Sports recovery
For active bodies managing training load, stiffness, overuse or recovery between events.
Clinical massage therapy · Miami / Fort Lauderdale
Move better. Hurt less. Function at your best.
This is not a scripted spa routine. Every session evolves through continuous assessment of movement, tissue restriction, scar tissue, adhesions and compensation patterns. Carlos adapts the treatment as your body responds—drawing on a physical therapy background, 15 years of experience and pricing based on time, not technique.
5.0 from 93 Google reviewsFlorida License MA8982615 years of experience
First visit$20 off your first massage
Movewith less restriction
Feelwith less pain
Functionwith more confidence
One tailored session
Book a massage. Carlos handles the rest.
Choosing one technique before an assessment can narrow the treatment too soon and miss how several restrictions work together. Book a time frame, explain what is happening and Carlos builds the session through ongoing clinical assessment—adapting methods as needed, with no added charge.
Deep tissue work
Focused work for persistent tension and restricted tissue using pressure matched to your needs.
Injury recovery
A structured approach to help restore movement and support the recovery process.
Post-operative support
Thoughtful bodywork for the post-operative stage, informed by your surgery and current recovery needs.
Medical techniques
Goal-led therapeutic work focused on a specific condition, area or functional limitation.
Focused problem areas
Psoas, sciatica, trigger points and fascial restrictions can be assessed within your personalized session.
“You are a real body mechanic. Professional and thorough.”
Through hands-on clinical assessment, Carlos identifies muscle contractions, scar tissue, adhesions, connected tissue chains and compensation patterns as the session progresses. He considers how restrictions in one area can alter movement elsewhere, then combines or transitions among deep tissue, Swedish, Tui na, shiatsu, reflexology, structural integration, sports and medical techniques in response to those findings. That flexibility helps avoid overlooking connected restrictions and supports the client’s goals—better movement, less pain and improved function—without technique-based upcharges.
Book a massage — choose your session time, not a technique.Book a massage
A responsive treatment process
Listen first. Treat second. Adapt throughout.
Consultation · 10–15 minutes
Pain, injuries, surgeries, posture, habits and goals give the session its direction.
Therapy · 60–90 minutes
Carlos tailors the work live, selecting and adjusting each modality around what the consultation and your body reveal.
Recovery plan
3D anatomy explanation, stretches, exercises and practical home tools help the work continue after the session.
Prevention and well-being
Learn the “why” behind the issue so you can protect progress and move with more confidence.
Ready to begin with a real assessment?Book a massage
Modalities, not add-ons
One session. A complete strategy, not a single technique.
Pre-selecting one method can overlook connected causes and limit the result before the assessment begins. Carlos draws from the modalities below, with your approval, and adapts the treatment to the clinical picture throughout the session. You pay for his time and expertise—not each technique he uses.
CuppingScraping / GrastonKinesiology tapingDeep tissueSwedish massageTui naShiatsuReflexologyStructural integrationSports techniquesMedical techniquesFascial releaseStretchingSoft tissue manipulationPercussion therapyCompression therapyUltrasoundTENSLymph drainageThermo / cryotherapyNeuromuscular therapyTrigger point therapyMuscle Activation Therapy
Adapting the approach is part of Carlos’s commitment to client satisfaction—not an extra charge.Book a massage
In clients’ words
More than feeling better for an hour.
Clients consistently describe careful explanation, thorough knowledge of body mechanics and a path toward recovery.
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You are a real body mechanic. Professional and thorough.Google review
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More insight and support on my ailment than the three other doctors.Google review
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Took the time to explain my injury and why it was happening.Google review
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Finally on the road to recovery.Google review
Join 93 reviewers who rated the practice 5.0.Book a massage
Meet Carlos
A therapist who thinks like a body mechanic.
Carlos Blain is a licensed massage therapist with about 15 years of experience. He trained at the Swedish Institute in New York and brings a physical therapy background from Venezuela, where he studied the field and worked as a physical therapy assistant.
As a lifelong athlete, he understands that people do not simply want temporary relief. They want to know what is happening, why it is happening and how to return to movement with a plan.
Florida License · MA89826
Swedish Institute · NYC
Physical therapy background
Lifelong athlete
Two ways to book
Time sets the price. Your needs set the treatment.
In-office and in-home appointments are priced separately. Within each session, the rate is based on time—not which techniques Carlos uses.
In-office sessions
Come to Carlos for focused, recovery-led treatment in the office.
60-minute session$180
90-minute session$230
In-home sessions
Mobile treatment brought to your home, with separate rates from office visits.
60-minute session$230
90-minute session$310
Accepted payments: HSA cards, credit cards, Zelle, Venmo, Cash App and Apple Cash.
Choose an in-office or in-home session and the time frame that works for you.Book a massage
The shop
Give someone real recovery time.
The first shop offering is a 90-minute massage gift card made in reusable acrylic. Return the card after it is used so it can be prepared and given again.
Session90-minute massage
Offer$30 off + a free gift
Where it appliesIn-office sessions only
CardReusable when returned
Valid for in-office sessions only. More recovery-focused items can be added to the shop as they become available.
Before your session
Questions, answered clearly.
The same approach starts before you arrive: understand what to expect, then choose the next step with confidence.
What happens before treatment begins?
Your session starts with a 10–15 minute consultation covering pain, injuries, surgeries, posture, habits and goals.
How long is the therapy portion?
The hands-on therapy portion runs 60–90 minutes, depending on the session.
Will I understand what Carlos finds?
Education is part of the process. Carlos uses 3D anatomy explanations and connects the treatment to practical stretches, exercises and home tools.
Do I need to choose a technique?
No. Choosing one method in advance can miss connected restrictions or compensation patterns that become clear during the session. Carlos adapts the treatment as the clinical picture develops and, with your approval, may combine modalities such as kinesiology taping, scraping / Graston or cupping. The price is based on time, not technique, so adapting the approach never costs more.
Is this a spa-style massage?
No. Sessions are therapeutic, goal-led and responsive—not a scripted spa routine. Carlos assesses how your body moves, explains what he finds and adapts the work throughout your appointment.
Still have a question? Email therapy@carlosblainlmt.com.Ask Carlos
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