Business Details
16 Years
experience
Charlottesville Sports Massage & Recovery Specialists
Move Medical Massage & Sports Therapy opened its doors over 12 years ago in Charlottesville, VA, evolving into a team of licensed massage therapists and medical practitioners. Our focus on performance, maintenance, recovery, and relief addresses the needs of athletes and active individuals through outcome-based manual therapy. We prioritize client engagement, combining active and passive mobilization techniques to identify joint limitations and target specific muscle groups. Our approach fosters a collaborative environment between therapist and client, emphasizing personalized care to improve function and reduce pain. We integrate physical and mental well-being, recognizing the mind-body connection in achieving pain-free mobility.Our services incorporate advanced techniques like myofascial release, deep tissue massage, and assisted stretching, tailored to individual needs. Certified by national and state licensing bodies, we maintain rigorous standards of practice and continuous education. Our commitment to quality care ensures no compromise on time or effort invested in client outcomes. We align treatment schedules with clients' lifestyles for practical accessibility. Recognized by partnerships with UVA Athletics and USA Swimming, we serve both local and national athletic communities.
Services
Sports Massage
Medical Massage
Decompression Therapy
Graston Technique
NormaTec Compression
Acupuncture
Myofascial Release
Neuromuscular Therapy
Structural Bodywork
Cupping Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We utilize outcome-based manual therapy combining active and passive mobilization techniques.
- Our team includes nationally certified medical massage practitioners with 10+ years of experience.
- We offer specialized treatments for athletes, including pre/post-event sports massage.
- Our approach integrates physical therapy with mental well-being for holistic recovery.
- We maintain partnerships with UVA Athletics and USA Swimming for elite athlete care.
Services
Move Medical Massage
This outcome-based therapy combines active and passive mobilization to identify joint limitations and target specific muscles. Therapists customize sessions using myofascial release, deep tissue, and assisted stretching techniques. Treatments address chronic pain, acute injuries, and mobility restrictions for athletes and active individuals.
Sports Massage
Designed to enhance athletic performance and recovery, this session incorporates manual therapy and assisted stretching. Therapists focus on flushing soreness, improving circulation, and maintaining muscle function before or after events. Ideal for athletes seeking injury prevention and enhanced physical readiness.
Graston Technique
This advanced method uses stainless steel instruments to detect and treat scar tissue adhesions in muscles and ligaments. Therapists apply targeted pressure to restore range of motion and reduce pain caused by soft tissue restrictions from injuries or overuse.
NormaTec Compression
This pneumatic compression system improves circulation and accelerates recovery using dynamic pressure cycles. Clients can target legs, hips, or arms with customizable intensity levels, either as a standalone session or add-on to massage therapy treatments.
Decompression Massage
A slower-paced deep tissue session focused on calming the nervous system and promoting mental relaxation. Therapists use sustained pressure techniques to relieve muscle tension without the intensive focus work of medical or sports-specific treatments.
People
Emma Rowe
Owner/Director
With 23 years of experience, Emma developed the Move Medical Massage approach combining multiple modalities. She directs the practice and trains therapists while maintaining national certification and educational provider status.
Ainslee Wead
Therapist
Certified in sports and medical massage since 2012, Ainslee specializes in injury recovery and holistic health. She integrates applied kinesiology with manual therapy to create personalized treatment plans for clients.
Rita Nelson Crawford
Therapist
A dual-certified athletic trainer and medical massage practitioner since 2004, Rita combines sports medicine expertise with neuromuscular therapy to treat athletes and active individuals with personalized care.
Charles Peterson
Therapist
Specializing in sports recovery since 2018, Charles uses deep tissue and myofascial techniques to help athletes maximize performance. He combines massage therapy with his background in collegiate athletics and English literature.
Skyla Shumway
Therapist
Certified in multiple modalities including ART and FDM, Skyla focuses on sports injury rehabilitation. As a former judo athlete, she understands performance demands and integrates medical massage with active recovery techniques.
Questions
What services does Move Sports Therapy offer?
We provide medical massage, sports massage, decompression therapy, Graston Technique, NormaTec compression, acupuncture, and myofascial release for athletic recovery and pain management.
Do you accept insurance for massage therapy?
Our medical massage services may be reimbursed by insurance when prescribed by a physician.
How long are your massage sessions?
Sessions range from 30 minutes to 2 hours, with pricing varying by duration and treatment type.
Are your therapists certified?
All practitioners are nationally board-certified and licensed, with specialized training in medical and sports massage techniques.
Do you work with athletes?
Yes, we partner with UVA Athletics and USA Swimming, offering pre/post-event treatments and injury recovery programs.
