Therapeutic Massage

The Spa at Phipps Atlanta offers a full range of therapeutic massage treatments including custom massage tailored to the client's preferences (deep tissue, lymphatic drainage, or Thai stretch), CBD massage using therapeutic cannabidiol oil for relaxation and muscle relief, hot stone massage for deep warmth and improved circulation, and cupping therapy using suction-based decompression to release myofascial adhesions and promote blood flow. Sessions range from 30 to 120 minutes and are performed by licensed massage therapists.

The therapeutic massage programme at The Spa at Phipps Atlanta is delivered by licensed massage therapists working within a premium spa environment at Phipps Plaza in Atlanta's Buckhead district. The custom massage — available in 30, 60, 90, and 120-minute durations — allows clients to specify their modality preference or request a blended approach at the start of their session. Deep tissue massage applies sustained, high-pressure strokes and cross-fibre friction to the deeper layers of musculature and connective tissue, targeting chronic tension patterns in the cervical, lumbar, and thoracic regions, adhesions in the fascia, and post-exercise muscular soreness. This modality is particularly sought after by clients with desk-related postural tension or athletes managing training loads. Lymphatic drainage massage uses light, rhythmic strokes following the anatomical path of the superficial lymphatic vessels to accelerate lymph fluid circulation, reduce puffiness and fluid retention, and support immune function. Thai stretch massage incorporates passive joint mobilisation and assisted yoga-like stretching applied by the therapist while the client remains fully clothed on a mat, improving joint range of motion, reducing muscular tightness, and delivering both physical and mental relaxation. CBD massage at The Spa at Phipps Atlanta infuses therapeutic cannabidiol-enriched massage oil into the treatment, with CBD's proposed anti-inflammatory and muscle-relaxant properties supplementing the physical benefits of the massage technique. Hot stone massage uses smooth basalt stones heated to therapeutic temperature and placed on specific muscle groups or used as an extension of the therapist's hands, delivering penetrating warmth that relaxes muscle fibres more rapidly than manual pressure alone and improves local blood flow. Cupping therapy applies silicone or glass cups to the skin to create negative pressure (suction), lifting the fascia and superficial musculature away from underlying tissue, releasing adhesions, and drawing increased circulation to the treatment area. This modality is commonly requested for the upper back, shoulders, and lumbar region. All massage modalities at The Spa at Phipps Atlanta are available to both Life Time members and non-members.