Whether you lead an active busy lifestyle, are a weekend warrior, training for a marathon - or want to get back to moving pain-free - massage therapy can assist your body in moving without restriction, pain, and injury.
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Specializing in therapeutic and sports massage, Move Free Massage Therapy in Lakewood, OH, offers a relaxing space to slow down, rejuvenate, and heal - to help you live your best life, pain-free everyday.
The mission of Move Free Massage Therapy is to help all people to reduce the physical effects of stress, live pain-free, move free and enjoy the active lifestyle they love and deserve.
Our approach to massage is to treat it as it is intended - as a THERAPY.
Every new client session begins with a review of your physical movement history, past injuries, current issues or concerns as well as specific assessments to narrow down the root cause of tension or pain. Your therapeutic massage sessions are then customized to address these specific issues, repetitive stresses, and your personal wellness goals.
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After your first session, we will work together to determine your best treatment plan to get you on your way to feeling pain free, moving free, and living your best life. Depending upon your specific treatment plan, we will reassess your progress after a few therapeutic massage sessions. ​
Why Massage as Therapy?
Choose Massage Therapy as a part of your wellness routine or to aid in healing, it's proven benefits are endless.
Pain
Reduce pain from tension in muscles; soft tissue injury; joint pain; overuse; tendonitis; chronic pain; back pain; etc.
Headaches
Relief from tension headaches and eyestrain; regular massage has been proven to reduce the frequency of headaches and migraines.
Stress
Relieve effects of stress; anxiety; sleep disorders; relieve mental and physical fatigue; renew energy; & increase mental clarity.
Soft Tissue Injuries
Relief from soreness and stiffness; muscle pulls/strains; assist healing of sprains; reduce scar tissue as muscle tissue heals (post injury or surgery).
Overuse
Relieve the effects of repeated motions or overdoing it, including: Poor posture; sore muscles; tennis elbow; plantar fasciitis; runners' knee; golfer's elbow; carpal tunnel; frozen shoulder; etc.
Injury Prevention &
Workout Recovery
Regular massage sessions during training cycles can help you avoid overuse injuries, tension injuries, pull muscles, etc. Plus recover better between workouts or after a race or event.
Treatments
Since every session is customized to your unique body and specific needs, our sessions are based on 'all-inclusive' pricing. We do not charge extra for specific massage techniques, deeper pressure, or the use of tools.
Therapeutic Massage
A customized massage working on your body’s soft tissue and restrictions, designed to relieve pain, reduce stress, and release areas of tension. Integrating Swedish and deep-tissue techniques, Myofascial release, trigger point release, positional release, assisted stretching, and may include the use of cupping, blading or vibration tools.
Sports Massage
Sports massage is a focused deep-tissue massage concentrating on the areas of your body that are overworked or stressed from aggressive and repetitive movements. Customized to any active adult, especially those who exercise frequently and lead an active lifestyle - running, cycling, kayaking, SUP, swimming, etc.
Manual Tools
Beyond specific manual techniques, your therapist may utilize additional tools to achieve your best results; including: blading, cupping, vibration, cryotherapy or heat.
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We also offer kinesiology taping and at-home self-massage tools.
Therapist
Christina Metz
Licensed Massage Therapist
Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
Certified Yoga Instructor
I've always enjoyed and thrived on leading an active lifestyle - as a runner, yoga practitioner, mom of two active boys, hiking, biking, kayaking, etc. Now in my 40s, I truly believe I'm able to keep my body moving and doing all of these things pain-free through a combination of massage, self-care, and yoga. I'd like to help you do the same.
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My vision is to offer a unique massage THERAPY experience, where we'll go further by assessing your daily life and activities, factor in any past injuries, and incorporate your specific wellness goals to help you live your best active life.
My massage therapy philosophy is centered on finding the primary source to remove restrictions and release tight muscles in the body - not just spot treatment - allowing you to live pain free and move freely.
I specialize in Therapeutic Massage, blending traditional Swedish massage with Advanced Clinical Therapeutic techniques and Sport Massage Techniques; integrating Trigger Point Release, Myofascial Release, muscle energy technique, and assisted stretching, among others. Plus I'm always learning new techniques for specific issues to add to my toolbox.
What Clients Experience
"Christina has been taking care of me the last couple of years. I put a lot of stress on my body from weightlifting, CrossFit, and running, paired with a job where I am on my feet all day. Christina has been able to keep my 40 year old body in working order, and has been flexible in booking around my busy schedule. I cannot recommend her enough."
~ Kristin
"After just two sessions with Christina, the range of motion in my tight shoulder has increased dramatically. I appreciate her problem-solving approach and strong but gentle touch."
~ Lori
"My experience was amazing, Christina did an excellent job loosening my stiff muscles and provided great therapeutic massage with effective techniques. By the end of our session I felt a significant reduction in pain."
~ Client
"This was a great experience. My doctor recommended seeing a massage therapist to help with the back issues that I have been dealing with for over 20 years and am glad I chose Christina. She understood the issues and targeted them perfectly. Most relaxed I have felt in years and did not wake up the next day in any pain."
~ Client
Contact
Call or Text
216-230-5346
Location
Roosewood Building
1406 Westwood Ave, Suite 101
Lakewood, OH 44107
By Appointment Only
Monday - Saturday
Hours Vary
Appointment Only
No Walk-Ins