What is a full body tune up?
Think of it like taking your car in for a full service instead of just topping off the oil. Your therapist looks at the whole picture, not just the one spot that is yelling the loudest today.
The tune up brings together the hands on techniques Thrive is known for. When you book, your therapist will walk you through exactly what your tune up includes, so you know what to expect before you ever lie down on the table. No guessing. No surprises.
Here is what we can tell you for sure. This is the session patients bring up again and again in our reviews. People mention it right alongside cupping and muscle scraping. They come back for it. That tells you something.
Who may get the most out of it
Many people find a full body session helpful when the tightness is not in one place. It is in the neck, and the low back, and the hips, and somehow the feet too. Sound familiar?
- You sit at a desk or behind the wheel all day and your whole body feels stiff by Friday
- You lift, run, or play pickup ball on the weekend and feel it for days after
- You work on your feet: retail, warehouse, restaurant, salon, nursing
- You are a parent who carries a toddler on one hip and a car seat on the other arm
- You simply want a reset and a quiet hour where someone else takes care of you
What your visit is like
You walk into a clinic that is clinical enough to feel professional and warm enough to feel welcome. Your therapist asks how you are feeling, where you hurt, what you do all day, and anything in your health history they should know about.
Then you settle onto a padded treatment table and your therapist gets to work. They check in with you along the way. Too much pressure? Say so. Want more focus on your shoulders? Say that too. It is your session.
Afterward your therapist may suggest simple things to do at home, like drinking water, taking a walk, or a stretch or two. They will also tell you honestly if something they noticed would be better handled by a physical therapy evaluation or a visit to your doctor.
How it fits with the rest of Thrive
The tune up is a great starting point. Some people follow it with focused sessions on the areas that need the most attention. If your upper back and neck are always the problem, a half body tune up may be a better regular fit. If you feel tight but not sore, a stretching session can help you keep what you gained.
And if you are dealing with an injury, pain that keeps coming back, or something that changed how you move, physical therapy is the right place to start. Your provider will tell you if a tune up is right for you or if something else makes more sense first.
Investment and how to book
The full body tune up is self pay unless a provider and your insurer confirm otherwise. Call us at (313) 429-9079 for the current investment. You can also text that same number.
Ready now? Tap the Book button to pick a time on our online calendar. We are at 835 Mason St, Suite A-245, 2nd Floor, Dearborn, MI 48124. We are open Monday 9 AM to 3 PM, Tuesday to Friday 9 AM to 6 PM.
