Starlena Barnes

"When watching after yourself, you watch after others. When watching after others, you watch after yourself." Buddha

My name is Starlena, and I am the owner, and founded of Hideaway Retreat. I am a compassionate and intuitive Massage Therapist practicing in Raleigh, North Carolina. I specialize in a handful of therapeutic and holistic massage modalities and enjoy expanding my knowledge and creative enhancements. I thrive on the importance of detail within my work: from lighting and music, to eye pillows and heated foot wraps. I do my best to ensure every client receives the most out of their sessions.


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My name is Starlena, and I am the owner, and founded of Hideaway Retreat. I am a compassionate and intuitive Massage Therapist practicing in Raleigh, North Carolina. I specialize in a handful of therapeutic and holistic massage modalities and enjoy expanding my knowledge and creative enhancements. I thrive on the importance of detail within my work: from lighting and music, to eye pillows and heated foot wraps. I do my best to ensure every client receives the most out of their sessions.


I am constantly thinking of new and innovative ways to give my clients the best I can by continuing my education in order to provide my clients more modalities and expertise. With a mindset to grow, and the drive to be my best; I want to give all of my clients my best. 

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Where I Work
Available Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Licenses
Massage

NC # 17968

Education
2016

Miller-Motte Technical College: Cary

Massage Therapy

Experience
Bodywork

Thai Massage

I have completed 36 hours and received two certifications in Thai massage training in 2021. Throughout this experience, I have felt awakened in my career and I will continue to learn more about Thai massage, and incorporate it into my practice, and massage sessions.

Oncology

I completed an intensive 20-hour oncology course in 2021

REVIEWS for my Bodywork services

by Erin on Feb 14
I love the ambiance of Starlena's studio. I always feel so relaxed and calm.
by Anonymous on Feb 12
Always an incredible experience with Starlena!
by Erin on Feb 09
Starlena was A-MAZING!! One of the very best massage experiences I have ever had. Highly recommend.
by Anonymous on Feb 04
Excellent experience! I had an 80 min "Renew me" session with high professionalism and care. Great attention to details and to listen to the issues to solve.
by Jaimie on Feb 03
Best massage of my life! Starlena is gifted and extremely professional!
by Jason on Jan 04
I would recommend Hideaway Retreat to all my family and friends!
by Anonymous on Jan 02
Star is excellent, very professional, and personable. Best massage I've found, I go regularly. She finds the sore tight spots and works them with just the right amount of pressure.
by Jessica on Dec 20
Star did a great job! Very relaxing. I felt like a new person when I left.
by Saul on Dec 16
She is a very knowledgeable and meticulous MT. I would recommend her to anyone who needs a massage.
by Anonymous on Nov 14
Excellent massage and ambiance.

SPECIALTIES: Bodywork and Massage techniques I perform

Bodywork & Massage

  • Deep Tissue
  • Cold Stone
  • Swedish Massage
  • Relax
  • Restore
  • Renew Me
  • Custom
  • Hot Stone Massage

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