Why Clinical Massage Isn’t Just Fancy Rubbing and What It Can Actually Do for You

Most of my clients come in after trying everything - stretches, foam rollers, YouTube videos, ignoring the pain (classic), or maybe just chalking it up to aging.

Here’s the deal: clinical massage isn’t about relaxation. It’s about results.

Whether you're dealing with stubborn shoulder tension, low back pain that flares every time you do laundry, or hip pain that makes you walk like you’re 80 there’s a better way.

What Is Clinical Massage?

Think of clinical massage as problem-solving for your muscles. It’s targeted, strategic, and tailored to the pain you’ve been putting off for way too long.

I use a mix of:

• Myofascial release to unstick what’s been stuck

• Trigger point therapy to shut down those annoying “knots”

• Deep tissue techniques (not just “deep pressure” — there’s a difference)

• Plus cupping, scraping, heat, and all the good stuff — based on what your body needs

What Can It Help With?

Glad you asked. Clinical massage can be super effective for:

• Chronic neck and back pain (from work, posture, or life in general)

• Injury recovery — think sports injuries, repetitive strain, or that time you “slept weird”

• Sciatica and hip pain

• Tension headaches

• Prenatal and postpartum support

• Desk job damage — hello, tech neck and frozen shoulders

It’s not a cure-all, but if your muscles are part of the problem? This is where we start.

What Clients Are Saying (Yes, These Are Real)

“Claire is a miracle worker. I came in with pain I thought I’d just have to live with, and left feeling like I had a new body.”

“She doesn’t just massage where it hurts - she figures out why it hurts and actually does something about it.”

“I’ve seen chiropractors, PTs, you name it. Claire’s the first one who got me lasting relief.”

You Deserve a Body That Doesn’t Scream at You

I’ve built my practice on helping people who are tired of feeling like their only options are painkillers, YouTube stretches, or just powering through. If you're ready for a massage that actually helps, this is it.

Ready to Book?

📍 Pleasant Ridge, MI
🖐 Deep tissue, cupping, scraping, hot stones — all included
💻 [Book online here]
💬 Not sure if this is for you? Shoot me a message or schedule a phone consult on my booking page. I’m happy to talk through it.

Let’s get you moving (without the wince).