Simone Palmer, co-owner of Sand Castle on the Beach, is a trained and licensed physical therapist. With over 20 years of clinical experience, Simone has had a vast array of clients, ranging from the disabled to the physically fit and stress challenged. By using a physical therapy approach, all of Simone’s treatments are focused on elongating and stretching the muscles and surrounding tissue, without heavy direct pressure on sensitive or problem areas of the body. Combined with technique is Simone’s uncanny ability to "hear" what your body is asking for – she can sense where muscle tightness is located and identifies the solution, gently coaxing the body into a delicate stretch. This synergy results in a session of deep relaxation, creating a new understanding of how the body works and what you can do to encourage self-healing.
"Simone's massage is like nothing I’ve ever experienced – so gentle- and at the same time, opening and powerful. She knows bodies – I could feel that right off and her touch had a way of inviting my body to unfold."
-Anna Wright
“Simone has the gift of a spirit nymph’s touch – gentle and inviting, sensitive and intuitive. My body relaxed under her gentle touch, releasing the tension and embracing a new energy. A vacation for the soul!”
-Wendy Blumenthal & Jody Breakell
“I was always reluctant to have a massage until I came to Sand Castle. After hearing rave reviews from the other members of my group, I submitted to my first massage. Now that I’ve had the best, I will wait until I come back to Simone’s gentle touch for another massage.”
-Agnes D. Duou
“Thank you Simone, you are a ‘Quiet Storm.’”
-Diane White Pelosi
“Simone-Thank you for the gentle caring touch. Your intuitive sense about bodies and where to focus is truly amaxing. I hope you receive as as much as you give.
-Cathy
“It is always wonderful to meet people who know people-because you immediately gain a new and meaningful friend-and then combine this wonderful person with the healing touch of Massage Therapy, well words can’t justify the experience-so I guess my best advice is to schedule a world class massage at the world class Sand Castle Resort and enjoy Simone, her hands and her wonderful personality!
-Eric Smith & Aaron Stultz
My trip to St. Croix was made all the more enjoyable as I looked forward to receiving another one of Simone's relaxing and healing massages. Simone’s calm and gentle energy lends itself to making the massage not only physically but emotionally a healing experience. Simone provides a special
sensibility to the sessions, not only with her expertise with massage techniques but also with her understanding of the special needs of someone who has had past emotional trauma and physical illness. Simone’s trauma sensitive approach provided me with a positive atmosphere and a feeling of safety. Additionally some chronic muscular pain symptoms were improved dramatically. I highly recommend Simone's massage sessions, even now almost a week later I can still feel the positive effect it had on my mind and my body.
-Christine De Marco