Stretch Therapy and Sports Recovery Room in Tucson

Tucson Strength runs a sports recovery room at its gym on East Speedway Blvd in Tucson, alongside one on one fascial stretch therapy by appointment. This listing covers the recovery side of the business. Fascial Stretch Therapy is a hands on, assisted stretching method that works on the fascia and joints using traction, oscillation and circumduction. Sessions are booked with Jessica VanAsselberg, a certified FST therapist, and are used to reduce soreness, improve flexibility and mobility and support recovery between hard training sessions. The self serve recovery room holds Normatec dynamic compression boots, a Platinum LED near infrared light room where you can select the wavelengths you want, a separate infrared heat lamp, and Hypervolt percussion massage guns for loosening tight areas before or after training. New recovery tools are added over time. Recovery room access is $30 a month on its own and is also included in the $110 a month premium membership. Fascial stretch therapy is charged separately and booked by appointment. Contact the gym on 520-445-6800 or through tucsonstrength.com to arrange a session.

• What recovery services are included in this listing?

  Fascial stretch therapy by appointment, plus self serve use of the recovery room, which holds Normatec compression boots, a near infrared light room and Hypervolt percussion massage guns.

• What is fascial stretch therapy?

  It is a method of assisted stretching that focuses on the fascia and the joints. The therapist uses traction, oscillation and circumduction to release tension through the connective tissue lines rather than working on isolated muscles. Tucson Strength describes it as a relaxing and gentle process rather than a painful one.

• Who carries out the stretch therapy sessions?

  Jessica VanAsselberg, a certified Fascial Stretch Therapist at Tucson Strength, who works with clients on stretching techniques to improve how they move and feel.

• How much does fascial stretch therapy cost?

  A 60 minute session is $90, or $425 for five sessions. A 90 minute session is $125, or $590 for five sessions. These prices are published on the Tucson Strength website.

• How much does the recovery room cost?

  Recovery room only access is $30 a month. It is also included in the premium membership at $110 a month, which covers gym access as well.

• What equipment is in the recovery room?

  Normatec dynamic air compression boots, a Platinum LED near infrared light room where you choose the wavelengths, a separate infrared heat lamp, and Hypervolt percussion massage guns with different speeds and attachments. The gym says it continues to add new recovery tools.

• When can I use the recovery room?

  The recovery room is self serve, so it can be used during member access hours, which run from 4:00 am to 11:00 pm seven days a week. Staffed hours are 9:00 am to 8:00 pm on weekdays and 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at weekends.

• Where is the recovery room?

  Inside the Tucson Strength gym at 6130 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, Arizona 85712.

• Do I need a gym membership to book stretch therapy?

  Fascial stretch therapy is offered by appointment for an additional cost on top of gym and recovery services. The website does not spell out whether non members can book, so contact the gym on 520-445-6800 to confirm before you book.

• How do I book a session?

  Contact Tucson Strength through the contact form on tucsonstrength.com or call 520-445-6800 to arrange an appointment for fascial stretch therapy or to add recovery room access to your membership.

• What is compression therapy used for?

  The Normatec boots use dynamic air compression to increase circulation, revive muscles and reduce swelling. Tucson Strength recommends them for strength athletes after heavy leg work, endurance athletes covering road miles, and anyone who trains hard.