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Therapeutic Bodywork Rooted in Deep Listening

Trish Tripp, Licensed Massage Therapist in Chesterfield, VA

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A quiet, respectful approach to massage

I believe the body has an innate capacity to restore itself.

My work is centered around creating the conditions for that to happen — calming the nervous system, releasing held tension, and inviting your body back into balance.

Every session is shaped around you. We begin by listening to what your body is carrying, what you need support with, and how you want to feel when you leave. From there, the work unfolds with care, intuition, and respect for your body’s own language and guidance.

Whether you are seeking relief from stress, pain, chronic tension, or simply need space to exhale, you are welcome here exactly as you are.

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Trish Tripp, female massage therapist, Reflexologist, and Reiki practitioner in Chesterfield, VA.

Meet Trish

Trish Tripp is a Licensed Massage Therapist with the Virginia Board of Nursing, a Preferred Practitioner with the Society for Oncology Massage, a member of the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals organization, and a teacher with Claire Marie Miller Seminars.

Her work blends therapeutic skill with grounded presence, creating sessions that are both restorative and intentional. Clients often come in looking for relief — from stress, tension, pain, or the demands of everyday life — and are met with bodywork that honors the whole person.

Trish’s approach is intuitive, thoughtful, and deeply client-centered. Rather than following a one-size-fits-all routine, each session is shaped around what your body needs that day.

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What You Can Expect Here

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    A session shaped around you

    Each appointment begins with a check-in so your massage can be tailored to what your body is asking for that day.


  • Shell icon for A calm and welcoming space

    A calm and welcoming space

    Sessions take place in my in-home massage studio in Chesterfield, VA, where you are invited to settle in, soften, and exhale.


  • Leaf icon for Respect for your comfort

    Respect for your comfort

    Your comfort, preferences, and boundaries matter. Pressure, positioning, and focus areas can always be adjusted.

  • Leaf icon for Support for the whole body

    Support for the whole body

    The work may focus on specific areas of tension or discomfort, but the intention is always to support your overall sense of ease and well-being. 

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Education + Training

  • Nurturing the Belly: Visceral Abdominal Massage, Claire Marie Miller, Claire Marie Miller Seminars (2026)

  • Body-Based Breathwork Facilitator Training, Tracey Moon & Sharon Nash, Cultivating Inner Stillness (2026)

  • Compassionate Bodywork for Death, Dying & Grief, Cathy Edwards, heart2heart North Carolina (2025)

  • Breath, Body & Sound, Tracey Moon & Sharon Nash, Cultivating Inner Stillness (2025)

  • Bodywork for Depression & Anxiety, Tracey Moon & Sharon Nash, Cultivating Inner Stillness (2024)

  • Integrative Reflexology®, Tracey Moon & Sharon Nash, Cultivating Inner Stillness (2023)

  • Oncology Massage: Medical Massage for the Oncology Client, Dr. Jeff Cullers, Premier Continuing Education (2021)

  • Understanding Lymphedema: Working with the Lymphatic System after Cancer Treatment, Juul Bruin Holistic Massage Education (2019)

  • Lymph Massage: Protocol for Detoxification & Minor Pathologies, Juul Bruin Holistic Massage Education (2018)

  • Oncology Massage Therapy: Caring for Clients with Cancer, Tracy Walton & Associates, LLC (2016)

  • Professional Massage Therapy Program, The Cortiva Institute, Pennsylvania School of Muscle Therapy (2015)

  • Master of Education: Counselor Education, Virginia Commonwealth University (2008)

  • Usui System of Reiki Healing, Level I & II Certifications (2002 & 2004)

  • Bachelor of Arts: Classical Studies, Virginia Tech (2002)