Live Life Pain Free with Medical & Sports Massage
Welcome to Medical & Sports Massage of Sandy Springs, GA. We understand that each individual's needs are unique, which is why we offer a wide range of specialized massage techniques to address various conditions and injuries. Whether you're seeking relief from chronic pain, recovering from a sports injury, or simply looking to relax and unwind, our dedicated therapists are here to help.
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We Are Medical & Sports Massage
At Medical & Sports Massage, we know pain can hold you back—from running, working, or simply enjoying your day. That’s why our licensed team—led by Certified Medical and Sports Massage Therapist Denise Leslie—focuses on therapies that make a difference. With specialized training in oncology massage, medical massage, sports recovery, and deep tissue techniques, we’re equipped to help clients managing everything from sports injuries and plantar fasciitis to post-surgical pain, TMJ, and fibromyalgia.
What sets us apart is how we work together. Every therapist at Medical & Sports Massage brings unique strengths and advanced skills to the table, so you’re never getting a one-size-fits-all approach. Clients leave with less tightness, more movement, and relief that lasts—because you’re cared for by a team committed to helping you perform and live life pain-free.
Experience the difference in our client-centric approach to massage therapy. Schedule an appointment with us today, and let us help you achieve your wellness goals.
Our Services
Sports Massage
At Medical & Sports Massage, our sports massage approach is tailored to your specific needs because the demands of a football player, cyclist, or runner aren’t the same.
By applying targeted pressure and movement, we reduce adhesions in muscle fibers, release trigger points, and improve circulation throughout the body. This process helps decrease joint and muscle inflammation, restore range of motion, and reduce stiffness that slows you down.
Sports Cupping
Our knowledgeable staff utilizes sports cupping at Medical Sports Massage to assist our clients. This process creates suction on the skin, which improves blood flow, reduces inflammation, and encourages relaxation to target specific areas of the body and provide individualized treatment plans that cater to our clients' particular needs.
Whether your goal is to enhance athletic performance, prevent injuries, or relieve pain, our sports cupping therapies can help.
Medical Massage
Medical massage is a focused, clinical approach to pain and injury management. Our therapists use a variety of techniques—including deep tissue, trigger point therapy, and myofascial release—to address chronic pain, post-surgical recovery, and conditions like TMJ, plantar fasciitis, and fibromyalgia.
Unlike general massage, medical massage targets the root cause of pain, helping reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and restore proper function to the affected area.
Graston Technique® Therapy
The Graston Technique® uses specialized stainless-steel instruments to break up scar tissue and fascial restrictions that keep you stiff and in pain. At Medical & Sports Massage, we most often use it to treat plantar fasciitis, but it’s also highly effective for sports injuries, chronic pain, TMJ, fibromyalgia, and post-surgical recovery.
Why it matters: Graston goes deeper than regular massage. It helps release stubborn tightness, reduce inflammation, and restore mobility.
Your Health And Wellness Is Our Top Priority
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Lymphatic drainage is a gentle, precise therapy that helps your body move excess fluid, reduce swelling, and restore balance. At Medical & Sports Massage, our therapists—led by Denise Leslie, a Certified Medical and Sports Massage Therapist with specialized oncology training—use this technique to support clients recovering from surgery, managing chronic conditions, or navigating cancer treatment.
Whether you’re healing from surgery, dealing with swelling, or looking for relief during cancer care, lymphatic drainage massage offers a safe, effective way to feel lighter, move easier, and reclaim a greater sense of comfort.
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage is for when “just relaxing” isn’t enough. At Medical & Sports Massage, our therapists use focused, slow pressure to target the layers of muscle and fascia where chronic tightness and pain typically originate. The result? Knots release, mobility returns, and inflammation eases so your body can finally move the way it’s supposed to.
When pain and restriction hold you back, deep tissue massage offers a stronger option to reset and perform at your best.
Contrast Treatment
Contrast Treatment at Medical & Sports Massage combines hot and cold therapy to help your body recover and feel its best. We often use a combination of tools—such as ice packs, rollers, or manual cryotherapy—alongside targeted heat to create a natural pumping effect in your muscles. Heat opens things up, allowing fresh blood and nutrients to flow in, while cold helps calm inflammation and soreness. Together, they work like a reset button for tired, stiff muscles.
Many of our clients use contrast treatments after surgery, tough workouts, or even just long days at work. Athletes notice faster recovery, and those dealing with arthritis or swelling often feel lighter and more mobile afterward.
OUR Latest Blogs
Sports Massage for Peachtree Road Race and Marathon Training
If you are training for the Peachtree Road Race, a marathon, or another distance race, sports massage may help you manage the tight muscles, soreness, and movement restrictions that build during training. It is not a replacement for medical care, physical therapy, hydration, strength work, or smart programming. It can be part of a recovery plan when your calves, hamstrings, hips, glutes, low back, or IT band start feeling tight from repeated miles.
The runners who come to our facility in Sandy Springs are usually not injured. They are logging miles, feeling a familiar tightness creep into the same spots, and trying to keep training without that tightness turning into something that changes how they run. That is the work this article is about.
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Helping Kids with Scoliosis Feel Better
Denise Leslie
This article explains how therapeutic medical massage helps kids with scoliosis feel better by easing muscle tightness, reducing uneven strain and improving daily comfort during school, sports and growth phases. It shows parents what relief looks like and how targeted care supports better movement over time.
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Does Massage Therapy Really Help with Lower Back Pain?
Denise Leslie
Targeted therapeutic massage delivers low back pain relief by releasing tight muscles, easing lumbar tension and restoring mobility where it matters most. People choose this approach because it reduces pain, improves movement and offers a noninvasive solution that delivers results quickly.This article explains why therapeutic massage is one of the strongest options available for those wanting to live life pain-free.
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Easing the Side Effects of Cancer Treatment with Oncology Massage
Denise Leslie
Oncology massage helps reduce common side effects of cancer treatment including swelling, stiffness, fatigue, and anxiety. This article outlines how trained therapists adjust pressure, positioning, and lymphatic techniques to support people during chemo and radiation. You will learn what to expect in a session, how this work complements medical care, and how to choose a therapist with proper oncology training.
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Effective Massage Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis Pain Relief
Denise Leslie
Massage therapy reduces heel and arch pain caused by Plantar fasciitis by increasing circulation, loosening tight calves and foot muscles, and addressing connective-tissue tension. This article explains how strategic foot and lower leg treatments reduce morning-step pain and improve mobility so you can walk, run or stand with less discomfort.
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What is a Deep Tissue Massage
Denise Leslie
This blog provides useful information to help you better understand deep tissue massages. I'll explore some common misconceptions about deep-tissue massage, delve into the key differences between deep-tissue and Swedish massage, and offer some tips on how often you should get one. So, sit back, relax, and let me guide you through the world of deep-tissue massage.
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The Benefits Of Fibromyalgia Relief
Denise Leslie
Massage therapy can ease chronic pain, fatigue, sleep issues and mood challenges linked to fibromyalgia. This blog explains how targeted soft-tissue work, improved circulation and careful technique support individuals with fibromyalgia by reducing pain sensitivity and improving sleep and mobility.
moreFAQs – Medical & Sports Massage
- Can massage therapy help with arthritis pain?
- It depends on the type of arthritis. When uric acid is present (as in gout-related arthritis), massage can make symptoms worse — which is why we always recommend medical clearance first. For other types, like osteoarthritis, we may include Graston instrument-assisted work to address joint calcification, reduce inflammation, and improve mobility.
- Can massage help while I’m going through chemo or radiation?
- Yes. At Medical & Sports Massage, oncology massage focuses on manual lymphatic drainage, which prepares your body to receive treatment and helps manage fluid buildup that often causes swelling, stiffness, and pain. Patients also report less nausea, more mobility in their joints, and improved energy between treatments. Because the work is gentle and designed to keep the lymphatic system moving, it supports your body both before and after chemo sessions. Many clients in Sandy Springs say the difference is noticeable — fewer side effects, faster recovery days, and a greater sense of calm while navigating treatment.
- Is massage safe for menopause symptoms?
- Yes. Lymphatic drainage can make a real difference during menopause. It helps reduce fluid congestion that may contribute to frozen shoulder and improves mood and sleep. When frozen shoulder is already present, we combine lymphatic drainage with neuromuscular therapy to restore mobility
- How do you treat fibromyalgia symptoms with massage therapy?
- Our fibromyalgia treatments combine lymphatic drainage and targeted neuromuscular therapy to calm overactive nerves while also reducing tissue congestion, improving circulation, and easing pain sensitivity. This helps clients in Sandy Springs, GA and surrounding areas experience fewer flare-ups, less symptom intensity, and better mobility in daily life.
- How does lymphatic drainage massage help with healing and pain relief?
- Lymphatic drainage massage helps with healing and pain relief by reducing inflammation and easing neurological stress. At Medical & Sports Massage (MSM), we use this approach to help clients recovering from sports injuries, managing menopause, or undergoing oncology treatments experience less pain, lower anxiety, and better overall recovery.
- Can massage reduce stress and anxiety during medical treatments?
- Yes. Lymphatic drainage isn’t just physical. By working from head to toe, it can lower cortisol levels and ease adrenal overdrive while supporting the release of feel-good hormones. Patients describe feeling calmer and more resilient, which is why many in Sandy Springs seek us out when dealing with stress, anxiety, or major health transitions.