Massage Therapy

Massage therapy at Aviva Medical Spa is delivered by Rodolfo Barbich, a licensed therapist whose decade of clinical experience spans a full spectrum of modalities suited to different goals and physical conditions. Operating within a medical spa rather than a traditional day spa, Barbich's work is contextualised alongside aesthetic and wellness treatments — an important distinction that informs session customisation, particularly for clients in recovery…

Swedish massage uses long effleurage strokes and gentle kneading to improve circulation, promote parasympathetic nervous system activation, and reduce surface tension in the soft tissue layers. It is well suited for general relaxation, stress reduction, and introductory bodywork. Deep tissue massage applies sustained firm pressure to the deeper muscle layers and connective tissue fascia, targeting chronic muscle tension, postural holding patterns, and…

Sports massage is structured around athletic performance and recovery, combining elements of deep tissue, trigger point work, and passive stretching to address muscle fatigue, microtrauma, and asymmetrical movement compensation. It is popular among Miami's fitness-active population. Prenatal massage adapts positioning and pressure for pregnant clients, focusing on relief of lower back, hip, and sciatic discomfort common in the second and third trimesters.