Our Philosophy
BODYWORK with a heart and soul, not mechanical touch.
Your body does not arrive the same each day. Your massage shouldn't either. Rare Form offers individualized bodywork shaped around what your body is presenting in the moment : muscular tension, fatigue, stress. restricted movement, recovery needs, or simply the need to slow down.
Depending on your needs the work may draw from Swedish massage, deep tissue, myofascial techniques, manual therapy, restorative touch and intentional stillness.
Rare Form work is responsive not routine.
Excellent touch. Attentive care. A body that feels more like yours when you leave.
MASSAGE & BODYWORK
Every massage is personalized. Choose according to how much time and depth your body needs.
60Min Massage|$120
Focused,responsive care for a full body session or targeted attention to a few priority areas. Ideal for regular maintenance, immediate relief for tension or clients with limited time.
90Min Massage|$180
More time for full body care, persistent tension patterns, and therapeutic work that does not feel rushed.
The most versatile option and recommended for most clients.
120Min Massage|$220
An extended session for comprehensive full body care, attunement and release for multiple areas of concern, or a slower progression into deep restoration.
Ideal when your body needs more than focused work in a few areas.
Hot Stone Enhancement| $30
THE RARE FORM SIGNATURE SESSION 100min|$220
The fullest expression of Rare Form. The session begins with 60 minutes of individualized massage, then shifts into 30-40 minutes of slower somatic work, restorative touch, and intentional stillness. Rare medicinal botanical essential oils and hot stones are included.
The first phase works with tissue, tension, and movement. The second gives the body time to settle, register the work and deepen contact with itself.
Designed for clients who want both skilled massage and the quieter slower dimensions of bodywork within one complete arc.
Not simply more pressure, more range.
ALCHEMICAL ALIGNMENT ™
75min|$180
Alchemical Alignment™ is a slower, subtler form of trauma informed somatic bodywork centered on embodiment, sensation, and the ways the body protects and organizes itself.
Sessions may include gentle touch, sustained contact, somatic communication skills, boundary exercises, tracking of sensation, stillness, and verbal check ins.
Unlike massage this work does not rely on continuous muscle manipulation. There may be extended periods of stillness as attention moves toward what is happening within the body, as we tend to intelligent post traumatic physiology.
This work may be suited to clients interested in :
*Feeling more present in their body
*Nervous System settling
*Recognizing patterns of tension and protection
*Developing greater somatic awareness
*Deepening internal contact
*Integrating periods of change or transition
CONTINUITY OF CARE
The body often responds differently care becomes a rhythm rather than an emergency.
Packages are for clients who want consistent support for recovery, maintenance, and long term bodily care.
60Min Packages
4 Sessions | $440
$110 per session
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8 sessions | $840
$105 per session
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90Min Packages
4 Sessions |$660
$165 per session
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8 Session | $1280
$160 per session
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Begin a Rhythm of Care
MEET SRI
Sri Neptune LoveWisdom, Licensed Massage Therapist ~ Somatic Educator ~ Professionally Insured
Rare Form began with a simple conviction: people can feel the difference between being worked on and being genuinely met.
Sri's path into bodywork didn't begin in massage school. It moved through somatic education, spiritual inquiry, working as a raw vegan chef, studying herbal detoxification, holistic wellness, years of direct care giving and the study of how human beings organize themselves through stress, protection, relationship, and change.
His training includes Swedish massage, deep tissue, myofascial release and manual therapy, Yoga Nidra, Alchemical Alignment™ , and bodynamic ™ approaches to human development and the nervous system.
He is also the creator of Somatic Cosmology ™, a developing body of work exploring the body as ancient living intelligence: shaped by evolution, relationship, memory, environment, and the continual work of becoming.
Rare Form is the tactile expression of that inquiry.
Sri doesn't approach the body as a problem to correct. He listens for how each person organizes tension, responds to pressure, protects vulnerable areas, and gradually permits change.
Every session is shaped around the body that arrives.
The result is massage that is technically skilled, deeply attentive, and spacious enough to feel genuinely encountered.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Arrive
Your session begins with a brief conversation about how your body feels, what needs attention, your pressure preferences, and what you would like from the experience.
You are encouraged to mention any injuries and health considerations, sensitivities, recent procedures, or areas you would prefer not to have worked.
RECEIVE
Your treatment is shaped in real time rather than delivered through a fixed routine. Pressure pacing, positioning, and technique may shift according to your needs, feedback, and how your body responds.
Return
After the session, you will have a moment to rest, hydrate, and notice what has changed before returning to your day.
Professional draping, informed consent, clear boundaries, and respectful communication are maintained throughout every appointment.
IS RARE FORM FOR YOU?
Rare Form may be a good fit if you are looking for:
● relief from muscular tension and stiffness
● recovery from training or physically demanding work
● support for mobility and more comfortable movement
● consistent full-body maintenance
● deep rest and a nervous-system downshift
● care that respects sensitivity, boundaries, and individual pace
● massage that does not feel rushed, repetitive, or generic
● a more attentive relationship with your body
● a private, thoughtful, and unhurried bodywork experience
You do not need to arrive with a specific problem. Sometimes the body simply needs somewhere it does not have to perform.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What pressure do you use?
Pressure is customized. Your session may range from gentle restorative work to deeper therapeutic pressure depending on your preferences and what your body responds to well.
Deep work does not always require maximum pressure. The aim is effective contact, not unnecessary force.
What happens during my first appointment?
We begin with a brief intake covering your goals, areas of tension, pressure preferences, boundaries, and relevant health considerations. From there, the session is shaped around what your body needs that day.
Do I have to talk during my massage?
Not at all. Communication about comfort and pressure is encouraged, but you are welcome to spend most of your session in silence.
How does professional draping work?
You may undress to your personal level of comfort. You will remain covered throughout the session, with only the area being worked uncovered. All sessions are strictly professional and therapeutic.
What is the difference between massage, the Rare Form Signature, and Alchemical Alignment™?
Standard massage focuses primarily on muscles, soft tissue, physical tension, and recovery.
The Rare Form Signature combines individualized massage with slower somatic bodywork, restorative touch, and intentional stillness.
Alchemical Alignment™ is a distinct somatic practice centered on embodiment, sensation, protective patterns, and internal awareness. It does not involve continuous muscular manipulation and is not a conventional massage session.
How often should I receive bodywork?
That depends on your goals, physical demands, lifestyle, and budget. Weekly or biweekly sessions may be useful for active recovery or persistent tension. Monthly sessions can support maintenance and ongoing care.
Are there conditions that may prevent me from receiving bodywork?
Certain injuries, illnesses, recent surgeries, skin conditions, medications, or medical concerns may require the session to be modified, postponed, or approved by your healthcare provider. Please disclose relevant information before your appointment so the work can be approached safely.
Is Alchemical Alignment™ psychotherapy?
No. Alchemical Alignment™ is a somatic bodywork practice. It does not diagnose or treat mental-health conditions and is not a substitute for psychotherapy or medical care.
What is the cancellation policy?
Appointments are reserved specifically for you. Cancellations or rescheduling requests require at least 24 hours’ notice.
Appointments cancelled within 24 hours and missed appointments are charged the full service amount. Exceptions may be considered for genuine emergencies.
BOOK RARE FORM
Make room for your body.
Whether you need focused therapeutic work, deep restoration, or a slower somatic experience, Rare Form meets the body you bring.
Not sure where to begin? The 90-minute massage offers enough time for full-body care and focused attention without feeling rushed.
Serving clients in the DMV area by appointment