Continental Massage North

Overview

Continental Massage North is a professional massage therapy studio specializing in therapeutic and relaxation services, with additional wellness offerings like Himalayan Salt Therapy and Infrared Sauna sessions. Located in a comfortable business facility, it provides a serene, healing environment focused on stress relief, pain management, and overall well-being. The atmosphere is warm, quiet, and relaxing, featuring soft music (such as Indian flute), warm blankets, and a professionally designed massage table. Clients describe it as tastefully decorated, with a calming ambiance that promotes deep relaxation and renewal. Sessions are customized to individual needs, emphasizing privacy, comfort, and professional care in a cell phone-free zone.

Features & Amenities

• Private treatment rooms: Warm, comfortable, and quiet spaces with soft music for optimal relaxation.
• Professional massage table: Designed for client comfort, with proper draping using clean sheets or towels.
• Hydration support: Bottled water provided, especially recommended after heat treatments like saunas.
• Relaxing elements: Warm blankets, ambient music, and a focus on sensory comfort.
• Online scheduling: Easy booking via Schedulicity platform.
• Gift certificates and packages: Available online or onsite, including specials like Black Friday deals.
• Accessibility: Convenient location in Roseland Square; first-time clients get a facility tour.
• Professional standards: ABMP member, state-certified therapist, intake forms for safety.

Services

• Relaxation Massage: Calms the mind, soothes nerves, reduces stress and anxiety; full-body focus for everyday wellness.
  • 90-minute session
  • 60-minute session
  • 45-minute session
• Therapeutic Massage (also called Corrective Massage): Targets specific issues like knots, adhesions, tendinitis, frozen shoulder, chronic pain; not full-body but problem-focused for lasting relief.
  • 60-minute session
  • 30-minute session
• Himalayan Salt Therapy: Natural treatment breathing salt air; benefits include clearing airways, reducing inflammation, improving lung function, alleviating allergies/asthma symptoms, stress relief (no medical claims made).
• Infrared Sauna: Deep-penetrating heat for detoxification, pain relief, improved metabolism, immune support, skin health, and joint mobility.
• Additional therapies: Reflexology mentioned in practitioner background; customizable treatments based on client needs.

All services are by appointment only, with unlimited customization and a focus on safety (health questionnaire required).

Pricing

• Relaxation Massage:
  • 90 minutes: $119
  • 60 minutes: $89
  • 45 minutes: $69
• Therapeutic Massage:
  • 60 minutes: $89
  • 30 minutes: $49

Pricing for salt therapy and sauna not specified; subject to change, gratuity not included, not combinable with promotions. Gift certificates and packages available (e.g., two 60-minute sessions for $180, regular $200). Accepts Visa, MasterCard, checks, cash.

Location & Hours

• Address: 219 North Dixie Way, Suite 130, South Bend, IN 46637 (Roseland Square business facility; 3 blocks south of Cleveland Road, 0.5 miles north of Douglas Road).
• Contact: Suzanne Vail, C.M.T. at (574) 220-1713 or Suzannev@massagetherapy.com.
• Hours: Monday - Thursday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (by appointment only).
• Google Maps: Available on site for directions.

Notes

• What makes it special: Led by Suzanne Vail, a state-certified Massage Therapist (License #MT21003888) with 1,000 hours of medical massage training, inspired by her personal cancer recovery journey. ABMP member since 2009. Highly praised in testimonials for thorough, customized sessions, pain relief, and exceptional care—clients report better sleep, energy, and health. Emphasizes ethical practices, no medical claims on alternative therapies, and a strict cancellation policy (24-hour notice). Family-friendly policies (16+ with parental consent). Positive feedback highlights the relaxing setup, professional technique, and value of monthly memberships. No sauna-specific images, but integrated into wellness offerings alongside massage.