Massage Therapy
Unwind, Restore, Renew: personalized massage with our signature aromatherapy, designed to melt tension, boost circulation, and leave you feeling completely recharged.
Atrium Medspa is a physician‑led, quality-focused luxury medical spa in Upper Saddle River, NJ, serving clients from Ridgewood, Allendale, Ramsey, and Bergen and Rockland Counties. Explore our entire catalog of services here.
Elevate your wellness with our expert massage services, meticulously tailored to release tension, boost circulation, and restore harmony to body and mind. Massage options may include any, or a combination of, the following:
Swedish Massage
Indulge in the timeless elegance of Swedish massage, a gentle full-body treatment renowned for its soothing long gliding strokes (effleurage), rhythmic kneading (petrissage), circular friction, light tapping (tapotement), and subtle vibrations to warm muscles and promote profound relaxation. Our skilled therapists apply light-to-medium pressure customized to your comfort, using premium oils, effectively easing everyday muscle tension, improving flexibility, and leaving you feeling refreshed, balanced, and deeply rejuvenated.
This classic modality is perfect for beginners or anyone seeking gentle stress relief without intensity, as it boosts lymphatic drainage, calms nerves, and enhances overall well-being. Paired with our signature aromatherapy, the sensory experience heightens the calming effects, making it an ideal escape from daily demands.
Reflexology
Reflexology is a precise, therapeutic treatment that applies targeted pressure to specific reflex points, helping to restore energy and promote natural healing. Our therapists use a combination of firm thumb-walking, rotational techniques, and holding patterns to address imbalances, reduce stress, and invigorate circulation from head to toe.
Beyond relaxation, reflexology enhances circulation, eases fatigue, and promotes overall stress relief through targeted pressure on reflex zones. Signature aromatherapy complements the treatment, blending personalized scents to heighten sensory calm and extend the benefits of your session.
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage employs slow, deliberate strokes, firm sustained pressure, and cross-fiber friction to reach beyond superficial layers into deeper muscle bands and connective tissues, effectively breaking up chronic knots, adhesions, and scar tissue for lasting relief. Our expert therapists focus on your specific areas of concern, customizing intensity with premium oils, resulting in improved laxity, reduced inflammation, and enhanced range of motion.
Ideal for those with persistent pain or postural issues, this powerful treatment also may lower cortisol levels and boost endorphin release for emotional uplift. The addition of our signature aromatherapy ensures a multisensory experience that soothes both body and mind throughout the deeper work.
Prenatal Massage
Prenatal massage offers gentle, nurturing support specially adapted for expecting mothers, utilizing cushioned side-lying positions, supportive pillows, and light-to-firm pressure to target common pregnancy discomforts like lower back pain, sciatica, leg swelling, and tension. Our trained therapists incorporate safe, flowing strokes with premium oils, promoting better circulation, reduced tension, and hormonal balance to ease the physical and emotional demands of pregnancy.
Prenatal massage has been reported to enhance sleep quality and lower anxiety, providing a sense of calm to expectant mothers. Our signature aromatherapy adds a layer of sensory comfort, with calming scents chosen to nurture maternal well-being.
Trigger Point Massage
Trigger point massage delivers direct, sustained pressure and firm compression to hyperirritable “knots” or taut bands within muscles, which often refer pain to distant areas, effectively deactivating these points to interrupt pain cycles and release deep tension. Our precise techniques are customized for your specific complaints, promoting relief, better muscle function, and decreased sensitivity in affected regions.
This targeted approach may provide additional relief for chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia, headaches, or repetitive strain, as it restores normal muscle length and circulation. Our signature aromatherapy enhances the process, providing aromatic relief that complements the physical release for comprehensive healing.
Additional Massage Options
Customize your massage with targeted enhancements designed to deepen relaxation, ease stubborn tension, and elevate your overall experience. These optional add-ons can be incorporated into most massage sessions to create a treatment that feels even more personalized and restorative.
Wood Therapy
Wood therapy is a stimulating body enhancement that uses specially contoured wooden tools to apply rhythmic pressure and rolling techniques across targeted areas, helping to boost circulation, encourage lymphatic movement, and release areas of tightness. This add-on delivers a uniquely invigorating feel while promoting a smoother, more sculpted appearance and complementing the therapeutic benefits of massage.
Hot Stone Massage
Hot stone massage incorporates smooth, heated stones into your session to gently warm the muscles, allowing tension to melt away while promoting deeper relaxation and improved comfort. The soothing heat helps your therapist work more effectively into areas of tightness, making this enhancement especially beneficial for stress, stiffness, and overall muscle fatigue.
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy enhances your massage with carefully selected essential oils that engage the senses while supporting relaxation, grounding, and overall well-being. Whether you are looking to unwind, refresh your mind, or create a more calming sensory experience, this add-on brings an extra layer of comfort and therapeutic enjoyment to your session.
Scalp Massage
Our scalp massage add-on combines soothing hands-on techniques with electric handheld scalp massagers to release tension, stimulate circulation, and create a deeply calming sensation from head to toe. This enhancement is ideal for guests who carry stress in the scalp, temples, or neck and want to add an extra moment of relaxation and sensory relief to their treatment.
Written by Atrium Medspa Editorial Team & medically reviewed for accuracy by Michael Klein, MD, FACS. This content is intended solely for general education and should not be interpreted as medical advice or a recommendation for any specific treatment, medication, or procedure. No physician-patient relationship is created by your use of this content. Healthcare decisions should be made in consultation with a qualified licensed clinician who can evaluate your individual history, symptoms, risks, and goals. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or seek immediate emergency care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your therapist will help you select the ideal modality based on your goals, tension level, and comfort preferences. Whether you’re seeking deep muscle relief, gentle relaxation, improved recovery, or prenatal support, each session is fully customized and can blend multiple techniques for a personalized experience.
Each treatment begins with a brief consultation to discuss your preferences, focus areas, and any medical considerations. You’ll be comfortably draped throughout the session, and pressure levels are adjusted to your comfort.
Absolutely. Many clients enjoy hybrid sessions—for example, combining Swedish and Deep Tissue for balanced relaxation and targeted tension relief, or Reflexology and Prenatal techniques for enhanced circulation and comfort. Your therapist will tailor the session to meet your body’s needs in real time.
Yes, prenatal massage is safe and beneficial when performed by a therapist trained in prenatal techniques. We use specialized cushions and side-lying positioning to ensure comfort and safety, focusing on easing lower back pain, swelling, and tension common in pregnancy.
Consistent massage can reduce muscle tension, improve posture, increase circulation, boost immunity, and lower stress hormones. Over time, it supports better sleep, improved flexibility, and a deeper sense of balance between body and mind.
No extensive preparation is needed. We simply recommend staying hydrated, avoiding heavy meals just before your session, and communicating openly with your therapist about any discomfort or areas you’d like them to focus on.
Some mild tenderness can occur after deep tissue or trigger point therapy—similar to post-exercise soreness—as muscles realign and circulation improves. This usually resolves within a day or two, and staying hydrated helps speed recovery. Our therapists will adjust pressure to ensure lasting relief without excessive discomfort.
