Hi, I’m MaryA Millard.

Marya (pronounced like Mariah) is a certified massage therapist through the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards and a Birth Doula.

Marya’s interest in massage therapy began when she received her first massage in high school. As an active teenager involved in several sports teams, she was no stranger to injury and muscle fatigue but was amazed at how much better she felt after just one hour of massage. In college, a stressed-out Marya took a study break to receive another massage from a fellow student and again was pleasantly surprised at the difference an hour could make in both her physical and mental wellness. These two massages planted the seed for a potential path in massage therapy.

After graduating college, Marya was given the opportunity to train as a birth doula with DONA International through a local YWCA and work with teen mothers. This was a phenomenal experience and opened her eyes to a very different process of labor and delivery. While continuing doula care and trying to understand how labor and delivery could be so different for so many women, life happened (!) and Marya had to put doula care on hold. Since then, Marya relocated to Northern Virginia, studied to become a Certified Massage Therapist, and graduated from the Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage in Falls Church, VA.

Marya currently specializes in:

  • Therapeutic massage

  • Trigger point therapy

  • Reiki

  • Integrative Reflexology

  • Lymphatic Drainage

  • Fertility Massage

  • Prenatal Massage

  • Postpartum Massage

  • Infant Massage

  • Mayan Abdominal Therapy

  • Naval Cupping with Moxa

  • Nature Informed Therapy

  • Manual Therapy for Nerve Compression Patterns

  • Integrated Manual Therapy

  • Orthopedic Massage

  • Scar Tissue Management

  • Kinetic Chain Patterns for shoulder conditions

Marya teaches private classes in therapeutic and infant massage, as well as continuing education courses for massage therapists in Prenatal, Postpartum, Reflexology, and Lymphatic Drainage.

Marya offers both virtual and in-person massage classes, providing students with expert guidance in an interactive and flexible learning environment. Whether you're looking to expand your skill set or deepen your practice, her courses are designed to empower massage therapists with the tools they need to succeed.

Philosophy

At the heart of our work lies the belief that healing is both profound and interconnected—beginning with the smallest of changes, yet rippling outward to create lasting transformation. Much like water, which starts as a simple ripple but expands to shape the entire surface, personal growth begins with a single step or intention. That initial ripple has the potential to influence and transform not only the individual but also the broader community.

We are rooted in the understanding that true healing and growth are cyclical—just as the roots of a tree anchor it to the earth, so too do we draw strength and stability from our connections to one another. Community, grounded in trust and shared purpose, serves as the fertile soil in which individual transformations take root and thrive.

Our journey is one of both depth and vastness: we honor the healing power of water, which soothes, nurtures, and connects, while acknowledging the deep, earthy grounding that supports sustainable change. Healing is not linear; it flows, expands, and deepens over time, creating a network of soul-based relationships that uplift and nourish the collective.

In this philosophy, we celebrate the beauty of both individual and communal growth—the quiet, transformative ripples of change that contribute to the ongoing evolution of the whole. Together, we create a space where both healing and growth are continuous, expansive, and rooted in a shared sense of purpose and connection.

Our pillars

Thrive

We encourage individuals to live to their fullest potential, making choices that foster growth and well-being.

Gratitude

We ground individuals in the present, helping them to cultivate peace, awareness, and appreciation for themselves and others.

Pay it Forward

We nurture a sense of collective responsibility and interconnectedness, creating a network of support and goodwill that benefits the whole.