Clothed, table-based assisted stretching and rhythmic compression that leaves you looser, longer and more mobile — not just relaxed.
60 min $120 · 90 min $180 · Open 7 days, evenings until 7pm · Free parking on Rio Road
Transcending Health offers Thai massage at 1445 Rio Road East in Charlottesville. Sessions are fully clothed and performed on a wide treatment table: the therapist moves you through assisted stretches for the hips, hamstrings, shoulders and spine while applying rhythmic compression along the muscle lines. It suits people who feel stiff rather than sore, runners and lifters who never stretch, and anyone who wants the mobility benefits of a yoga class without doing the work. A 60-minute session is $120 and 90 minutes is $180.
Thai massage is sometimes called “lazy person’s yoga.” Instead of working oil into individual muscles, the therapist uses palms, forearms, feet and body weight to compress along the long lines of the body, then moves you into supported stretches — a hip opener here, a spinal twist there — holding each one long enough for the tissue to let go.
Because you stay clothed and the work happens on a table rather than a floor mat, it is accessible for people who would not get down on the floor and easy to combine with a deep tissue or restorative session in the same visit.
Every first visit starts with a short conversation about where you feel restricted and what you want to be able to do again, so the session targets your limits instead of following a fixed routine.
No membership required. Book Thai massage on its own or pair it with cryotherapy or corrective exercise for a longer-lasting change in how you move.
Assisted stretching + compression, fully clothed
| 60 minutes | $120 |
| 90 minutes | $180 |
First visit includes a brief movement evaluation. Book as “Therapeutic Massage” and note Thai-style work in the booking, or call and we will set it up.
Most-booked add-ons
| Deep Tissue Massage 60 min | $150 |
| Restorative Massage 60 min | $120 |
| Corrective Exercise 30 min | $95 |
90-minute massages add half the 60-minute rate.
Only current intro offer
| Consultation + Multi-Physio body scan | $75 |
| Add SoftWave + Focus Cryo + Ortho Laser “Recovery Triad” | +$125 |
The scan maps left/right imbalances so we can tell you whether Thai massage, structural work or training will move the needle fastest.
Arrive in clothes you can move in. There is nothing to prepare and no oil, so you can head straight back to work or training afterward.
“I got a deep tissue massage from Keanen and it was one of the best massages I have ever had. He is very knowledgeable and intuitive. I have been to him several times and each massage is different based on my needs and issues. I highly recommend him!”Stacy S. · Google review
“Transcending Health is hands-down the most comprehensive and truly integrative therapy experience I’ve ever had. In reality, I don’t know of anything comparable in town or in my travels.”Stephanie M. · Google review
“I come to Charlottesville twice a year and I always make an appointment with Transcending Health. The atmosphere is serene and peaceful. My experiences with Drew have been valuable to my health and well being.”Joanne S. · Google review
Thai massage opens range of motion; the services below help you keep it.
No. Thai massage is done fully clothed. Wear soft, stretchy clothing (think yoga or gym wear) so the therapist can move your limbs through their range without restriction.
Traditional Thai massage is done on a floor mat. At Transcending Health we perform it on a wide treatment table, which lets us use the same stretches and compression while keeping it comfortable for people with knee or back sensitivity.
Deep tissue uses oil and sustained pressure on specific muscles. Thai massage uses rhythmic compression along muscle lines plus assisted stretches, so you feel worked and mobile rather than only released. Many clients alternate the two.
It should feel like a strong, productive stretch, not pain. Tell your therapist if any position is uncomfortable and it will be adjusted immediately.
At Transcending Health a 60-minute session is $120 and a 90-minute session is $180. Memberships take 5–15% off, and CareCredit financing is accepted.
Assisted stretching is adapted to your history. Tell us about recent injuries, surgeries or joint replacements when you book so the session can be modified, and check with your physician if you are unsure.
Book a 60- or 90-minute Thai massage online, or call and we will help you choose between Thai, deep tissue and structural work.