Intentional care for body & mind
Exhale Bodywork is a boutique massage therapy studio located in downtown, Charlottesville. We are a collective of practitioners specializing in somatic wellness, offering massage therapy, yoga, meditation, wellness retreats, and Ayurvedic health coaching.
Our practice is rooted in intentional and personalized care. Whether you’re seeking relief from chronic tension, recovering from strain or injury, or simply needing space to reset, each session is tailored to support your body’s natural balance.
Meet Sam
Sam, founder and owner, is a professional massage therapist, yoga instructor, and Ayurveda health coach currently serving Charlottesville, VA and the surrounding area.
Her work blends therapeutic bodywork with a somatic approach to help clients recover from injury, reduce chronic tension, and reconnect with their bodies.
Sam integrates a range of techniques including myofascial release, deep tissue, Thai massage, and SARGA bodywork. Hot stone and cupping therapy are utilized when needed or requested.
Medical research continues to prove how both yoga and bodywork are integral parts of an individual’s overall healthcare, physically and emotionally. You deserve relief, recovery, and deep rest.
Meet Mariah
Mariah Palermo is a licensed massage therapist and passionate yoga, meditation, and breath-work instructor dedicated to helping others relax, recover, and reconnect with their bodies.
Her intuitive approach allows clients to experience relief and relaxation on a deep level. She specializes in personalized therapeutic massage tailored to each client’s needs—whether it's deep tissue for muscle tension, myofascial release for injury recovery, or assisted stretching for improved mobility. Hot stone and cupping therapy are utilized when needed or requested.
Mariah continues to expand her knowledge in recovery, chronic pain relief, and improving her clients well-being through working with specialists and skill-trading sessions to integrate the therapeutic works of massage, energy healing, and breath-work.
