Sports & Recovery Massage: For the Weekend Warriors and Active Lifesytles
My dad sparked my love for athletics, from watching The Cardinals in summer to playing nearly every sport growing up. I eventually honed in on swimming and volleyball, spent my teens in martial arts, and summers always meant biking. In my 20s, I fell for rock climbing and swing dancing, and in my 30s, yoga and Pilates took over. In my 40s, I even dipped into Xterra triathlons (one counts, right??). So when you walk into my office, I get it—I’ve been through the aches, the long training days, and the push to perform. Whether you’re training for a race or just staying active, I’ve been there.
What to Expect in Your Sports Massage Session
Sports massage is about more than relaxation—it’s about helping your body move better, recover faster, and perform stronger. Whether you're working through an injury or staying ahead of one, I use techniques like neuromuscular therapy, trigger point work, cupping, taping, IASTM, and stretching to help your body feel freer and stronger.
Sessions are designed to meet the needs of active bodies—whether you're training hard or recovering from a weekend of play. The techniques I use are customized to meet your specific needs and goals, and all of them are included in one flat rate, no upsells!
Session Length & Focus
60 Minutes: Focus on one area while still addressing the whole body.
90 Minutes: Targeting 2+ areas, plus deeper tissue work, or if you’re looking for Ashiatsu (barefoot) techniques.
Advanced Needs: If you need extra time or have more than 2 targeted areas, the 90-minute session will allow me to dive deeper into the areas that need the most attention; select “Ashiatsu” on the schedule.
“Laura is by far the best Massage Therapist that I have ever had. I had planter fasciaitis and she helped me get through that and I am now able to run pain free! I feel like a new person after every massage!"
add-on Services
(included with massage price)
Many spas and therapists charge $15-30 extra for add-ons such as hot stones or cupping. I want you to receive these benefits without worrying about cost so they are always available for your appointment and included in your session price.
Cupping
Cupping therapy is an ancient healing method that may ease back pain, neck pain, headaches and other issues (neuro-sensory pain modulation). It uses suction to pull on your skin and superficial layers of fascia to increase circulation to the affected area. It may also interact with your autonomic nervous system to via sensory receptors in the skin to relax overactive muscles. In sports massage, we can also apply cupping to help improve movement patterns and performance. Usually leaves circular marks on skin that fade in 3-5 days.
FREE
Hot stones
Hot Stone massage incorporates heated stones to apply heat to sore, achey muscles. A wonderful way to relieve pain and tension in the body. Incredibly relaxing. Please request hot stones ahead of time so they are ready for your appointment.
FREE
Hot Towels
Warm towels applied to a specific part of the body to relax muscles, increase circulation, and release tension. Especially wonderful on the feet or hands!
FREE
kineseology tape
Evidence-based taping of a specific body part for the purposes of pain mitigation, rehabilitation, edema/swelling management, scar mobility, postural management and proprioception. Lasts up to five days depending on daily activities and location of tape.
FREE (additional areas $10 each)
iastm (instrument assisted soft tissue modulation)
Also known as “scraping”, “gua sha”, or “graston technique”, IASTM is a super-effective manual therapy form of neuro-sensory pain modulation. IASTM tools are designed to be used with very gentle applications of force; aggressive techniques with heavy pressure are no longer required. Some redness in the area may occur post-treatment.
FREE
