5 Points Massage

5 Points Massage is a studio on NE 11th Avenue run by owner Tom Marten, a licensed massage therapist. He trained at the Florida School of Massage in Gainesville, has held his Florida license since 1992 and opened this studio in 2013. He describes the space as a calm retreat designed around the client’s comfort.

A session draws on three techniques: neuromuscular or deep tissue massage, assisted body stretching and classic Swedish massage. The first two are the studio’s stated specialties, and Marten often combines all three for what he calls “a strong yet gentle touch.” Clients are asked what brings them in, whether pain, tension, an injury or plain stress, so he can suggest the approach most likely to help.

Sessions run 60 or 90 minutes and are by appointment only, with online booking through the studio’s website. Gift certificates are sold online and at the studio.