Business Details
Expert Massage Therapy for Strength, Flexibility, and Recovery
Balanced Recovery Massage has dedicated over 19 years to mastering structural health and therapeutic bodywork. Our founder, Chris Furer, combines expertise in Swedish, Thai, and Deep Tissue Massage with specialized techniques like Active Isolated Stretching to address chronic pain, sports injuries, and mobility challenges. We serve athletes, individuals with chronic conditions, and anyone seeking improved physical function through personalized assessments and targeted treatment plans.Our approach integrates education to empower clients with self-care strategies for long-term wellness. With experience supporting Olympic athletes and professional cycling teams, we deliver solutions that restore balance, enhance performance, and eliminate pain caused by structural imbalances. Our practice emphasizes compassionate care, scientific understanding of musculoskeletal systems, and evidence-based methodologies to optimize mobility and quality of life.
Services
Structural Assessment
Therapeutic Massage
Body Work
Educational Support
Active Isolated Stretching
Highlights and features
- 19 years of expertise in structural health and therapeutic bodywork
- Proven success with chronic pain, sports injuries, and mobility challenges
- Personalized treatment plans combining multiple massage modalities
- Educational approach empowering client self-care and long-term wellness
- Experience working with Olympic athletes and professional cycling teams
What people say
End fifteen years of neck pain
Improved racing performance
Better posture
Maximum benefit
Compassionate care
Services
Structural Assessment
Structural Assessment identifies musculoskeletal imbalances through comprehensive evaluation of skeletal, muscular, and neurological systems. This diagnostic process creates personalized treatment plans targeting pain sources and mobility limitations. Clients receive specific exercises and manual therapies to restore functional balance and prevent recurring injuries.
Therapeutic Massage
Therapeutic Massage combines multiple modalities to address chronic pain, sports injuries, and postural imbalances. Techniques include deep tissue work, muscle release therapy, and myofascial release to improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and restore optimal muscle function for long-term pain relief.
Active Isolated Stretching
Active Isolated Stretching targets specific muscle groups using controlled movements to improve flexibility and range of motion. This technique enhances athletic performance, prevents injuries, and accelerates recovery by lengthening tight muscles and improving circulation to soft tissues.
Educational Support
Educational Support teaches clients self-care techniques for maintaining structural health between sessions. Instruction includes corrective exercises, posture awareness, and mobility drills to reinforce treatment benefits and empower long-term wellness management.
Sports Recovery Therapy
Sports Recovery Therapy addresses performance-related injuries and fatigue through targeted massage and mobility work. This service optimizes athletic function by reducing muscle soreness, improving joint mobility, and enhancing recovery times for competitive athletes and active individuals.
People
Chris Furer
Certified Massage Therapist
Chris Furer has 19 years of experience in structural health and therapeutic massage. Certified in multiple modalities, he specializes in treating chronic pain and sports injuries through personalized assessments and educational approaches.
Questions
What is structural assessment?
Structural assessment evaluates your musculoskeletal system to identify imbalances causing pain or mobility issues through comprehensive analysis of posture, movement patterns, and muscle function.
Who benefits from your services?
Our clients include athletes recovering from sports injuries, individuals with chronic pain conditions, and active adults seeking improved mobility and performance.
What happens during a massage therapy session?
Sessions combine manual therapy techniques with movement assessments to address specific pain points, followed by personalized exercise recommendations for continued improvement between appointments.
How does Active Isolated Stretching help?
This technique improves flexibility and range of motion through controlled movements that lengthen muscles without triggering protective tension responses, enhancing recovery and performance.
Do you treat specific conditions?
We address chronic pain conditions like plantar fasciitis, neck/back pain, and sports-related injuries through targeted structural analysis and customized treatment plans.
