Whether you're training for a marathon, recovering from yesterday's lifting session, or carrying the cumulative toll of years of athletic effort, The Performance Rub targets what matters most: function. This is TTR's sports massage — focused, systematic, and built around how your body actually moves.
What Is the Performance Rub?
The Performance Rub is That's The Rub's Enhanced-tier sports massage, designed for active people who need more than relaxation. Using a blend of deep tissue work, myofascial release, and targeted trigger point therapy, your therapist addresses the specific muscles and movement patterns your sport or activity demands.
Every therapist at TTR is trained in the KI Process™ through The Keplinger Institute — a structured clinical method that means your session isn't generic massage. It's a targeted approach built around your body's current state and your performance goals.
Pre-Event vs. Post-Event: What's the Difference?
The Performance Rub adapts to your training timeline. Pre-event sessions are lighter and activating — flushing tissue, increasing circulation, and priming muscles without leaving you too relaxed to compete. Post-event sessions go deeper: reducing inflammation, clearing metabolic waste, and working out the acute tightness that follows hard effort. Tell your therapist where you are in your training cycle. That context shapes the entire session.
Who Benefits Most?
The Performance Rub is a strong match if you run, cycle, swim, lift, or play sports regularly — or if you have a physically demanding job where the body is under sustained load. It's also well-suited for anyone with recurring tightness or restricted range of motion that general massage hasn't resolved.
Performance Rub Pricing — Bloomington, Indiana
The Performance Rub is priced at the Enhanced service tier. Select your session length when booking:
| Session Length | Rate |
|---|---|
| 60 minutes | $120 |
| 90 minutes | $180 |
| 120 minutes | $240 |
Series packages are available for athletes booking regular sessions. Ask about the Training Series at checkout.
Book Your Sports Massage in Bloomington
That's The Rub is located at 205 N. College Ave, Suite 150, Bloomington, Indiana 47404. Book your Performance Rub online to reserve with one of our licensed sports massage therapists.
Frequently Asked Questions
How soon before an event should I get a sports massage?
For a pre-event session, 24–48 hours out is ideal. Avoid deep work the day before competing — lighter activation work performs better for actual performance. Post-event, wait 24 hours for acute inflammation to settle before booking a recovery session.
Is the Performance Rub the same as deep tissue massage?
Related but different. Deep tissue work is one tool used in the Performance Rub, but the session is structured around sport-specific movement patterns and recovery goals. If you want deep pressure without the athletic focus, the Deep Rub is the better fit.
Do I need to be a competitive athlete to book this?
Not at all. The Performance Rub works for anyone with physically demanding activity in their life — gym regulars, weekend warriors, laborers, nurses. If your body works hard, this session is built for it.
How often should I book sports massage?
During heavy training phases, once every 2–3 weeks is a common baseline. During off-season or lower-intensity periods, monthly is often sufficient to maintain tissue health. Your therapist can help you build a schedule that fits your training calendar.
Does TTR accept HSA or FSA cards?
Yes. HSA and FSA cards are accepted at checkout. TTR does not bill insurance directly, but your physician can provide a massage referral letter if you need documentation for reimbursement.
