Recovery Services
for those seeking pain or muscle tension relief, increased mobility, enhanced sleep quality and improving muscular balance
20% discount offered to military, first responders and healthcare workers for all cash-based services.Â
What makes Thrive Proactive Health the best choice for muscle and sports recovery services?
As part of an integrated approach, Thrive’s expert team of physical therapists, chiropractor, massage therapists and fitness coaches are all trained in providing recovery services. Whether from a strenuous workout, overexertion or experiencing increased tension, our recovery services will help your body feel and move better.
Thrive provides comprehensive massage therapy for folks living in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Norfolk, and Hampton Roads, Virginia.
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Essential Cupping
30 Minutes | $49
Relieve tight muscles and improve mobility in one problem area. Target one area of muscle tension with therapeutic cupping to help reduce stiffness, improve circulation, and restore movement. Perfect for sore shoulders, tight hips, an aching back, or post-workout recovery.
- Best for localized muscle tightness, soreness, and restricted movement.
- Walk-in appointments generally available.
Recovery Reset
30 Minutes | $59
Target one problem area with a customized recovery session. Your provider will evaluate your needs and combine cupping with one additional recovery technique to help you move and feel better faster. Choose from:
- Dry Needling
- Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Therapy
- Hypervolt Percussion Therapy
- Normatec Compression Therapy
Each visit is tailored to your symptoms and recovery goals. May recommend multiple sessions a week for 4-5 sessions.
- Best for pain relief, muscle recovery, sports performance, or preparing for activity.
Signature Recovery
60 Minutes | $89
Our most comprehensive recovery session designed to reduce pain, improve mobility, speed recovery, and help you perform at your best. When one quick treatment isn’t enough, our Signature Recovery session combines multiple evidence-based techniques based on what your body needs that day. Your therapist may incorporate:
- Dry Needling
- Therapeutic Cupping
- Hands-on Soft Tissue Therapy, may incorporate instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization tools
- Assisted Stretching
- Percussion Therapy
- Recovery Modalities
Best for: Athletes, active adults, chronic muscle tension, and anyone wanting the most complete recovery experience.
Professional Assisted Stretching
Perfect before or after exercise, after long workdays, or anytime your body feels stiff.
Isolated Stretch | 30 Minutes | $59
Focus on one problem area with therapist-assisted stretching to improve flexibility, decrease muscle tension, and restore comfortable movement.
Best for: Tight hips, hamstrings, shoulders, neck, or back.
Full Body Stretch | 60 Minutes | $89
Improve flexibility from head to toe with a personalized full-body stretching session. Your therapist guides every stretch while addressing areas of tightness and movement restrictions.
Best for: Improving mobility, reducing muscle tension, enhancing athletic performance, and everyday wellness.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Cupping Therapy at Thrive
What kind of cupping therapies do you offer?
Thrive Proactive Health offers three different forms of vacuum cupping:
Functional cupping incorporates a formal screening assessment, which determines the best position to get the fastest release and unlock specific muscle chains. You’ll be placed in strategic, functional positions while the cupping therapy is applied. This recovery session works to restore specific movement patterns that may be limited during workouts, training or everyday life.
Glass cupping offers holistic benefits similar to acupuncture. Movement may be applied to the cups to stimulate and restore the flow within the body. Aromatherapy can be added to this service for no extra charge.
Fire cupping incorporates the use of fire/heat in a painless way to alleviate chronic pain and other health conditions. It incorporates a degree of warmth with the flame, which adds additional benefits such as opening the chest and lungs, halting migraines, and alleviating cramps.
How do I schedule a cupping session?
At Thrive, cupping is incorporated into our Physical Therapy and Signature Massage treatments, as well as being able to book as a stand-alone treatment. When scheduling, be sure to speak with our front desk to ensure that you are choosing a service that features this technique.
Do you offer different kinds of cupping treatments?
We perform several kinds of cupping, use various size cups, and sometimes incorporate a vacuum machine to assist with larger muscle groups. We also integrate functional positions when cupping to shut off hyperactive muscles that are preventing mobility in other areas. Fire cupping adds additional benefits such as opening the chest and lungs, halting migraines, and alleviating cramps.
Will cupping give me bruises?
There is a common misconception that cupping breaks capillaries and causes bruising. Cupping does not create bruises–bruises are caused by impact trauma and breakage of capillaries; thus, the circular marks that are sometimes left by cupping are not bruises.
What are the circular marks left by cupping?
The marks that may occur with cupping are caused as the vacuum pressure draws up old non-circulating stagnant blood, cellular debris, and other pathogenic factors found within an injured or strained area of your body. By bringing this metabolic waste and inflammation to the surface, it allows for healthy circulation to be restored to affected area. It is also important to note that not all forms of cupping leave marks.
Why are some of my cupping marks darker than others?
The darker the mark, the more stagnation and toxins that were released and brought to the surface. If the tissue is healthy, the less coloring the marks will leave on the skin after treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Dry Needling at Thrive
What is dry needling?
Dry needling is a therapeutic technique that uses very thin, sterile needles to target tight or irritated muscles called trigger points. These trigger points can cause pain, stiffness, and limited movement. By gently stimulating these areas, dry needling helps the muscle relax, improves circulation, and encourages the body’s natural healing response.
Is dry needling the same as acupuncture?
While both techniques use thin needles, they are based on different principles. Acupuncture is rooted in traditional Chinese medicine and focuses on balancing energy pathways in the body. Dry needling is based on modern anatomy and neuroscience, and it specifically targets muscle trigger points to relieve pain and improve movement.
Does dry needling hurt?
Most people tolerate dry needling very well. You may feel a small pinch when the needle is inserted, followed by a brief twitch or mild ache in the muscle. This sensation usually lasts only a few seconds and often signals that the muscle is releasing tension. Many patients feel noticeable relief shortly after treatment.
What conditions can dry needling help treat?
Dry needling can be helpful for many muscle and joint conditions, including neck and back pain, shoulder tension, headaches, sciatica, tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, and sports-related injuries. It is often used when muscles remain tight or painful despite stretching, massage, or other therapies.
How long do the effects of dry needling last?
The effects of dry needling can vary depending on the condition being treated, the severity of muscle tension, and how your body responds to treatment. Some people feel relief after just one session, while others benefit from a short series of treatments. When combined with stretching, strengthening, and movement therapy, the results often last longer and help prevent the issue from returning.
Are there any side effects after dry needling?
Most side effects are mild and temporary. It is common to experience slight soreness, muscle fatigue, or minor bruising in the treated area for 24 to 48 hours. Many people describe it as similar to the feeling after a good workout. Drinking water, gentle movement, and light stretching can help your muscles recover more quickly.
How many dry needling sessions will I need?
The number of sessions depends on your specific condition, how long the problem has been present, and your overall health and activity level. Some patients experience noticeable improvement after one or two treatments, but chronic or complex issues may require several sessions as part of a broader treatment plan. Your provider will recommend a personalized plan that supports lasting relief and improved movement.
Who performs dry needling at Thrive?
Our lead physical therapists and chiropractor/acupuncturist are all licensed to perform dry needling.Â
How does dry needling fit into Thrivestyle Medicineâ„¢?
At Thrive, dry needling is one tool within our Thrivestyle Medicineâ„¢ approach to whole-person wellness. While the treatment helps release tight muscles and reduce pain, we also focus on the bigger picture. By combining therapies like dry needling with movement guidance, lifestyle support, and personalized care, Thrivestyle Medicineâ„¢ helps restore healthy function and support long-term wellness.