Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Your nervous
system has been
waiting for this.

Therapeutic massage for professionals, families, and people carrying more than they should — serving Briar Chapel and Chatham Park.

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60 min $100
90 min $150
Botanical wellness illustration intentional · unhurried · restorative
20+
Years of Healing
Where the body finally exhales.
The Approach

This is not a
rushed hour.

I offer intentional, unhurried massage sessions in a private treatment room in Chapel Hill. Every session is designed around your nervous system — what it needs to release, reset, and restore.

Whether you're managing chronic tension, recovering from a demanding schedule, or simply overdue for real care — you'll find something here that most spas can't offer: my full, unhurried attention.

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Wellness still-life — botanicals and stones still · present · restored

"Tenderness is powerful medicine — even in the most demanding seasons of life."

— Kimberly Ella, LMT

Services

Sessions shaped by
your body. Not a template.

All sessions are offered in a private treatment room. Intake forms completed before your first visit. Sessions begin and end on time.

01
60-Minute Therapeutic Session
$100
A complete, focused session addressing your priority areas while supporting whole-body relaxation. Ideal for regular maintenance or targeted tension relief.
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02
90-Minute Therapeutic Session
$150
For tension that doesn't release in an hour. Deeply integrative work — neck and shoulders to hips and feet — with time to go deep without rushing.
Full Restoration →
03
Therapeutic Deep Tissue
60 or 90 minutes
Deliberate, sustained pressure into layers of muscle and connective tissue. Working with — never against — your nervous system to release chronic patterns.
Chronic Tension →
04
Stress & Nervous System Reset
60 or 90 minutes
Slower, intentional work that signals safety to the body. Long strokes and held pressure points support the shift from stress response to deep, restorative rest.
For Burnout & Anxiety →
Coming Soon

Memberships, couples sessions, and curated wellness gatherings are on the horizon. Join the founding client waitlist →

About Kimberly

20 years of healing.
One practice,
built with intention.

I'm a licensed massage and bodywork therapist with over two decades of experience in bodywork, reflexology, and nature-based wellness. My approach blends grounded technique with deep listening — offering care that is both skillful and soulful.

Every session is a distilled expression of my practice: simple, intentional, and deeply restorative. I opened this practice to serve the Chapel Hill community — and the families and professionals of Briar Chapel and Chatham Park — with the kind of care I'd want for myself.

Kimberly Zimmerman, LMBT — Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist, Chapel Hill NC

Kimberly Zimmerman

LMBT #23633 · Chapel Hill, NC

Intentional, Unhurried Time
Sessions are never rushed. You have my complete attention from the moment you arrive.
Nervous System First
I work with your body's natural rhythms — supporting the shift from stress response to deep rest.
Therapeutic Depth
This isn't a menu massage. Each session is shaped by what your body actually needs that day.
Private, Personal Practice
One therapist. One treatment room. No revolving door, no upsells, no noise.
Serving Our Communities

Your neighborhood
therapist. Minutes away.

I've built this practice to serve the communities I call home. Trusted, consistent, local care — without the drive.

For Briar Chapel Residents

Briar Chapel is an extraordinary community — but the stress of modern life doesn't stop at the gate. This practice exists to be the quiet resource your neighborhood deserves. Flexible scheduling for working professionals and families. No drive to Raleigh. No busy-spa noise.

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For Chatham Park Residents

Chatham Park is one of the most thoughtfully designed communities in the Southeast — and the people building lives here deserve care that matches that standard. Therapeutic work for joint mobility, chronic pain, nervous system support, and restorative rest.

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Client Reviews

What clients say
after a session.

★★★★★
25 verified client reviews
"Where the body finally exhales."
Common Questions

Everything you
need to know
before you book.

Whether you're new to massage therapy or just new to working with Kimberly, these are the questions most people have before their first session.

Where are sessions held?+
Sessions are offered in two ways.

At Kimberly's home studio in Briar Chapel on Montes Drive — a private, calm treatment space just minutes from your front door. Please note that reaching the studio requires walking up a short flight of steps.

At your home — Kimberly can bring a professional massage table to you anywhere in Briar Chapel, Chatham Park, or a nearby location. If you have your own table, she's happy to use that too. Just let her know when you reach out.
What should I expect at my first appointment?+
Your session is designed to feel easy from the moment you arrive.

  • Dress comfortably — you'll have a private space to prepare before your session begins.
  • Undress to your comfort level — you are always draped, always in control, and your preferences are respected completely.
  • Plan for a 70 or 100-minute window — your 60 or 90-minute massage is bookended by 5 minutes before to connect and clarify your needs, and 5 minutes after to rest and reorient.
  • If you have an injury or health condition, you'll address it in the intake form before you arrive — no need to explain everything on the day.
What are your hours and how do I see availability?+
Kimberly typically offers four sessions per day, Monday through Saturday. Because this is a private practice, she keeps the schedule intentionally small — which means you get her full attention, not a squeezed timeslot between back-to-back clients.

Availability and online booking with intake forms are coming soon. In the meantime, email or text to ask about open times — same-week and even next-day appointments are sometimes available, so don't hesitate to reach out even if you need something soon.
What's your cancellation policy?+
Kimberly reserves time exclusively for you when you book — that time can't easily be filled on short notice.

If you need to cancel or reschedule, please give at least 24 hours notice. Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice are charged 50% of the booked session fee. No-shows are charged in full.

Life happens — if something unexpected comes up, just reach out as soon as you can and she'll do her best to work with you.
Can massage help with my specific issue?+
Most likely, yes. Kimberly commonly works with clients experiencing:

  • Neck and shoulder tightness — one of the most common complaints, and one of the most responsive to skilled therapeutic work.
  • Lower back and hip tension — often interconnected, and addressed together for lasting relief.
  • Tension headaches — frequently rooted in the neck, upper back, and base of the skull. Many clients find significant relief after a single session.
  • General tightness and restricted movement — whether from sitting at a desk, physical activity, or just the accumulation of daily stress.

If you're unsure whether massage is right for your situation, just ask. Kimberly is happy to talk it through before you book.
I'm older — is this right for me?+
Absolutely — and you may find it more beneficial than you expect.

As we age, muscles lose elasticity, joints stiffen, and the body holds tension differently than it did at 35. Therapeutic massage is one of the most effective, evidence-supported tools for managing these changes — improving circulation, reducing chronic discomfort, supporting mobility, and calming a nervous system that often stays in a low-grade stress state.

Kimberly works with clients navigating joint stiffness, reduced flexibility, arthritis, chronic pain, and the general wear of an active life. Her approach is firm enough to be genuinely effective and responsive enough to feel safe — always calibrated to what your body needs that day, never forced.

If you've been hesitant, your first session is a low-pressure way to find out what this work can do for you.

You've been meaning to do this.

Booking takes less than two minutes. Choose your session, pick a time.

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