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Sports massage in Reading, PA — brought to your door

Sports massage is the core of my practice: focused, intentional bodywork for people who train, compete, or just use their bodies hard. I'm a licensed massage therapist with a BS in Kinesiology, and every session is mobile — I bring the table and full setup to your home anywhere in Reading and Berks County.

What does a sports massage actually do?

A sports massage works muscle and connective tissue with a specific goal — preparing you for effort, speeding recovery after it, or addressing a movement problem that keeps interfering with training. Unlike a general relaxation massage, it starts with assessment: how you move, where you're restricted, and what's actually driving the tightness or soreness. The work is then targeted rather than routine.

What a session looks like

We start with a short conversation and movement check. From there I combine techniques as needed — deep tissue work for stubborn, chronically tight areas, trigger point release, assisted stretching to restore range of motion, and cupping or scraping where the tissue responds better to decompression. You don't book a menu item; you book time, and the work fits what your body needs that day.

Who it's for

Runners, lifters, golfers, weekend athletes, and anyone in a physically demanding job. It's also where I start with most recurring aches — the shoulder that nags after workouts, the hamstring that never quite lets go. If you have a race or competition coming up, see my pre- and post-event massage for timing-specific work.

Sessions are priced by time, not by modality: $120 / 60 min, $180 / 90 min, or $240 / 120 min — travel is free within 15 miles of Reading. See full pricing.

Curious about the clinical approach behind the work? Read about my training — Kinesiology, PRI, and seven-plus years in practice alongside chiropractors and physical therapists.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I get a sports massage? +
For active training, every 2–4 weeks is a common maintenance cadence. Around competition, sessions are timed to the event — lighter work close to it, deeper work further out. For a specific issue, a short series of closely spaced sessions usually beats one long one.
Is sports massage supposed to hurt? +
No. Effective work can be intense in spots, but pain that makes you brace defeats the purpose — guarded muscle doesn't release. I work at a depth your tissue accepts and adjust with your feedback throughout.
Do I need to be an athlete to book sports massage? +
Not at all. The same assessment-first approach helps desk workers, tradespeople, and anyone with recurring tension or restricted movement. 'Sports' describes the method, not a requirement.

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