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The Quiet Room

Therapeutic Massage at The Quiet Room

Trauma-Informed and Grief-Supported Massage in Des Moines, IA

Hands-on massage with more room around it, for days when your body is carrying more than tension.

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The Quiet Room / Des Moines, Iowa

Your Session

More Room Before and After the Massage

Katy's trauma-informed and grief-supported appointments include 60, 90, or 120 minutes of hands-on therapeutic massage, with extra time around the bodywork to arrive, talk, settle, and transition out. You can share as much or as little as you wish.

Choice and ongoing consent are part of the session. Discuss touch, pressure, draping, and areas to avoid; change your mind at any point. This is massage therapy, not psychotherapy, and you do not need to disclose a personal story to receive care.

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What Brings You In

What This Approach Makes Room For

  1. Clear Boundaries

    Decide what touch is welcome and which areas are off limits.

  2. Ongoing Consent

    Ask questions, change pressure, or pause the session whenever you need.

  3. A Gentler Environment

    Move at a pace that lets you feel informed and involved.

Your Visit

How a Grief-Supported Session Unfolds

  1. Arrive Without Rushing

    Use the additional time to settle and share only what you want Katy to know.

  2. Choose What Feels Right

    Talk through pressure, focus areas, draping, and boundaries.

  3. Receive the Massage

    Hands-on therapeutic bodywork follows your comfort and feedback.

  4. Transition Back

    Take the extra time after the massage before returning to your day.

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Des Moines, IA

Where to Find Us

A Thoughtful Space at The HAP

The Quiet Room is inside The HAP at 547 28th St in Des Moines. Katy offers this women-focused service with new male clients accepted by referral.

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Common Questions

Questions About Trauma-Informed and Grief-Supported Massage

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Is this talk therapy?

No. It is a therapeutic massage appointment with more time around the hands-on work. It is not psychotherapy or a substitute for mental health care.

Do I have to explain my grief or trauma?

No. Share only what is useful for your comfort and boundaries. A detailed personal history is not required.

Can I stop or adjust a session?

Yes. You can pause, stop, change pressure, or change focus areas at any time.

Get in Touch

Ask About Trauma-Informed and Grief-Supported Massage in Des Moines

Use the form to share what you need, or call or email The Quiet Room directly.

(816) 844-5768Call with questions or to request a session

Hours of Operation

  • Monday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Email Usthequietroomdsm@gmail.com 547 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
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