I work on one specific complaint: a locked neck, an overloaded lower back, a tension that keeps returning to the same place. I bring the table to you in the Zona Sul, Barra, Recreio, Centro or Tijuca.
60 to 90 min per sessionCopacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Barra and CentroTravel included in the price
Qualified in Physiomassage Therapy, 2024 · I work in English, Portuguese and Spanish · The person at the door is always me.
How it differs from a relaxing massage
In a relaxing massage the whole body is the point, at a steady rhythm made for switching off. In a therapeutic massage I work on one place: the neck that locks after a day of screens, the lower back that complains after long hours sitting, the shoulder that will not let go even after a night's sleep.
My starting point is Chinese medicine and the idea of prevention: finding where the tension settled before it grows into something bigger, and going back there regularly rather than only once the pain is loud.
The session can include more pressure on specific points. Where a relaxing massage keeps quiet, here I ask during the session where the pressure is right and where it needs adjusting.
Who usually books this session
Neck and shoulders locked from hours at a computer or a phone
A lower back loaded from long spells sitting or standing
A tension that keeps coming back to the same place, even after resting
If the complaint comes from training, sports massage is usually the better fit, and it comes as a 30 minute add-on inside a session.
How the session runs
You tell me on WhatsApp what is bothering you before I arrive. That alone helps me plan the session.
At your address I set up the table and work with more pressure on the points you named, adjusting the force as we go.
The session runs between 60 and 90 minutes, depending on the complaint and the region involved.
What this massage does not do
Massage therapy does not treat illness and does not replace a medical appointment. It eases muscular pain, reduces stress and helps quality of life. It does not cure a diagnosed condition.
If the pain came after a recent fall or blow, came with a fever, tingling or loss of strength, or is a pain you have never felt before and cannot explain, the first step is a doctor. I work after that, not instead of it.
Price
Therapeutic massage + cupping75 min · R$ 300
The trip to you is already in the price. The cups come from the same Chinese medicine that guides my work — see how they work on the cupping page.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Questions about the therapeutic massage
What is the difference between a therapeutic and a relaxing massage?
The relaxing one works the whole body at a steady rhythm, to switch off. The therapeutic one works one specific place — neck, shoulder, lower back — with more pressure exactly where the complaint is.
Does a therapeutic massage hurt?
It can be uncomfortable on the tightest points, especially at the start. I adjust the pressure during the session according to what you feel, so tell me if it is too firm.
How many sessions do I need?
It depends on the complaint. A one-off tension can improve in a single session; a recurring one usually asks for sessions spread over a few weeks. We talk about that after the first one.
Do I need a doctor's referral?
For everyday muscular tension, no. If the pain has a cause you cannot explain, came from a recent blow, or comes with a fever or tingling, see a doctor before booking. Where massage is not advisable for a medical condition, I only work with a signed medical clearance. After surgery I start from seven days, also with signed medical authorisation.
