Recover Faster, Perform Stronger with Performance & Recovery
Sports-focused techniques aimed at improving flexibility and reducing athletic downtime.
Our Performance & Recovery Services
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Tailored sessions for athletes, active lifestyles, injury prevention, and faster returns.
Sports Massage - 50 Min
$90.00Improve your athletic performance and overall flexibility with a specialized fifty-minute sports massage designed for your active body. This treatment targets muscle stiffness and aids in rapid recovery after intense physical activity. You will achieve increased range of motion and a reduction in muscle-related downtime for your training and health.
Body Harmony (Sport/Stretch) - 60 Min
$155.00Achieve total physical balance with a customized massage targeting your muscles, tendons, and joints using expert stretching. This session focuses on improving your body's harmony and reducing the risk of injury. You will enjoy a more flexible, mobile, and relaxed physical state after this professional performance therapy tailored to you.
Stretching - 50 Min
$90.00Enhance your flexibility and alleviate chronic muscle strain with a dedicated fifty-minute professional stretching session. Our expert therapists guide you through targeted movements to improve joint mobility and reduce physical tension. You will achieve a longer, leaner feeling and improved overall performance for your active lifestyle through this clinical service.
Why Choose Performance & Recovery
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Expert care combining manual therapy, targeted stretching, and sport-specific techniques.
Sports Massage Precision
Deep tissue and targeted strokes relieve muscle tension, improve circulation, and speed post-workout recovery for athletes.
Guided Sport Stretching
Assisted stretches increase range of motion, reduce injury risk, and restore functional flexibility for better athletic performance.
Body Harmony Sessions
Combines sport techniques with mobility work to balance muscle patterns and enhance recovery between training sessions.
Personalized Recovery Plans
Assessments guide individualized plans including massage, stretching, and at-home routines to minimize downtime and maximize progress.
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Performance & Recovery Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about programs, benefits, and session expectations.
Performance & Recovery treatments address muscle tension, mobility limits, and overuse injuries to speed healing, reduce soreness, and restore flexibility. Our therapists use targeted deep tissue, assisted stretching, and mobility techniques to shorten downtime and improve training readiness.
Frequency depends on training load, goals, and recovery needs. Generally, athletes benefit from weekly or biweekly sessions during intense training, and monthly maintenance otherwise. Your therapist will recommend a personalized schedule based on assessment and progress.
Mild soreness can occur, especially after deep work or first sessions, but it typically eases within 24-48 hours. Hydration, light movement, and ice or heat help recovery. Communicate pressure preferences so therapists can adjust intensity to minimize discomfort.
Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing is ideal for stretching and movement-based sessions. For massage, you will be draped and only undress to your comfort level. Inform your therapist of injuries or preferences to ensure safe, effective treatment throughout the session.
Yes. Regular assessment, targeted massage, and mobility work can correct muscle imbalances, improve joint range, and reduce strain. When combined with proper training, rest, and strength work, our sessions lower injury risk and support safer, more consistent athletic performance.
You can book online through our website, call Essentials Spa of Lakeland, or visit the spa to schedule. Our staff will help choose the best service length and therapist based on your goals, sport, and any current concerns.