Massage Therapy at Balance and Body Restoration
Are you struggling with chronic pain, muscle tightness, or those annoying aches and pains that seem to pop up everywhere—like neck pain, low-back pain, or throbbing sensations in your arms or legs keeping you from sleeping or enjoying your day?
If so, and if you are curious about how Massage Therapy can help relieve your pain, then you have come to the right place!
"My name is Thuy Lu, and I'm an Orthopedic Massage Therapist at Balance and Body Restoration."
A Personalized Approach
A common concern I hear from clients who have had massages before is that the massage was either too intense or not intense enough. Or that their problem areas weren't given enough attention leaving them feeling unsatisfied with their experience.
So, the first thing I want to tell you is that I aim to tailor the right amount of pressure to your specific needs. I'm very intuitive about how much pressure to apply—and aim to help you relieve your most painful or nagging areas.
But at the same time, if a spot feels sensitive or painful, then I will work on it gently and gradually.
I also offer a range of different massage techniques.
Below, you will find a list of the various types of massages I specialize in. You can choose the one that suits you best, or try something new that you haven't experienced before.
So, whether you're looking to relieve tension, address specific muscle issues, or simply relax, I'm here to help you feel better and more comfortable within your own body.
1. Orthopedic Deep Tissue Massage and Trigger Point Therapy
My main specialty is orthopedic deep tissue massage — and what sets it apart from a regular massage is the intentional, focused pressure we use to reach those deeper muscle layers where chronic tension, knots, and pain tend to live.
This type of work is ideal for anyone dealing with persistent aches like lower-back tightness, neck and shoulder stiffness, or pain that just won't go away no matter what you try. Whether you're very active and recovering from workouts, or you simply feel sore and stiff from daily life, deep tissue massage can help you move and feel better for the long term.
One thing I always want to be upfront about: you may feel a little sore afterward, because this work is more intense than a relaxation massage. But most clients describe it as a "good pain" — the kind that tells you something is actually changing.
Now, sometimes the source of your pain can be harder to pin down. You might feel like it moves around, or that you have knots somewhere but can't quite locate them. That's often a sign of what are called trigger points — tiny areas of tension that form from old injuries, stress, overuse, or poor posture. What makes them tricky is that they don't always hurt right where they are. They can refer pain to other parts of your body entirely.
With 18 years of practice, I've developed a feel for finding these areas and working through them using sustained, focused pressure to release the tension and restore better movement and flow throughout the body. The spots can feel tender at first, but the relief many of our clients experience afterward makes it well worth it.
If you're ready to get to the root of your pain, fill out the form below and we'll reach out to get you started.
2. Sport / Active Recovery Massage
Whether you’re training for a race, recovering from a tough week of workouts, or simply trying to keep up with an active lifestyle, sport and active recovery massage is designed to help your body feel looser, move better, and recover more effectively.
This targeted massage approach focuses on the areas that take the most stress from your sport, workouts, or daily activity. Using medium-to-firm pressure, with deeper work where appropriate, we help reduce muscle tension, improve circulation, and support better mobility so you can get back to doing what you love.
Sport and active recovery massage can also be used proactively to address areas of tightness, restriction, or imbalance before they become more limiting. If you’re dealing with a nagging strain, overuse irritation, or recurring muscle tightness, massage can work alongside your other care to support your recovery and help your body perform at its best.
3. “Light Pressure” Massage - Also Known as Swedish
So, the next type of massage I specialize in is a “light pressure” massage, also known as Swedish Massage.
Our Swedish Massage is really warm and soothing for your muscles. It's very popular because of its gentle strokes that help you relax, ease tight areas, and help improve circulation in your body.
We understand that some people have very sensitive muscles, bruise easily, or just might be new to massage and worried about too much pressure
So, if you’re someone who wants to de-stress, reduce aches and pains, and want to feel better without the intense pressure of deep tissue massage, then a light-pressure Swedish massage is perfect for you.