Mission

Our mission

is to promote the health and function within others and ourselves.

Our office

provides an environment free from the stressors of life.

Our offering

is our unbroken awareness.

About Us

About Us

Athens Medical Massage is a Treatment Center providing Clinical and Relaxation Massage Therapy Sessions. We welcome all people, in all walks of life. With caring, professionally licensed massage therapists on staff and friendly receptionists greeting clients at the door, the Center operats out of five different treatment rooms. Providing day, evening and weekend options. Massages are by “appointment only” and can be scheduled online or by phone (Same day treatments are often available).

History

Ida Rose Osborne founded Athens Medical Massage during the turn of the century. Through her never-ending dedication, ingenuity and continuous labors she patiently nurtured Athens Medical Massage into the stand-alone massage business within Athens County. With a deeply caring and trained touch, Ida’s healing hands have been laid upon thousands of people over the years. She brings a smile to the face and heart of all. She is a treasure, a master of her work and a solid friend.

When Ida approached Aaron and Leila about taking over her business, she was not thinking only about the day to day aspects of a brick-and-mortar store, she was thinking about her family business and wanted the future owners to cherish the Center as she has. Leila and Aaron are proud to do so.

Services

Modalities

A massage may include one or a blending of the following techniques depending on the therapist and the needs of the client. This list is only intended to demonstrate some, but not all, of the techniques often used during a massage.

• Deep Tissue Massage
• Trigger Point Therapy
• Myofascial Release
• Swedish Relaxation Massage
• Tension Release Relaxation Massage
• Cranio-Sacral Work
• Range of Motion Body Work
• Post Isometric Release Technique
• Pin and Stretch
• Directional Ease Technique
• Neuromuscular Therapy
• Letha Yoga

Rates and Services

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Considerations

• Depending on clients’ needs, a massage can cover the whole body or be “sight specific” (spending the entire time on specific issues).
• No clothing is best for massage. Clients are under sheets/towels at all times. It is ok to leave some clothes on during massage if it make you more comfortable. Remember any clothing in the way will need to be worked around by the therapist.
• Please remove all jewelry.
• Please turn off cell phones.
• If need be, please use the bathroom before your scheduled appointment starts. We need to start on time to keep to schedule.
• Massages are scheduled as “clinical hours.” This means a 60 minute massage is scheduled at 55 minutes. This gives our staff time to prepare for the next session.
• Late arrival means shorter massage time. The session will still bill for the entire scheduled session. (this is to honor the therapist’s time)
• If for some reason our office is running behind we will still provide the full session time.
• Massage can benefit people of all ages.

Payment Information

• Payments can be made via cash, card or check (made out to Athens Medical Massage).
• Tips: If you feel our therapist did a wonderful job and you wish to tip them, a cash tip can be given directly to the therapist or left for them at the front desk. A tip can also be left for a therapist using a card at the front desk. Our therapists appreciate knowing their work was well received.
• Athens Medical Massage does NOT bill insurance.
• FLEX spending accounts can often be used. Check with your provider to determine if it will work.
• Ohio charges sales tax (%7.25) on massage, except when it’s recommended by a physician. To wave the State Sales tax, clients will need to bring up to date written proof from their physician. Athens Medical Massage will not be responsible for keeping track of client’s tax free status. Clients will need to provide current proof for every visit they wish to receive the tax break.
• Cancellation Policy – To honor our therapists, Athens Medical Massage has a “No-Show Protection” policy. In order to not be charged for the full session you must cancel, or reschedule, your massage before 24 hours of your scheduled appointment time. The no-show fee will be charged on the day of the service scheduled. Cash and check payments will be collected at the time of future appointments for the previous no-show session. If for any reason our office is unable to provide the service there is no charge.

Therapists

Aaron McAvoy, BS, LMT

Aaron became licensed in 2003 in Massage Therapy. He went on to receive a degree in Biological Science. He apprenticed over the past decades with many people and continues to do so. As one of the owners of Athens Medical Massage he dedicates himself to the development of his arts.

Leila McAvoy, LMT

While studying in 2011 at the Sacred Mountain Midwifery School in Spruce Knob, WV Leila began practicing massage to help with the lower back and pelvic issues of those around her. Over the years she has continued to develop her skills to encompass the entire somatic body. Deciding to work in Ohio as a LMT she received her license in 2020. She is now one of the proud owners of Athens Medical Massage.

L. Nicole White, LMT

Nikki is an alumna of Ohio University & graduated with a 4.0 GPA from the Hocking College massage therapy program in 2009. Experienced in a wide variety of styles, she particularly enjoys using deep tissue massage to help clients find relief from long term aches & pains. In her off time, she loves camping and hiking. She lives in Athens with her husband, 3 cats and a dog.

Katie Wilson, LMT

Katie’s goal as a massage therapist is to help others live without pain. To achieve this, she most often uses deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy and stretching to relieve pain and tension. She finds that many of her clients’ main sources of tension (and origins of pain) are in the neck, back and hips, so these get extra attention. Katie is a grounded realist, who loves the challenge of helping people find relief from chronic pain issues and experience relaxation in their stressful lives.

Health Safety

Our Health Safety Protocol

We as medical practitioners have an obligation to provide a safe space for our clients and ourselves. We follow the Responsible Restart Ohio, Department of Health guidelines for Massage Therapy. Some examples (but not limited to) are:

• All contactable surfaces are disinfected before and after each massage.
• All clients are provided with clean linens (sheets, towels, etc.).
• Our Massage offices use air purifiers.
• Hand sanitizer is provided.
• All staff has been vaccinated against COVID-19.
• If you have a fever, are sick, or have been exposed to sick people please reschedule.
• We do not require face masks within our facility. If you feel more comfortable wearing face masks, please feel free to wear them.
• We take health safety seriously, please help us to provide a secure environment.

Your Privacy Matters

Massage is confidential by law. Client identity, information, or conversations of any kind are held in confidence. The office door is closed during sessions. At all times the client is under sheets (and or towels) to protect privacy. Before and after treatments the Therapist leaves the room while the client prepares.

Location

Athens Medical Massage
542 W Union St
Athens, Ohio

Hours of operation:

Mon thru Fri: 10am – 7pm
Sat: 10am – 3pm
Sun: Closed

Phone number:

740-594-8796