Medical Massage Albuquerque
Medical Massage at Massage at Blue Sky gets to the actual root of your pain through real orthopedic testing and root-cause investigation, not a generic rubdown, serving Albuquerque, the East Mountains, and the surrounding area.
Worried medical massage means gritting your teeth through hard exercises
The word "medical" can sound like it means intense stretching, forced range of motion, or pushing through pain to get results. That's not how our sessions work, whether you're seeing Mary or Jonathan. Your therapist meets you exactly where you are: if you're in a lot of pain or high stress that day, you won't be asked to do anything resembling a workout. The session stays gentle even while it's targeted, and any home exercises or stretches you're given afterward are meant to maintain the results, not add another hard task to your day. Trust us: you're not coming in for punishment - you're coming in for someone to pay close attention and help with recovery.
Wanting the actual problem addressed, not just a generic massage
If you've had massages that felt good in the moment but never actually changed anything, that's the exact gap medical massage is built to close. Mary starts with range-of-motion testing and orthopedic tests to isolate which muscle or joint is actually driving a shoulder, neck, or low-back issue. Jonathan goes further into the system itself, fascia, nerves, arteries, and scar tissue, when the root cause runs deeper than a muscle. Either way, the session's always built around what's actually happening in your body.
Dealing with pain that comes from more than just a desk job
If you're commuting in from the East Mountains, chances are your body's carrying two kinds of strain at once: the seated posture of driving I-40 through Tijeras Canyon, and the physical toll of maintaining property at higher elevation, hauling firewood, managing a well, or clearing gravel roads that a flatland home never requires. A generic massage treats that as one kind of tension. Orthopedic testing treats it as two distinct physical loads stacking on the same shoulders and lower back, and works accordingly instead of applying the same pressure everywhere.
Wondering if insurance will cover this like physical therapy does
Massage at Blue Sky is considered an out-of-network provider and doesn't bill insurance companies directly, so payment is due in full at the time of your session. If you'd like to try for reimbursement, a detailed superbill with the treatment and diagnosis codes your insurer needs is available on request, and it's worth calling your insurance company beforehand to confirm your out-of-network massage therapy benefits before you rely on it. HSA and FSA cards are accepted as well, though it's your responsibility to confirm massage therapy is a covered expense under your specific plan.
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CALL TO BOOK TODAY:
(505) 393-7099
BUSINESS HOURS
NOTE: Each Massage Therapist's days and hours will vary. Click the Booking button or visit their page to view their specific schedule.
| Monday | 1:00pm – 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 11:00am – 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 12:00pm – 7:00pm |
| Thursday | 12:00pm – 7:00pm |
| Friday | 10:00am – 6:00pm |
| Saturday | 9:00am – 5:00pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
Age requirements:
18 years of age or older
Payment:
Due at time of service
Cancellation Policy:
We require a 24-hour notice for cancellations or rescheduling.
Late cancellations/reschedules: $50 fee
No shows: full charge
Refunds:
We have a no refund policy on services completed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between medical massage and a regular massage?
A regular relaxation massage works your whole body evenly for a calming effect. Medical massage starts with actual assessment, orthopedic testing or a root-cause investigation into fascia, nerves, and scar tissue, to find what's really driving your pain, since the sore spot and the source aren't always the same place. From there your therapist works your problem area specifically, then sends you home with exercises or stretches to help hold onto the results.
Who provides medical massage at Massage at Blue Sky?
Both Mary and Jonathan provide medical massage, from different angles. Mary works from range-of-motion and orthopedic testing, focused on issues like shoulder, neck, and low-back pain. Jonathan goes deeper into the body's systems, fascia, nerves, arteries, and scar tissue, and sees a lot of postpartum and post-surgical recovery cases. Which one fits your situation best is worth a conversation before you book.
Will medical massage hurt or feel like a hard workout?
No. Even though the work is targeted and specific, sessions stay gentle and are adjusted to how much pain or stress you're carrying that day. You won't be asked to do anything resembling intense stretching or exercise on the table itself; any homework you're given afterward is meant to maintain your results, not push you through more discomfort.
Do you accept insurance for medical massage?
Massage at Blue Sky is an out-of-network provider and doesn't bill insurance directly, so payment is due in full at the time of service. On request, a superbill with the codes your insurer needs for out-of-network reimbursement can be provided. We recommend calling your insurance company first to confirm your massage therapy and out-of-network benefits. HSA and FSA cards are accepted, though confirming eligibility with your plan is your responsibility.
How much does a medical massage session cost?
A 60-minute session is $110 plus tax, and a 90-minute session is $155 plus tax and the price includes the tip. Since payment is due in full at the time of service, this is the amount you'll pay directly, regardless of any insurance reimbursement you may pursue afterward with a superbill.