Massage Therapy Integrated With Clinical Care

This isn’t a standard spa massage—this is results-driven, therapeutic bodywork. We target the root cause of your chronic neck and back pain, sports injuries, or tight muscles using specialized techniques like myofascial release and trigger point therapy to break up deep tension and restore your movement.

Clinical massage therapy treatment for leg and muscle pain recovery at Rising Sun Chiropractic in St. Peter MN.

Massage Services Available

Clinical Massage Therapy 60 Minute Sessions

This isn’t a standard spa massage—this is results-driven, therapeutic bodywork. At Rising Sun Chiropractic + Weight Loss, we offer clinical massage therapy in St. Peter, MN that is completely customized to your body. Our goal is simple: help you break up deep tension, speed up your recovery, and get you moving pain-free again.

We combine advanced, outcome-based techniques like neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and sports massage to target the root cause of your discomfort.

Common reasons our patients seek clinical massage:

  • Chronic neck and back pain

  •  Sciatica and nerve irritation

  •  Migraines and chronic headaches

  •  TMJ dysfunction and jaw tension

  •  Sports injuries and work-related strain

  •  Shoulder tightness and rotator cuff injuries

  •  Plantar fasciitis

  •  Scar tissue and stubborn fascial adhesions

Lymphatic Drainage Massage (90 Minutes)

If you are experiencing persistent swelling, recovering from a recent surgery, or dealing with chronic inflammation, manual lymphatic drainage offers a gentle, specialized approach to help your body heal.

Our certified lymphatic therapist uses precise, light-touch techniques designed to stimulate fluid movement, naturally drain toxins, and reduce swelling. This targeted therapy supports your immune system and encourages your tissues to recover from the inside out.

This specialized therapy is highly recommended for:

  • Post-surgical swelling and recovery support

  • Lymphedema management

  • Edema or lipedema relief

  • Immune support and illness recovery

  • Chronic inflammatory conditions

Relaxation Massage (60 or 90 Minutes)

If you are feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or just need a safe space to decompress, our relaxation massage is designed to quiet a busy mind and soothe your body.

This lower-intensity session focuses entirely on down-regulating your nervous system, improving sleep quality, and easing the physical toll of chronic stress. Using rhythmic, gentle-to-medium pressure, we help your body shift out of “fight or flight” mode so you can truly rest, reset, and recover.

This session is ideal for:

  • Chronic stress and everyday burnout

  • Sleep disturbances and insomnia

  • Mental fatigue and sensory overwhelm

  • General wellness and recovery support

Book your Relaxation Massage

CranioSacral Therapy (CST)

If your body has been locked in a “fight or flight” response from stress, trauma, or a physical injury, CranioSacral Therapy offers a profoundly gentle way to reset.

CST is a light-touch, hands-on therapy that focuses on your central nervous system—specifically the brain, spinal cord, and the deep connective tissues protecting them. By working closely with areas of hidden restriction around the head, spine, and sacrum, CST helps your tissues safely unwind and release long-held protective patterns.

Who can benefit from CranioSacral Therapy? Amanda uses advanced training in complex nervous system and whole-body patterns to support patients dealing with:

  • Head & Jaw Tension: Migraines, chronic headaches, facial tension, and stubborn TMJ dysfunction.

  • Concussion & Injury Recovery: Lingering post-concussion symptoms, whiplash, or protective muscle guarding that won’t turn off years after an accident.

  • Nervous System Regulation: Supportive care for POTS, dysautonomia, Long COVID, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, and sensory overwhelm.

  • Stress & Sleep Support: Easing the physical symptoms of anxiety, panic responses, or persistent sleep difficulties by calming an overworked nervous system.

Conditions That Benefit From Massage Therapy

  • chronic neck pain
  • low back pain
  • sciatica
  • shoulder pain and frozen shoulder
  • rotator cuff injuries
  • carpal tunnel symptoms
  • elbow tendinopathy
  • hip flexor tension
  • thoracic outlet syndrome
  • migraines and headaches
  • TMJ dysfunction
  • plantar fasciitis
  • work injuries
  • post-surgical swelling
  • neuropathy
  • concussion and whiplash
  • chronic pain syndromes

Your Massage Therapist

Amanda Handy is a nationally board-certified massage therapist and certified lymphatic practitioner. She specializes in clinical massage focused on pain relief, functional recovery and medically complex cases.

Credentials:

  • Northwestern Health Sciences University — Valedictorian
  • Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist — Klose Training
clinical massage therapy treatment in St Peter MN at Rising Sun Chiropractic

What To Expect At Your Visit

We want your first visit with us to be the most relaxed part of your day. When you step into our clinic for a massage or therapy session, here is exactly how we look after you:

  • Reviewing Your Goals: We will sit down together to talk about your symptoms, your health history, and exactly what you want to get out of your session.

  • Clinical Assessment: We will perform a quick, targeted structural assessment to find the exact source of your tension, pain, or restriction.

  • Targeted Treatment: Your entire hands-on session is completely customized to your body using the precise techniques that will help you heal fastest.

  • Moving Forward: Before you leave, we will chat about a simple, realistic care plan to help you maintain your results, especially if you are combining massage with your chiropractic care.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this medical or spa massage? Think of this as results-based bodywork. While our studio is a quiet, comfortable space where you can fully relax, our primary goal is to help you find long-term relief from pain, release deep tension, and improve how your body moves.

Do I need a doctor’s referral? Not at all. You are welcome to schedule an appointment directly with us whenever you feel your body needs care. We are here whenever you’re ready.

Can massage be combined with chiropractic care? Absolutely—in fact, we highly recommend it. They complement each other perfectly. Massage helps relax the muscle guarding and tension around your joints, which makes your chiropractic adjustments easier, more comfortable, and helps them hold much longer.

How is CranioSacral Therapy (CST) different from massage or chiropractic care? While traditional massage focuses directly on muscle tissue and chiropractic care optimizes joint alignment, CranioSacral Therapy works directly with your internal nervous system and deep connective tissues. Instead of using deeper physical pressure from the outside in, CST uses an incredibly light touch to help restrictions release from the inside out. They work beautifully together to calm an overworked system.

What does a CranioSacral session feel like? You remain completely fully clothed and rest comfortably on our treatment table. Because it uses such a precise, gentle touch, it doesn’t force your body to change. Instead, most patients experience a state of deep, meditative relaxation, subtle softening or releasing sensations in their muscles, and a profound sense of whole-body balance.

Is lymphatic drainage safe after I’ve had surgery? In most cases, yes. It is a wonderful, incredibly gentle way to reduce post-surgical swelling, clear cellular waste, and safely speed up your recovery. We will always do a quick health screening during your session to ensure the timing is exactly right and safe for your specific recovery phase.