New Moon was opened in 1996 by Holly Dunbar, a Licensed Massage Therapist, Registered Herbalist, and Certified Aromatherapist. Our practice offers a range of effective massage and bodywork techniques, facials, and herbal medicine consultations.
We are open for services by appointment only Monday-Saturday. To make an appointment, visit our booking site or book directly with a particular practitioner from their bio below.
Our Wellness Shop is open Wednesdays from 2-6 and Fridays from 10-2 to purchase products in person.
Practitioners
Holly Dunbar
Licensed Massage Therapist, Herbalist & Certified Aromatherapist
The owner and founder of New Moon, Holly is a 1995 graduate of Baltimore School of Massage, and a 2000 graduate of East West Herb School. Holly has also completed a certification course in Aromatherapy and advanced studies in orthopedic massage. She is a professional member of the American Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP), and the American Herbalists Guild. Holly’s eclectic approach to bodywork may combine deep tissue, myofascial release, aromatherapy, acupressure, and hot stone massage to achieve the desired results for clients.
Holly is also a professional herbalist who works with clients on a variety of conditions. She completed studies in Chinese and Western Herbalism at the East West Herb School in Santa Cruz, CA, and completed a 300-hour mentorship with herbalist Michael Tierra, L.Ac., OMD. She has also completed aromatherapy certifications with Light and Bryan Miller, and Aromahead Institute, as well as many other trainings throughout the country. Holly has taught classes at Civista Women’s Health Center, Retreat and Learn, and The Good Medicine Confluence, as well as many workshops in the local community.
The New Moon aromatherapy product line is a creation of Holly’s that brings the best of her knowledge of Herbalism and Aromatherapy, combined with a belief in the healing power of natural ingredients.
Melanie Pittman
Licensed Massage Therapist & Esthetician
Melanie has been a practicing, Licensed Massage Therapist since 2002, and a Licensed Esthetician since 2014. She is a graduate of the Baltimore School of Massage, receiving training in Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Myofascial Release; and the Chesapeake School of Esthetics, where she studied skincare. She is a professional member of ABMP and ASCP, as well as massage and skincare organizations. Her advanced studies include Reflexology, hot stone, and Rejuvenating Facelift Massage. She has prior experience working in chiropractic offices, private practice, a medical day spa, and massage clinics. Melanie uses a combination of therapeutic techniques to best suit the massage client, and each facial session is customized for optimal results.
Shayna Washington
Licensed Massage Therapist
Shayna is a graduate of the College of Southern Maryland Massage Therapy program, where she earned her associate’s degree of Applied Science in Massage Therapy. Since graduating, Shayna has been seeing many clients at Massage Envy in Waldorf, and also at Pilates Plus Wellness Center in Upper Marlboro. Shayna is trained in Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, and myofascial release, and she has a particular affinity for myofascial techniques. She will be pursuing studies in reflexology and pre-natal massage as well this year, and is building a strong clientele here at New Moon!
Sylvia Stevens
Licensed Massage Therapist & Reiki Practitioner
Sylvia graduated from the Baltimore School of Massage in 2000 and joined New Moon for the first time in 2002. She took a professional break for motherhood and came back to the practice in 2015. Her sessions seek an integrated balance of multiple modalities, including Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, myofascial release, and upon consent, energy work. Sylvia trained at the Synthesis Center of St. Mary’s to achieve her Level 2 Reiki status and has completed coursework in Healing Touch and Craniosacral Therapy. She is a professional member of ABMP and a professor of massage therapy at the College of Southern Maryland.
Patrice Gutrick
Registered Massage Practitioner
Patrice studied at Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage, received her certification in February 2022, and is a professional member with AMTA. She is also ACE’s Aware and Trauma-Informed Certified.
Patrice was trained and certified in various modalities, including Swedish, sports, prenatal, neuromuscular, deep tissue, hot stone, and more. Her focus is on addressing chronic pain, reducing stress, and trauma release with full body sessions, taking on an integrative and intuitive approach using various techniques, including mind-body connection.
Outside of her ever-growing love for massage therapy and holistic health/wellness, she loves spending time with her husband, daughters, family, and friends. She also loves bowling, reading, researching, crafty projects, DIY, watching animal documentaries, or anything that feels good within her spirit and helps her inner child to heal.