Rasa Spa

A 90-minute session gives the body time to fully unwind, moving beyond surface tension into deeper patterns of holding and stress. At Rasa Spa, extended sessions allow space for: ✨ Nervous system downshifting ✨ Full-body attention without rush ✨ Deeper muscular release ✨ Time for integration and stillness If you’ve only ever had 60 minutes, this is where your body starts to truly let go. For the month of May, our 90-minute sessions are on special: 15% off Monday–Thursday and 10% off Friday–Sunday. 📍 Library Place + Cayuga Wellness Center #rasaspaithaca #ithacany #ithacaspa #90minutemassage #massageitherapyithaca #therapeuticmassage #relaxationmassage #bodyworktherapy #nervoussystemsupport #stressrelief #fingerlakes #visitithaca #upstatenywellness #selfcareithaca

Meet Liz VanEvery, Licensed Massage Therapist at Rasa Spa. Liz’s sessions draw from a thoughtful blend of modalities, including neuromuscular therapy, manual lymphatic drainage, myofascial release, Shiatsu, ScarWork Therapy, and Thai massage. As a trauma-informed therapist, she is skilled at creating a space where the nervous system can settle while addressing pain, tension, and long-held patterns in the body. Prenatal massage is especially meaningful in her practice. As a mother, Liz understands the physical and emotional shifts of pregnancy and offers grounded, supportive care through every stage of that journey. Her intention is simple and steady: to help each client leave feeling more at ease in their body and more resourced for life beyond the table. Liz is available at our Cayuga Wellness Center location Tuesday through Saturday mornings. Client reflections: “Liz gave me the best massage I’ve ever had. The facilities were very clean. I could have spent the rest of the afternoon in your relaxation room. Thank you for a great experience!” — K.R “Liz gave me an amazing massage and also gave me good tips on issues that I need help with; I will definitely be scheduling again with her.” — K.S #rasaspaithaca #ithacany #ithacaspa #massageitherapyithaca #therapeuticmassage #deepteissuemassage #prenatalmassage #bodyworktherapy #nervoussystemsupport #stressrelief #burnoutrecovery #fingerlakes #visitithaca #upstatenywellness

Our nail services at Rasa Spa Library Place are designed to meet you exactly where you are, whether you need something quick, restorative, or more supportive and specialized. From a simple polish change or express manicure to elevated manicures and pedicures with added callus and cuticle care, to our waterless Wellness Pedicure designed for clients who need extra assistance with their toenails, each service is delivered with intention, comfort, and attention to detail. Book with Sarah Scheiber at our Library Place location on Tuesdays and Thursdays. #rasaspaithaca #ithacany #ithacaspa #libraryplaceithaca #downtownithaca #nailcareithaca #manicureithaca #pedicureithaca #selfcareithaca #wellnessithaca #fingerlakes #visitithaca #upstatenywellness #beautyroutine #selfcarepractice

Need a last-minute graduation gift, or hoping to share a quiet moment of celebration together? A Rasa Spa Gift Card is a thoughtful way to honor this season of transition, accomplishment, and new beginnings. Whether your graduate is stepping into a new job, continuing their education, or simply taking a well-earned pause, the gift of rest and care is something they’ll truly carry with them. Thoughtful, flexible, and always appreciated, a Rasa Spa Gift Card offers space to relax, recharge, and feel supported in their next chapter. Available online or in person at Rasa Spa. Celebrate their next chapter with a gift that nurtures, restores, and inspires. #rasaspaithaca #ithacany #graduationgift #giftcardideas #selfcaregift #ithacaspa #fingerlakes #visitithaca #wellnessgift #massageitherapyithaca #relaxationmassage #selfcareithaca #collegegraduation #highschoolgraduation #upstatenywellness

Cupping at Rasa Spa is a restorative bodywork add-on that works with silicone cups to gently lift tissue rather than compress it, supporting both deep muscular release and surface-level circulation. This “lift” effect can help encourage lymphatic flow and support the body’s natural process of clearing stagnation. Many clients find it especially helpful for areas of chronic tension, fatigue, or repetitive strain, where the tissue benefits from a different kind of therapeutic touch than traditional deep pressure. Cupping can be focused where you need it most, including: Feet and calves for plantar fasciitis support Shoulders for frozen shoulder or chronic tightness Glutes and hamstrings for sciatic discomfort Forearms for tennis elbow Quads and IT band for hip and lower body tension The intensity of suction is always adjusted by your therapist, making it a customizable addition to any massage session length. Book cupping as part of your massage session with Katie Barnes, Teresa Grady, Brian Alexander, or Sara Morganti at our Cayuga Wellness Center Location. #rasaspaithaca #ithacany #ithacaspa #massageitherapyithaca #cuppingtherapy #therapeuticmassage #bodyworktherapy #myofascialrelease #nervoussystemsupport #painreliefithaca #fingerlakes #visitithaca #upstatenywellness #selfcareithaca

If your system has been feeling overloaded lately, you’re not alone. Many of us are moving through our days overstimulated, achy, or emotionally depleted without enough space to fully exhale. This month, our 90-minute sessions are designed to support deeper rest and nervous system reset. A longer session gives the body time to soften more fully. Breath slows. Tension unwinds. The system begins to settle. Many clients choose midweek appointments for exactly this reason: the pace feels quieter, slower, and easier to land in. If you’ve been needing space to reset, this is your invitation. All month long, 90-minute sessions are on special. 15% off Monday–Thursday | 10% off Friday–Sunday Book your session and let us take care of the rest. #rasaspaithaca #ithacany #ithacaspa #massageitherapyithaca #therapeuticmassage #relaxationmassage #bodyworktherapy #nervoussystemsupport #stressrelief #burnoutrecovery #selfcare #fingerlakes #visitithaca #upstatenywellness

Clients often leave feeling more spacious, more grounded, and noticeably more at ease in their bodies. Part of that experience is the time and space to truly settle in. At our Cayuga Wellness Center location, many guests spend time in our plant-filled tranquility room before or after their sessions, resting quietly, sipping tea, reading, or simply allowing their nervous systems to slow down a little more fully. Indoor plants do more than soften a space visually. Studies suggest they can help reduce stress, support relaxation, improve mood, and create a greater sense of calm and connection to the environment around us. In a world that often feels overstimulating and fast-moving, spaces rooted in nature can help the body feel safer, steadier, and more regulated. We’ve intentionally created our community spaces to feel warm and restorative, a place where you are welcome to pause for a while. Our May Special includes discounted 90-minute sessions all month long, offering more time to settle, soften, and fully unwind. #rasaspaithaca #ithacany #ithacaspa #massageitherapyithaca #therapeuticmassage #bodyworktherapy #nervoussystemsupport #stressrelief #selfcareithaca #wellnessspaces #plantfilledspaces #biophilicdesign #fingerlakes #visitithaca #upstatenywellness

One of the first things we offer after a massage session is a glass of water, and there’s a reason for that. Hydration plays an important role in how the body recovers, regulates, and integrates after massage and bodywork. Sessions naturally increase circulation, support lymphatic movement, and encourage the release of tension patterns held in the muscles and connective tissue. Drinking water afterward helps support these processes and can leave you feeling clearer, more grounded, and more restored. Many clients also notice they feel more deeply relaxed, sleepy, or emotionally softened after bodywork. Water can help the nervous system continue settling while supporting overall recovery and balance. So when your therapist hands you a glass of water after your session, it’s more than a simple gesture; it’s part of the care. #rasaspaithaca #ithacany #ithacaspa #massageitherapyithaca #therapeuticmassage #bodyworktherapy #hydrationmatters #nervoussystemsupport #stressrelief #selfcareithaca #wellnesseducation #fingerlakes #visitithaca #upstatenywellness

We’re happy to share that Natalia Rose is now offering massage at our Library Place location, joining Leslie Vincent for massage & bodywork and Sarah Scheiber for waxing and nail care. To book your session, simply select “Rasa Spa at Library Place” when scheduling online. Each visit is thoughtfully tailored to your needs and grounded in our commitment to personalized, restorative care. Conveniently located in downtown Ithaca, Library Place offers the same Rasa experience you know and trust—now in a second, easily accessible location. #rasaspaithaca #ithacany #ithacaspa #libraryplaceithaca #downtownithaca #fingerlakes #visitithaca #upstatenywellness #massageitherapyithaca #therapeuticmassage #relaxationmassage #bodyworktherapy #selfcareithaca #wellnessithaca #ithacabusiness

At Rasa, we understand how tempting it is to fill every minute, but this moment served as a gentle reminder: stillness is productive too. Letting the mind settle, the body soften, and the breath sync with nature’s rhythm can be among the most restorative parts of a visit to Rasa. As Eckhart Tolle so beautifully says, “In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you.” Our staff, therapists, and practitioners all hold space for these moments of breath, presence, and reflection, and for the truths that arise in them. At Rasa, we honor that balance. Stillness isn’t the absence of action—it’s the presence of intention. We invite you to reflect with us, soften your edges, and return to your center. Don’t see the time you’re looking for when scheduling online? Call us at 607.273.1740—we’d be happy to help.

At Rasa, we understand how essential it is to take intentional pauses. Massage and bodywork do more than relax the body; they help regulate the nervous system, lower cortisol levels, reduce anxiety, and create space for emotional reset. Even a few moments to breathe deeply, rest, or simply be still can shift your entire outlook. If your body has been asking for a slower pace, we invite you to make space for care this week. Call the spa or book online to find a session that meets you where you are. #rasaspaithaca #ithacany #ithacaspa #massageitherapyithaca #therapeuticmassage #relaxationmassage #bodyworktherapy #nervoussystemsupport #stressrelief #burnoutrecovery #selfcare #fingerlakes #visitithaca #upstatenywellness

Don’t forget to grab your 2026 Ithaca Festival button at this year’s merch booth! Each year, our festival buttons feature artwork by a talented local artist, and every button purchase helps support the festival you love and keeps this beloved community tradition thriving for years to come. This year’s 2026 Downtown Disco themed button was beautifully designed by local artist Leonora Petronzio! @leonorascreations You can pick one up: During the 2026 Parade - look for members of our Button Brigade or visit the Ithaca Festival merch booth in Dewitt Park. Friday, Saturday and Sunday - at the Ithaca Festival merch booth on the Commons. We’ll also have a collection of vintage Ithaca Festival buttons available! Bonus: Every button includes a raffle number on the back! Register your button (link will be available on our website during the Festival) for a chance to win our 2026 Ithaca Festival Raffle Basket valued at over $600, filled with gift cards, goodies, and special items generously donated by the incredible local businesses that make Ithaca such a special community. We would like to thank our 2026 Raffle Basket donors: Rasa Spa, Ithaca Made, The Artisan Cove, 15 Steps, Bank Coffee, Alphabet Soup, Fresh Marche, Autumn Leaves Books, Greenstar, Home Green Home, The Brain Shoppe, Mockingbird Paperie, Sciencenter and Moosewood! @rasaspa @ithacamade @theartisancove @15steps_ithaca @bankcoffeeshop @alphabetsoupithaca @fresh_marche_607 @autumnleavesbooks @home.green.home @thebrainshoppe @mockingbirdpaperie @sciencenter @moosewood_restaurant @greenstar_coop /buttons-1 #IthacaFestival