Massage Therapy
Massage therapy at Heights Physical Therapy in Gunnison is hands-on work for relaxation and relief from muscle tension. Heights describes the benefits of massage as helping with your tissue recovery after an injury or surgery. Call us and we will tell you who provides massage and what appointments are available. We serve Gunnison, Crested Butte and the Gunnison Valley.
Why people book massage
Massage is not only for sore days.
Relaxation and muscle tension relief
Massage can ease tight, tired muscles and help you relax, whether you ride, ski, run or work on your feet.
Recovery after an injury or surgery
Heights describes it this way: the benefits of massage help with your tissue recovery and help ward off tissue injury. It is meant to sit alongside your physical therapy, not replace it.
Types of massage people ask about
These are the general types. Ask which ones we offer.
Therapeutic massage
Hands-on work aimed at comfort and recovery of a sore or tight area.
Deep tissue massage
Slower, firmer pressure on tight muscle and the tissue around it.
Sports massage
Work focused on the muscles you use for your sport, often around training or events.
Medical massage
Massage aimed at a specific problem, such as after an operation, usually planned with your health care team.
Massage for back pain and other sore areas
Massage for back pain is a common request. Massage may help with relaxation and muscle tension around back pain, neck pain, fibromyalgia and chronic pain, and with recovery from a sports injury. If your pain has not been checked, we suggest a physical therapy evaluation as well.
How massage fits with your physical therapy
Your physical therapist looks at how you move and builds the plan. Massage is one of the tools around that plan, not a replacement for it. If you have pain you have not had checked, start with an evaluation: see physical therapy at Heights.
Hands-on work by your physical therapist, such as manual therapy and myofascial release, is part of your physical therapy visit and is not the same booking as a massage appointment.
What a massage session is like
Ask us for the length and price of each appointment.
- Length: appointments come in different lengths, so ask which fits you
- How it feels: pressure can range from light and relaxing to firm, and you can tell your therapist to change it at any time
- How many sessions: some people come once, others come regularly. Ask what makes sense for your goals
- Afterward: some people feel a little tired or sore after firmer work. Drink water and tell us how you feel
Check with your doctor before massage if you have
- A fever
- Open wounds or a skin infection
- Blood clots or a recent deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Certain heart conditions
If you are not sure, ask your doctor first, and tell us about your health history when you call.
Who provides massage, what it costs and how to book
If you are looking for massage near me in Gunnison, call us and we will tell you who provides massage and what appointments are available. Call us for pricing and whether your insurance applies. You can also request an appointment and tell us you are asking about massage.
Booking a massage in Gunnison
Do I need a referral?
Call us and we will tell you what applies to your situation.
Can you work with my own massage therapist?
Yes. We are happy to work with other local providers.
Ask about massage at Heights
Call us in Gunnison to ask about massage appointments, pricing and whether your insurance applies.
We see patients in Gunnison, Crested Butte and the Gunnison Valley, Colorado.