Massage Therapy
Licensed massage therapists for recovery, pain relief, and stress management.
What does a massage therapist do?
Licensed massage therapists use hands-on techniques to work with muscles and soft tissue, commonly for muscle tension, soreness after training or injury recovery, stress management, and general relaxation. Approaches range from lighter relaxation styles to deeper therapeutic work, and a good therapist adjusts pressure and technique to your goals and comfort.
Around Fort Bragg, a lot of massage work is recovery work: heavy training, rucking, and long field time leave people with tight backs, hips, and shoulders. Massage therapy can complement, but doesn't replace, medical care; new, severe, or worsening pain deserves a clinician's evaluation first.
How to choose a massage therapist
Licensure is the baseline: North Carolina licenses massage and bodywork therapists, and a listing here shows the therapist's credentials so you can check before you book. Beyond that, match the therapist's style to your goal, whether that's post-training recovery, focused work on a problem area, or relaxation, and ask about experience with your situation when you call.
Most massage visits are self-pay, and coverage varies widely by insurance plan, so confirm cost up front. If pain is severe, follows an injury, or comes with numbness, weakness, or fever, see a medical provider first; in an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Don't search a directory.
Find massage therapy providers near you
Massage Therapy on ProviderQuoHealth
Donna Stephens Johnson, LMBT MMP
Donna Stephens Johnson is a massage therapy provider in Aberdeen, NC. With credentials as a licensed massage and bodywork therapist, Donna offers therapeutic massage services to clients in the area.
Buxton Russell Dawson
Buxton Russell Dawson is a massage therapist serving the Aberdeen, NC area. He provides therapeutic massage services to support your wellness and relaxation needs.
Alicia Howington Thomas, LMBT
Alicia Howington Thomas, LMBT, provides massage therapy services in Aberdeen, NC. She works with clients seeking therapeutic massage treatment in the local area.
Yuvonne A. Floryanzia, LMBT
Yuvonne A. Floryanzia is a licensed massage therapist providing massage therapy services in Sanford, NC. With expertise in therapeutic massage techniques, Floryanzia works to support clients' wellness and relaxation goals.
Thalise Vieux, LMBT MA
Thalise Vieux is a licensed massage therapist based in Sanford, NC. With credentials as a LMBT MA, Vieux provides massage therapy services to clients in the area.
Sheri Lynn Sine, LMT
Sheri Lynn Sine is a licensed massage therapist providing massage therapy services in Sanford, NC. With a focus on therapeutic massage techniques, Sheri Lynn Sine works to support clients' wellness and relaxation goals.
Patricia I Avendano
Patricia I Avendano is a massage therapy provider in Sanford, NC. She offers therapeutic massage services to help clients with relaxation and wellness needs.
Muscle Balance Thrapeutic Massage & Wellness, LLC — Massage Therapy
Muscle Balance Therapeutic Massage & Wellness, LLC offers massage therapy services in Sanford, NC. The practice focuses on therapeutic massage to support clients' wellness goals.
Mike Knapp, LMBT
Mike Knapp is a licensed massage therapist providing massage therapy services in Sanford, NC. He works with clients to support their wellness and relaxation needs through therapeutic massage techniques.
Kimberly Marsh
Kimberly Marsh provides massage therapy services in Sanford, NC. She works with clients seeking therapeutic massage and bodywork treatments.
Holly Healy
Holly Healy is a massage therapist practicing in Sanford, NC. She offers massage therapy services to help clients with their wellness needs.
Francina Sosa, LMBT
Francina Sosa is a licensed massage therapist in Sanford, NC. She provides massage therapy services to help clients with relaxation and wellness. Sosa is dedicated to supporting her patients' health goals through therapeutic treatment.
Christopher Stephens
Christopher Stephens offers massage therapy services in Sanford, NC. He provides therapeutic massage to help clients address their wellness needs.
Ashley Yvette Hooker, LMBT
Ashley Yvette Hooker is a licensed massage therapist providing massage therapy services in Sanford, NC. She works with patients seeking therapeutic bodywork and relaxation support.
Amanda Leigh Robbin, MS LMBT
Amanda Leigh Robbin is a licensed massage therapist practicing in Sanford, NC. She provides massage therapy services to help clients with relaxation and wellness goals.
Amanda Carluccio
Amanda Carluccio is a massage therapist in Sanford, NC. She provides massage therapy services to help clients with relaxation and wellness needs.
Body Energetics — Massage Therapy
Wilder and Wilder, LLC offers massage therapy services in Southern Pines, NC. The practice provides therapeutic massage to support relaxation and wellness.
Victoria Pender, LMT
Victoria Pender is a licensed massage therapist providing massage therapy services in Southern Pines, NC. She works with clients to help them achieve their wellness goals through therapeutic massage.
Pamela Hall Marks, LMBT
Pamela Hall Marks, LMBT, is a massage therapist based in Southern Pines, NC. She provides massage therapy services to clients in the area.
Osemwegie Eghidemwivbie, LMBT AAS PT
Osemwegie Eghidemwivbie is a licensed massage therapist and physical therapy assistant in Southern Pines, NC. With credentials in massage therapy and physical therapy, Eghidemwivbie provides therapeutic services to support your wellness needs.
Michele Santiago, LMBT
Michele Santiago, LMBT, provides massage therapy services in Southern Pines, NC. With expertise in therapeutic massage techniques, Santiago works to help clients address their wellness needs through hands-on care.
Melissa Anderson, LMT
Melissa Anderson, LMT, provides massage therapy services in Southern Pines, NC. She works with clients seeking therapeutic massage treatment and relaxation.
Kristie Hanshew, LMT
Kristie Hanshew, LMT, provides massage therapy services in Southern Pines, NC. With expertise in therapeutic massage techniques, she works to help clients achieve relaxation and wellness.
Kaylie Alexandra Hebert, LMBT
Kaylie Alexandra Hebert, LMBT, is a massage therapist serving the Southern Pines, NC area. She provides massage therapy services to help support clients' wellness and relaxation needs.
Kathleen Michelle Wallace
Kathleen Michelle Wallace is a massage therapy provider in Southern Pines, NC. She offers therapeutic massage services to help clients with relaxation and wellness needs.
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Frequently asked
Do I need a referral for massage therapy?
Generally no; most people book directly. If you're hoping insurance will help pay, ask your plan whether it covers massage and under what conditions, since coverage varies widely and many visits are self-pay.
What's the difference between relaxation massage and therapeutic massage?
Relaxation styles emphasize overall comfort and stress relief, while therapeutic work targets specific muscles or problem areas and may use deeper pressure. Many therapists offer both and will tailor the session after asking about your goals.
When should I see a medical provider instead of a massage therapist?
See a clinician first for pain that is severe, follows an injury, or comes with numbness, weakness, or fever. Massage can complement medical care, but it isn't a substitute for evaluation. In an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Don't search a directory.
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About our medical review process
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