Premier Sports & Clinical Massage

Services & Rates

Office Visit

Hour minutes: $50

2318 - 120th Street E., Tacoma, WA  98445-3604

Infrared Sauna

15 minutes: $15

Come in early for your massage and enjoy some time in my infrared sauna.  You can incorporate it into your hour, add up to 15 minutes to your hour or come in for a separate session of just sauna.

The infrared sauna has many benefits such as, detoxification, pain relief, weight loss, blood circulation, body & mind relaxation plus many others.

Compression Sleeve treatments

30 minutes: $20

Normatec Compression system can be used on the arms, legs and/or hips.  Compression therapy is an excellent way to recover from difficult workouts or after competitions.  This therapy has numerous settings and can be programmed for recovery flush of the tissues or rehab where it provides extra attention to a particular part of the body.

Session lengths can be varied from 15 to 30 minutes up to an hour.  Most common is 30 minutes arm, and 30 minutes legs for a total of 60 minutes which is $35.  However you can also have just arm, legs or hips.

Deep Tissue Massage

Varies minutes: $30-$50

Deep Tissue Massage is a form of bodywork that aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of tissue in the body. Deep Tissue Massage is a highly effective method for releasing chronic stress areas due to misalignment, repetitive motions, and past lingering injuries. Due to the nature of the deep tissue work, open communication during the session is crucial to make sure you don't get too uncomfortable. Keep in mind that soreness is pretty common after the treatment, and that plenty of water should be ingested to aid with the flushing and removal of toxins that will have been released from the deep tissue during the session.

Sports Massage

Varies minutes: $30-$50

Sports Massage is a type of massage designed for highly active people who engage in athletics. Engaging in sports is harsh on the body and can often lead to injuries in both the short and long term. Sports Massage enhances performance and prolongs a sports career by helping to prevent injury, reduce pains and swelling in the body, relax the mind, increase flexibility, and dramatically improve recovery rates. Sports Massage is also highly effective in aiding the rapid recovery of an athlete from an injury by encouraging greater kinesthetic awareness and in turn promoting the body's natural immune function.

Myofascial Release

Varies minutes: $30-$50

Myofascial release is a form of soft tissue therapy intended to eliminate pain, increase range of motion, and rebalance the entire body. It does this by using massage techniques to stretch the fascia and release the bonds that exist between the fascia, muscles and bones. Fascia is the connective tissue that connects and covers all muscles, organs, and skeletal structures of the body. Direct myofascial release is sometimes known as deep tissue work. Indirect release applies light pressure and gently stretches the fascia; this allows for increased blood circulation and relief from pain.

Structural Integration

Varies minutes: $30-$50

Structural integration employs soft tissue manipulation with the goal of realigning the body in relationship to the force of gravity. The theory underlying structural integration asserts that often the body's connective tissue is "bound up," thus restricting opposing muscles from working independently of one another. Thus, we aim to loosen the restricted connective tissue by using a practice very similar to deep tissue massage. Practitioners typically prescribe a specific sequence of ten sessions lasting between 75 and 90 minutes in order to "unlock" the whole body.

Active Isolated Stretching

Varies minutes: $30-$50

Developed by Aaron Mattes, Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) is a dynamic system for improving your flexibility and overall well-being. As you probably already know, stretching your muscles not only reduces your chance of injury, but also strengthens your tendons and improves your circulation.

Orthopedic Massage

30 minutes: $30

Orthopedic massage is a style of massage therapy focused on treating painful conditions that affect the soft tissues of the body. Because orthopedic massage is designed to treat medical conditions, it requires extensive training. It involves releasing tense muscles, helping to stretch and lengthen tight muscles and tendons, and decompress rigid joints. My goal is to restore full health to the soft tissues of your body, both treating your specific conditions as well as improving your overall well-being.

Pregnancy Massage

Varies minutes: $30-$50

Pregnancy Massage is a style of bodywork designed specifically for pregnant women. Pregnancy is a time when a woman's body endures tremendous stress due to dramatic physical and emotional changes. Using various techniques specially developed for the expecting mother, Pregnancy Massage helps release the pain and discomfort experienced throughout pregnancy. The benefits are profound, including emotional support, the relief of joint pain due to extra weight and postural imbalance, and improved breathing and relaxation.

Lymphatic Drainage

Varies minutes: $30-$50

Lymphatic Drainage Therapy aims to gently and rhythmically move the lymph through the body, especially swollen areas of the body, relieving pressure and enhancing the functioning of the immune system.  I use LD for a wide range of purposes including faster recovery from injury, reduction of swelling and discomfort from pregnancy, and strengthened resistance to illness in addition to post cosmetic surgeries.

CranioSacral (SM)

Varies minutes: $30-$50

CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle yet powerful technique that is effective in releasing neck pain, back pain, and mental stress (among other things). It does this by optimizing the movement of cerebrospinal fluid through the spine and around the skull. Developed by physician William Sutherland, this therapy provides a very soothing and relaxing healing experience.

Auto Accident Injuries

I treat auto accident victims and bill either your insurance company through your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) or a lien through an attorney's office that is handling your case.

Treatments are typically 30 minutes after the first 60 minutes assessment session.