First Hand Experience

First Hand Experience is a full-service therapeutic massage therapy studio offering Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, sports, myofascial release, and Thai (stretching) modalities. Our mission is to provide a safe and relaxing environment where you can rejuvenate your body and senses, repair from injury and overuse, and reconnect with yourself.

Meet the Owner

Hi, I'm Ray Blount, owner of First Hand Experience Professional Massage Studio. I am Nationally Certified (332108-00), and State Licensed (MT000031). I have over 20 years of massage experience in the Atlanta area, and I specialize in therapeutic massage, sports massage, and reflexology.

Our COVID-19 Protocols

Your safety is our top priority. We have implemented several protocols to ensure your safety during your massage experience. Please view our Safety Procedures to learn more about how we keep you safe.

Our Story

First Hand Experience is dedicated to providing a personalized and relaxing massage experience for each client. We understand that everyone has unique needs and preferences, which is why we offer a variety of massage modalities. Our goal is to bring your body back to its natural pain-free balance.

Services Offered

At First Hand Experience, we offer several massage techniques for pain and stress relief. Some of the services we offer include:

• Relaxation Swedish Massage: This is the most popular type of massage in the United States. It involves the use of hands, forearms, or elbows to manipulate the superficial layers of the muscles to improve mental and physical health. Active or passive movement of the joints may also be part of the massage. The benefits of Swedish massage include increased blood circulation, mental and physical relaxation, decreased stress and muscle tension, and improved range of motion.

• Pain Management Neuromuscular Therapy: This is a form of medical massage therapy that aims at correcting pain and dysfunction by treating muscle adhesions, trigger points, and connective tissue patterns. The development of these problem areas is usually caused by a specific trauma, repetitive movements, or simply bad posture. Given that the treatment seeks to treat one specific problem area, NMT is only administered to one part of the body.

• Sports Prep Sports Massage: This can be used to improve athletic performance, speed recovery, and can be utilized by all individuals who participate in any athletic and/or exercise program to help improve conditioning and maintain peak performance. A comprehensive plan should be developed to alter pressure and intensity pre- and post- event. While the strokes used in sports massage are similar to those used in deep tissue massage, areas of the body that receive attention are more specific in sports massage.

Book an Appointment

To schedule an appointment, please visit our website or call us at (###) ### ####. We look forward to helping you achieve a more relaxed and healthier you.