Ease tight, tired muscles with massage focused on the areas that need attention.
60 or 90 minutes
Google rating: ★ 4.9 Downtown · ★ 4.8 BushwickLicensed massage therapists
Open times update live. You pick a time and check out in Mindbody’s secure booking screen on this page.
Sports massage is firm, targeted massage for people who train or do physical work. Your therapist asks about your sport, your recent training and where you feel tight, then spends the session on those muscles.
Runners, lifters, climbers and cyclists book it, and so do people who spend the workday on their feet or lifting. Choose 60 minutes for one or two areas, or 90 minutes to cover more.
Prices are set per studio. They come from the live booking system and can change; the booking screen shows the current price.
81 Willoughby St, Suite B7, Brooklyn, NY 11201
1195 Bushwick Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221
“Had a swedish massage done by Delena. Very good and professional service. She asked beforehand about any special conditions and areas of focus. And also asked at various times during the massage if I wanted the pressure to be adjusted. Delena did a great job and I would come back!”
“I try out various massage spots but this one is a keeper. … Even during the massage my therapist made sure they were getting the spots I requested, offering to focus on those areas longer.”
Downtown Brooklyn · 81 Willoughby St, Suite B7, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Booking more than one treatment? This booking box only lists Sports Massage. To book two or more treatments together, start on the full Downtown menu instead, before you add anything to your cart. Anything already in your cart here may not carry over. Book multiple treatments at Downtown
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Bushwick · 1195 Bushwick Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221
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You tell the therapist about your sport or work, recent training, sore spots and any injuries or medical conditions.
Together you pick the areas to focus on. A runner might want calves, hamstrings and hips; a lifter might want back, chest and shoulders.
Expect firmer pressure than a relaxation massage, mixed with lighter work. Say so at any point if the pressure is too much.
Ask your therapist which areas felt tightest, so you know where to focus your own stretching and mobility work.
| Sports massage | Deep tissue | Swedish | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main goal | Recovery and comfort around training | Working on long-standing tight spots | Relaxation and general tension |
| Pressure | Varies, often firm | Firm and slow | Light to medium |
| Areas | Chosen around your sport | Chosen around your tight spots | Usually full body |
| Lengths | 60 or 90 min | 60 min (90 min at Bushwick) | 60 or 90 min |
Most people book because they feel looser and more relaxed afterwards. Research on massage for specific problems such as neck and back pain shows short-term benefits at best, and the studies are small (NCCIH summary).
A massage does not diagnose or treat an injury. If something hurts sharply, keeps getting worse or follows a fall or impact, see a doctor or physical therapist first.
At Bushwick it is $145 for 60 minutes and $198 for 90 minutes. Downtown Brooklyn is $155 and $208. Both studios also sell a five-session package of 60-minute sports massages: $550 at Bushwick and $560 Downtown. Packages are valid for 12 months from purchase.
Sixty minutes works well for one or two problem areas, such as legs after a long run. Choose 90 minutes if you want several areas covered or a slower pace.
It can feel intense on tight spots, but it should not be painful. Tell your therapist if you want more or less pressure at any time.
No. Plenty of people book a sports massage because their work is physical or they sit for long hours and want focused work.
If a same-day slot is open, it shows in the booking box on this page. If nothing suits, call (516) 988-5160.
81 Willoughby St, Suite B7, Brooklyn, NY 11201
On Willoughby Street, close to Brooklyn Heights, MetroTech and DUMBO.
1195 Bushwick Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221
On Bushwick Avenue, a short trip from East Williamsburg, Bed-Stuy and Ridgewood.
Pick the studio that’s closest to you. Both offer 60 and 90-minute sessions.
