Not all massage is the same. A spa massage helps you relax for an hour. Medical massage is different — it’s a targeted, assessment-based therapy designed to relieve pain, restore movement, and improve function for people dealing with specific health concerns.
At Focused Care Therapeutic Massage in Lancaster, PA, medical massage is our specialty. Every session begins with a thorough intake and assessment: we look for patterns of dysfunction, test range of motion, and build a treatment plan around your body — not a routine. Then we re-assess after the session so you can feel the difference.
Our therapists have advanced training in orthopedic and medical massage, and we regularly work with clients managing:
Chronic pain
back, neck, shoulder, hip & knee pain
Neurological conditions
Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s Disease, ALS
Musculoskeletal issues
Post-injury & post-surgical recovery
restoring mobility after injury or surgery
Stroke, amputation & paralysis
Developmental & intellectual disabilities
Postural problems & limited range of motion
Stress-related disorders
If you’re living with a condition not listed here, call us at (717) 725-9670 — we’ll honestly tell you whether medical massage can help.
Medical massage at Focused Care is never one-size-fits-all:
Sessions & rates: 60 minutes (115)·90minutes(155) · 120 minutes ($195) — with Licensed Massage Therapist Jean Kark.
Medical Massage | Relaxation Massage | |
Goal | Relieve pain, restore function | Reduce stress, relax |
Approach | Assessment + treatment plan | General full-body routine |
Pressure | Targeted, therapeutic | Light to medium, soothing |
Best for | Chronic pain, injuries, conditions | Stress relief, wellness |
Many of our clients start with medical massage to resolve a specific problem, then continue with regular sessions to maintain their progress.
Medical massage is outcome-based therapy focused on relieving pain and restoring function. Unlike relaxation massage, it starts with an assessment of your posture, movement, and pain patterns, followed by targeted techniques — and ends with a re-assessment so you can measure progress.
No referral is needed to book. That said, we’re happy to coordinate with your doctor, physical therapist, or chiropractor if you’re already receiving care — just let us know.
We work with chronic back/neck/shoulder pain, sciatica, fibromyalgia, MS, Parkinson’s, ALS, post-surgical recovery, stroke, amputation, migraines, frozen shoulder, plantar fasciitis, anxiety, PTSD, and more. Call (717) 725-9670 if you’re unsure whether we can help with your condition.
Our medical massage sessions with Jean Kark, LMT are: 60 minutes (115),90minutes(155), or 120 minutes ($195). All modalities used in your treatment plan — hot stones, cupping, essential oils — are included.
We are a cash-based practice and do not bill insurance directly. Many clients find our transparent pricing simpler than dealing with claims — call us to discuss payment options that work for you.
Booking your massage session has never been easier. Choose from our selection of
therapeutic treatments and schedule a time that works best for you. We’re here to help
you on your healing journey.
