Massage Therapy · Ithaca, NY
Therapeutic massage that works with your body, not against it. Rosie Freeman brings a caring, attentive touch to every session, focused on what your body actually needs, whether that's relief from chronic tension, recovery from injury, or simply space to reset.
The approach
Intentional, unhurried, and tailored to you.
Rosie's sessions aren't one size fits all. She takes time to understand what's going on with your body before she begins, and adapts her work throughout the session based on what she finds. The goal isn't just relaxation. It's lasting relief and a body that feels genuinely better when you leave.
What Rosie offers
Services
Swedish massage
The foundation of Rosie's practice. Swedish massage uses flowing, full-body strokes to release tension, improve circulation, and calm the nervous system. A great starting point for new clients, and a reliable reset for anyone who knows what they need.
Therapeutic/injury recovery
For bodies dealing with something specific, an old injury, a recurring problem, restricted movement. Rosie approaches each session as a puzzle, working methodically to find what's contributing to the issue and addressing it directly. This is her preferred focus.
Relaxation massage
Lighter pressure, no agenda, no problem-solving. Just an hour of genuine rest for your body and mind. Rosie incorporates hot towels throughout to deepen the experience, warm, unhurried, and restorative.
Trigger point therapy
Focused work on specific points of tension that refer pain to other areas of the body. If you've ever had a knot in your shoulder that gives you a headache, this is the work that addresses it at the source.
Myofascial release
Slow, sustained pressure on the connective tissue that surrounds your muscles. Often includes cupping to lift and decompress tissue rather than compress it, effective for chronic tightness that deeper pressure alone doesn't reach.
Deep tissue massage
Firm, intentional pressure that reaches the deeper layers of muscle. This is the right choice if you want work that's strong enough to feel it the next day, in a good way. Not about force, but about precision and patience.
Pregnancy massage
Safe, supported massage for every stage of pregnancy. Rosie uses full-body pregnancy bolsters that allow you to lie comfortably face-down, a relief many expectant clients haven't experienced in months.
See below for the type of bolster we have.
Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD)
A gentle, specialized technique that supports the lymphatic system by encouraging fluid movement toward functioning lymph nodes. Commonly used after surgery or cancer treatment to reduce swelling and support recovery.
Clothed massage & assisted stretching
For clients who prefer to stay fully dressed, Rosie draws from Thai and Shiatsu traditions, assisted stretching and pressure work that requires no oil or lotion. A good fit if you're new to massage or simply prefer a different kind of session.
30 minutes: $55
60 minutes: $100
90 minutes: $145
Ready to feel better?
New clients welcome. Reach out to book your first session with Rosie. Call (607) 788-5661 or book through our contact page.
Rosie's massage therapy practice is part of Freeman Chiropractic Wellness, the same space, the same values, and a care team that talks to each other. If you're already seeing Dr. Freeman, adding massage to your care is seamless. If you're new, you're welcome to start with either.
Part of Freeman Chiropractic Wellness
Chiropractic and massage, under one roof.
Things to know before your first session
Every session is customized to you. Pressure is adapted by area, and you undress to whatever level you're comfortable with, fully clothed, fully undressed, or anywhere in between. You'll be professionally draped throughout.
Music, lighting, temperature, and positioning are all adjustable. The table height can be modified for easy access and to fine-tune pressure during the session.
The clinic is ADA compliant and welcoming to bodies of all sizes and shapes.
About Rosie
Rosie Nocita is a massage therapist from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She moved to Michigan to get her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Kalamazoo College, where she met her now-husband Spencer, and together they continued west to Portland, Oregon. Rosie graduated from the Oregon School of Massage in 2021 and worked for two years as a massage therapist in Oregon and Washington. She graduated from the Living Essence Massage Institute in 2026 after completing the additional education required by New York State. Rosie loves camping, hiking, rock climbing and creating art in her free time.
Rosie treats people of all shapes and sizes, and uses a combination of modalities including Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, Shiatsu, Thai massage, and Manual Lymphatic Drainage. Her greatest strengths are her willingness to listen and her skills in palpation, which help her to quickly find and work on problem areas. She doesn’t adhere to the same routine for every massage, but will tailor the experience to your needs to ensure that you walk out feeling better. So whether you’re recovering from an injury, dealing with everyday aches and pains, or just need to relax, Rosie has got you covered!