Business Details
19 Years
experience
Medical Massage & Therapy Services in Fairfax, VA
Massage Associates was founded in 2007 with a mission to address chronic pain and improve overall wellbeing through personalized, non-invasive treatments. Our clinic combines eastern medicine and western science, offering medical massage, ETPS therapy, and laser fat reduction tailored to individual health needs. We specialize in resolving musculoskeletal disorders, hormonal imbalances, and post-injury recovery while prioritizing client education and holistic wellness. Our team brings decades of experience in therapeutic modalities, including manual lymphatic drainage, prenatal massage, and infrared body treatments. We maintain strict professional standards through our VA Board of Nursing licensure and continuous focus on client-centered care.By integrating techniques like trigger point therapy and ionic detoxification, we aim to accelerate healing and enhance quality of life. Our Fairfax clinic serves as a trusted destination for those seeking effective, science-backed pain management solutions. We value client loyalty and referrals, which have driven our growth since relocating to Fairfax City in 2015. Our approach emphasizes measurable outcomes, combining photobiomodulation, microcurrent stimulation, and myofascial release to deliver lasting results. We remain committed to advancing non-surgical wellness interventions while maintaining transparent communication with every client.
Services
Medical Massage
ETPS Therapy
i-Lipo Fat Reduction
Infrared Body Wrap
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Pregnancy Massage
Cellu-Lipo Treatment
Ionic Detox Footspa
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We combine eastern medicine with western science for comprehensive pain management.
- Our practitioners hold advanced certifications in medical massage and neuro-mechanical therapy.
- We offer personalized treatment plans tailored to individual health conditions.
- Our clinic specializes in resolving chronic musculoskeletal disorders and hormonal imbalances.
- We maintain strict professional standards through VA Board of Nursing licensure.
Services
Medical Massage
Targeted medical massage addresses diagnosed musculoskeletal conditions through customized techniques. Combines myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and neuromuscular techniques to accelerate healing. Effective for chronic pain, post-injury recovery, and structural alignment improvements.
ETPS Therapy
ETPS therapy uses microcurrent stimulation and acupoint patterns to relieve pain and relax muscles. Stimulates endorphin release while improving circulation and nerve function. Addresses arthritis, migraines, and musculoskeletal disorders through non-invasive electrical therapy.
i-Lipo Fat Reduction
Non-surgical i-Lipo laser treatment reduces localized fat deposits in abdomen, thighs, and arms. Stimulates fat cell release without downtime. Requires post-treatment exercise to metabolize released fatty acids for visible inch loss.
Infrared Body Wrap
FAR infrared wraps burn 1400-1800 calories per session while reducing cellulite. Uses heat therapy to detoxify, improve circulation, and relieve joint pain. Combines thermal treatment with topical fat-burning compounds for enhanced results.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Gentle MLD techniques enhance lymph circulation to reduce swelling and boost immunity. Post-surgical patients benefit from accelerated recovery and reduced inflammation. Addresses edema, pregnancy-related swelling, and immune system support.
People
Glenn Low
Certified Medical Massage Practitioner
Glenn Low brings 35+ years of professional expertise to Massage Associates. A former London/New York photographer, he transitioned to therapeutic medicine in 2007. Certified in medical massage and photobiomodulation, he specializes in chronic pain management using integrated eastern-western approaches.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We treat chronic muscle/joint pain, migraines, arthritis, hormonal imbalances, and post-injury recovery using medical massage and ETPS therapy.
How does medical massage differ from spa massage?
Medical massage targets specific health conditions with therapeutic techniques rather than general relaxation. Our treatments address diagnosed issues like musculoskeletal disorders.
Do you require appointments?
Yes, we operate by appointment only with available slots Monday-Friday 11am-7pm, Saturday 11am-5pm, and Sunday 11am-3pm.
Are treatments covered by insurance?
We recommend checking with your provider about out-of-network coverage for medical massage and alternative therapies.
What should I expect during my first visit?
Initial consultations include health assessments followed by personalized treatment plans combining modalities like trigger point therapy and lymphatic drainage.
Reviews (6)
Shuchita
Mar 12, 2020
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Terrible experience: didn't have the attire for a Thai massage to begin with! They don't accept credit cards or digi cash which is not told when u make booking or before the massage - I had to ask my husband to bring the payment in cash. And to top this all, the owner is extremely extremely rude. Never going back
Sj M.
Apr 16, 2019
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We tried for weeks to get something on the books after purchasing a Groupon for a lymphatic massage. Upon our arrival, my wife had to fill out some medical paperwork. After it was complete, he asked her why she wanted a lymphatic massage and decided to give every excuse as to why she didn't actually need it and then said that he couldn't help her with his services. This was AFTER he made us redeem the Groupon.
We asked about a different massage and said it was not needed either. He said we could give the groupon to someone else or call groupon to fix the redemption. What a WASTE of time and energy on a beautiful evening. I would avoid at all costs.
We asked about a different massage and said it was not needed either. He said we could give the groupon to someone else or call groupon to fix the redemption. What a WASTE of time and energy on a beautiful evening. I would avoid at all costs.
Juliet H.
Feb 18, 2019
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Ordered a Groupon with Massage Associates for the medical massage with ETPS Needleless Acupuncture. DO NOT buy this. It was not a massage. It was a handheld massager over my clothes (including sweatshirt!)--usually my bf could do this for free. In fact I could have bought one on my own from the store and had limitless usage! In addition I bought the additional cost package with the Needless Acupuncture and the man Glenn barely touched my muscles over my clothes and decided that I did NOT need it!
But I PAID for the additional cost! I was walked to the room and he changed the sheets from the last customer in front of me! He talked the whole time, labeling every muscle on my entire body, I felt like I was in an anatomy class. He answered the door once frantically during which was alarming and then used a jack hammer on my body to reset my 'muscle memory'. I did not get what i wanted and I do not wish anyone else to waste their time and money. Go get a real deep tissue massage somewhere else.'
But I PAID for the additional cost! I was walked to the room and he changed the sheets from the last customer in front of me! He talked the whole time, labeling every muscle on my entire body, I felt like I was in an anatomy class. He answered the door once frantically during which was alarming and then used a jack hammer on my body to reset my 'muscle memory'. I did not get what i wanted and I do not wish anyone else to waste their time and money. Go get a real deep tissue massage somewhere else.'
Rachele A.
Feb 16, 2019
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Not a real massage, not a relaxing spa. Glenn is a one man show. He wore jeans, t-shirt, and work boots. I could hear his boots clunking the whole time. Also, he talks most of it - not able to relax and very awkward. Also, there is no hands on. He just rubs you over the sheet. Sheet was hard - like hospital sheet, so it was loud and super annoying. Very odd technique too. So random. Then, if it wasn't bad enough, the UPS guy came so he stopped to go answer the door. he came back and made a joke about it. I tried to get back to relaxing but then the UPS guy came again bc he forgot a signature. At that point, I was over it. Avoid at all cost.
Nicole L.
Nov 30, 2018
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Glenn completely ripped me off. I had a groupon for 3 acupuncture sessions. Before I came in for a problem with my lower back, he told me that I might want to do massage instead as acupuncture wouldn't fix my issue but massage would. So I came in and he said "we'll do one massage session instead of the three acupuncture sessions. The massage lasts an hour and half and the acupuncture is much shorter." My groupon was $117 for three acupuncture sessions.
While the massage was happening, I said, "no, there should be at least two massages because a massage is normally $60 and I paid $117." Glenn refused. When I left he hadn't even massaged me for an hour and also told me, "massage won't fix your problem unless you get more sessions." So basically he completely lied to me, both about the massage being an hour and a half and about it fixing my issue instead of the acupuncture. Interestingly enough, he talked to me about "crooks" at car dealerships when he is one himself.
While the massage was happening, I said, "no, there should be at least two massages because a massage is normally $60 and I paid $117." Glenn refused. When I left he hadn't even massaged me for an hour and also told me, "massage won't fix your problem unless you get more sessions." So basically he completely lied to me, both about the massage being an hour and a half and about it fixing my issue instead of the acupuncture. Interestingly enough, he talked to me about "crooks" at car dealerships when he is one himself.
Erik Brooks
Jun 26, 2018
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Wow what can I say the best massage I ever had and I will defiantly return. Would recommended to anyone who wants to relax and get a great service! Excellent! Thanks
