Benefits... Calms nervous system, allows body to recover faster from exercise, helps you sleep more soundly, relieves symptoms of psychological stress/knotted neck and shoulder muscles and head aches, aids in digestion, feels great!

Franklin has three massage therapists on staff:

Jeff Watson, L.M.T., C.S.P. Jeff Watson has been practicing massage and bodywork therapy since 1981. He is a licensed massage therapist and is a certified Soma practitioner in Deep Tissue Structural Integration. He also has extensive training and experience in Trigger Point Therapy for muscular pain and dysfunction, Muscle Energy Technique for joint pain and dysfunction, and Sports Massage. Jeff has personally studied with some of the world’s nation’s leading authorities in their fields including former White House Physician, Janet Travell, M.D. and David Simons, M.D. (Trigger Point Therapy), Dr. Bill Williams, Ph.D. (Structural Integration), Benny Vaughn L.M.T., A.T.C., C.S.C.S., N.C.T.M.B. (Massage and Sports Massage). Jeff has practicing at Franklin Athletic Club since 1982 and has treated many of the Detroit areas high profile athletes from the Lion, Pistons, Tigers and Red Wings. Prices: One-Hour Massage $75.00 Half-Hour Massage $40.00 One-Hour Deep Tissue Massage $90.00 Half-Hour Trigger Point Massage $55.00

Lyn Austin Lyn Austin has been practicing massage since 1981. Combining Swedish, Deep Tissue and Cranial Sacral with 25 years of experience, she brings about profound relaxation and therapeutic healing. A specialty of Lyn's is her Hot Stone Massage. Lyn's former places of employment include The Pritikin Center for Longevity, Arizona State University, The Centre for Wellbeing at the Phoenician, and The Spa at Camelback. Lyn enjoys giving people their first massage and educates them on how to receive a massage. She also enjoys working with pregnant women and has a prego pillow for comfort and ease. She has worked with many artists and performers including Peter Gabriel, Heather Locklear, Ann Margret, Ed McMahon, Cecily Tyson, Aerosmith, Kiss, George Winston, REM and Sting. Lyn believes that making massage a regular part of any fitness program is highly beneficial. Prices: One-Hour Massage $75.00 Half-Hour Massage $40.00 One Hour Hot Stone Massage $95.00 90 Minute Massage $110.00