Therapeutic massage
What we treat
You come in because something is tight, stiff or tired. Tell us where, and your therapist builds the session around that area, at the pressure that suits you. These are the most common reasons our clients book, and what we do about each one.
Neck and shoulder tension
This is you if
- A stiff neck in the morning or at the end of the day
- Shoulders creeping up towards your ears
- A crick in the neck that keeps coming back
What we do
Focused work on the trapezius, upper back and base of the skull, deep if you want it. Cupping or gua sha can be added for the most stubborn spots.
Recommended treatments
- Therapeutic Massage from $60
- Deep Tissue Massage from $60
- Cupping Therapy (Ventouses) from $60
- Gua Sha from $60
Suggested length: 60 minutes, or 45 minutes on the upper body
Back and lower back pain
This is you if
- A lower back that aches after a day standing or sitting
- Stiffness that limits how you move
- Tight hips and glutes
What we do
Slow, building pressure on the back, hip and glute muscles, which usually tighten together. Deep tissue massage is what most clients choose for this.
Recommended treatments
- Deep Tissue Massage from $60
- Therapeutic Massage from $60
- Cupping + 30-Minute Massage from $120
Suggested length: 60 or 90 minutes
Desk work and tension headaches
This is you if
- Long hours at a computer
- Tired forearms, wrists or shoulders
- Headaches that start at the back of the neck
What we do
A session built for the sitting posture: neck, upper back, chest, arms and forearms. Many clients come back every three or four weeks so the tension never settles in.
Recommended treatments
- Therapeutic Massage from $60
- Swedish Massage from $70
- Gua Sha from $60
Suggested length: 45 or 60 minutes
Sports recovery
This is you if
- Heavy legs after running or cycling
- Shoulders loaded by swimming, climbing or weights
- Getting ready for, or recovering from, a race
What we do
Deep work on the muscle groups your sport uses, with gentle stretching. Cupping helps on heavily loaded muscles. Skip very deep pressure the day before a race.
Recommended treatments
- Deep Tissue Massage from $60
- Cupping Therapy (Ventouses) from $60
- Swedish Massage from $70
Suggested length: 60 minutes
Stress and fatigue
This is you if
- A heavy week that stays in your body
- Trouble switching off
- Needing a real break
What we do
Slow, flowing strokes at medium pressure, and as little conversation as you like. Swedish or relaxing massage helps the body slow down.
Recommended treatments
- Relaxing Massage from $50
- Swedish Massage from $70
- California Massage from $70
Suggested length: 60 or 90 minutes
Tired legs and feet
This is you if
- A whole day on your feet
- Sore feet in the evening
- Heavy legs
What we do
Reflexology-inspired work on the feet, calves and lower legs, on its own or as part of a full-body massage.
Recommended treatments
- Foot Massage from $70
- Swedish Massage from $70
Suggested length: 30 or 60 minutes
What a session is like
- Your therapist asks where it hurts, for how long, and what pressure suits you.
- The massage is therapeutic or relaxation massage, nothing else. Only the areas you agree to are worked on.
- You can ask for more or less pressure, skip an area, or stop the session at any time.
- At the end, ask for your receipt for your insurance.
Insurance receipts
We give you a massage therapy receipt at the end of every session, to submit to your group or private insurance plan. Check with your insurer which treatments and practitioners your plan covers.
When to see a doctor first
Massage is not a substitute for medical care. See a health professional before booking if you have sudden or severe pain, numbness or weakness in an arm or leg, a recent injury, a pregnancy or a medical condition, and tell your therapist so the session can be adapted.
Frequently asked
Which massage is best for back pain?
Deep tissue or therapeutic massage, usually 60 minutes. If you are not sure, book a therapeutic massage and describe the pain at the start of the session.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on the person and how long the tension has been there. Many clients feel a difference after one session and come back every three to four weeks to keep it away.
Will it hurt?
Deep pressure can feel intense, but it should never hurt so much that you tense up. Tell your therapist and she adjusts straight away.
Is massage covered by my insurance?
Many plans cover massage therapy. We give you a receipt at the end of the session; your insurer tells you how much is reimbursed.