About Us
A Gainesville Community partner since 1997
Our mission is to provide a high quality, personalized massage in a cozy, comfortable environment, at a fair price.
Established in 1997, we are proud to say many medical professionals in our community refer their clients to us. They recognize our knowledge, skill set, passion for wellness and have witnessed the positive results of our work. We pride ourselves on customer service and hope you will allow us to be a part of your well being and health care team. We look forward to helping you in your healing.
Experienced Skilled Therapists Who Care
Marlena Berkow, massage therapist and owner of A Better Massage has over 28 years of hands on experience. Her staff is exceptionally caring, compassionate, friendly, knowledgeable, and skilled in therapeutic massage. Each therapist has their specialties such as hot stone, cupping, or Thai massage. All therapists are skilled in deep tissue and relaxation massage as well. We also have therapists able to help with medical massage and structural/rehab massage. We consult, research and continually educate ourselves to provide our clients with the highest quality of care for their specific needs. We look forward to being a part of your health care needs.
Our Hours and Prices
Monday-Friday: 10:00am-6:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am-4:30pm
Custom massages:
30 minutes: $45
45 minutes: $65
60 minutes: $85
75 minutes: $105
90 minutes: $125
120 minutes: $170
Add ons: Hot stone, cupping, gua sha and Aromatherapy
Advanced Medical and Structural/ Rehab Massage:
30 minutes: $50
45 minutes: $74
60 minutes: $97
75 minutes: $120
90 minutes: $144
120 minutes: $194
Add ons: Cupping, Kinesio tape and Aromatherapy
Call, or book online for your appointment.
Our Massages
Our Custom Massage
A customized massage designed for your specific needs. Your therapist will work with you to create a session best suited for you. Relaxation massage, Deep tissue massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapies and Reflexology are options to incorporate into your session. We offer complimentary hot packs and use only all natural, chemical free balms or oils. Based on your input your therapist will create the perfect massage to relieve, soothe & relax your body, mind and spirit, enhancing your overall well being.
Our Advanced Structural/ Medical Massage
A customized massage designed for those with specific soft tissue and structural needs such as: issues with soft tissues from overuse and strain, sciatica, back or hip pain due to structural imbalances, plantar fasciitis, headaches, recovery from injuries, scoliosis pain and complex chronic issues. Your therapist will work with you to create a session best suited for you. Cupping, Kinesio tape, heat and ice may be utilized to aid in healing. At home stretches and postural education may be shown to help support and maintain beneficial changes. All advanced massage Therapists have a minimum of 20 years hands on massage experience.
Hot Stone
Melt away your tension with smooth, heated basalt stones an ancient healing therapy. This style of massage penetrates deep, increasing circulation and easing muscle stiffness. Perfect for relieving those buried aches & pains. Add $15 to any massage time.
Prenatal Massage
Prenatal massage is designed to provide comfort and relief to mommy & baby. Massage decreases swelling of the legs, arms, and eases tension in your low back, hips and shoulders helping mommy to relax. We use special pregnancy cushions to provide comfort and safety for both you and your baby. 60 mins: $92,
90 mins: $135
Thai Massage
A massage performed on a mat on the ground while the recipient wears comfortable, loose clothing. A series of assisted, yoga-like stretches and poses that are performed by the practitioner, in combination with compression, jostling, rocking, and kneading to help the body let go into ultimate (deep) relaxation, Influenced by the ancient wisdom of meeting the body where it's at and providing what's needed to bring balance. 60 mins: $97,
75 mins: $120, 90 mins: $144, 105 mins: $170
Massage Services Treatments and Therapies
Deep Tissue Massage
Swedish Massage and Relaxation Massage
Structural Massage, Rehab and Medical Massage
Sports Massage
Prenatal Massage
Couples Massage (can schedule 2 people in same or separate rooms)
Thai massage
Myofascial Release
Neuro Muscular Therapy and Trigger point Therapy
Cranial Sacral Therapy
Reflexology
Hot Packs and Ice Packs offered at no charge with any service
Add Ons:
Kinesio Taping, Cupping, Gua Sha and Aromatherpy
Payments Accepted
We accept all forms of payment; cash, check, all major credit cards. We can provide receipts for those with health spending account cards (HSA/Flex) to get reimbursed.