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Medical Massage Therapy in Marana, AZ

Licensed massage therapists assess what hurts, treat it with targeted technique and track your progress visit by visit, at our Oracle Road clinic a straight drive east from Marana on Ina Road.

  • 4.9 Stars, 430 Reviews
  • Licensed Therapists
  • Pain and Injury Plans
  • Oracle Road at Ina

What Medical Massage Therapy in Marana, AZ Involves

Medical massage treats one specific problem: a low back that seizes after yard work, a shoulder that will not lift, a hip that tightens on every walk. Your therapist works to a plan for that problem, not a set routine.

  • Find the Source

    We ask where it hurts, when it started and what makes it worse.

  • Treat With Purpose

    Techniques are chosen for the tissue involved, from firm trigger point work to gentle release.

  • Track Progress

    Each visit is compared with the last, so the plan changes as you improve.

Massage therapist applying hands-on pressure along a patient's back during a medical massage session

Who Medical Massage Helps

It suits adults with pain that keeps returning or movement that no longer feels easy.

  • Low back pain from long commutes, lifting or desk days
  • Neck and shoulder strain, including tension headaches
  • Tight hips and legs that shorten your stride
  • Soreness from cycling, golf, running or the gym
  • Stiffness that limits how far you can turn or reach

Recovering from surgery or a recent injury, or managing a medical condition? Tell us when you book so your therapist can adapt the plan.

Patients Notice the Difference

"She took the time to understand where I was having issues and focused on the areas that needed the most attention. I felt a noticeable difference afterward."

Jesse, Google Review

"I am able to stand up straighter without pain. It has also helped me sleep better."

Joyce C., Google Review

"I was referred to Novum Medical Massage by my DPT. Lynda has been of immense help to me with my many ongoing back, neck & hip issues."

Cynthia O., Google Review

4.9 from 430 Google reviews

Techniques Your Therapist Chooses From

Your plan draws on the methods below, all offered in our clinic. Your therapist combines the ones that suit your problem.

Therapist using forearm and hand pressure on a patient's upper back during deep tissue work
  • Trigger Point Therapy

    Held pressure on knots that refer pain to other areas.

  • Neuromuscular Therapy

    Precise work on the muscles tied to your pain pattern.

  • Myofascial Release

    Slow, sustained stretch into the tissue that wraps muscle.

  • Cross-Fiber Friction

    Strokes across the muscle grain to loosen stubborn spots.

  • Deep Tissue Massage

    Firm, slow pressure that reaches deeper muscle layers.

  • Pressure Point Massage

    Steady pressure on set points to ease local tension.

Getting Here From Marana

Our clinic is in Tucson on North Oracle Road, between Ina Road and Orange Grove Road. From Marana, either road runs east from I-10 to our door.

Exterior of the Novum Massage building entrance on North Oracle Road in Tucson with desert landscaping

Novum Medical & Sports Massage

6700 North Oracle Road
Tucson, AZ 85704

Phone: (520) 809-6955


  • From I-10 in Marana, exit at Ina Road and head east to Oracle Road.
  • Or exit at Orange Grove Road and follow it east to Oracle Road.
  • Turn onto Oracle Road and look for the Novum Massage sign on the building.

What Your First Visit Looks Like

  1. 1

    Talk through the problem

    Your health history, the sore areas, your activity level and your goals.

  2. 2

    Agree on a plan

    Your therapist explains the techniques and confirms pressure and comfort.

  3. 3

    Focused hands-on treatment

    Time goes to the areas that matter, with check-ins on pressure as you go.

  4. 4

    Set the next steps

    You leave with a suggested visit rhythm and simple care for the days after.

Massage therapist dispensing lotion into her hand before starting treatment on a patient's back

The Therapists Behind Your Plan

Every medical massage is performed by one of our licensed massage therapists. Patient reviews often mention the same thing: they listen first, then put the work where it is needed.

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Smiling member of the Novum Medical and Sports Massage team in a mauve dress
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Medical Massage FAQ for Marana, AZ Patients

How far is your office from Marana, AZ?

Our clinic is at 6700 North Oracle Road in Tucson, on Oracle between Ina Road and Orange Grove Road. Both of those roads run east from I-10 in Marana to Oracle Road, so most Marana patients make a single turn to reach us.

How is medical massage different from a relaxation massage?

A relaxation massage aims to help you unwind. Medical massage starts with a specific problem, such as a stiff low back or a shoulder that will not lift, and your therapist picks techniques to treat that problem. Each visit is checked against the last one so you can see whether the plan is working.

Do I need a referral from a doctor or physical therapist?

Many patients book on their own. Others come to us on the advice of a physical therapist or physician. If you are already in care for an injury, tell your therapist so the massage supports that plan rather than working against it.

Is medical massage covered by insurance?

Coverage depends on your plan and the reason for treatment. Some plans may cover medical massage, so ask our team to look at your plan with you before your first session. That way you know where you stand before you arrive.

How many sessions will I need?

It depends on the problem, how long you have had it and how your body responds. A recent strain may settle in a few visits, while pain that has built up over years usually needs a series. Your therapist suggests a schedule after the first visit and adjusts it as you improve.

Will I be sore after a medical massage?

Focused work on tight areas can leave them tender for a day or two, similar to the feeling after a hard workout. Your therapist checks in on pressure throughout and keeps it within what you can tolerate. Drinking water and moving gently afterward helps.

Can I book massage around a race, ride or tournament?

Yes. We offer Pre-event Massage to prepare muscles and Post-event Massage and Sports Recovery Massage to help them settle afterward. Riders on The Loop, golfers and runners from Marana use these to plan work around training and event days.

Start Medical Massage From Marana

Tell us what hurts, and a licensed therapist will build your first session around it.

6700 North Oracle Road, Tucson, AZ 85704
Serving Marana, Tucson and nearby communities

Call us: (928) 862-7793