East Valley Therapeutic Massage

East Valley Therapeutic Massage is a Mesa massage practice serving visitors and locals in Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, and surrounding areas. The practice focuses on therapeutic massage, with website information highlighting support for back and hip discomfort, including lower back pain, shoulder blade pain, neck pain, headaches, and sciatic nerve pain.

Massage Options

The listed massage approaches include pain relief massage, relaxation massage, heated Himalayan salt stone massage, and Ashiatsu-style massage. Pain relief massage covers the major muscle groups while giving additional attention to sore or painful areas. The approach may include gentle therapies, stretching, and neuromuscular techniques.

Heated salt stone massage combines massage with warmed salt stones for added warmth. Relaxation massage uses gentle pressure for clients who prefer a nurturing, lighter-pressure experience. Ashiatsu provides medium to deeper pressure as the therapist uses clean, soft heels while holding overhead bars for balance. The website notes contraindications for Ashiatsu, including recent back surgery or injuries, breast implants, and preferences for light pressure only.

Before the Appointment

Clients receive a new-client intake form with the appointment confirmation email and are asked to complete it at least 24 hours before the session. Those who have not completed it in advance should arrive 10–15 minutes early. The practice asks clients to arrive five minutes early for appointments and notes that late arrivals receive only the remaining scheduled time while paying for the full requested session.

Online appointment booking is available. A credit card on file or prepayment is required to reserve and guarantee an appointment. East Valley Therapeutic Massage is owned by Tara Kukla, a licensed massage therapist since 2015 who trained at the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts and completed advanced classes in pain relief massage.