Centre Ave Massage & Spa

Overview

Centre Ave Massage and Spa is a professional massage therapy and spa facility located in Pittsburgh, PA, specializing in a wide range of therapeutic massages, manual therapies, and wellness services. Despite the query focus on saunas, the website content highlights no sauna facilities; instead, it emphasizes high-quality massage treatments in a relaxing, therapeutic environment designed for pain relief, stress reduction, and overall wellness.

• Facility type: Full-service massage spa with private treatment rooms equipped for various modalities.
• Overall atmosphere and experience: Calming and professional, with a focus on client safety and comfort. Features include heated massage tables, aromatherapy, hot towels, hot packs, and products like Prossage, BioFreeze, or Deep Blue. The spa guarantees full appointment time on the table (if client arrives on time), fostering deep relaxation and healing. Emphasis on cleanliness, with HEPA air filters, electrostatic disinfection, and strict COVID-19 protocols including mandatory masking and health screenings.

Features & Amenities

• Heated massage tables for enhanced comfort.
• Aromatherapy included in all services.
• Hot packs, hot towels, and topical therapies (Prossage, BioFreeze, Deep Blue) standard.
• Private couples massage room for shared experiences.
• Ceiling-mounted bars for Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy.
• Padded floor mats for Thai Yoga Massage.
• HEPA air filters (two per room) and daily electrostatic disinfection for air quality.
• High-quality masks provided free if needed.
• Online booking and gift certificates via Mindbody platform.
• Massage packages (5-pack: 5% off; 10-pack: 10% off for 1+ hour services).
• Service enhancements/upgrades like hot stones, exfoliations, and cupping.

Services

The spa offers an extensive menu of massages and therapies, performed by licensed, experienced therapists (e.g., co-owners Cindy McCormick and Rebecca Householder with 35+ and 18+ years experience).

Core Massages

• Swedish Massage: Relaxation-focused, light-medium pressure (45min $85; 60min $105; 75min $125; 90min $140; 120min $180).
• Deep Tissue Massage: Firm pressure for deeper relief (45min $95; 60min $115; 75min $140; 90min $160; 120min $200).
• Back, Neck & Shoulders: Targeted 45min sessions (Swedish $85; Deep Tissue $95).
• Couple’s Massage: Side-by-side in private room (Swedish 60min $220/90min $290/120min $370; Deep Tissue +$20 each duration).

Specialized Therapies

• Acupuncture: 60min $90; 90min $125.
• Advanced Integration Manual Therapy: Orthopedic, ART, AIS, MFR, MLD, Kinesio Taping (60min $125; 90min $170; 120min $210).
• Orthopedic Massage: For chronic pain/injuries (60min $125; 90min $170).
• Prenatal Massage: Post-first trimester (60min $110; 75min $120).
• Foot & Hand Reflexology: With scrub/lotion (45min feet $90; 60min hands/feet $110).
• Dry Cupping Therapy: 60min $125; 90min $170.
• Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy®: barefoot deep massage (60min $125; 90min $170).
• Thai Yoga Massage: Clothed, yoga-like (90min $170).
• Lomi Lomi: Hawaiian flowing strokes (60min $125; 90min $170).
• Warm Bamboo Massage: Heated tools (60min $125).
• Tuning Fork Therapy: Chakra balancing + massage (60min $105; 90min forks-only $135; add-on $50).

Additional Offerings

• Infant Massage Classes: 3-session series for parents/caregivers ($ not specified; call to register).
• Service Enhancements/Upgrades: Hot Stones ($20/$35), Back/Foot/Hand Exfoliation ($20/$35), Mini-Reflexology ($15/$30), Dry Cupping ($20/$35).

Cancellation policy: <24hrs notice charged full price.

Pricing

Pricing is transparent and session-length based (see Services for details). Packages offer discounts:

• 5-Pack: 5% off total (1hr+ services).
• 10-Pack: 10% off total (1hr+ services).

Gift certificates available online. Enhancements add value without extending time (upgrades add 15min).

Location & Hours

• Address: 5701 Centre Ave., Suite LL2, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 (Google Maps).
• Phone: (412) 353-9393.
• Email: Centreavespa@gmail.com.
• Operating Hours:
  • Monday: 9am–6pm
  • Tuesday–Thursday: 9am–8pm
  • Friday & Saturday: 9am–6pm
  • Sunday: 10am–4pm

Notes

• What makes this spa special: Experienced team with certifications in advanced modalities (e.g., Orthopedic Massage, Ashiatsu, Acupuncture by Hsiung-Ching Leu). Centre Ave Advantage: Full table time, inclusive amenities, and rigorous safety (vaccinated staff, COVID questionnaires, superior sanitation). Ideal for athletes, prenatal clients, chronic pain sufferers. No saunas mentioned—purely massage-focused. Quotes from Jefferson/Hippocrates emphasize massage’s timeless benefits. Online booking, Instagram presence, and privacy-focused policies enhance accessibility an…