TRANSCENDING HEALTH
Assessment-led clinical massage in Charlottesville, VA. It may help ease tight muscles and help you move and recover with more comfort. See our full massage menu, prices and therapists.
Clinical massage is hands-on care from licensed massage therapists. It is for people with pain, tight muscles, stress, or sports recovery needs. It is offered at Transcending Health, 1445 Rio Road East, Suite 201 F, Charlottesville, VA. We are open seven days a week, with weekday evening visits until 7 pm. Unlike a spa massage, each session starts with a check of your needs. Your therapist then uses deep tissue, myofascial release, trigger point, sports massage, or cupping to target your problem. You can pair it in the same visit with SoftWave therapy, focused cryotherapy, acupuncture, or corrective exercise.
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New clients start with a therapeutic massage that includes an evaluation. That way, your therapist knows just what to work on. Any 60-minute session can go to 90 minutes. That adds 50% of the hourly rate.
Keanen trained at the Center for Massage and Natural Health in Asheville. He uses Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point, sports massage, reflexology, and lymphatic drainage. He also weaves breath and mindfulness into each session. Clients choose him for calm, grounding work and for strong, focused pressure.
With licensed massage therapists Carlee “Bee” Beaston, Keanen Lehtma, and Daniel “Yeda” Vaccari.
| Therapeutic massage with evaluation (60 min, first visit) | $120 |
| Restorative massage (60 min) | $120 |
| Deep tissue massage (60 min) | $150 |
| 90-minute sessions | +50% |
90 minutes: therapeutic or restorative $180, deep tissue $225.
Hands-on work for the fascia on a Manuthera 242 table. Used for posture, long-term tension, and stiff movement.
| 60 minutes | $220 |
| 30 minutes | $110 |
| 15 minutes | $55 |
A talk with our team plus a Multi-Physio body scan. It helps match you with the right therapist and session.
| Consultation + Multi-Physio assessment | $75 |
| Add the recovery triad: SoftWave, focused cryo, and ortho laser | +$125 |
Also on the menu: Thai massage (clothed assisted stretching, $120 / 60 min), sports massage, and the Sports Recovery Stack (massage + Focus Cryo + SoftWave in one visit).
CLINICAL MASSAGE THERAPY
Clinical massage does more than help you relax. Each session aims to help you move better and hurt less. It works to restore healthy tissue. It also helps you recover from daily stress, injuries, or long-term pain.
Maybe you are healing from a sports injury. Maybe you sit at a desk all day, live with chronic pain, or just feel tense. Either way, our therapists tailor each session to your needs and goals.
At Transcending Health, massage is often paired with SoftWave TRT®, Focused Cryotherapy, Laser Therapy, Acupuncture, and Corrective Exercise. Together, they form one recovery plan. The goal is to find the source of the problem, not just ease the symptoms.
Schedule Your MassageEase tight muscles, boost blood flow, and reduce pain from new or long-term problems.
Bounce back from training, move more freely, and keep your body ready to perform.
Calm your nervous system, sleep better, and feel more at ease.
Loosen tight muscles and fascia that limit how you move each day.
FIND THE RIGHT MASSAGE
Every body needs something different. Pick the goal that fits you best. We’ll point you to the massage options that may suit you.
Pain often builds when muscles, fascia, and joints get overloaded. Clinical massage can help ease tight, guarded muscles. It can also boost blood flow and help you move better.
Sports massage aims to ease soreness and improve tissue health. It can also restore range of motion and keep you ready to train or compete.
Stress shows up in the body. You may notice tight muscles, shallow breaths, poor sleep, or an overloaded nervous system. Restorative massage helps your body shift out of stress and into recovery.
Prenatal massage is gentle, caring bodywork. It aims to ease pregnancy aches and help you feel calm and comfortable.
Long hours at a desk can pull your head forward and round your shoulders. They can also tighten your hips and strain your upper back. Targeted massage helps undo these patterns.
After surgery or injury, gentle hands-on care may help with swelling, blood flow, comfort, and tissue movement. It is one part of a recovery plan.
COMPARE TREATMENTS
Each massage style has its own purpose. Your goal may be pain relief, sports recovery, less stress, pregnancy support, or easier movement. Our team can help you pick the right session.
| Treatment | Best For | Pressure | Common Goals | Session Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Deep Tissue | Chronic pain, knots, tightness, stiff joints | Medium to firm | Pain relief, mobility, tissue release | 60 or 90 min |
| Sports Massage | Athletes, runners, lifters, active adults, training recovery | Medium to firm | Recovery, performance, less soreness | 60 or 90 min |
| Swedish Massage | Stress, relaxation, general tension, nervous system reset | Light to medium | Relaxing, blood flow, stress relief | 60 or 90 min |
| Restorative Massage | Burnout, sleep issues, full-body tension, deep relaxation | Light to medium | Calm nerves, more energy, less stress | 60 or 90 min |
| Prenatal Massage | Pregnancy-related back pain, hip tension, leg discomfort | Gentle to medium | Comfort, relaxation, circulation, support | 60 min |
| Lymphatic Drainage | Swelling, recovery after surgery, fluid buildup, inflammation | Very gentle | Lymph flow, swelling support, recovery | 60 min |
| Structural Integration | Poor posture, stiff joints, tight fascia | Medium to firm | Alignment, better movement, healthy tissue | 60 or 90 min |
| Cupping / Hot Stones | Tight muscles, soreness, blood flow, relaxing | Varies | Recovery, relaxation, tissue release | Add-on or integrated |
You do not need to know which massage you need before you book. Your therapist will ask about your goals, pressure, pain areas, activity, and recovery needs. Then they tailor the session to you.
Book Your MassageWHERE DO YOU FEEL IT?
Pick the area that feels tight, sore, stiff, or overworked. Clinical massage can be tailored to the patterns that affect how you move and feel.
Targeted massage may help ease a stiff neck and tight upper traps. It may also help with headaches from tight muscles and strain from poor posture.
Shoulder massage can work on tight chest muscles and rotator cuff tension. It also treats tight spots around the shoulder blade and upper back.
Upper back massage helps release tension from sitting, driving, computer work, stress, and repeated motions.
Low back massage can help ease guarded, tight muscles. It may also help your hips and pelvis move better and ease daily aches.
Hip massage can work on tight glutes, deep hip muscles, and the IT band. This may help with how you walk and stand.
Leg massage helps you recover from training, running, lifting, and long hours on your feet.
Foot and lower-leg massage may help ease tension in the arch, calves, Achilles area, and ankles.
OUR SPECIALTIES
Every massage at Transcending Health starts with learning about your body, goals, and how you move. We don't offer one-size-fits-all massage. We pick the techniques that best help you recover.
Focused work for long-term muscle tension, knots, stiff movement, and lasting pain.
Made for athletes and active people. It aims to help you recover, move well, and perform.
A relaxing full-body massage. It boosts blood flow, eases stress, and helps your nervous system rest.
Gentle hands-on work to ease stress, help you sleep, and bring back a sense of balance.
Safe, caring massage to ease pregnancy aches. It also helps you relax and boosts blood flow.
Gentle work that supports lymph flow, eases swelling, and helps you recover after surgery.
Works on tight fascia, posture, and movement problems to help you move better over time.
Add-ons that boost blood flow, ease muscle tension, and support hands-on work.
Your therapist may use more than one technique in a visit. It depends on your needs, your goals, and how your body responds.
Book Your Personalized MassageINTEGRATED RECOVERY
At Transcending Health, massage is not just a treat. It can be a key part of a bigger recovery plan. That plan aims to ease pain, help you move, calm your nervous system, and help your body work better.
Hands-on care to improve tissue health, ease tension, help you move, and support whole-body recovery.
Massage can help relax guarded muscles. It can also help tissue move better before or after SoftWave sessions.
Cryotherapy may help calm inflammation and pain. Massage then helps you move and eases tight, guarded muscles.
Laser therapy supports healing at the cell level. Massage helps blood flow, movement, and soft tissue health.
Massage and acupuncture can work together. They help ease tension, calm the nervous system, and support pain relief.
Massage gets your tissue ready to move. Corrective exercise then builds better movement habits.
Good food, water, sleep, and daily habits help your body respond better to hands-on care.
Sometimes your body needs more than soft tissue work. Then your therapist may suggest pairing massage with other services. This helps us treat the source of the problem instead of chasing symptoms.
Build Your Recovery PlanYOUR EXPERIENCE
It may be your first massage or your fiftieth. Either way, each visit starts with learning about your body and your goals. Then we plan how to help you move and feel better.
We talk about your health history, pain areas, lifestyle, activity, stress, past injuries, and goals. Your therapist may also do a short movement check. This shows what may be causing your pain.
No two massages are the same. Your therapist adjusts pressure, techniques, and focus areas to what your body needs that day. Sessions may include deep tissue, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, stretching, cupping, hot stones, or other techniques when it makes sense.
After treatment, we recheck your movement, muscle tension, and comfort. Many clients notice they move more easily or feel more relaxed right after their session.
Before you leave, your therapist may suggest stretches, water, mobility drills, or home care. They may also suggest other care, such as SoftWave TRT®, Laser Therapy, Cryotherapy, or Acupuncture. This helps you get the most from your visit.
That is enough time to work on your goals. It also gives your body time to relax and respond.
Your treatment changes based on how your body responds. It is not the same script for every client.
Your goal may be pain relief, less stress, easier movement, or sports recovery. Each session is built to move you closer to better health.
EXPERT HANDS-ON CARE
At Transcending Health, our massage therapists do more than follow a routine. Each session is shaped by your pain, stress, movement limits, and goals. It also changes with how your body responds.
Focused hands-on work for chronic pain, tight muscles, knots, posture strain, and stiff movement.
Support for athletes, active adults, and weekend warriors. It also helps people healing from injury, training, or overuse.
Calming work to ease stress, help you relax, sleep better, and shift your body into recovery.
Your therapist will adjust pressure, technique, pace, and focus to your comfort and goals. You may need deep work or a calm, restful session. Either way, your massage is tailored from start to finish.
REAL CLIENT SUCCESS
Everyone who walks through our doors has a different story. Our goal is always the same. We want to help you move better, feel better, and live without needless pain or limits.
"Months of computer work left my neck and shoulders constantly tight. After several personalized massage sessions, I finally felt like I could move normally again."
"Training wasn't the problem—recovering was. Massage became an important part of my weekly recovery routine and helped me stay on the field."
"I didn't realize how much stress my body was carrying until I started receiving regular massage. I sleep better, feel calmer, and move with much less tension."
You may be healing from an injury, getting ready to compete, or living with chronic pain. Or you may just want to feel like yourself again. Either way, we build a plan that supports your health, not just your next visit.
Start Your RecoveryMASSAGE THERAPY FAQ
Learn what to expect, how to choose the right massage, and how therapeutic bodywork can support pain relief, stress reduction, mobility, and recovery.
Clinical Massage Therapy is personalized hands-on treatment designed to relieve pain, reduce muscular tension, improve mobility, support recovery, and help the body function better.
Spa massage is usually focused mainly on relaxation. Clinical massage is more goal-oriented and may address pain, posture, movement restriction, injury recovery, muscle tension, or specific areas of dysfunction.
You do not need to know the exact style before booking. Your therapist will discuss your goals, pain areas, pressure preference, and recovery needs to help guide the session.
Yes. Clinical Deep Tissue Massage is available for chronic muscle tension, trigger points, pain patterns, restricted mobility, and athletic recovery.
Massage therapy may help reduce neck and shoulder tension, improve soft tissue mobility, decrease muscular guarding, and support better posture and movement.
Massage may help reduce low back muscle guarding, hip tension, glute tightness, and fascial restrictions that contribute to stiffness and discomfort.
Yes. Prenatal Massage is designed to provide gentle, supportive bodywork for pregnancy-related back pain, hip tension, leg discomfort, stress, and relaxation.
Lymphatic Drainage Massage uses gentle techniques to support healthy lymph flow, reduce swelling, and assist recovery after surgery, injury, or inflammation.
Yes. At Transcending Health, massage may be combined with SoftWave TRT®, Focused Cryotherapy, Class IV Laser Therapy, Acupuncture, Assisted Stretching, and Corrective Exercise.
Frequency depends on your goals. Some clients benefit from weekly sessions during active recovery, while others schedule monthly maintenance for stress relief, mobility, and overall wellness.
Some mild soreness can occur after deeper therapeutic work, especially if the tissue has been tight or restricted for a long time. Most clients feel looser, more relaxed, and more mobile afterward.
You can schedule online through our appointment calendar or contact our team if you are unsure which massage is best for your goals.
YOUR RECOVERY STARTS TODAY
Maybe you live with chronic pain or are recovering from hard training. Maybe you deal with daily stress or just want to move with more ease. Our team is here to help.
Every massage is tailored to your body, your goals, and your recovery. Our care aims to help you feel your best, today and long after your visit.