Helping Northwest Arkansas Feel Better!

Now open on Sundays!

A person giving a massage to another person's back.

Blending therapeutic & relaxation techniques with intellect & intuition

for CUSTOMIZED BODYWORK in Fayetteville, Arkansas

I’m here to help you:

relieve stress & restore calm (deep relaxation).

get out of pain (chronic pain, sore muscles, back pain, shoulder pain)

feel respected & heard

feel more at ease & connected with your body

If your primary need is comfort, relaxation and letting go of stress, that’s what we’ll focus on.

If your goal is to get out of pain, that’s when I become a detective!

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Close-up of a smiling woman, Mary Thornton, with glasses in front of a stone wall.

Meet Mary

Massage is an ancient remedy that still works wonders today!

My purpose as a massage therapist is to be a force for good in the world, helping people find relief from physical and mental discomfort so they can keep going and enjoy life more.

I believe that every body, no matter its shape, size, or appearance, is worthy of care and loving attention.

I am committed to ongoing learning and staying current with the latest research in clinical massage. This allows me to combine my knowledge of anatomy and physiology with a deep, intuitive listening to your body.

Every session is completely customized to your unique needs.

I offer a number of specialized therapies, including CranioSacral Therapy, TMJ work for jaw pain and headaches, and on-body sound therapy using Himalayan bronze bowls. When you're with me, you'll experience a therapeutic massage practitioner who is fully present, grounded, and passionate about their craft. I use my hands, mind, and heart to create a space for holistic healing, balancing confidence with humility in every session.

Getting to the root cause of physical discomfort can be a process. If manual therapy can help resolve it, we will work together to make the most progress for you. I also provide you with recommendations for self-care, and when needed, referrals to other healthcare professionals.

SPECIALIZED THERAPIES

Education

Master of Science in Vocational Rehabilitation, University of Arkansas

Diploma in Massage Therapy from The Edge School of Massage, Fayetteville, AR

SomaSoul Somatic Therapy Training, Leven Institute for Expressive Movement, Lennox, MA

Vibrational Sound Therapy Certification, Vibrational Sound Association

Continuing Education

CranioSacral Therapy Levels 1 and 2, Upledger Institute

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy 1 and 2, Rose Alisandre

Cupping, 18 Hours Live Training with Rachael McKeethan

Precision Neuromuscular Therapy, Lumbar Spine and Thoracic Spine, PNMT Midwest

Myosomatic Therapy Certification, Totality Healing Arts

Low Back Pain with Dr. James Mally

Integrative Bodywork with James Waslowski

E-Stim with Micheal Clark

TMJ Massage Therapies Level 1 Training

SMRT Head and Neck, Arm and Hand, Full Circle School of Massage

  • "Always Impressed"

    Mary's massages are so good! I've seen her multiple times over the last couple of years, and every time I come away deeply relaxed, more connected to what's going on in my body, and always impressed by her desire to understand through her training and continued learning how to better help her clients.

    Laura C.

  • "Real Relief"

    I have been suffering from almost daily headaches for years. I have tried every headache medicine and remedy available, even Botox, without any relief. On my first visit, Mary took time to understand the issues I was having and she was able to determine that my headaches were possibly stemming from various knots in my upper back and neck.

    Over the course of 2 months, I saw Mary weekly. On each visit she focused on my problem areas and performed various massage techniques. Each visit brought a gradual lessening in the frequency and intensity of my headaches. By the end of 2 months, I experienced real relief for the first time in years! Daily headaches were no longer the norm!

    I highly recommend Mary, she is very knowledgeable about human anatomy and physiology and knows how to target the right muscle groups to aid in pain relief, She has a very kind yet professional and healing demeanor.

    Ann B.

  • "CranialSacral Therapy has helped"

    Mary is a massage therapist that really wants to help others feel better and has the skills to do it! I have had headaches off and on due to a concussion 2 years ago. She performs CranialSacral Therapy and that is the only thing that has helped.

    Jennifer B.