Body & Wellness · Long Beach · Checked November 2, 2026

Massage, sauna and recovery in Long Beach. Real prices, no guesswork.

Short answer: an hour of deep tissue runs about $130–$190 at the independent studios we checked, and $85 for a first visit at a chain. Firm Hands publishes $130 for 60 minutes of deep tissue, BodyWork Clinic lists $190, and Massage Envy Long Beach Town Center lists $85 for a first-time 60-minute massage. For heat and cold, Perspire’s intro sauna session is $30 and a 90-minute spa pass at Hidden Sanctuary starts at $55 through ResortPass.

Long Beach has a beach, a port and a lot of men who sit through the 710. Your lower back has filed a formal complaint. Here is where to take it, what it costs and when it’s open, no phone tree required.

$130
60-min deep tissue at Firm Hands (Sports massage is $150 for 60 minutes)
$85
first 60-min massage at Massage Envy Long Beach Town Center (intro price, confirm at booking)
$55
90-min spa pass at Hidden Sanctuary in Belmont Shore, from, via ResortPass

At a glance

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From each business’s own page or license record, checked November 2, 2026. Prices and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Body & Wellness in Long Beach compared
PlaceTypeFromBookingHours
Firm HandsE BroadwaySports + deep tissue, sauna, cold plunge$130 (60-min deep tissue)Online 24/7Mon–Sat, closed Sun
BodyWork ClinicLong Beach 90802Deep tissue, sports, cupping$190 (60-min deep tissue)Online (MassageBook)—
Massage EnvyLong Beach Town CenterMassage + stretch$85 (60-min intro)Online or callDaily, to 10 PM weekdays
Pause StudioPacific Coast HwyContrast therapy, infrared sauna$89/mo membershipOnline—
Perspire Sauna StudioLong Beach ExchangeInfrared sauna$30 introOnlineFrom 7 AM weekdays
ReEnergizedPacific Coast HwyCryo, cold plunge, infrared sauna—Online or callDaily, to 7 PM
Hidden SanctuaryBelmont ShoreSauna, steam, cold plunge, hot tub$55 (90-min pass)ResortPass / onlineDaily

“—” means the source we checked doesn’t list it, not that the place never offers it.

Where to go

Body & Wellness in Long Beach

No paid placements. Each place is here for a stated reason, with the source we checked on November 2, 2026.

Firm Hands

  • Sports massage
  • Sauna + cold plunge
  • HSA/FSA accepted
  • Online booking 24/7

Sports-focused massage studio with infrared sauna, cold plunge and compression sleeves under the same roof.

Why it’s here. Massage, heat, cold and compression in one stop with every price on the page, which saves you from booking three appointments in three zip codes.

Price
Deep tissue: $85 / 30 min, $130 / 60 min, $175 / 90 min. Sports massage $150 / 60 min. Cold plunge or infrared sauna $45 / 30 min. “Ultimate Recovery Experience” $230 for 2 hours (the homepage lists $220 for the same package, so confirm).
Hours
Mon–Fri · 10 AM–7 PM Sat 10 AM–5 PM. Closed Sunday.
How
Book online at firmhands.net/book, or call or text. The site says every session is with a licensed massage therapist; no license numbers are listed, so ask for yours.
Where
3300 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803

BodyWork Clinic

  • Deep tissue
  • Sports therapy
  • LGBTQ+ welcoming (per Travel Gay listing)
  • Online booking

Independent massage clinic offering deep tissue, sports therapy, myofascial release, cupping and trigger-point work.

Why it’s here. A full menu of bodywork with prices posted, and a listing that says the owner makes LGBTQ+ clients feel welcome. You pay for the individual attention; it sits at the pricier end here.

Price
Deep tissue: $190 / 60 min, $250 / 90 min, $340 / 120 min. Sports therapy $175 / 60 min, $235 / 90 min. Trigger point and myofascial release $175 / 60 min. Prices from its MassageBook page; a veterans’ 35-minute session is listed at $100.
Hours
No fixed hours published. MassageBook shows appointment availability only. Travel Gay lists different hours and a different address, so confirm both when you book.
How
Book online through MassageBook. MassageBook gives only “Long Beach, CA 90802” and also offers a “travel to me” option. Travel Gay lists 1015 East 14th Street, which does not match, so get the exact location from your booking confirmation.
Where
Long Beach, CA 90802 (exact address given at booking)

Massage Envy

Massage Envy Long Beach Town Center

  • Published prices
  • Open late
  • Stretch sessions

Franchise clinic for relaxation and relief massage, mobility stretch and facials.

Why it’s here. A published first-visit price of $85, and open until 10 PM on weekdays for guys who don’t get out of the office until dark.

Price
60-min massage: $85 intro, $145 non-member, $65 member. 90-min: $128 intro / $218 non-member / $98 member. 30-min stretch $49 intro. Intro pricing isn’t offered at every location, so confirm when you book; taxes and fees may apply.
Hours
Mon–Fri · 8 AM–10 PM Sat 8 AM–8 PM, Sun 9 AM–7 PM.
How
Book online or call. The page doesn’t say whether walk-ins are taken.
Where
7609 Carson Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90808

Pause Studio

Pause Long Beach

  • Contrast therapy
  • Infrared sauna
  • Credit memberships

Recovery studio with contrast therapy (infrared sauna and cold plunge), infrared sauna, light therapy, compression and float; it also sells IV drips and similar services.

Why it’s here. Alternating sauna and cold plunge in one session, with a credit system that is easy to price out.

Price
Memberships from $89/month (6 credits). Sauna 30 min = 3 credits, 60 min = 4; contrast 30 min = 4 credits, 60 min = 6. Higher tiers $159, $259, $369 and $479 a month. The Long Beach page lists cryotherapy and Aescape robotic massage among its services but marks both as available only at select studios, so confirm they are offered here. IV and similar services are clinical; ask who provides them.
How
Book online or call. Hours aren’t on the page we read; check the booking page.
Where
6242 Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90803

Perspire Sauna Studio

Perspire – Long Beach Exchange

  • Infrared sauna
  • From 7 AM
  • HSA/FSA eligible (per studio)

Private infrared sauna suites at The Long Beach Exchange.

Why it’s here. Clear prices, a 7 AM start and a private suite, so you can sweat before work without a locker-room audience.

Price
$30 intro session; $59 single session. Packs: 4 for $199, 8 for $349, 20 for $699. Memberships: $129 (4/mo), $199 (8/mo), $249 unlimited.
Hours
Mon–Fri · 7 AM–9 PM Sat–Sun 8 AM–8 PM.
How
Book online. The page also shows a studio-opening sign-up, so call (562) 837-0789 to confirm your slot.
Where
4201 McGowen Street, Suite 210, Long Beach, CA 90808

ReEnergized

  • Cryotherapy
  • Cold plunge
  • Infrared sauna

Recovery studio with whole-body and localized cryotherapy, cold plunge, infrared sauna and contrast sessions.

Why it’s here. Cryo, cold plunge and sauna in a short-session format that fits a lunch break, with hours posted into the evening.

Hours
Mon–Fri · 9 AM–7 PM Sat–Sun 11 AM–7 PM. The homepage shows two versions of its hours, so call to confirm.
How
Book online or call. Session lengths: cryotherapy 2–3 minutes whole-body, cold plunge 2–5, infrared sauna about 20. No prices are on the site; call for rates.
Where
4434 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90804

Human Aeon

Hidden Sanctuary by Human Aeon

  • Sauna + steam
  • Cold plunge
  • Day pass via ResortPass
  • Free parking

Belmont Shore wellness retreat built around contrast therapy, with sauna, infrared sauna, steam room, hot tub, cold plunge and a pool, plus breathwork and movement sessions.

Why it’s here. A spa-day circuit of heat, steam, cold plunge and a hot tub, bookable by the session through ResortPass.

Price
90-minute spa pass from $55, including fees (ResortPass). humanaeon.com links to purchase and membership pages; no amounts were visible on the pages we could read.
Hours
Sat · 8 AM–9 PM, Sun · 10 AM–9 PM Weekdays have split sessions (e.g. Thu–Fri 8–11 AM and 2–9 PM; Mon 10 AM–6 PM), per its ResortPass listing.
How
Book through humanaeon.com or ResortPass; bring a photo ID. The pages we read don’t state clothing or swimwear rules, so check the FAQ or call before your first visit.
Where
121 Belmont Ave, Long Beach, CA 90803

From local threads

What men actually ask

Paraphrased from public discussions, with links. Not endorsements.

  • Can I get massage, sauna and cold plunge in one stop?Firm Hands lists sports and deep-tissue massage alongside infrared sauna, cold plunge and compression sleeves, with prices on its site. Pause Long Beach pairs sauna and cold plunge as contrast therapy. Firm Hands website ↗
  • Can I use my HSA or FSA card?Firm Hands says it accepts FSA and HSA payments, and Perspire marks its sessions and memberships as HSA/FSA eligible. Eligibility depends on your plan, so check with your plan administrator. Perspire Long Beach page ↗
  • Is there an LGBTQ+-welcoming massage clinic in Long Beach?BodyWork Clinic’s Travel Gay listing says the owner ensures LGBTQ+ clients are safe and welcomed. That doesn’t replace checking the therapist’s CAMTC certificate. Travel Gay listing ↗
  • Why is the first Massage Envy visit so much cheaper?The location page lists a first-time price of $85 for 60 minutes against $145 for non-members and $65 for members. It also warns that intro pricing isn’t offered at every location, so confirm when you book. Massage Envy location page ↗

Before you book

Make the first visit easy

Check the therapist, not the logo

In California, CAMTC certifies individual massage therapists, not businesses. Ask for your therapist’s CAMTC number and look it up with “Verify Certification” on camtc.org.

Price the credits before you commit

Pause prices services in credits, so a 60-minute contrast session is 6 credits. On the $89 plan that is all your credits for the month. Do the math before you sign up.

Call before you go

ReEnergized shows two versions of its hours and Perspire’s page also carries an opening sign-up, so a 30-second call beats a locked door.

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Quick answers

FAQ

How much is a massage in Long Beach?

Published prices we checked: Massage Envy Long Beach Town Center lists $85 for a first 60-minute massage ($145 non-member, $65 member). Firm Hands lists $130 for 60 minutes of deep tissue and BodyWork Clinic lists $190.

How much is an infrared sauna session in Long Beach?

Perspire Long Beach Exchange lists a $30 intro session and $59 for a single session. Firm Hands lists an infrared sauna session at $45 for 30 minutes.

Where can I do a cold plunge in Long Beach?

Firm Hands lists cold plunge and contrast therapy at $45 for 30 minutes. Pause Long Beach, ReEnergized and Hidden Sanctuary in Belmont Shore also list cold plunge.

Is CAMTC certification required in Long Beach?

CAMTC says its certification is voluntary under state law, though some cities require it for local permits. Either way, you can check any therapist’s certificate with “Verify Certification” on camtc.org.

Keep exploring

Sources

  1. Firm Hands — official site
  2. BodyWork Clinic — MassageBook services and prices
  3. BodyWork Clinic — Travel Gay listing
  4. Massage Envy — Long Beach Town Center location page
  5. Pause Studio — Long Beach page
  6. Perspire Sauna Studio — Long Beach Exchange
  7. ReEnergized — official site
  8. Human Aeon — Hidden Sanctuary (Long Beach)
  9. ResortPass — Hidden Sanctuary listing
  10. CAMTC — FAQs and Verify Certification

Listings checked November 2, 2026. NOCTI is not affiliated with the businesses listed and receives nothing for listing them. Ratings and reviews belong to their platforms; follow the links to read them. This guide is general information, not medical advice.