by licensed practitioners with 15+ years of experience and 5,000+ clients served — open every day until 9 PM.
Quick answer
Massage therapy at Harmony Acupuncture & Wellness Spa is Traditional Chinese Medicine bodywork delivered by licensed practitioners at 1481 Chain Bridge Rd, Ste 300 in McLean, VA — a 60 minute session is $100, or $80 for members. Our signature lymphatic drainage massage is 60 minutes for $120, or $100 for members. Cupping, gua sha and hot stone are $20 add-ons, free for members. Deep tissue, prenatal and postnatal massage are all offered at the standard rate. Open 7 days, 9 AM to 9 PM, with free parking at the door.
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Six therapies, one pair of hands.
The bodywork menu is short on purpose. Meridian tui na massage is the workhorse — real pressure, along the channels Traditional Chinese Medicine maps, for muscle that has been guarding since your last deadline. Ask for deep tissue and that is the session you get, at the same rate. Lymphatic drainage sits at the opposite end: the lightest work we do, for fluid rather than muscle. Cupping and gua sha with hot stone are add-ons that ride along with either.
Which one you need is usually obvious once you describe the problem, and if it isn't, say so on the phone. We would rather move you to the right service — or tell you that acupuncture is the better answer this week — than take a booking that won't help. Conditions-first readers can start from the index of what we support instead.
Finding us on Chain Bridge Rd
We're on Chain Bridge Rd where McLean's medical corridor meets Route 123 — a few minutes from Tysons Galleria, with free parking at the door and hours that run 9 AM to 9 PM, seven days a week. Evening and weekend slots are genuinely available, not theoretical.
Service
Meridian & Tui Na Massage
Looking for a massage in McLean that does more than feel nice? Tui na is bodywork with a clinical spine — meridian-based, firm where it needs to be, and built around what your body actually presents that day.
from $100
Service
Deep Tissue Massage
Real pressure, applied by licensed practitioners who know where to put it. Our deep tissue work is delivered inside a 60 minute meridian massage — firm enough to change something, adjusted so you never have to grit your teeth through it.
from $100
Service
Prenatal & Postnatal Massage
An hour of careful bodywork for the back, hips and legs that pregnancy keeps rearranging. Booking starts with a text: how far along you are, and anything your obstetrician (OB) or midwife has told you.
from $100
Service
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
The lightest work we do, and the one people are most surprised by. Lymphatic drainage massage uses slow, feather-light strokes to encourage fluid movement — no deep pressure, no knuckles, nothing that leaves you sore.
from $100
Service
Cupping Therapy
Glass cups, gentle suction, and a surprising amount of relief for tight backs and desk-worn shoulders. Cupping at Harmony is done by licensed acupuncturists on Chain Bridge Rd — as an add-on or within your acupuncture session.
from $20
Service
Gua Sha & Hot Stone
One scrapes, one warms — a jade-tool technique from Traditional Chinese Medicine and the warmed-basalt massage classic, both in daily use at our Chain Bridge Rd clinic. Here is what each actually does, what the marks mean, and how to add them to a session.
from $20
The other half
Acupuncture
Sterile, single-use needles placed by licensed practitioners — for pain, stress, sleep, digestion and women's health. Often billed through insurance.
from $100
Prices
Massage Prices in McLean
Every published rate in one place, what actually earns the member rate, and how our hour reads against what other clinics and studios around McLean and Tysons publish.
Published rates & local context
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Which one do you actually need?
The honest version, without the menu language. Every session is 60 minutes unless noted, and pressure is always adjusted to you — say the word and it changes.
| Service | Pressure | Book it when | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian & tui na massage | Firm, adjustable | Tight muscles, desk shoulders, general tension | $100 · $80 members |
| Deep tissue massage | Firm, sustained | Stubborn knots, desk tension, training recovery | $100 · $80 members |
| Lymphatic drainage | Very light — skin level | Puffiness, fluid retention, post-procedure recovery with clearance | $120 · $100 members |
| Prenatal & postnatal massage | Gentle, side-lying | Pregnancy and postpartum comfort, with provider clearance | $100 · $80 members |
| Cupping therapy | Suction, not pressure | Stubborn back and shoulder bands, training recovery | $20 add-on · free for members |
| Gua sha & hot stone | Tool-assisted, warm | Circulation, stiffness, deep relaxation | $20 add-on · free for members |
Massage is a comfort and wellness service, not medical treatment. It does not replace care from your physician, and there are situations — active infection, a known or suspected blood clot, fever, recent surgery without your surgeon's clearance — where we will ask you to see a doctor before booking.
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Your first massage therapy visit.
Nothing about a first massage therapy session here is designed to catch you out. Arrive about 10 minutes early, tell us what hurts and what you want left alone, and the rest is straightforward.
- A short intake. What is bothering you, how long it has been going on, any injuries, surgeries, medications or pregnancy. It takes a few minutes and it changes what we do.
- Draping, always. You undress to your comfort level and stay under a sheet the whole time. Only the area being worked is uncovered.
- Pressure set by you. Firm is not the same as painful. Say lighter and it goes lighter — there is no version of this where gritting your teeth produces a better result.
- A quiet finish. Water, a minute to sit up, and an honest suggestion about whether coming back is worth it.
What to tell us before we start
- Recent surgery, injury or a procedure you are recovering from — bring your surgeon's clearance if there is one
- Pregnancy, or how recently you gave birth
- Blood thinners, or a history of blood clots
- Skin conditions, allergies to oils, or areas you would rather not have touched
- Whether you are also having acupuncture that week, so we can sequence sensibly
Massage therapy is a comfort and wellness service. It is not a treatment for disease, and there are days when the right answer is a physician rather than a table — fever, an active infection, a suspected blood clot, or new, one-sided swelling all mean call your doctor first. We will say so on the phone rather than take the booking. First-timers can read the full walkthrough on our new patients page.
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Massage therapy pricing, published.
Every rate below is the rate you pay. Membership costs nothing and has no signup — buy a package of 5 or more massage sessions and the member column applies from then on.
— Massage pricing
| Massage Therapy | Price | Member |
|---|---|---|
| Meridian massage · 60 minutes | $100 | $80 |
| Deep tissue massage · 60 minutes | $100 | $80 |
| Prenatal massage · 60 minutes | $100 | $80 |
| Postnatal massage · 60 minutes | $100 | $80 |
| Lymphatic drainage massage · 60 minutes | $120 | $100 |
Membership is automatic when you purchase a package of 5 or more massage sessions — no fee, no signup. Member rates are shown in the right-hand column.
Membership
Purchase a package of 5 or more massage therapy sessions and you're automatically a member — no separate signup, no fee.
- Massage at the member rate of $80 / 60 minutes
- Lymphatic drainage at the member rate of $100 / 60 minutes
- Free cupping therapy add-on
- Free gua sha therapy add-on
- Free hot stone therapy add-on
— Massage add-ons
| Massage Add-Ons | Price | Member |
|---|---|---|
| Cupping therapy | $20 | Free |
| Gua sha therapy | $20 | Free |
| Hot stone therapy | $20 | Free |
Added to any massage session. Free for members.
— Gifting
A massage, given thoughtfully.
Buying for someone else? Our massage gift card guide for McLean helps you plan a budget and leave the appointment choice with the recipient. For a personal occasion, explore birthday spa gift ideas or our Father's Day massage gift guide.
Holiday shoppers can compare the Thanksgiving gift card special and Christmas spa gift card special. Both show the advertised bonus tiers; text us to confirm the offer terms before checkout. A gift card purchase does not reserve a session or automatically establish membership.
Parking & arrival
Free parking — easy in, easy out on Chain Bridge Rd
Open every day 9 AM – 9 PM — lunch-break, after-work, and weekend visits all fit.
- Park free directly on-site at 1481 Chain Bridge Rd, Ste 300 — no garages, no meters.
- Look for the red-brick building; we're in Ste 300 with signage at the entrance.
- Arrive 10 minutes early for your first visit to settle in — WiFi and a snack bar are waiting.
— Massage questions
Asked & answered.
How much does a massage cost in McLean, VA?
A 60 minute massage is $100, or $80 for members — that covers meridian, deep tissue, prenatal and postnatal work, all at the same rate. Lymphatic drainage is our signature service at $120 for 60 minutes, or $100 for members. Cupping, gua sha and hot stone are $20 add-ons to any massage and are free for members. Every figure is on the pricing page, and nothing changes at the desk. For the full breakdown — what earns the member rate, and where our hour sits among the published rates of other licensed clinics and studios nearby — read massage prices in McLean.
How do I become a member and get the lower rate?
Buy a package of 5 or more massage sessions. That is the entire qualification — no signup form, no monthly fee, no contract. From that point the member rate applies to every massage and lymphatic drainage visit, and the cupping, gua sha and hot stone add-ons become free.
Which massage should I book?
If your muscles are tight and you want pressure, book meridian tui na massage. If you are puffy, recovering from a procedure, or holding fluid, book lymphatic drainage — it is far lighter than people expect. If you are unsure, call and describe what is going on; we would rather move you to the right service than take the booking you first asked for.
What is the difference between massage here and a spa chain?
Two things. Our practitioners are licensed, with 15+ years of practice and more than 5,000 clients served, and the work is rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine rather than a fixed routine — pressure, sequence and focus are chosen for you. And we do not upsell at the desk: the published price is what you pay.
Can I combine massage with acupuncture?
Frequently, and many patients do. A common pattern is acupuncture for the underlying pattern and massage for the muscle that has been guarding around it. Tell us at booking and we will sequence them sensibly; acupuncture may also be billed through UnitedHealthcare or Aetna, while massage is self-pay.
Is massage covered by insurance?
Generally no. We accept UnitedHealthcare and Aetna for acupuncture, and those visits are billed through your plan — massage and lymphatic drainage are self-pay. HSA and FSA rules vary by administrator, so check yours before assuming. The insurance page lays out what is and is not covered.
— Research & references
NCCIH — Massage Therapy: What You Need To Know
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health summarises what massage therapy has and has not been shown to help with, and when to speak to a physician first.
AMTA — Massage Can Improve Health and Wellness
The American Massage Therapy Association's position statement on the wellness role of massage therapy, stated at the confidence level the evidence supports.
NCCIH — Traditional Chinese Medicine: What You Need To Know
Background on the tradition tui na comes from, including where the research is developing and why these therapies work alongside conventional care.
Citations are summarized — please consult the original sources. This page is general health education, not medical advice for your specific case; results vary and acupuncture works best alongside, not instead of, care from your physician.