Standard vs. Therapeutic Massage: What’s the Difference?

What’s the Difference Between a Standard Massage and a Therapeutic Massage?

If you’ve ever wondered which massage is right for your body, understanding the difference between standard and therapeutic massage can help you make the right choice.

Let’s break it down.

What Is a Standard Massage?
​A standard massage (often called a Swedish massage) is designed for general relaxation. Using light to medium pressure and long flowing strokes, it helps:

• Relieve stress
• Improve blood flow
• Promote overall wellness

This type of massage is ideal if:

• You want to relax
• You’re new to massage
• You’re not experiencing any pain or limited mobility

What Is a Therapeutic Massage?
A therapeutic massage goes deeper - literally and figuratively! It’s designed to target muscle dysfunction and pain at the source, using a customized blend of techniques that meet your body’s unique needs.

At Get The Knots Out Therapeutic Massage Center, we combine:

• Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) to restore flexibility and range of motion
• Cupping therapy to break up fascia and improve circulation
• Deep tissue and trigger point therapy to address chronic knots and tightness

Each therapeutic massage is unique, just like you. It’s built to reduce pain, increase mobility, and help your body function at its best.

Why It Matters: Our Two-Fold Mission
We don’t just want you to feel good, we want you to move better and live better. That’s why our work is guided by a simple but powerful mission:

1. Relieve pain and muscular dysfunction, naturally
2. Empower clients with tools to maintain and improve their physical health

One of our most powerful tools?
Active Isolated Stretching (AIS)

AIS isn’t just something we do during a session, it’s a technique we teach you, so you can take your wellness into your own hands.

Practiced regularly, it helps:

• Improve posture
• Prevent injury
• Increase energy and performance
• Support long-term mobility and independence

Ready to Feel the Difference?
A therapeutic massage is more than just relaxing, it’s a step toward lasting relief and greater physical freedom.

We invite you to experience it for yourself.

Start your journey toward a pain-free, active life!

Book Your Therapeutic Massage Now!