Who we are
Welcome to Family Wellness Massage — where compassionate care meets skilled therapy for every member of your family. Located here Urbana, Ohio.
We’re dedicated to providing personalized massage therapy sessions designed to help you find relief and improve wellbeing. Whether you’re managing chronic pain, recovering from a sports injury, coping with stress, headaches or migraines, struggling with insomnia, or working to regain range of motion, our treatments are tailored to your needs and goals.
Our team is small, experienced, and family-oriented. Joe and April, a happily married couple, have been practicing together for nearly ten years. Their combined knowledge and hands-on experience create a warm, consistent, and effective treatment environment. They work closely with each client to develop practical, results-focused plans that promote healing, comfort, and long-term wellness.
Family-friendly care
Treatments appropriate for all ages, from teens to seniors
Gentle, therapeutic approaches for children and sensitive clients
Clear communication with parents and caregivers about goals and home care
Flexible scheduling to accommodate busy family life
What to expect
A comfortable, welcoming clinic brought to your home where your comfort and privacy matter
An initial assessment to identify the cause of your symptoms and set realistic goals
Tailored therapy sessions using techniques chosen for your condition and preferences
Follow-up recommendations and self-care tips to support long-term progress
Let Family Wellness Massage be your partner in health. Whether you need targeted pain relief, recovery support, or ongoing wellness care for the whole family, Joe and April are here to help with skilled hands and a caring approach.
Joe — Experienced Medical Massage Therapist
Over 18 years as a licensed medical massage therapist, helping countless clients release muscle tension, reduce pain, and improve overall well-being.
Specializes in releasing stubbornly tight muscles and fixing that persistent kink in your neck.
Sessions are highly interactive: Joe asks focused questions to identify and treat the root cause of your pain or discomfort, so treatment goes deeper than a typical massage.
Trained and certified in:
Position Release
Aromatherapy
Deep Tissue
Sports Massage
Trigger Point Therapy
Assisted Stretch Therapy
What to expect: an assessment-driven session that combines therapeutic conversation with targeted hands-on techniques. Clients often describe Joe’s work as more like therapy than a standard massage—effective, educational, and tailored to lasting relief.
Book a session with Joe to get focused, experienced care that addresses the cause—not just the symptoms—of your pain.
April — Licensed Massage Therapist (12+ years)
Calm, skilled, and attentive, April brings more than a decade of experience to every session. She customizes each treatment using a range of evidence-based techniques to reduce pain, relieve tension, and restore balance.
Specialties and certifications
Hot stone therapy — deep, relaxing warmth to ease muscle stiffness and improve circulation
Scar tissue release — smoothing out the tissue inside and out to reduce the look and feel of the scar. It help increase mobility if the scar is around a joint.
Prenatal massage — safe, nurturing care tailored to expectant mothers
Aromatherapy — soothing blends to enhance relaxation and emotional well-being
Cupping therapy — targeted suction to release tight fascia and promote blood flow
Lymphatic drainage — gentle, rhythmic work to reduce swelling and support detoxification
Myofascial release — sustained pressure to relieve chronic tightness and improve mobility
Ashiatsu certified (not currently offered) — certification complete; service coming soon, more information will be provided at a later time.
What to expect
Personalized treatment plans based on your needs and goals
A mix of techniques (gentle to deep) to address aches, chronic pain, postural issues, and stress
Clear communication about pressure, comfort, and homecare recommendations
Ideal for
People with chronic muscle tension or localized pain
Expectant mothers seeking safe, therapeutic touch
Anyone wanting stress relief, improved circulation, or enhanced mobility
Book a session with April for compassionate, expert care designed to help you move and feel better.
Contact us
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