Massage Therapy in Grand Rapids Michigan

The right massage depends on how you’re feeling and what you want from your appointment.

• Swedish massage: A good starting point for relaxation and a gentler experience.
• Deep tissue massage: Focused work for muscle tension, with pressure adjusted to your comfort.
• Custom massage: A session tailored to your preferred pressure, focus areas, and goals.
• Signature massage: An experience combining massage techniques and enhancements.

If you’re unsure, explore our custom massage services or contact us for help choosing.

Your first visit starts with a conversation about your goals, comfort preferences, and any relevant health concerns. Tell us about areas that need attention and anything you’d like us to avoid.

We’ll explain what to expect before beginning. During your massage, you can ask for changes to the pressure, positioning, or focus areas.

Please arrive 5–10 minutes early to settle in.

Your session length depends on how many areas you want addressed and how much time you’d like for focused work.

• 30–45 minutes: A shorter session focused on a particular area.
• 60 minutes: A broader session or attention to several focus areas.
• 75–90 minutes: Extra time for detailed work and relaxation.
• 105–120 minutes: An extended appointment with a slower pace and multiple focus areas.

Custom massage appointments range from 30 to 120 minutes. Available lengths vary by service.

Yes. Your massage can be adjusted around your comfort, preferences, and goals.

Let us know:

• Whether you prefer lighter, moderate, or deeper pressure.
• Which areas feel tight or need extra attention.
• Which areas you’d like us to avoid.
• Whether you prefer a quiet session.

You can request adjustments at any time. More pressure isn’t automatically better, and you don’t need to push through pain.

Your goals, schedule, budget, and response to each session all help determine the right frequency.

For general relaxation, you might choose a monthly appointment. If tension keeps returning, we can discuss whether a different schedule makes sense.

We’ll help you find a practical routine and adjust it as your needs change.

A custom massage is a helpful starting point because we can adapt the pressure and techniques to your comfort and symptoms.

Some people prefer focused deep tissue work, while others feel better with gentler techniques. Massage may provide short-term relief for some back pain, but no single style is best for everyone.

Tell us where you’re uncomfortable and what tends to trigger it. Persistent, worsening, or unexplained pain should also be discussed with a healthcare professional.

Massage may help ease muscle tension that makes sitting, standing, or moving uncomfortable. That can support more comfortable movement and make it easier to practice healthier daily habits.

Lasting changes also depend on movement, strength, mobility, and your routine. Massage can support those efforts, but it doesn’t permanently correct posture on its own.

Read more about how massage therapy supports posture correction over time.

Manual lymphatic drainage, or MLD, uses light, rhythmic movements to encourage lymph fluid movement. It works close to the skin’s surface and feels much gentler than deep tissue massage.

If you’re considering MLD for swelling, lymphedema, or recovery after surgery, speak with your healthcare provider and contact us before booking.

Our article on what manual lymphatic drainage is explains the technique in more detail.

Yes, weekend appointments are available at Be Balanced Bodywork.

Check our online booking calendar for openings, or call or text (616) 375-9615 for help finding a time. Book ahead for the best selection of appointments.

Yes. Call or text (616) 375-9615 to book a couples massage so we can coordinate availability.

Let us know your preferred date, session length, and any requests for each person’s massage.

Yes. Our mobile massage service brings massage to your home, hotel, office, or another suitable setting in Greater Grand Rapids and surrounding communities.

Call or text (616) 375-9615 to request an appointment. Mobile appointments require advance coordination for travel and availability.

Mobile rates and booking terms are:

• 60 minutes: $115.
• 75 minutes: $145.
• 90 minutes: $170.
• Massage table setup: A $10 fee applies to every appointment requiring our table.
• Travel: $0.73 per mile beyond 15 miles from our Breton office, calculated round-trip.
• Prepayment: 50% is required to secure your appointment.
• Add-ons: Charged at 1.5 times their standard rate.
• Cancellations: At least seven days’ notice is required.

Please provide a quiet space with approximately 6 × 10 feet available for table setup. Contact us early to discuss your location and preferred date.

You’ll find us in a beautiful, newly renovated studio at:

2050 Breton Rd SE, Suite 109
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Visit our locations page for more information. Call or text (616) 375-9615 if you need help finding us.

Tipping is optional but greatly appreciated at Be Balanced Bodywork. If you’d like to leave a gratuity, 15%–20% of the service price is a common guideline, but the amount is entirely your choice.

Our guide to massage tipping etiquette includes examples for couples massage and discounted appointments.

Yes– stay normally hydrated before and after your appointment. Drinking water throughout the day supports your overall health and normal muscle function.

You don’t need to force extra water or follow a special drinking schedule after your massage. If your healthcare provider has advised you to limit fluids, follow those instructions.

Learn more about hydration, muscle health, and recovery after massage.

A little preparation can help you feel comfortable and get more from your visit.

Before your massage:

• Arrive clean and 5–10 minutes early.
• Hydrate normally throughout the day.
• Choose a light meal or snack if you’re hungry.
• Share relevant health conditions, injuries, recent surgery, and comfort preferences.
• Contact us to reschedule if you’re feeling ill.

After your massage:

• Take your time getting up from the table.
• Drink water as you normally would.
• Choose gentle movement or rest based on how you feel.
• Avoid pushing through discomfort during exercise or stretching.
• Follow any personalized aftercare guidance discussed during your visit.

Find more tips in our massage hydration and recovery guide.

Book your studio massage through our online booking system. For scheduling help, appointment changes, couples massage, or mobile requests, call or text (616) 375-9615.

Please review these appointment policies before booking:

• Studio cancellations: At least 24 hours’ notice is required. Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice are charged 100% of the session price.
• No-shows: Missed appointments without notice are charged 100% of the session price.
• Late arrivals: Your session may be shortened so the next appointment can begin on time.
• Mobile cancellations: At least seven days’ notice is required.

Contact us as soon as you know you need to change your appointment.