*New Client Special* 90-min for just $99, now through August only! Book Now

Therapeutic Massagethat meets you where your body is

Whether you need deep relief, targeted attention, or just want to feel better in your body, I'm here to help. Each session is crafted just for you, every time.

12Years Practicing
1,000+People Served
14,000+Hours of Massage

Therapeutic Services

Hands-On · Handcrafted · Table-Based

Classic Massage

Precise, comforting, and deeply therapeutic. This massage blends my training in Western classic Swedish massage, myofascial therapy, trigger point work, deep tissue techniques, and dermoneuromodulating, integrated together for deep, long-lasting, and restorative relief.

Ideal for: focused neck and shoulder work, specific areas that need attention, everyday tension and stress relief, and anyone who loves precise, responsive hands-on care.

Sessions take place on a heated, cushioned, and comfortable massage table. Settle in and simply melt away.

Feet-On · Ashiatsu · Floor-Based

Barefoot Massage

Excellent for deep tissue relief. Broad, steady, and amazing. A deep, compressive pressure hands just can't do since the foot covers significantly more surface area with more available body weight. Pressure distributes across large muscle groups as the tension is being pressed out of you in slow waves.

Ideal for: deep, broad, even pressure, full body tension and fatigue, tight backs and hips, and anyone who wants thorough, sustained depth without sharp points of pressure.

Sessions take place on a heated, thick, comfortable floor mat. Get grounded and find relief.

Rates

60 minutes$100
90 minutes$140
120 minutes$180
New Client Special
$99$140
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Your first 90-minute session · now through August only

Well-Plans

Regular self-care should be rewarded. Members enjoy a standing monthly massage at a reduced rate, member pricing on any additional sessions, and priority booking. Plans starting at just $90/month.

Testimonials

About Justin Farr, LMT

As a client-centered, evidence-based Licensed Massage Therapist, my focus is on listening to and understanding your goals and experiences in order to provide an elevated massage experience that is personally and uniquely crafted just for you. I combine the art and science of therapeutic touch into work you can feel long after you leave.

My approach is grounded in modern pain science and a collaborative framework that pays attention to everything shaping how you feel, not only where it shows up. Pain, tension, and recovery are shaped by your nervous system, your stress levels, your history, and what your body is dealing with right now. I adjust my approach based on all of that, just for you, every time.

See the Space

A calm, private studio in Knoxville's Bearden neighborhood, an unhurried place to arrive, exhale, and let the work do its thing.

The treatment room at Appalachia Wellness
Your Treatment Room
Calm, plant-filled treatment room at Appalachia Wellness
Calm & Grounded
Warm, inviting treatment room at Appalachia Wellness
Warm & Inviting
Plants and ambient lighting in the Appalachia Wellness studio
Plants & Ambiance
A thoughtful detail in the Appalachia Wellness studio
Little Details
A cozy touch in the Appalachia Wellness studio
Thoughtful Touches
A welcoming detail in the Appalachia Wellness studio
A Cozy Welcome

Common Questions

You don't have to decide alone, but here's the short version. Classic is hands-on work on a heated table: precise and detailed, and great for focused areas or a full-body reset. Barefoot is deep, broad compression delivered with my feet on a cushioned floor mat, ideal when you want thorough, even depth without sharp points of pressure. If you love targeted, detailed work, book Classic. If you crave deep, immersive pressure, book Barefoot. Not sure? Tell me what your body is dealing with and I'll help you choose.
Arrive in whatever you're comfortable in, and once you're on the mat or table you choose how much to undress (your comfort level) following the same protocol as a traditional table massage. Draping follows Tennessee state law at all times and ensures you are comfortable at all times. Generally, less clothing means I can work more effectively, especially through the hips and low back where a lot of people carry deep tension. It's important to know your comfort and sense of safety always come first.
Never. Every session has 15 minutes built in just for you, beyond your hands-on time, for a real conversation about what your body needs before we begin and an unhurried check-in after. And when your massage ends, take your time coming back: stretch, move a little, get up slowly, and notice what feels different. A chair is nearby if you'd like help up from the mat. Nothing about your time here is rushed, including you.
Not necessarily. More pressure isn't automatically more effective, and the old idea that it has to hurt to help doesn't hold up. The best pressure is the one your body actually responds to, which is usually firm and satisfying but rarely the most intense thing you can stand. When pressure tips over into real pain, the body tends to brace and guard against it, which works against the very relaxation we're going for. A lot of what makes massage effective comes from your nervous system settling and feeling safe, not from forcing tissue to "release." Deep, broad pressure feels great and does real work. But depth is a tool, not the point. The point is the pressure that leaves you feeling better, and we find that together as we go.
Barefoot massage, also commonly called ashiatsu (Japanese for "foot pressure"), is therapeutic bodywork where the massage therapist uses their feet instead of their hands to deliver deep, broad, compressive pressure. Using gravity and modulated body weight rather than arm and hand strength, the therapist can create deep, even coverage across large muscle groups. The depth rivals or exceeds traditional deep tissue work, but because the pressure is distributed across a wider surface, it feels smoother and less intense at the point of contact. People have been consistently surprised by how good it feels!
The pressure feels larger and more immersive rather than concentrated. It's wide and steady across large areas of your body rather than focused on a single point. It feels like the tension is being pressed out of you in slow, even waves. People who love deep pressure tend to love this immediately. People who are nervous about it are usually surprised by how good it feels within the first few minutes. Your session takes place on a thick, heated, comfortable floor mat. I'll check in with you about pressure and comfort throughout the session, and your feedback is always appreciated so I can adjust in real time based on what you need.
Barefoot massage is excellent for chronic pain, back and hip tension, shoulder tightness, athletes, runners, anyone who craves deep pressure, and anyone who finds traditional deep tissue too concentrated or uncomfortable. It is not appropriate for people who are pregnant, anyone with breast or gluteal implants, anyone who has had recent surgery, or anyone with osteoporosis, heart conditions, pacemakers, blood clotting disorders, or who is currently undergoing radiation therapy. If you're unsure, just reach out and ask. I'm happy to talk through whether it's a good fit. And remember, Classic hands-on massage is always available too.
Of course. Just like my hands, I keep my feet soft and well-maintained for use as a professional therapeutic tool, and I wash and sanitize them before and after every session. Additionally for your comfort I wear clean warming socks between sessions.

Book a Session

I'm booking only by text right now. Reach out with what you're looking for, and I'll get you on the calendar. You'll hear back from me as soon as possible, within just a few hours at most.

Booking Hours
MondayClosed
Tuesday12:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday12:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Thursday10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday12:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Online booking returns August 2026.
All scheduling is only through text (865-229-4449) for now.