Massage Therapy
A Healing Touch
At COASTherapy,we believe that healing is about more than treating symptoms, it’s about caring for the whole person. That’s why we offer massage therapy as an integral part of our approach to patient care. Massage therapy is far more than a luxury or indulgence. It is a clinically-informed, hands-on treatment that can help reduce pain, improve movement, and support your body’s natural healing processes.
Our licensed massage therapists work closely with our physical therapy team to ensure that every session is tailored to your specific needs and health goals. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, or looking to improve your overall well-being, our massage therapy services are designed to help you move better, feel better, and get back to doing what you love.
A Clinical Approach to Massage Therapy
Massage therapy involves the skilled manipulation of the body’s soft tissues—muscles, tendons, and ligaments—to relieve tension, reduce pain, improve circulation, and promote healing. Unlike a typical spa experience, massage therapy at Doctors of Physical Therapy is rooted in medical knowledge and clinical best practices. Our therapists don’t just help you relax—they address the underlying sources of discomfort and dysfunction.
Each session begins with a thoughtful conversation about your health history, symptoms, and goals. Your massage therapist will design a personalized plan that targets your specific concerns, whether that’s tightness in your shoulders, lower back pain, post-surgical scar tissue, or sports-related muscle fatigue. This individualized approach ensures that every treatment is purposeful and effective.
Integrated Care for Better Outcomes
One of the things that sets Doctors of Physical Therapy apart is our commitment to truly integrated care. Our massage therapists work hand-in-hand with our physical therapy team to deliver coordinated treatment plans. This collaborative approach means that your massage sessions are not isolated or generic—they are part of a comprehensive strategy to improve your health.
For many patients, massage therapy can help prepare tissues for more effective physical therapy, making it easier to perform exercises, improve mobility, and reduce discomfort during rehab. It can also be used after therapy sessions to calm muscles, aid recovery, and reinforce the benefits of therapeutic exercise. By combining massage with physical therapy, we can help address both the symptoms and the root causes of pain and movement limitations.