Medical massage
Also called clinical or therapeutic massage: focused work with muscles and other soft tissues, guided by a person’s concerns and treatment goals.
The overall approachBODY WORKS · WITH LESLIE DELONG
Focused work.
For your muscles.
Medical massage, trigger point work, and hands-on soft-tissue therapy. Care centered on specific muscle concerns and how you move.
Therapeutic care, not a spa relaxation massage.
Understand the approach
YOUR NEXT STEP
Book an appointment
Choose a session, find a time, review your request.
Try the scheduling previewSession lengths and dates below are fictional. No appointment will be booked.
MEDICAL MASSAGETRIGGER POINT WORKMUSCLE & SOFT-TISSUE THERAPY
THE APPROACH
More specific.
More purposeful.
Body Works focuses on therapeutic muscle work. These terms describe the approach and techniques—not three separate services you need to choose between.
Trigger point work
Targeted manual pressure on tender muscle areas often called “knots.” A sensitive spot can hurt locally or reproduce discomfort elsewhere.
A focused techniqueMuscle manipulation
A plain-language description of hands-on soft-tissue work, such as compression and kneading. Here, manipulation means working with muscle—not a spinal adjustment.
The hands-on workAbout these terms: Cleveland Clinic: therapeutic massage, trigger point massage and Ohio’s massage therapy scope.
THERAPEUTIC DOESN’T MEAN FORCEFUL
Focused pressure.
Open communication.
Tender areas may feel sensitive, but severe pain is not the goal. Tell your therapist when pressure is too much; you can ask to adjust or stop at any time.
Discuss your symptoms, health history, and goals before treatment. The right approach depends on your needs and whether massage is appropriate for you.
Before your appointmentMEET LES
Leslie DeLongLMT · Body Works
An independent practice with a focus on medical massage and muscle work.
Body Works is Les’s practice. Its focus is hands-on therapy for muscle and soft-tissue concerns, including trigger point work.
Les’s full biography and appointment details will be added to the finished website.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
A few clear answers.
Know what the work is—and what to expect from it.
Is this a relaxation massage?
The focus at Body Works is therapeutic muscle and soft-tissue work, rather than a soothing spa experience. A session can still feel calming; relaxation is simply not the main purpose.
Is trigger point therapy the same as medical massage?
They overlap, but aren’t identical. Medical massage describes the therapeutic purpose. Trigger point work is one targeted technique that can be used within that approach.
Does it have to hurt to work?
No. Tell the therapist about sharp, worsening, or severe pain and ask for lighter pressure or a pause. More pressure is not automatically better care. Read Mayo Clinic’s guidance.
What can this type of therapy help with?
Massage is used to address muscle tension and discomfort. Some people experience symptom relief, but research varies by condition and technique, and benefits may be temporary. Results are individual; no particular outcome is guaranteed. Read the NIH overview.
Is it a substitute for medical care or physical therapy?
No. Massage therapy can complement appropriate care. It does not provide a medical diagnosis or replace treatment from a physician or physical therapist. New, unexplained, or persistent symptoms should be evaluated by an appropriate healthcare professional.
What should I share before treatment?
Tell the therapist about your symptoms, recent injuries or surgery, health conditions, and medicines such as blood thinners. If you’re unsure massage is suitable, check with your healthcare provider first. Discuss private health details directly with the practice, not through this demonstration.
Can I book a real appointment here yet?
The online calendar is a demonstration. Actual session lengths, prices, availability, and booking policies are still being confirmed. You can preview the steps; it won’t reserve a time or send a message.
BODY WORKS
Start with a conversation.
Talk with Les about the practice and appointment details.
Preview appointment bookingLeslie DeLong, LMT
- Phone
- (614) 806-2558
- Address
- 337 South Maple Street
Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Business details from Les’s supplied card. Please confirm hours and appointment arrangements directly.