If you’re in Colorado Springs, especially near Briargate and you are dealing with chronic low back pain, migraine tension, general tension headaches, or you are simply doing your best to stay on top of athletic recovery or avoid excessive high stress levels, at Inspire Movements Massage Therapy, a 90 minute and 2 hour massages can offer deep therapeutic benefits! We go beyond the surface level with our Ashiatsu massage sessions and cupping therapy.
Why Longer Sessions Are More Effective
Why 90-minutes and 2-hour appointments are just better
Especially here at Inspire Movements Massage Therapy. When only getting 60-minute massages, therapists have to spend their time prioritizing specific areas of tension and while this is great for general relaxation or spot treatment. This can be lacking in many areas depending on the benefits looking to be achieved. Therapists would have to prioritize one or 2 areas at best in an hour long appointment. On the contrary, with 90 minute and 2 hour massages, there is enough time to focus on the whole body as well as time to target both your desired problem areas and what the therapist finds. This will help with deep therapeutic relaxation, as the massage therapists are able to work slowly and intentionally which paves the way for muscles to fully release and recover. This extended time allows therapists to work in a state of flow instead of being rushed.
Who Benefits From Extended Massage
Longer sessions are ideal for people are suffering from
• Sitting at a desk all day long
• Those suffering from sciatic nerve pain
• Experience consistent headaches or migraines
• Have prior shoulder injuries or surgeries
• Have had previous spinal surgeries or surgeries
• Work in healthcare or caregiving professions
• Are athletes or highly active individuals.
How Ashiatsu Supports Deeper Healing
Ashiatsu massage, where therapists use their feet to apply deep, broad pressure, is especially effective during extended sessions. With more time, therapists can use a layering technique—starting with superficial muscles and gradually working deeper.
This approach is perfect for:
Ongoing muscle soreness
Deep fascial tension
Chronic pain and trigger points
Ashiatsu also improves circulation and reduces inflammation, which is amplified in longer sessions.
Relearn Healthy Movement and Posture
Extended massage sessions give your body time to “relearn” healthier patterns of movement. That’s especially valuable for those with postural imbalances or recurring injuries.
These longer sessions can:
Prevent injuries by releasing tight fascia
Improve alignment
Reset unhealthy tension cycles before they turn into chronic pain
Support Your Nervous System and Mental Health
Longer massages also activate your parasympathetic nervous system—the one responsible for “rest and digest.” This leads to:
A deeper state of calm
Mindful breathing and relaxation
A more restorative, holistic experience
Think of it as more than just treatment—it’s a form of self-care and empowerment.
Experience It For Yourself
After a 90-minute or 2-hour massage, clients often describe feeling like a new person. The deep release combined with full-body relaxation is something words can’t fully capture—you have to feel it to believe it.
Ready to experience the benefits of Ashiatsu massage in Colorado Springs? Book a session with us at Inspire Movements Massage Therapy and give your body the time it truly needs to heal.
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