Massage and Bodywork by Dana

Massage and Bodywork by Dana operates out of a suite on US-331 Business in Freeport, tucked into a small commercial building not far from the heart of town. The practice is built around the hands-on work of Dana Santiago, a licensed massage therapist and esthetician who spent more than a decade before that as a licensed physical therapy assistant. She discovered the therapeutic value of hands-on treatment while helping patients recover from orthopedic injuries, sports trauma, and other physical setbacks, and she eventually shifted her focus from clinical rehabilitation toward massage and skin care. That clinical background still shapes how the practice approaches bodywork: sessions are built around what a client’s body actually needs rather than a generic, one-size-fits-all routine.

Dana has lived in Freeport for more than ten years, raising three children in the community before building this business, and that local connection comes through in how the practice describes itself: spa and wellness care “with that hometown feel.” What began as a solo massage practice under Dana’s name has since grown into a small team of clinicians who split time between massage therapy and esthetics, though the original business name and website still point visitors to the same suite on US-331 Business.

Menu options run from straightforward therapeutic massage in 60, 90, or 120 minute increments, priced roughly from $85 up to $170 depending on length, to more specialized work such as sports massage, deep tissue, trigger point therapy, and Thai massage, which uses assisted stretching and compression rather than pure kneading. A signature massage option layers in an aromatherapy scent choice, hot towels, and a sugar scrub for clients who want a fuller spa experience, and lymphatic drainage massage is offered specifically for clients dealing with swelling or post-surgical recovery, performed by a therapist trained in that particular modality. Expectant mothers can book a prenatal massage designed around the positioning and pressure limits pregnancy requires, and couples can book side-by-side massage sessions within the same appointment window, generally priced above $200 per pair.

Beyond massage, the practice runs an esthetics menu covering custom, express, and brightening facials, microdermabrasion and dermaplaning for exfoliation, and lash and brow services including tinting, lifting, and lamination. Clients who cannot make it into the Freeport suite, whether because of mobility limits, a packed schedule, or simply a preference for at-home relaxation, can arrange mobile in-home visits by calling or texting ahead to confirm availability and mobile pricing, a flexible option the practice highlights as one of its distinguishing features.

For visitors road-tripping along US-331 between the beaches of South Walton and I-10, this is a practical stop for working out the knots that build up after a long drive, a day of paddling, or a beach walk. Because the practice runs by appointment rather than walk-in traffic, calling ahead is the surest way to lock in a slot, especially heading into a weekend, when both locals and travelers tend to fill the schedule. The Unit G700 suite is easy to find just off the highway, making it a low-hassle addition to a Freeport itinerary that might otherwise center on the bay, the marinas, and the shops along the corridor.

Because the practice has expanded its aesthetics offerings alongside massage, it now functions more like a small day spa than a single therapist’s office, even though its original branding centers on Dana herself. Anyone booking should expect a short consultation before treatment begins, consistent with Dana’s clinical training in matching bodywork to a specific injury, tension pattern, or stress point rather than running through a generic script regardless of what a client actually needs.