SPORTS MASSAGE

SUNSHINE CITY MASSAGE and SPA | ST. PETE, FL

Recover faster, perform better, train smarter

Best for

• Reducing Injury
• Enhancing Performance
• Improving Recovery Time
• Improving Recovery Time

SUNSHINE CITY MASSAGE and SPA | ST. PETE, FL

with Jaren and Lisa
60 minutes $110
90 minutes $165
120 minutes $225

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SPORTs MASSAGE

at SUNSHINE CITY MASSAGE and SPA in ST. PETE FL

Athletes and active individuals know the importance of recovery just as much as training. If you are looking for sports massage in St. Petersburg, Sunshine City Massage is here to help you enhance performance, reduce injuries, and recover faster. Whether you are a professional athlete, a weekend warrior, or someone simply trying to stay active, our personalized massage sessions are designed to meet your body’s needs.

Our therapists specialize in sports massage therapy in St. Petersburg, combining techniques that target sore muscles, improve circulation, and restore flexibility. With years of experience working with athletes of all levels, we ensure every session is tailored to your specific goals.

What makes sPORT massage at sunshine city massage and spa different?

Sports massage is a targeted form of massage therapy focused on the muscle groups,
movement patterns, and recovery demands of active bodies. It combines deep tissue
techniques, compression, stretching, and cross-fiber friction to improve circulation, reduce post
activity soreness, prevent injury, and support athletic performance. It works whether you’re training for
a triathlon or just trying to keep up with your weekend runs.

Deep tissue massage focuses on chronic holding patterns and structural tension throughout the body. Sports massage focuses on muscles involved in specific activities. It’s more movement oriented, often incorporates active and assisted stretching, and is designed around how your body performs. If your pain or tightness is activity-driven, sports massage is typically the more effective choice.

  • Accelerates muscle recovery after training, competition, or sustained physical activity
  • Reduces delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and speeds return to performance
  • Identifies sport-specific tension patterns and addresses overuse before it becomes injury
  • Improves range of motion and joint mobility for better movement efficiency
  • Reduces injury risk by maintaining tissue health, elasticity, and circulation
  • Supports mental focus and can reduce pre-event nervous system overactivation

Runners, cyclists, swimmers, weightlifters, CrossFit athletes, tennis players, triathletes, team
sport athletes, and weekend warriors of all kinds. Also excellent for people in physically
demanding occupations: first responders, tradespeople, healthcare workers, whose bodies
perform like athletes every single day. You don’t need to be a competitive athlete to benefit from sports massage. If your body is doing physical work consistently, it deserves consistent, targeted care.

Your therapist will ask about your current training schedule, recent activity, and where you’re feeling the most tension or restriction. The session may include compression techniques, cross fiber friction, active or assisted stretching, and targeted pressure on commonly overused muscle groups specific to your sport or activity pattern. Sessions feel more active than relaxation massage. Your therapist may ask you to resist or contract specific muscles during certain techniques. Post-session guidance on stretching and at-home care to support your recovery is often included.

Yes. Once you arrive and check in, your therapist can adjust your session if a different approach makes more sense. We would rather provide the treatment your body needs today than hold you to something you booked weeks ago. If you’re unsure what to schedule, choose the option that feels closest and we’ll guide you from there.

60
60 MINUTES | SPORT MASSAGE
$110 with Jaren and Lisa

Foundational and advanced massage care, provided by our licensed massage therapists, each bringing their own strengths and approach to Sunshine City Spa’s elevated standard of care. Ideal for ongoing care, regular maintenance, and exploring a range of therapeutic modalities.

90
90 MINUTES | SPORT MASSAGE
$165 with Jaren and Lisa

Ninety-minute sessions allow for deeper, more comprehensive bodywork while maintaining a relaxed, unhurried pace. This duration is ideal for clients seeking focused therapeutic work, multiple areas of attention, or a more immersive experience overall.

120
120 MINUTES | SPORT MASSAGE
$225 with Jaren and Lisa

Two hour services for the most spacious experience, allowing ample time to address complex needs or multiple areas without time constraints. This option is best suited for clients who prefer extended, methodical work or have specific therapeutic goals that benefit from additional time.

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SPORTS MASSAGE with THE FOUNDER

90 MINUTES $165
120 MINUTES $225

Every session is built around how your body shows up that day.
Jordan sets the standard with intentional touch designed to create change, not overwhelm.

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OUR PRACTITIONERS

Different specialties. Shared standards..

Every practitioner is chosen for technical skill, curiosity, kindness, attention to detail, and the ability to make people feel genuinely comfortable.

Appointments aren’t rushed.
We listen first, treat thoughtfully, and tailor the experience to the person in the room.

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Jordan

Founder + Chief Relaxation Officer

• Licensed Massage Therapist
• Connective Tissue Manipulation
• Manual Lymphatic Drainage
• Advanced Facial Massage
• Holistic Skincare

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Jaren Licensed Massage Therapist at Sunshine City Massage and Spa in St. Pete, FL

Jaren

Licensed Massage Therapist

• Therapeutic Massage
• Integrative Bodywork
• Cupping / Decompression

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Lisa is a female massage therapist at Sunshine City Massage and Spa in St. Petersburg, FL.

Lisa

Licensed Massage Therapist

• Restorative Bodywork 
• Relaxation Specialist
• Recovery + Restoration

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Deep Tissue Massage

For chronic structural tension that isn’t activity-specific.

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Fascial layer work that addresses the connective tissue system supporting and surrounding the muscles.

Cupping Therapy (Enhancement)

Decompression therapy that works well alongside deep tissue for chronic tension.

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  • I booked a sports massage for the first time and I was very impressed. Jaren was very professional, very knowledgeable and very caring. I’m having a lot of muscle soreness specifically my legs. Thank you Jaren for your help
    Milagro Blesy
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  • What an awesome massage from Lisa. She was very sweet, nice and professional as well as informative. It has been years since I had a massage and know I am going to be hooked. Highly recommend Sunshine City Massage. Definitely will be booking another appointment.
    Wilburn Johnson
  • Great quality massage. Helped work out the knots on the back and shoulders and feeling way better after and movement improved.
    Denver Francisco
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  • Working in the service industry for 10 years now from bartending to management, Jordan knew right off the bat what areas needed to be focused on in my deep tissue massages.
    He is quite possibly the most knowledgeable massage therapist in the greater Tampa Bay Area if not the United States.
    What sets Jordan apart from the rest is his ability to educate his clients instead of take their money and simply tell them to come back again.
    I have not been to another therapist since meeting him and am looking forward to making my next appointment with Sunshine City!
    Alex Gomez

Frequently Asked Questions | Sport Massage

Sports massage is a targeted form of massage designed for active bodies. It focuses on the
muscle groups used in specific activities, supports recovery, helps prevent injury, and improves
performance. It’s equally effective for competitive athletes and anyone whose daily life involves
significant physical activity.

Sports massage can feel intense in areas of overuse or restriction, but it should always feel
productive rather than something you’re enduring. Your therapist will check in and adjust
pressure throughout. Communicate freely.

Not at all. Sports massage benefits anyone with an active lifestyle: runners, gym-goers,
hikers, weekend warriors, and people whose work is physically demanding. If your body does
physical work, it can benefit from sports massage.

Both serve different purposes. Pre-event massage is shorter and more stimulating.
It is designed to warm tissue and reduce pre-performance anxiety. Post-event massage is slower
and focused on recovery. For most people, consistent maintenance massage between training
sessions produces the greatest long-term benefit.

Yes. Regular sports massage maintains tissue health and elasticity, improves circulation in
commonly overused areas, and helps identify tension patterns before they become injuries.
Many athletes use it as a key part of their injury prevention protocol.

Sports massage starts at $110 for 60 minutes and $165 for 90 minutes at Sunshine City
Massage & Spa in St. Petersburg, FL.

Your comfort and privacy are always protected. You should undress to your comfort level. You will remain professionally draped at all times, and only the area being worked on is uncovered .Our therapists follow consistent draping protocols designed to ensure sessions feel safe, respectful, and professional. Short, reassuring, and confidence-building.

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