Welcome! I’m Samira Rutherford, an award-winning massage therapist, Reiki master teacher, and wellness product maker with over 2 decades of experience, dedicated to helping people release pain, restore balance, and reconnect with their body’s natural ability to heal. My work blends science-based bodywork with compassionate, intuitive energy healing to support your total well-being—mind, body, and spirit.

Award-winning Massage Therapist • Reiki Master Teacher • Holistic Wellness Advocate

Samira Rutherford is known for her compassionate touch and grounded energy, as she blends science-based bodywork with intuitive energy healing to create deeply transformative experiences.

Over the years, Samira has worked with a wide range of clients—from elite athletes to artists and everyday individuals seeking renewal. She spent five seasons working with the Washington Commanders NFL recovery center, helping professional athletes recover and perform at their best, and has also worked with actors and dancers at the renowned Kennedy Center. In her thriving private practice, Samira offers personalized treatments, Reiki classes, wellness events, and holistic products designed to support total well-being of the mind, body, and spirit.

Modalities and Training

Samira has trained extensively in multiple massage and bodywork modalities, allowing her to tailor each session to the individual needs of her clients. Her techniques include:

• Swedish Massage

• Deep Tissue

• Aromatherapy

• Sports Massage

• Hot Stone Therapy

• Cupping Therapy

• Prenatal and Infant Massage

• Reflexology

• SMRT (Spontaneous Muscle Release Therapy)

• Reiki (Master Level)

Areas of Specialization

Samira specializes in pain management and injury recovery, offering targeted care for:

• Shoulder pain and restricted mobility

• Low back pain and sciatica

• Knee pain

• Foot pain

• Repetitive strain injuries, including tennis and golf elbow

Her approach integrates deep anatomical knowledge, precise technique, and intuitive understanding of the body’s natural healing processes.

Licensing and Credentials

Licensed Massage Therapist: Virginia Board of Nursing (In good standing since 2002)

Fairfax County Massage Permit: In good standing since 2010

Reiki Master Teacher: Level Three Certified

Over 15 professional certifications in advanced bodywork and holistic therapies.

A Personal Journey into Healing

Samira’s path to healing began at just eight years old, when she learned how to massage her mother who suffered from chronic back pain. Though Samira initially pursued a career in accounting, her desire to help others led her to massage therapy in 2001.

Her understanding of holistic healing deepened in 2005 when she witnessed the power of Reiki firsthand as it brought peace and balance to her father during his illness. That moment inspired her to study Reiki, eventually earning her title as a Reiki Master Teacher in 2017.

Today, Samira continues to share her passion through her hands-on practice, holistic products, teaching, and community wellness events. Her mission is simple yet powerful: to help others feel better in their bodies, find peace in their hearts, and reconnect with their innate ability to heal.

When she’s not healing others or learning new therapeutic techniques, she enjoys spending time in nature, yoga, movies, traveling, hanging out with friends & family, and arts & crafts. Her most favorite job is being the mother to a funny, kind, and caring young man.

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