Massage Therapy in Las Cruces
Massage therapy at Smith Wellness is targeted, clinical bodywork that helps ease muscle tension, improve mobility, and calm an overworked nervous system. Sessions are tailored to your symptoms and comfort, using evidence-informed techniques focused on the areas driving pain, stiffness, headaches, or slow recovery.
This is not a spa-style massage. The goal is simple: reduce strain in muscles and soft tissue so you can move with less discomfort and get back to daily life with more ease.
Who Provides the Therapy (Training and Experience)
Massage therapy is provided by Dr. Jonathan Smith and his long-time clinical partner (his wife), who has years of hands-on experience delivering targeted soft-tissue care in a clinical setting. Dr. Smith’s exam findings guide your therapy, so the work stays specific to your body and your goals.
Massage provides several benefits, including:
- Relieves muscle tightness and soreness
- Improves flexibility and range of motion
- Boosts circulation and supports recovery
- Helps reduce swelling and stiffness
- Helps the nervous system settle
- Can improve sleep and day-to-day stress levels
What to Expect During Your Session
Most patients begin massage after an exam with Dr. Smith, so your session starts with a clear plan. You’ll be in a quiet treatment room, and your provider will focus on the tissues most linked to your symptoms (for example, hips/hamstrings for low back tension, or the upper neck/shoulders for headache patterns). Techniques are chosen based on your comfort and the area being addressed.
Depending on your needs, your session may include
- Stretching and Graston® soft-tissue release for stiff or “stuck” areas
- Cupping to lift and decompress restricted tissue gently
- Active Release Technique® (ART®) to address tension while the muscle moves
Electrical muscle stimulation may be used first for severe spasms or headache patterns to relax and warm tissue before hands-on work.
Sessions are usually 30 minutes. Frequency is typically weekly for short-term flare-ups, then every two to four weeks for maintenance, depending on your needs and schedule.
Pricing varies depending on whether the massage is paid in cash or billed through insurance, when eligible. When you call, the team can review your coverage and explain expected costs before you book.
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Schedule Your Appointment
If you’re ready for focused massage therapy that addresses what’s driving your tension, contact our Las Cruces office to book.
