Kinesiology Taping

Kinesiology Taping is an elastic therapeutic tape application designed to support muscles and joints, reduce pain, and extend the benefits of your session between visits. Unlike rigid athletic tape that immobilizes, kinesiology tape moves with your body, providing dynamic support while allowing full range of motion.

The tape works by gently lifting the skin away from the underlying tissue, which reduces pressure on pain receptors, improves lymphatic drainage in the taped area, and provides proprioceptive feedback that supports proper movement patterns. When applied by a skilled therapist after massage, it helps lock in the therapeutic gains from your session.

What to Expect

Kinesiology taping is applied at the end of your massage session, after your muscles are relaxed and any manual therapy work is complete. Your therapist will assess the target area, clean the skin, and apply strips of tape in a pattern specific to your condition and goals.

The tape is waterproof and designed to stay in place for 3–5 days. You can shower, swim, and exercise normally while wearing it. Some skin redness is normal when the tape is removed — this typically resolves within a few hours.

Benefits

• Supports injured or overworked muscles and joints during recovery
• Reduces localized swelling and bruising through lymphatic facilitation
• Provides pain relief by reducing pressure on subcutaneous pain receptors
• Improves proprioception and movement awareness during daily activity
• Extends the benefits of massage between sessions
• Suitable for athletic, rehabilitative, and general wellness applications

As an add-on to your massage, your therapist will assess your needs and strategically place the tape to targeted areas. The tape will gently lift the skin and provide support to muscles and joints while allowing your full range of motion, extending the therapeutic gains from your session for 3–5 days between visits.