“Rochelle gave me a fantastic facial. She was helpful with additional skin care information and ideas to make my skin appear more youthful! It is nice to find such a complete facility right in my own back yard. Thanks and I look forward to my massage next!” Mary S.

“Shelly works out every kink and knot. She is a true blessing and I am very honored to have met and found her. She is the ultimate professional, has hands that work beyond traditional limits and I look forward to my next visit. (See you soon Shelly!)” kathryn W.

“This is the greatest place around Florida to have a massage. These are true professionals. They can fix issues I’ve had with my back for many years! I HIGHLY recommend Lutz Massage!” Shelly G.

“Don’t miss the best mssages of your lifetime! Inhave been going there fir about three years and every massage has been excellent.Ray and Rochelle are also very friendly and accommodating.” K.R.

“This was a fantastic deep pore cleanser, and even included short massage of shoulders, arms and legs. Came away feeling relaxed with clean skin. Definitely would strongly recommend.” Loren G.

“I recently enjoyed a very relaxing (yet, deep tissue) massage provided by Josh. I didn’t want a painful deep tissue massage and Josh did a great job in listening to my needs and adjusting the massage accordingly. It was perfect and I’ll look forward to going back in the future.” Anonymous

“Josh did my deep tissue massage and he is excellent and did a fantastic job and is very good natured. Rochelle did my facial and she was equally excellent and I was very impressed with her attention to detail and friendliness. It is a 75 minute drive for me but I will definitely be back again. I can’t say enough good things about Lutz massage.” Susan D.

“I have been going to Lutz Massage for sometime now and have always seen Shelly. She is amazing!! I have had massages other places and nothing compares to the help and relief Shelly gives me with a massage. I have 2 herniated ruptured discs and have seen chiropractors and orthopaedic doctors and the 1 thing that has helped is the massages I get at Lutz Massage. I have referred both my father and mother to this place and they both told me they have never felt better. All thanks to Shelly!!” E. Wehnes

“First time in 8 months there is relief. 25 sessions in physical therapy, 20 sessions in the chiropractors office and nothing. Can’t wait to go back next week to Lutz Massage!” Sarah A.

“A great place to go to get your body “tuned-up” Without the deep massage techniques every two weeks, I would not be playing golf or doing other activities that I enjoy.”  M.M

“I had the best sports massage ever last week. I am training for an upcoming race and I was amazed at how much better my legs and back felt after seeing Ray. I will definitely be back every few weeks.” Diane L.

“I have been a member of Lutz Massage for 2 years now, and LOVE all the therapists. I have never been disappointed and they always give you a full 60 minute massage. No corner cutting! Sometime, when no client follows my appt, they have run long! The kind of service you get at Lutz Massage is hard to find.” Jeanne P.

“I saw Rochelle and she was awesome. She found knots in my back that I didn’t even know I had. She also suggested some exercises that I could do that would help with my posture issues. I recommend her and Lutz Massage. Very reasonable prices for quality services. Forget about chain massage clinics!” Michelle

“I became a new client about two months ago and I considered myself to have multiple issues from arms to shoulders, hips, and lower back. In one session, Ray was able to give me total relief in a classic case of tennis elbow – I mean total relief! No more pain. I excersise and work out regularly, the deep tissue massages truly restore function and relieve stress of physical abuse. Ray is very knowledgeable about the body and is truly helping to improve all of my issues. Thanks so much!” Joey H.

“We are so fortunate to have the dedicated, caring staff at Lutz Massage. I have neuromuscular disease and they keep me moving!” Nancy J.

“I have enjoyed many massages throughout the years at some very exclusive spas and have never had a massage better than at Lutz Massage. Rochelle administered the best massage of my life.” Karen W.

“I received a prenatal massage from Shelly and would recommend her to anyone. It was a great experience and one of the best massages I have received to date. I felt relaxed for days after and will definitely be a return customer.” Carey L.

“When I came to Lutz Massage I was experiencing a great amount of back and shoulder pain, but now I’ve been able to experience a great amount of relief! Not only are they very knowledgeable massage therapists, they are actually super nice and caring! I’ve been to so many therapist for my condition, but the only true relief came from LUTZ MASSAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” Michelle F.

I work in Corporate America good work, excellent service and treating the customer with respect is the foundation of my company. The time I spent at Lutz Massage was wonderful and relaxing. Rochelle has the hands of an Angel. Customer service and the quiet, relaxing atmosphere will keep me a repeat customer. I will recommend this establishment to all my friends…. Trina H.

My and husband and I used to only treat ourselves to massages at luxury resorts when we were on vacation but now anytime we do that we complain that they are overpriced and never as good as our massages by Ray and Rochelle! Hands down they are the best massages we have ever received. Jess K.

“After herniating 2 discs in my low back, I needed relief fast. Lutz massage got me an appointment in a timely manner, and has greatly helped me.
In order to protect my current well being, I have been making regular massage appointments ever since. Thank you Ray & Rochelle!” Carrie P.

“I was given a massage for my 64th birthday. I had the deep tissue and he was excellent. the calming room, the serenity, Josh has powerful hands working my knots to promote such feeling of well being. If there was a star rating higher than a 5 he would get it. I recommend him to anyone who wants a true feeling of healing.” Ciel B.

“I recently had my first massage at Lutz Massage and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Shelly hit my target areas just right and I felt so much better afterwards. I will definitely return and recommend to others.” Fl Mom

“I beat my body up training for triathlons and marathons throughout the year. Ray is responsible for keeping my body in working order during those hard training periods. If it wasn’t for Ray, there would have been a few times that I would have never made it to the starting line. Nobody can do it better than Ray at Lutz Massage!” Cristy B.

2.) an excellent massage therapist will know specific muscle names, functions, and locations. This is a simple test that takes only minutes to get results to weed out the novice from the pro!

3.) Really great massage therapists really don’t need you to tell them where to push, you will find a great massage therapist’s hands already in the right place before you have to tell them. Skilled LMT’s have honed their palpation skills like a fine instrument. If you have to tell them  ”a little to the left, no up, a little more to the right” then you are dealing with a novice.

4.) HAve you ever felt exposed on the massage table due to poor draping? NOVICE! Did the therapist fumble with the sheets like they were unsure of where things should go? Amateur! A great therapist can do a massage blindfolded and the draping would still be secure and perfect.

5.) Did your massage therapist have good “flow?” Flow is is just like breathing. When  you are scared or excited you pant and when your are relaxed you have a calm breathing pattern that keeps you in a relaxed state. For a therapist, this is a skill that takes a while to perfect. Have you had a massage where the therapist’s hands were moving really fast, without direction, and no subtle transition to the next body part (choppy or jumpy?) Those are novice red flags!  Imagine long strokes that are patterned by a calm breathing. There is a natural rhythm in breathing. The experienced therapist knows this technique and as the recipient of massage you will know the difference when your therapist has good “Flow.”

6.) A massage should be felt, never heard! A novice will make noise (not just talking noise either.) What I mean is that an expert will try their best to control the environment to avoid their own noises (like heavy breathing, coughing, squeaky table, bad music, etc) or ambient noises that will take your focus off relaxing. Small details are considered where the excellent massage therapist is concerned. Not so much with the novice.

Lutz Massage has therapists that are all excellent therapist. Call today to experience what a great massage feels like.

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The title of this post is the exact page title that ME used on their website to boost their ranking on Google and other search engines that crawl for the keyword Lutz massage. See for yourself! Search ‘Lutz Massage’ in google and look at ME rank in the organic search. I asked the management to take this page down and/or change the wording to avoid confusing consumers in thinking that LM and ME were possible one in the same. Currently, the page name is the same and they never responded the Better Business Bureau complaint that was filed months ago. The owner of ME didn’t understand how this verbiage was wrong, unfair, and misleading. I did a little digging and found that this may be a tactic that they ME web masters use to squash the small business owner’s online business.
Try this one, Google ‘South Tampa Massage’ and you will find this: Massage Therapy at South Tampa Massage Therapy at Massage Envy. Looks pretty familiar right!? Is this good business practice or a big FOUL for ball-hogging? I will let you decide. Lutz Massage is a family owned and operated business that doesn’t want to be confused with ME (in any way shape or form!)
I wrote this post for two reasons. First, I wanted to see is this post would show on a Google search for Massage envy, Lutz Massage Envy, or Massage Envy Lutz. I really don’t know what to call them or what they call themselves (officially.)
Here is the web content that they have on their page that is titled Massage therapy at Lutz Massage Therapy at Massage Envy: “Relax, your nearby Lutz Massage Envy can help you achieve balance on your schedule. With our convenient locations, flexible scheduling, and affordable membership rates, it’s never been easier to feel at ease.
Massage Envy’s professional Massage Therapists tailor each session to address your specific issues. Whether you want to reduce stress, relieve aches and pains, or treat a chronic injury, you can always find relaxation at Massage Envy.
The most convenient place for Lutz massage therapy is Massage Envy. Schedule your appointment today.”

Again I ask, What IS in a name?

Stepping off my soap box for now to say thanks for reading!

Lutz Massage is the massage therapy clinic for you. For our members we offer $39 one-hour massages, $64 90-minute massages, $78 two-hour massages, and $39 deep pore cleansing facials. All in all we offer some of the best massage and skin care prices in Tampa, Hillsborough, and pasco county.

Most massage studios offer a one-hour session and only deliver 50-minutes. At Lutz Massage we are owned and operated by massage therapists that take pride in our services and promise to never cut your massage time (unless you are late for your appointment.)

If you are tired of the massage chain approach to massage then Lutz Massage is for you. When you schedule a deep tissue massage you can be sure a deep massage is what you will get.

Call today and try a 30-minute massage for $25. What do you have to lose? A massage studio that leaves you with massage envy. Lutz massage will not disappointment. Schedule your appointment online or call and we will schedule it for you.

Many massage places are known for this exact scenario. This is actually one of the ways to determine if you are in a massage studio that has your best interest in mind or theirs.  To deliver a thorough massage the therapist typically needs 60 full minutes. The 50-minute massage will go by really fast and the therapist can’t fully work the full body in that amount of time. The franchised approach to massage has made the massage experience highly accessible yet generic and non-personal and this is just one other way that they have failed the massage profession. Prior to booking a massage you should always look at the fine print. It will usually state that your session will include a 50-minute massage session. This verbiage is usually nestled right under the special offer in a font size so small it is usually lost in the ad.

Why the 50-minute hour? It’s a simple way to schedule more and do less!   Some places will even  cut your massage contact time by as much as 15 minutes and tell you that this is time for the client to undress and re-dress. When  was the last time it took you 15 minutes to take off and put back on your clothes?

The solution to this problem is to do your research. When  you are selecting a new massage studio that you know nothing about, call and ask questions. Ask everything you want to know prior to scheduling your appointment. If the studio has a website, get familiar with it and if you still can’t find all the info there, call and ask more questions. A reputable massage studio will be upfront with you on massage time, cost, and any other details you want to query. You will find their website tobe easy to understand and full of information that will make it easy for you to book your massage appointment with confidence.

For this post I only discussed the 50-minute massage, but this 10-minute deduction occurs on every massage appointment (if the studio you choose has this as a policy.) Here’s my suggestion:  If you have another massage studio to visit in your area, check with them  before scheduling with the “50-minute massage place.” A massage studio that charges you the special rate for an hour and delivers only 50-minutes of massage time is more likely to scam you in other ways (i.e. massage membership contracts with no way out, no-show fees, required tips!) Look for the massage studio that offers 60-minutes of “contact time!” When  you call and ask, say this:  “The hour massage that you are advertising for $39, does that mean 60-minutes of massage contact time?” The response you receive will help you determine if you should book that appointment or keep looking for another place.

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read what some of our clients are saying…….

“I saw Rochelle and she was awesome. She found knots in my back that I didn’t even know I had. She also suggested some exercises that I could do that would help with my posture issues. I recommend her and Lutz Massage. Very reasonable prices for quality services. Forget about chain massage clinics!” Michelle

“I have been a member for a couple years now and could not imagine going anywhere else. Each massage is absolutley wonderful. I always leave feeling completley relaxed and rejuvenated. I love that I can schedule my appt. online at my convienence and the schedule is so flexible. Thank you for two years of wonderful service.” Shannon

“I’ve been member for several years and could not be happier with the massages and excellent rates,.Rochelle is a great LMT who always works to my specific needs. Her great skill as a massage therapist and her kind demeanor always leave me feeling great!” Kathie

“Ray is excellent. Will really work on problem areas. Yet, I feel very relaxed by the end of the massage. I highly recommend Lutz Massage. Pleasant and considerate atmoshpere. I especially like being able to schedule my appointment online.” Brynne

“A family owned business yet very professional and customer-service oriented. Rochelle has mastered the art of massage and takes me to the “zone” every time. Ray is awesome as well. Lutz Massage rocks!” Karen

“I just got my first deep tissue massage from Ray and It was worth every penny. He worked and worked on those tension areas that was bothering me for so long. I just booked two more sessions! Lutz Massage has very affordable rates and a membership you can join to help you save even more. I am very pleased. Thanks Ray!!” Yolanda

We do not see massage salons keeping a blog on their website. Actually, since majority of the massage salons have a franchise tag on them, there is no quality blog that people can follow. We hope that we can close this gap with our new website and provide useful information for everyone to have a healthier life.

We’d love to hear your feedback about our new site. Please do not hesitate to post your comments, critics and feedback below.