Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy Establishment ME0993.
Voted Best Massage in The Herald Democrat’s Best of Texoma in 2008, 2009 and 2010. We serve the North Central Texas and South Central Oklahoma area surrounding Lake Texoma. This includes Denison, Pottsboro, Bonham, Gainesville, Whitesboro, Whitewright, Howe, Van Alstyne and the greater Sherman Denison area, as well as Durant, Achille, Tishomingo, Bryan, Marshall and Choctaw Counties in Oklahoma.
Voted Best Massage since 2007!
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Our massage times are ‘on the table’ estimates so please allow an additional fifteen minutes to one half hour for your total appointment time. You are welcome to relax before or after your massage in one of our relaxation areas.
Our licensed massage therapist will begin with a consultation to determine with you which techniques best suit your needs for each session. Our One Hour Massage descriptions are below including Swedish style, deep tissue, triggerpoint, pre-natal, myofascial, medical and other modalities. When performing the massage, the therapist will maintain full draping of the body with the exception of the area being massaged.
What about a full body massage? A full body Swedish Massage requires one hour or more and may include the following areas, scalp, neck, shoulders, back, arms, legs and feet. Since we book by time and technique, you and the therapist will determine any areas of specific focus for the duration of your session. Therapeutic Massage, Sports Massage and Lymphatic Massage may include other muscle groups when necessary to relieve edema or pain.
Information on your health as required by best practices and that required by the State of Texas will be collected on your first appointment, and on an annual basis, and more specific discussion of your therapeutic needs will be identified and noted in your client records. Shorter sessions of one hour or less will be limited to specific treatment areas such as neck and shoulders, or lower back and legs, or neck, hands and feet, etc. All appointments are reserved for the time indicated plus additional time for consultation before the massage and a few minutes rest on the table. Additional time may be made available if you need more rest and relaxation in one of our private or shared areas or to transition between services. Please review our late and cancellation policies as you make your appointment.
You Choose! Use our book online function to review all of our massage therapy options ranging from 30 minutes on up. Prices vary by technique and time.
Hydrating Facial Massage – good for your skin and a great relief to those that suffer from teeth clenching, tension, sinus and tension headaches and just to relax. Our aesthetician or massage therapist will use a non-c0medogenic lotion or cream for the massage over your face and decollete.
Lift and Tone Facial Massage – A lifting massage to strengthen and tone facial muscles. It’s relaxing and rejuvenating. Addresses the musculature that supports the face. While we use skin care treatment quality products, this is not a facial. It’s more like a sports massage for the face to stretch, strengthen and lift. Each technician will tailor their version of this treatment to your needs.
We have listed our one hour massage therapy sessions below with a quick link so you can book online more easily, or simply call 903.893.6222 to set your appointment:
60 Minute Swedish Massage – This is the relaxing massage you seek! Typically long stroking movements using the forearm, palm, thumbs and elbows are used with light to medium pressure. The main purpose is to increase oxygen flow and release toxins such as lactic acid that accumulate in the muscle tissue. Recommended for clients new to the massage experience or for those that simply want to relax.
60 Minute Therapeutic Massage – The spa-aaah favorite! This massage is both relaxing and therapeutic. Generally a Swedish Massage for relaxation, but additional techniques are used to address specific areas of tension, pain or tightness. Based on your needs, some deeper pressure may be used on specific areas of tension. It is a favorite among our regular clients because with repetition, they are more flexible, relaxed and tension free. Highly recommended for clients that receive regular massage.
60 Minute Aromatherapy Massage - Melt away your stress with an Aromatherapy Massage. This is a Swedish Massage in which the therapist will choose from our Ayurvedic based lotions, oils or creams infused with ingredients such as Kava Kava, St. John’s Wort, Valerian or essential Lavender Oil. The light scent will help you completely relax the mind and body. This is an ideal choice if your tension is caused by stress. There is often a mild and pleasing lavender or other scent from the essential oils utilized in the lotion, cream or oil used for the treatment.
60 Minute Hot Stone Massage – Relaxing hot stone massage. This is a variant of Swedish Massage that incorporates warm granite and/or basaltic stones that are used as a tool to warm and deeply massage the tissues.
Prepaid Series for Massage Therapy are available. Click here to review our Prepaid Series Options.
Therapeutic Massage
The Massage Therapy Sessions below address many common injuries such as Whiplash, Torticollis, Cervical Starin, Carpal Tunnel, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Sciatica and Lumbago, Pelvic Tilt, Post-Operative back surgery and limited Range of Motion and more. Helpful in rehabilitating injury, chronic tension, poor body mechanics, strain and stress. The benefits of massage are many including stress relief, improved circulation, improved range of motion, release of lactic acid and lymphedema and are therapeutic and health enhancing.
60 Minute Reflexology Technique Massage – This is a variant on a Swedish Massage with the addition of certain specific pressures on the reflex points on the feet and sometimes the hands. Reflexology correlates certain points to specific body zones. There are zones and reflex areas in the feet and hands corresponding to all body parts. Reflexology works through the nervous system & subtle energy pathways. The massage therapist will apply pressure to these points with specific finger, thumb and hand techniques without oil or lotion. The technique is believed to effect change and improve function in the organs, musculature or body system related to the pressure points. You may also request a 30 Minute Reflexology Session to be added on to a Facial or other Spa Treatment as well.
60 Minute Myofascial Release Massage - A gentle massage with a mixture of light stretching and massage work. Massage strokes release tension from the fibrous banks of the muscles, bones, nerves and joints by unblocking any constrictions, scar tissue or adhesions often due to injury. Combines various massage techniques with light to moderate traction and twisting strokes to apply the appropriate tention on the soft tissue to achieve a full reflex range of the muscle. This slow and subtle technique can be used to unblock fascia and muscle throughout the body restoring total physical harmony.
60 Minute Deep Tissue Massage – It is a work out! Therapeutic massage with deep, intense pressure, lifting and stretching of muscle tissue and other techniques applied to major muscle groups as needed to restore length and flexibility to the fascia, relieve chronic tension, break up restrictive scar tissue. Improves posture, range of motion and the harmony of the body. Therapists may not choose to use lotion, oil or creams in this massage. Involves deep intense strokes. Adhesions and trigger points are addressed to relieve tenderness. Client may be sore for one or two days after this massage.
60 Minute Triggerpoint Massage – Trigger points are the areas of tenderness in muscles. This massage focuses on both the active a latent triggerpoints. Active triggerpoints cause muscular pain and referring pain to other areas when pressure is applied; and latent only exhibit pain when pressed. Triggerpoints may be associated with fibromyalgia and are commonly referred to as ‘knots’. The purpose of triggerpoint therapy is to eliminate pain and to re-educate the muscles into pain-free habits. After several treatments, the swelling and stiffness of neuromuscular pain is reduced, range of motion is increased, tension is relieved and circulation, flexibility and coordination is improved.
60 Minute Sports Massage – This massage prepares the athlete for peak performance, increases circulation, oxygenates and releases/disperses lactic acid, reduces fatigue and tension, relieves swelling, promotes flexibility and helps prevent injuries. Used before and during athletic endeavors to warm up and invigorate, and after to calm and relax. Addresses large muscle groups, joins and utilizes stretching, percussive, penetrates multiple layers of muscle, areas under the scapula, etc. and other modalities to achieve results.
60 Minute Thai Massage -Thai Massage is often likened to assisted Yoga. You will remained fully clothed, so bring or wear comfortable and loose clothing that will allow for unrestricted movement. The therapist will use a variety of touch, stretching and positioning techniques that will increase flexibility. Thai massage is more energizing and rigorous than Swedish massage. Thai massage is also called Thai yoga massage, because the therapist uses his or her hands, knees, legs, and feet to move you into a series of yoga-like stretches. Many people say Thai massage is like doing yoga without any work. Muscle compression, joint mobilization, and acupressure are also used during treatment.
Use our online booking system to begin the Bella Fontana Spa experience you deserve today! Or, call 903.893.6222 and speak with our Concierge Desk for additional information or to schedule an appointment.
Prepaid Series for Massage Therapy are available.
