Services
Just A Massage!
Just want a massage? Our staff can customize your session so it’s anything but basic! Massage can include a mix of relaxation (Swedish) and therapeutic (Deep Tissue) techniques to get you feeling your best!
Learn more about the difference between Swedish Massage & Deep Tissue Massage by reading our blog.
Available in 30, 60, 90 or 120 min sessions.
Pregnant? Book a pregnancy massage below!
Deep Tissue Massage
Want to get stubborn tension out? Looking for more pressure than a typical relaxation? Therapeutic “Deep Tissue” massage may be your go-to option! This treatment can give you all the benefits of relaxation in a more intense treatment catered for pain relief and management, chronic tension, and injury recovery.
Available in 30, 60 or 90 min sessions.
We recommend adding Sombra, Theragun or IASTM for additional benefits.
Myths you may have heard about deep tissue massages, debunked! Get the facts about a deep tissue massage in our blog.
Swedish (Relaxation) Massage
Stressed in your everyday life? Treating a friend, family member, or loved one? Need some time to yourself? Relaxation, also known as ‘Swedish massage’, may be a great option for you! Besides relieving stress, relaxation is also good for anyone looking to improve circulation, reduce swelling from injuries, manage chronic pains and illness, and even break up scar tissue.
Available in 30, 60 or 90 min. sessions.
Pregnant? Book a pregnancy massage below!
Couples Massage
Planning a romantic night? Spending the day with a best friend? Couples sessions can be booked for any two people, whether you’re partners, spouses, family or friends! Our couples include two separate sessions, tailored to each person’s preferences, in the same room with two different therapists. Feel your stress melt away next to someone you care about!
All couples sessions are default booked in the same room, so please request separate rooms when booking if needed.
Available in 60 or 90 min. sessions.
Please call or text
814-838-3622 to schedule
Phones answer Monday - Saturday. We are closed Sunday.
Enhance Your Experience!
Add Hot Stones, IASTM or Reflexology to your session! Add-ons can be booked for individuals or as a couples package. Available in 60 or 90 min. sessions.
Sessions do not have to be the same massage techniques to be scheduled as couples.
Looking for more with your couples session? We are proud to collaborate with:
Spencer House Bed and Breakfast with the Pampered Romance Package!
Your Sailing Adventure with the Romance and Relaxation Package!
All packages can be purchased at the websites linked above. We hope to see you soon for a romantic getaway! Available in 60 min. sessions.
Auto Injury/MVA Claim
Feeling aches and pains after a recent car accident? Massage may be covered by your insurance with a doctor’s referral. Sessions can help with symptoms from whiplash, spinal cord trauma, physical and emotional stress post-accident, and more!
Available in 30 or 60 min. sessions
Referrals including diagnostic codes are required in order to book appointments. Please consult with a doctor, chiropractor, physical therapist, etc. before scheduling! As of June 1st, 2024, all letters can be faxed to Palace Business Center at (814) 451-1150, or brought in-person on the first appointment.
Sports Massage
Sports Massage at Monacella! Tailored specifically to enhance your athletic abilities and boost your overall wellness, these sessions are customized for pre/post-event massage, injury prevention and rehabilitation, or routine maintenance to keep you in top shape. Whether you’re getting ready for a big game, or feel like you pulled a muscle during your daily jog, don’t let muscle pain hold you back from being your best!
Try our therapeutic IASTM or Theragun add-ons today for an added layer of renewal in your session!
Too busy to come into the main office? We now have a second location inside Rise Up Physical Therapy on 2311 West 15th St to help with a speedy recovery! Keep an eye out for our chair massage events with different gyms like ASCEND Erie to bring relaxation to you!
Specialty Services
Pregnancy and Postpartum Massage
Having pains from your pregnancy? Need lasting relief after labor? Our pregnancy specialists can help through every stage of pregnancy and postpartum! Massage can help with common back and hip pains, headaches, swelling, circulation, insomnia and more. Experience double the relief with lasting physical and mental health benefits!
Available in 30, 60, and 90 min. sessions. Consult with your doctor if you feel that massage may cause complications.
Read more on our blog about massage for postpartum depression and rage!
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Stuffy from seasonal allergies? Looking for a treatment to gently help with post-surgical swelling? Manual lymphatic drainage uses gentle, rhythmic movements to encourage and stimulate lymph flow, helping to reduce swelling and boost the immune system. This service is popular for chronic lymphedema, post-plastic surgery clients (especially liposuction!), and clients looking to improve wellness and immune response after a bad cold, long COVID, seasonal allergies, and more! Our therapist Pam Perron (PA#MSG010444, CMLDT) is certified through the Klose school, with additional training in plastic surgery recovery and gender-affirming care.
Click to learn more in our blog!
Available in 30, 60 or 90 min. sessions.
Massage + Reflexology
Amplify your massage experience with reflexology! An ancient practice dating back thousands of years, reflexology may help with ailments in your body, such as stomach problems, sinus congestion, and more – all through trigger points on your feet. Feel true relaxation as this massage helps to heal the body inside and out!
Click to read more about reflexology in our blog!
Available in 30, 60 or 90 min. sessions.
Thai Massage
Originating in Thailand, Thai massage mixes passive stretching with rhythmic acupressure to improve flexibility, circulation, and help to relieve muscle tension. It promotes healing, mindfulness, and deep meditative relaxation, making it a perfect alternative to traditional massage!
Sessions include stretches done on a traditional Thai mat while fully clothed. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing that is easy to move in for your appointment.
Available in 50 or 80 min. sessions.
Abdominal Massage
Abdominal massage is a gentle, noninvasive treatment that can help with a wide variety of issues, from lower back and hip pain to intestinal discomfort (gas, bloating) and even menstrual pain. Available in two different pressures, choose from soothing and relaxing or intensive abdominal massage to help alleviate pain and discomfort today!
You can choose between a full 30 minutes of abdominal massage or a 60- or 90-minute general massage session with 15 minutes of focused abdominal massage.
Your comfort is our top priority. Your therapist will ensure that only the area worked will be undraped. When needed, an additional draping will be used for added discretion. Remember to tell your therapist if you're feeling uncomfortable in any way so they can make appropriate adjustments.
Looking to give the gift of relaxation? Gift certificates available year round!
Therapeutic Massages
We’ve added a 2nd location for Monacella Massage therapeutic massages at Rise Up Physical Therapy & Fitness!
Located at 2311 W. 15th Street, Erie, Pa
Massage Add-ons
Massage + IASTM
Our Instrument Assisted Soft TIssue Manipulation (IASTM) certified therapists use tools like the HawkGrips HGPro Multi-Instrument to boost the effects of an ordinary massage! Alongside massage techniques, IASTM can help to break up scar tissue and adhesions to help with your range-of-motion and chronic pain! A popular choice for injury recovery, constant tension and stress, and sports massage – try it today to help healing and stop hurting!
Only certified therapists available to book!
Available as an add-on for 30, 60, or 90-min sessions
Massage + Theragun
Do you feel like you still have lingering aches after a session? Need something simple to enhance your massage experience? Try adding the Theragun, a deep muscle percussive therapy device, to your session! Along with your therapist’s massage, the Theragun may help to enhance muscle recovery, soothe those lasting aches and pains, and make sure you feel better for longer after a session!
Available as an add-on for 30, 60, or 90-min. session
Gua Sha
Gua Sha and jade rolling are ancient face and body techniques used as a beauty secret in ancient Egypt, China, and Greece to maintain youthful beauty, promote blood circulation, promote lymphatic drainage, and smooth puffiness and fine lines. A treatment can give you more lifted, sculpted features, help reduce outward signs of aging, soothe dark circles, and give a fresh, rosy complexion.
Available in 30 or 60 min. sessions.
Cupping Massage
Cupping therapy is an ancient alternative medicine using silicone, plastic, or glass cups to draw tension and stress out of the body through suction! Your therapist may use a combination of moving and stationary cupping to stimulate blood flow, release chronic muscle spasms, ease anxiety, and promote relaxation.
Stationary cupping is known for leaving marks! Please take note when scheduling.
Click to learn more about cupping in our blog!
Available as an add-on in 30, 60, or 90-min sessions
Hot Stone Massage
Melt away your tension with our relaxing Hot Stone treatment! Basalt stones are heated to the perfect temperature to improve circulation, reduce swelling, and fade any worries and stress. This deep relaxation add-on is perfect for anyone looking to turn up the heat and elevate their session!
Sessions must be booked at least 1 hour in advance to allow ample time for stones to heat. Please let us know when booking if you’d like to add another level of relaxation with Hot Stones!
Click to read more on our blog!
Available in 60 or 90 min. Sessions.
Any of the add-on services below can be added on to your session. As these services are not currently available to schedule online, be sure to alert your therapist of your needs and wants when you make your appointment or at the time of service.
PAIN RELIEF ADD-ONS
These enhancements are typically added during a pain relief massage session, but can be added to a relaxation session as well.
Arnica $5 Arnica is massaged into the skin to help alleviate pain and swelling associated with bruises, aches, muscle/cartilage pain and sprains.
Sombra Pain Relieving Gel $5 Sombra is a Natural Pain Relieving Gel that relieves minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with arthritis and simple backaches. Sombra will be massaged into the skin in the area(s) you need extra pain relief.
RELAXATION ADD-ONS
These enhancements are typically added during a relaxing massage session, but can be added to a pain relief session as well.
Peppermint Feet (Energizing Foot Creme) $5
Your feet will thank you for this pampering and essential luxury. We use a rich cool mint creme that detoxifies, hydrates, exfoliates, and helps moisturize your tired legs and feet. Feel revived instantly.
The cool mint formula, with key ingredients, help create a cooling sensation that help feet and legs feel revived.
Moisturizes tired legs and feet and instantly helps them feel revived