Manual Therapy, Medical Massage & Assisted Stretching at Metro Wellness
Hands-On Clinical Care That Relieves Pain, Restores Movement, and Helps You Feel Stronger—Not Just Relaxed
At Metro Wellness NYC, we combine manual therapy, medical massage, and assisted stretching to help relieve pain, correct imbalances, and restore healthy movement. These treatments are performed by licensed physical therapists (DPT)—not spa staff—and are integrated into your customized care plan.
Manual Therapy uses skilled hands-on techniques like joint mobilization, pin-and-stretch, PNF stretching, and myofascial release to restore joint and soft tissue function, reduce nerve tension, and improve mobility.
Medical Massage targets deep muscle layers to reduce chronic tension, improve blood flow, and relieve soft tissue pain—especially in areas affected by injury, stress, or postural dysfunction.
Assisted Stretching, often done as part of rehab or recovery, helps lengthen tight muscles, improve flexibility, and retrain movement patterns. We use advanced methods like PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) to safely increase your range of motion and neuromuscular control.
These hands-on treatments go far beyond what a standard spa massage offers. They're based on your condition, movement patterns, and goals—and are often eligible for insurance coverage.
How Our Treatments Compare to General Massage
Who Performs It:
Metro Wellness: Licensed physical therapists (DPT) perform manual therapy, medical massage, and assisted stretching.
General Massage: Licensed massage therapists (LMT) provide general massages in spa or wellness settings.
Purpose:
Metro Wellness: Designed to relieve pain, restore function, and improve flexibility and alignment.
General Massage: Mainly focused on reducing stress and promoting relaxation.
Techniques Used:
Metro Wellness: Advanced clinical techniques such as joint mobilization, PNF stretching, pin-and-stretch, myofascial release, and targeted assisted stretching.
General Massage: Techniques typically include Swedish massage, deep tissue, kneading, and general muscle work.
Approach:
Metro Wellness: Each session is based on a clinical evaluation and customized to your specific diagnosis or functional goals.
General Massage: Sessions are based on client preference for pressure or areas of tension, without a medical treatment plan.
Part of a Care Plan:
Metro Wellness: Fully integrated into your physical therapy, chiropractic, or rehabilitation plan.
General Massage: Standalone sessions not connected to a broader care strategy.
Insurance Coverage:
Metro Wellness: Many treatments are eligible for insurance reimbursement, especially when prescribed.
General Massage: Typically not covered by insurance; considered self-care or luxury services.
