Deep tissue massage
Focused work for persistent tension and restricted tissue, with pressure matched to your needs — depth guided by assessment, not a preset routine.
Massage therapy · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Massage Therapy for Recovery, Sports & Deep Tissue Work
Move better. Hurt less. Function at your best.
This is not a scripted spa routine. Every session evolves through continuous assessment of movement, tissue restriction, scar tissue, adhesions and compensation patterns. Carlos adapts the treatment as your body responds—drawing on a physical therapy background, 15 years of experience and pricing based on time, not technique.
5.0 from 98 Google reviewsLicensed in FloridaRanked #1 in Oakland Park — BusinessRate Best of 202615 years of experience
First visit$20 off your first massage
Movewith less restriction
Feelwith less pain
Functionwith more confidence
One tailored session
Book a massage. Carlos handles the rest.
Choosing one technique before an assessment can narrow the treatment too soon and miss how several restrictions work together. Book a time frame, explain what is happening and Carlos builds the session through ongoing clinical assessment—adapting methods as needed, with no added charge.
Sports massage
For active bodies managing training load, stiffness, overuse or recovery between events — specific to your sport and your season.
Injury recovery massage
A structured approach to help restore movement and support recovery — including the compensation patterns an injury leaves behind.
Post-operative & medical massage
Thoughtful, surgeon-cleared bodywork for the post-operative stage, plus goal-led medical massage for specific conditions and limitations.
In-home massage across South Florida
The same assessment-led treatment at your home — and in-office care at the Fort Lauderdale office when that suits you better.
Focused problem areas
Psoas, sciatica, trigger points and fascial restrictions can be assessed within your personalized session. See how injury recovery massage works.
“You are a real body mechanic. Professional and thorough.”
Through hands-on clinical assessment, Carlos identifies muscle contractions, scar tissue, adhesions, connected tissue chains and compensation patterns as the session progresses. He considers how restrictions in one area can alter movement elsewhere, then combines or transitions among deep tissue, Swedish, Tui na, shiatsu, reflexology, structural integration, sports and medical techniques in response to those findings. That flexibility helps avoid overlooking connected restrictions and supports the client’s goals—better movement, less pain and improved function—without technique-based upcharges.
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A responsive treatment process
Listen first. Treat second. Adapt throughout.
Consultation · 10–15 minutes
Pain, injuries, surgeries, posture, habits and goals give the session its direction.
Therapy · 60–90 minutes
Carlos tailors the work live, selecting and adjusting each modality around what the consultation and your body reveal.
Recovery plan
3D anatomy explanation, stretches, exercises and practical home tools help the work continue after the session.
Prevention and well-being
Learn the “why” behind the issue so you can protect progress and move with more confidence.
Ready to begin with a real assessment?Book a massage
Modalities, not add-ons
One session. A complete strategy, not a single technique.
Pre-selecting one method can overlook connected causes and limit the result before the assessment begins. Carlos draws from the modalities below, with your approval, and adapts the treatment to the clinical picture throughout the session. You pay for his time and expertise—not each technique he uses.
CuppingScraping / GrastonKinesiology tapingDeep tissueSwedish massageTui naShiatsuReflexologyStructural integrationSports techniquesMedical techniquesFascial releaseStretchingSoft tissue manipulationPercussion therapyCompression therapyUltrasoundTENSLymph drainageThermo / cryotherapyNeuromuscular therapyTrigger point therapyMuscle Activation Therapy
Adapting the approach is part of Carlos’s commitment to client satisfaction—not an extra charge.Book a massage
In clients’ words
More than feeling better for an hour.
Clients consistently describe careful explanation, thorough knowledge of body mechanics and a path toward recovery.
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You are a real body mechanic. Professional and thorough.Google review
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More insight and support on my ailment than the three other doctors.Google review
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Took the time to explain my injury and why it was happening.Google review
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Finally on the road to recovery.Google review
Join 98 reviewers who rated the practice 5.0.Book a massage
Meet Carlos
A therapist who thinks like a body mechanic.
Carlos Blain is a licensed massage therapist with about 15 years of experience. He trained at the Swedish Institute in New York and brings a physical therapy background from Venezuela, where he studied the field and worked as a physical therapy assistant.
As a lifelong athlete, he understands that people do not simply want temporary relief. They want to know what is happening, why it is happening and how to return to movement with a plan.
Licensed massage therapist · Florida
Swedish Institute · NYC
Physical therapy background
Lifelong athlete
Two ways to book
Time sets the price. Your needs set the treatment.
In-office and in-home appointments are priced separately. Within each session, the rate is based on time—not which techniques Carlos uses.
In-office sessions
Come to Carlos for focused, recovery-led treatment in the office.
60-minute session$180
90-minute session$230
In-home sessions
Mobile treatment brought to your home, with separate rates from office visits.
60-minute session$230
90-minute session$310
Accepted payments: HSA cards, credit cards, Zelle, Venmo, Cash App and Apple Cash.
Choose an in-office or in-home session and the time frame that works for you.Book a massage
The shop
Give someone real recovery time.
The first shop offering is a 90-minute massage gift card made in acrylic.
Session90-minute massage
Offer$20 off + a free gift
Where it appliesIn-office sessions only
CardAcrylic gift card
Valid for in-office sessions only. More recovery-focused items can be added to the shop as they become available.
Areas served
Fort Lauderdale — in-office and in-home.
Carlos serves Fort Lauderdale — including Las Olas, Victoria Park, Rio Vista, Coral Ridge, Flagler Village, Wilton Manors and Oakland Park — and Lighthouse Point, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea and Miami. His office is in the Baltic Beauty Center, Room #3 (2nd floor), 2861 E Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale — and he takes a maximum of six sessions a day, so no session is ever rushed. In-home sessions are available anywhere in South Florida — and upon special request, basically anywhere. Prices may vary. Explore deep tissue massage, sports massage, injury recovery massage and post-operative massage.
Before your session
Questions, answered clearly.
The same approach starts before you arrive: understand what to expect, then choose the next step with confidence.
How much does a massage cost in Fort Lauderdale?
At Carlos Blain LMT, pricing is by time, not technique. In-office sessions are $180 for 60 minutes and $230 for 90 minutes; in-home sessions are $230 for 60 minutes and $310 for 90 minutes. Your first visit is $20 off, and HSA cards are accepted.
What’s the difference between sports massage and deep tissue massage?
Deep tissue describes depth — slower, focused work in the deeper layers. Sports massage describes purpose — work organized around your sport, your training load and your goals. At Carlos’s practice you never have to choose: every session is assessed live and can combine both, at the same price.
Do I need to choose a technique in advance?
No. Choosing one method in advance can miss connected restrictions or compensation patterns that become clear during the session. Carlos adapts the treatment as the clinical picture develops and, with your approval, may combine modalities such as kinesiology taping, scraping / Graston or cupping. The price is based on time, not technique, so adapting the approach never costs more.
Do you offer in-home massage?
Yes. In-home sessions bring the same assessment-led treatment to your home across Fort Lauderdale, Lighthouse Point and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, priced separately from in-office visits.
Do you accept HSA cards?
Yes — HSA cards, credit cards, Zelle, Venmo, Cash App and Apple Cash are all accepted. Carlos does not bill insurance directly.
Is this a spa-style massage?
No. Sessions are therapeutic, goal-led and responsive — not a scripted spa routine. Carlos assesses how your body moves, explains what he finds and adapts the work throughout your appointment.
Still have a question? Email therapy@carlosblainlmt.com.Ask Carlos
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