MASSAGE SERVICES AT FLOAT

At Float Wellness Spa, we strive to provide exceptional service to our loyal customers. In the past, it was brought to our attention that it was difficult to book massage appointments because spots were limited. Well, you spoke, and we listened! We're excited to announce that our massage facilities are expanding to a fourth massage room, so that we can accommodate your spa needs. It gets better - our deepest tissue massage, the Ashiatsu massage, is now available in all our rooms, and we've also carved out more slots for spa day appointments.

We want our customers to feel like they're in good hands (literally!), so we hire the best in the business. Our massage therapists have an average of 5 to 7 years of experience and we put the effort into creating a personalized experience for you. You deserve the best, and Float Wellness Spa has been named the best San Antonio Spa by TripAdvisor and San Antonio Current over the years, so you know you’re in the very best care while you’re here.

Massage Therapy Services

Rejuvenate your body and soul with one, two, or maybe even all of our massage services. We offer a variety of massages to adequately cover the needs of each one of our customers. Take a peek at our comprehensive list of massages:

Swedish Massage

This is the most common type of massage, often called a "classical massage" around the world. This is a light to moderate pressure massage perfect for relaxation, de-stressing, and relieving muscle tension. Who should get a Swedish massage? If you're new to getting massages or if you just need a good, general relaxation session, this is a great place to start and will leave you feeling relaxed but energized.

Deep Tissue Massage

This is similar to a Swedish massage, but with deeper pressure and usually a specific target area in mind. If you have a musculoskeletal injury, some scar tissue, or pain in a certain spot, this is the massage for you. Slow, sustained, deep pressure is applied to, say, your lower back to help relieve back pain by realigning the sub-layer of muscle, fascia, and tendons. Deep tissue massage can be intense, but it isn't generally painful (you may be sore afterward – but it's that good kind of sore). Also, a deep tissue massage shouldn't be painful; if the pressure is too much, be sure to tell your massage therapist right away! They're happy to tailor the pressure to suit your comfort level.

Sport Massage

A sport massage is a bit of a hybrid between a Swedish and deep tissue massage, and, as the name suggests, is geared toward athletes or those who exercise. As with deep tissue, a sport massage can focus on specific areas of pain, tightness, sore muscles, or injury using some deep tissue techniques, but it also incorporates lighter pressure techniques combined with stretching, joint mobility, and faster-paced pressure. A sport massage is wonderful for athletes or exercisers looking for both muscle recovery and pain relief, as well as relaxation.

Assisted Stretching

This type of massage is a part general massage and part physical therapy. Ideal for adults, children, the elderly, or those with disabilities, assisted stretching is a gentle technique that works to increase muscle flexibility and mobility. With the assistance of your massage therapist, you move your muscles into a lengthened position or in specific movement patterns and through various ranges of motion.

Ashiatsu Massage

This is the deepest of the deep tissue massages. Ashiatsu massage, or barefoot massage, allows up to 3 times deeper pressure as your massage therapist stands over you and uses their feet and the gentle force of gravity to apply sustained pressure. As the foot is broader than the hand, and as the therapist works with, instead of against, gravity, this is the ideal massage form to reach the deepest levels of the fascia and underlying musculature with the least amount of discomfort. The Ashiatsu massage is now offered in each of our four massage rooms.

Health Benefits of Massages

Aside from the fact that massages make you feel great, and reduce your stress levels, modern science has also proven that massage therapy helps to reduce the actual stress chemicals and subsequent reactions in our bodies. Massages literally take your stress away! Studies have measured the effects on the body pre- and post- massage and found that:

• Cortisol levels significantly drop
• Blood pressure is lower
• Heart rate decreases
• Catecholamines (adrenaline, norepinephrine, etc.) decrease
• Endorphins (one of the chemicals in your body that makes you happier) increases
• Blood circulation increases
• Any swelling reduces

The benefits of massage therapy go beyond what can be specifically quantified. Decades of studies have shown massage to improve relaxation, anxiety, depression, general health, immune function, vitality, sleep, focus, mood, pain reduction, alertness, overall energy, flexibility, and more.

Life can be exhausting, and sometimes we don't know when to take a break, but it's in the rest that we cultivate the energy to shine again. So, what are you waiting for? Treat yourself to a transformative massage, an entire spa day, or give the gift of relaxation to a loved one. Book your appointment at Float Wellness Spa today!