Holistic Massage in Paradise
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
I'm Jim Augustine. I believe effective bodywork begins with presence, skill, and genuine care. Quality and craftsmanship are at the heart of every session I create, delivered with respect for the time you invest and the results you expect.
"When you touch one thing with deep awareness, you touch everything." ~Lao Tzu
A native son of the Virgin Islands, my St. Thomas ancestry goes back to the days of the 19th century Danish West Indies. My seafaring ancestors settled a fishing village on the western side of the Charlotte Amalie harbor now known as Frenchtown, a center of commercial fishing and chic restaurants.
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After retiring from a lifetime career in the U.S. Marines, I studied professional clinical massage therapy and returned home to St. Thomas to begin my practice. More recently I studied Thai massage in Costa Rica with internationally renowned teacher Itzak Helman. ​I have been offering a world-class holistic massage experience to both locals and visitors to my home island since 2018.
In this 1962 photo, my grandfather Gustave Quetel takes the lead in the Frenchtown sailboat races.
The Craft of Personalized Massage
I practice massage as a craft, not a routine. Instead of a menu of options and upsells, I offer a fully customized session blending classical, neuromuscular, Thai, and shiatsu techniques with hot towels, essential oils, personalized pressure, and careful attention to detail. The result is bodywork that is personal, restorative, and designed around what your body actually needs.
"Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution." ~Aristotle
On location
I come to you in the comfort, convenience, and privacy of your home, hotel, villa, yacht, or even on the beach. I bring everything needed to create a calm, professional, seamless experience in your space. You stay where you are, relax fully, and enjoy the benefits of your session afterward without the hassle of going anywhere. I do all the work. You do all the relaxing.
Rates
​$130 for a one hour service
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$160 for one and a half hours
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$200 for a two hour service
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Credit or debit card
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I operate on the honor system, so no deposit or prepayment is required. Payment is due at service.
