Tru Massage Therapy

Overview

• Tru Massage Therapy is a holistic massage therapy studio (not a traditional sauna facility) specializing in stress reduction, improved circulation, and preventative body care through licensed massage and advanced therapies. Founded in 2008 by Danielle Schwantes in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, it focuses on relaxation, restoration, and recovery.
• The overall atmosphere is calming and restorative, emphasizing tactile healing, emotional connection, and personalized care. Clients enjoy heated massage tables, a cozy environment, and therapies like red light and vagus nerve stimulation for deep wellness. With a team of experienced, licensed therapists, it promotes self-care, pain relief, and holistic health in a professional, welcoming space.

Features & Amenities

• Heated massage tables for enhanced warmth and comfort during sessions.
• Red Light Therapy (LightPath LED) for pain relief, inflammation reduction, skin health, detoxification, better sleep, and athletic performance.
• Advanced devices like Dolphin Neurostim™ for MPS (Microcurrent Point Stimulation) Therapy, vagus nerve stimulation, and scar release.
• Private rooms for couples massages and specialized treatments.
• Online booking via mangomint.com, gift cards (physical, email, or print), and phone reservations at (605) 941-2747.
• New location at 3801 S Western Ave Ste 102, with front desk support and flexible scheduling.
• Free add-ons like cupping and Gua Sha (request in notes); enhancements like hot stones, foot scrubs.
• Wellness partnerships, e.g., physical therapy referrals to True North PT.

Services

• Massage Styles:
  • Swedish (light, relaxing, 30-90 min, by Jasmine, Allison, Kaylyn).
  • Deep Tissue (targets knots, pain relief for injuries/fibromyalgia, all therapists, 30-90 min).
  • Hot Stones ($15 add-on, deeper relaxation, Jasmine/Allison).
  • Thai/Table Thai (stretching/yoga-like, 60-90 min, Danielle).
  • Couples Massage (side-by-side, customizable, Danielle/Kaylyn/Jasmine/Allison, 45-90 min).
  • Tension/Migraine (neck/shoulder focus, book as deep tissue).
  • AromaTouch (doTERRA oils, emotional connection, Danielle only).
  • Hot Bamboo ($15, 60+ min).
• Therapies & Enhancements:
  • Cupping (free add-on, pain/inflammation relief, multiple therapists).
  • Gua Sha (free add-on).
  • Foot Scrub (15 min, $15, exfoliation/circulation).
  • Ear Candling ($30 add-on/standalone, congestion relief, Danielle/Elizabeth).
  • Vagus Nerve Stimulation ($10, stress/inflammation reduction).
  • Scar Relief/MPS Therapy ($50, pain relief for scars/arthritis/sciatica, Danielle).
  • Detox Body Wrap ($80, 60 min).
  • Reflexology, Prenatal, Sports Massage (various pages mentioned).
• All services customizable by pressure/style; 3-hour cancellation policy; card on file required.

Pricing

• In-Office Massage (prices + tax; HSA accepted, no insurance):
  • 30 min: $50 (+tax $53.10)
  • 45 min: $70 (+tax $74.34)
  • 60 min: $90 (+tax $95.58)
  • 75 min: $110 (+tax $116.82)
  • 90 min: $132 (+tax $140.18)
  • 120 min: $181.50 (+tax $192.75)
• Couples Massage:
  • 45 min: $150 (+tax $159.30)
  • 60 min: $190 (+tax $201.78)
  • 75 min: $230 (+tax $244.29)
  • 90 min: $274 (+tax $290.99)
• Enhancements:
  • Hot Stones/Hot Bamboo/Foot Scrub: $15
  • Ear Candling: $30
  • Vagus: $10; Scar Release: $50; Detox Wrap: $80
• Specials: 10% off gift certificates (Dec through Christmas); $10 referral credit; cupping/Gua Sha free.

Location & Hours

• Location: 3801 S Western Ave Ste 102, Sioux Falls, SD (newer spot mentioned; confirm via trumassage.com or (605) 941-2747).
• Operating Hours (flexible by therapist; 3-4 therapists Mon-Sat; closed Sundays permanently after Dec 16):
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM (limited)
  • Monday: 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Thursday: 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Early as 7:30 AM by request; some therapists flexible (e.g., Dan/Tatyana). Book online or call.

Notes

• What makes Tru Massage special: Expert team (7+ therapists including owner Danielle, a 20-year Air National Guard medic, competitor in massage championships; specialists like Allison in advanced medical massage). Integrates cutting-edge, drug-free tech (MPS/Dolphin for 82% pain relief, vagus for inflammation). Client-focused: Matches therapists to preferences, free cupping/Gua Sha, year-round specials, no-insurance freedom for personalized care. Expanding team; strong community ties (reviews on Google/Yelp/Facebook). Proven for migraines, scars, sports injuries, stress—holistic beyond standard massage.