Back pain that keeps coming back. Shoulder tension that builds through the week. Stress that sits in the body long after the workday ends. These are the reasons most people who walk through our door in American Fork, Utah are looking for something more than a standard relaxation massage. Our skilled massage professionals are trained to treat the source of discomfort, not just the symptoms.
Body Balance Massage and Float was built around therapeutic outcomes, not spa ambiance. Every service we offer is designed to address a specific problem, whether that is chronic pain, sports recovery, anxiety, prenatal discomfort, or accumulated tension from daily life. What follows covers what we offer, how each treatment works, and how to pick the right option for your situation.
There is a meaningful difference between a spa massage and a therapeutic massage.
A spa massage is built around atmosphere and relaxation. A warm room, soft music, a standard routine applied the same way to every client. It feels good. But it does not assess the body, and it does not target the source of pain.
Therapeutic massage is outcome-driven. Our therapists evaluate what is happening in your body before applying any technique. They identify which muscles are restricted, which are compensating for something else, and which techniques are most likely to address the root cause rather than just the symptom. That assessment changes everything about the session.
We train our therapists across a wide range of techniques because not every body needs the same thing. The blend changes from session to session based on your condition, your history, and your goals.
Our massage services cover a full range of conditions and goals.
For pain relief and chronic tension, our therapists use deep tissue work, trigger point therapy, and therapeutic massage to address the specific muscles driving your pain. For sports and athletic recovery, sports massage combined with targeted modalities helps reduce soreness, restore range of motion, and lower injury risk between training sessions.
Prenatal massage is available for clients in any trimester, with modified positioning and technique designed specifically for the hip pain, lower back discomfort, and shoulder tension that develop during pregnancy. Postnatal massage is available as well.
For relaxation and stress, Swedish technique uses slower, lighter strokes to encourage the parasympathetic response, the physical state opposite to stress. Lomi Lomi massage uses long, flowing strokes across the body for deep relaxation without abrupt technique changes. Hot stone massage applies heated stones to relax the tissue before and during deeper work.
Couples massage and four-hands massage are also available for clients who want to share a session or want the intensity of two therapists working simultaneously.
Some conditions need more than hands-on pressure alone. We offer three specialty modalities that go deeper into the tissue and address problems that standard massage cannot always fully resolve.
Cupping therapy uses suction applied to the skin to pull tissue upward, increasing blood flow, reducing inflammation, and releasing adhesions in deeper muscle layers. It is particularly effective for chronic pain, dense muscle tissue, and athletic overuse.
Gua Sha, also called IASTM (Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization), uses stainless steel tools to apply controlled friction along the muscle and fascia. It breaks up scar tissue, releases chronic tightness, and restores movement in areas that have been restricted for a long time.
Warm Bamboo massage uses heated bamboo tools to apply firm, targeted pressure. The warmth allows deeper work without as much discomfort. It can be adjusted from light and soothing to deeply therapeutic depending on what the tissue needs.
Each modality is available as a $25 add-on to any massage session. Members receive one complimentary modality at every visit.
Float therapy is one of the most effective tools we have for stress reduction, pain relief, and deep recovery, and it is significantly underused because most people assume they will feel claustrophobic.
We use open float pools, not enclosed pods. There is no lid, no enclosure. You float in a shallow open pool of warm, Epsom-salt-saturated water in a private room. Researcher Dr. Justin Feinstein, whose work focuses on float therapy and anxious populations, has noted that open-air pool design removes the claustrophobia concern entirely.
The high concentration of Epsom salt makes you naturally buoyant. With gravity and sensory input removed, the nervous system has nothing to respond to. Cortisol drops. The brain shifts into deep rest. Most clients report a sustained sense of calm that lasts well beyond the session itself.
Float sessions are available in 60, 90, and 120-minute durations. For first-time floaters, 60 minutes is a good starting point.
Every session can include an upgrade. Standard upgrades at $10 each include a Premium Towel Treatment, Relaxing Magnesium, and Aromatherapy. Premium upgrades at $15 each include our proprietary REVIVE essential oil blends and an Herb Infused Oil Treatment.
The magnesium upgrade is particularly effective for stress-focused sessions. Magnesium supports nervous system regulation and muscle relaxation at a cellular level. Our REVIVE blends are formulated for specific therapeutic outcomes, not generic scent. They are exclusive to our clinic and not available elsewhere.
Members receive one free $10 or $15 upgrade at every session, included with the membership automatically.
Learn more about our full upgrade menu.
Standard massage pricing runs $120 for a 50-minute session, $180 for 80 minutes, and $240 for 110 minutes. Standard float sessions are $80 for 60 minutes, $120 for 90 minutes, and $160 for 120 minutes.
First-time clients receive 35% off, bringing a 50-minute massage to approximately $78.
Our membership costs $10 per month with no contract and no cancellation fee. Members pay $72 for a 50-minute massage and $40 for a 60-minute float. Every session includes a complimentary specialty modality and one free upgrade. Members also receive 30% off for friends and family and 10% off retail.
Franchise chains like Massage Envy typically charge $60 to $80 per month for a single session at a fixed rate with no modality depth. Our membership covers every service at a discount, with access to cupping, Gua Sha, and float therapy that most membership-based chains do not offer.
We are located at 366 S 500 E St Suite B, American Fork, UT, and we see clients from throughout Utah County, including Lehi, Orem, Provo, Pleasant Grove, Alpine, Highland, Lindon, and Saratoga Springs. Our hours are Monday through Saturday, 9AM to 10PM.
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