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Therapeutic Massage

Massage therapist at Whole Body Massage and Pilates in Knoxville
100 / 60 min and $150 / 90 min

If this is your first visit to the studio, we invite you to explore our massage offerings and choose the session that best supports your body and wellness goals.

Therapeutic Massage at Whole Body blends a variety of clinically informed techniques designed to reduce tension, relieve discomfort, and support healthy movement throughout the body.

Rather than following a fixed routine, your licensed massage therapist tailors each session to your specific needs and goals. Depending on what your body needs that day, your session may incorporate Swedish massage for relaxation and circulation, deep tissue work for chronic muscle tightness, sports massage techniques to support recovery and performance, myofascial release to improve mobility, and targeted trigger point therapy to address stubborn areas of tension.

This customized approach allows each session to focus on what matters most for your body—whether you’re managing stress, recovering from physical activity, addressing a specific problem area, or supporting long-term mobility and alignment.


What’s Included

• A customized massage session with a licensed massage therapist

• A combination of therapeutic techniques tailored to your needs

• Focused work on areas of tension, tightness, or discomfort

• Techniques that support relaxation, mobility, and muscle recovery

• A calm and restorative environment designed for healing and relaxation


How It Works

  1. Schedule your Therapeutic Massage session at a time that fits your schedule.

  2. Before your session begins, your therapist will discuss any areas of tension, discomfort, or goals you’d like to address.

  3. Your therapist will customize the session using techniques that best support your body.

  4. After your session, you may receive recommendations to help maintain mobility and reduce future tension.


Who Therapeutic Massage Is For

Therapeutic massage is ideal for individuals who:

• Experience muscle tension or chronic tightness

• Want relief from stress and physical discomfort

• Are recovering from physical activity or exercise

• Have specific areas of pain or limited mobility

• Want a massage that blends relaxation with targeted bodywork


What to Expect

Your therapist will adjust pressure and techniques based on your comfort level and the needs of your body. Sessions may include a combination of relaxing and focused work to support both immediate relief and long-term wellness.

Please arrive a few minutes early for your appointment and drink water afterward to help support recovery and circulation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Therapeutic Massage?

Therapeutic Massage uses a blend of focused, clinically informed techniques—such as deep tissue, Swedish, myofascial release, and trigger point therapy—to address tension, discomfort, and movement limitations. Each session is customized to your goals and how your body feels that day.

What should I expect during my first session?

Your therapist will begin with a short conversation about your areas of tension, daily habits, and goals. You’ll stay comfortably draped at all times, and your therapist will check in about pressure and comfort. Every session is fully personalized.

Does Therapeutic Massage hurt?

You may feel deep pressure or “release sensations,” especially during trigger point or myofascial work, but it should never feel sharp or intolerable. Your therapist will always adjust pressure to your comfort level. Communication is encouraged throughout.

What should I wear or bring?

You don’t need to bring anything. Therapeutic Massage is typically performed with direct skin contact using lotion or oil, but your comfort and privacy are the top priority. Your therapist will explain the draping process and keep you covered throughout.

How often should I schedule sessions?

This depends on your goals. For pain reduction or chronic tension, weekly or biweekly sessions can be very effective. For general wellness or stress relief, once per month may be enough. Your therapist will recommend a personalized schedule.

What’s the difference between Therapeutic Massage and Deep Tissue?

Deep Tissue is one technique that may be used during Therapeutic Massage. Therapeutic Massage is broader and more customized—it combines multiple techniques (deep tissue, Swedish, myofascial release, trigger point work, etc.) to address your specific needs.

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