Give the gift of massage therapy!

Gift certificates can be purchased at our Winona Family Y location or in the Cashier’s Office near the Winona Health clinic entrance.

For more information or to make an appointment: 507.457.4329.

SCHEDULE an APPOINTMENT online:

Massage Therapy is the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body for the purpose of normalizing those tissues and consists of manual techniques that include applying static or movable pressure and or creating movement of or to the body.

Massage therapy services are offered at our Winona Family Y location.

  • Swedish massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Pregnancy and infant massage
  • Geriatric massage
  • Trigger point therapy
  • Sports massage
  • Myofascial release

  • Enhance tissue fluid (blood and lymph) movement
  • Encourages greater circulation
  • Reduces excess neuromuscular stimulation causing muscle tension
  • Re-train dysfunctional patterns to improve muscular patterns, posture and movement
  • Effective intervention for many stress-induced illnesses

  • 15 minute chair: $22
  • 30 minutes: $55
  • 45 minutes: $65
  • 60 minutes: $80
  • 90 minutes: $100

A physician referral is not needed to make an appointment. Sessions are not covered by insurance. Please be prepared to pay at the time of your appointment.

Schedule an appointment online through My Winona Health.

Meet Your Massage Therapist
At your first appointment with us, we’ll ask you to fill out a Massage Health Intake form. Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes before your appointment to complete the form. We ask you to list any health conditions, injuries, medications and preferences. Please be detailed and honest, as we strive to provide an appropriate and tailored session for you. We’ll ask you about your goals for the session. This is also great time to ask any questions you may have.

* If we already have your form on file, please update us if any information changes.
* If you are pregnant, we ask that you fill out an additional form specific to pregnancy.

Your Session
After discussing your goals, your therapist will leave the room and you will undress to your comfort level. Traditionally, clients would completely disrobe, however you should undress to your level of comfort. You will be properly draped at all times. Discuss options with your therapist for any areas you may want work done, but would like to remain clothed. Please communicate with us about the pressure we are applying. We can tell if we are applying light to firm pressure, but we cannot translate that to how you are feeling, so whether more or less pressure is desired, we ask that you communicate that to us. We ask that you also communicate about preferences like the temperature of the bed, the music, position of supports or whether you like to converse during your session. When your session has concluded and your therapist has left the room, take your time getting up off the table.

Post Session
Your therapist may make recommendations as to when may be a good time to schedule another massage session. Depending on various factors, soreness may occur. To alleviate discomfort, apply ice and at your next session discuss whether pressure needs to be adjusted.

Gift certificates can be purchased at our Winona Family Y location or in the Cashier’s Office near the Winona Health clinic entrance.

A physician referral is not needed to make an appointment. Sessions are not covered by insurance. Please be prepared to pay at the time of your appointment.

Schedule an appointment online through My Winona Health.

Meet our Massage Therapists

Sky O’Laughlin, LMT

Skye graduated from Southeast Tech in 2014 with a degree in Massage Therapy. She specializes in Swedish, deep tissue, pregnancy, geriatric and trigger point therapies. Skye enjoys Massage Therapy because she knows she is helping her clients live a pain-free life.

Ralph Smith, CMT

As a USA Diving coach for over 30 years, personal trainer, and health club manager, Ralph has the knowledge of sports, and training necessary to provide exceptional massage therapy for athletes and individuals of all types. His in-depth understanding of the body gives him an insider’s insight as to what each individual needs for sports readiness, rehabilitation, and preventative bodywork.

Ralph is a two-time World Record Holder in the sport of diving at a Master’s level. Having over 20 Master’s National Championship Gold medals and several World titles to his name, he combines his years of experience with a deep knowledge of sports performance and training to provide unmatched therapeutic massage.

Ralph received his degree in massage therapy at CenterPoint Massage and Shiatsu School and has advanced training and experience in kinesiology, anatomy, trigger point therapy, Swedish massage, and reflexology. With a blend of clinical practice working with physical therapists, chiropractors and allied medical providers, as well as extensive experience in providing therapeutic massage, Ralph has an amazing skill set to help each patient with their individual needs. The only thing more impressive than his background and experience is his compassion for his patients and his ability to connect with each of them in a personal and professional way.

Ralph is a member of the ABMP, a professional massage organization and has been a member of the Hopkins Health and Wellness Center and DMR Clinic team since October 2015.

For more information:

Massage Therapy
Winona Family Y, 2nd floor
902 Parks Avenue
Winona, MN 55987
507.457.4329
or schedule an appointment
through My Winona Health.