Signature Session · Spring House, PA
Migraine Massage in Spring House, PA
The Migraine Massage in Spring House is a 60-minute session that treats the room as carefully as the muscles: light stays low, scent can be zero, sound can be silence — because for a headache-prone guest, the environment is half the session. A licensed, cross-trained therapist works the head, neck, and shoulders with light-to-medium pressure, then closes with the Facial Gua Sha pass the menu is named for. Find us at 752 N Bethlehem Pike, open 10 AM to 9 PM, 6 days a week.
At a glance
The Spring House session in five facts
| Detail | Number | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Session length | 60 min | Head, neck, shoulders + Facial Gua Sha |
| Room setup | Low light | Scent-free and silent on request |
| Best timing | Between attacks | Never mid-attack |
| Pressure range | Light–medium | Rechecked through the hour |
| Open | 6 days | 10 AM–9 PM, closed Tuesday |
I · Triggers and the room
A session designed around what sets you off
Read Mayo Clinic's list of migraine triggers and notice how many are environmental: bright or flashing light, loud sound, strong smells — perfume specifically named — plus stress and disrupted sleep. Now picture the average spa: scented oil, a playlist, candles. Well-meaning, and wrong for this guest.
So the Spring House migraine session starts with the room, not the massage. Lights drop to their lowest setting. The oil can be fully unscented. The music can be off. The therapist checks in quietly at the start and then stops narrating. None of this is dramatic — it is simply the trigger list from the clinical literature, inverted into a room. Tell us your specific triggers when you book and the room is set before you walk in.
II · When in the cycle to come
Book the in-between, not the attack
Clinicians describe migraine as moving through up to four stages — prodrome, aura, attack, and postdrome. An attack can run 4 to 72 hours untreated, and the postdrome day after often leaves people drained and touch-sensitive. That map answers the question we get most: when should I come in?
Not during an attack — a car ride, a face cradle, and any pressure at all are the opposite of what a mid-attack nervous system wants; a dark room at home wins. The session earns its keep in the stretches between: the ordinary weeks when neck stiffness, jaw clenching, and shoulder bracing quietly accumulate. Some guests also book within a day or two of the postdrome, asking for the gentlest version of the hour. Either way, tell the therapist where you are in your own cycle, and the hour is shaped to it.
"Mid-attack, a dark bedroom beats any spa. The session is for the in-between weeks, when tension builds quietly."
III · The hour itself
Sixty minutes, above the shoulder blades
The Spring House menu lists the session as Migraine Massage + Facial GuaSha, and the hour splits roughly in thirds. The first third is the neck and shoulder line, face down: slow, warm, repetitive strokes over the upper traps and the base of the skull, where screen posture parks its tension. The second third moves to the scalp and the suboccipital border — fingertip work, no oil needed, the part that quiets a busy head.
The final third turns you face up for the Facial Gua Sha: a warm towel, then a smooth tool drawn lightly along the jaw, past the temples, across the brow. Jaw clenchers feel this the most — the masseter feeds tension straight into the temple area, and it rarely gets direct attention in a standard massage. Pressure across the whole hour stays light to medium; if you want heavier bodywork, pair a separate deep tissue massage in Spring House on another visit rather than pushing this one harder.
IV · The honest scope
What we will and will not claim
Migraine is a neurological condition, and the NINDS headache overview is clear about where different tools sit: medicines and medical care treat the condition; massage, gentle exercise, and physical therapy are things a doctor may add around that plan. That is the slot we occupy — the calm, skilled, non-medical hour — and we do not claim an inch more. We wrote a full plain-English guide to massage for migraines that lays out the evidence in detail.
Two safety lines we hold. If your headaches are new, changing, or ever arrive with fever, stiff neck, weakness, or confusion, that is a doctor visit — today, not a massage. And if you are under a neurologist's care, keep them in the loop about bodywork; it should complement the plan, never compete with it.
Find Us in Spring House
752 N Bethlehem Pike, on Bethlehem Pike — about 5 minutes from Ambler, 10 from North Wales, Blue Bell, and Lower Gwynedd, with parking at the door. The quiet plaza matters more than usual for this session: no long bright walk between your car and the dim room.
The migraine session, in pictures
Low light, warm towels, and slow neck and shoulder work — the environment is treated as part of the treatment.
Treatment photography is illustrative of the services described.
Key facts
Tao Spa Spring House at a glance
| Address | 752 N Bethlehem Pike, Spring House, PA 19477 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (215) 824-8585 |
| Hours | Mon–Sun 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Closed Tuesday) |
| Google rating | 5.0 stars from 22 reviews |
| Session lengths | 15 · 30 · 50 · 60 · 75 · 90 · 100 · 120 minutes |
| Menu size | 41 bookable services across 9 categories |
| Other location | Tao Spa Glenside — 106 N Keswick Ave, Glenside, PA 19038 |
| Other location hours | Mon–Sun 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Session lengths
Headache-adjacent sessions in Spring House
| Service | Length | Menu section |
|---|---|---|
| Migraine Massage + Facial GuaSha | 60min | Tao's Specials |
| Healthy Combo Massage | 60min | Tao's Specials |
| Reflexology Special | 50min | Tao's Specials |
| Couples Reflexology Massage | 60min | Couples & Four Hands |
| Couples Healthy Combo Massage | 60min | Couples & Four Hands |
| Reflexology | 30min | Reflexology & Foot |
| Scalp Hands & Feet Massage | 15min | Specialty Massage |
| Gua Sha | 15min | Specialty Massage |
Guests using the session for stress-pattern tension usually return every 2 to 4 weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Tao Spa Spring House offer a migraine massage?
Yes. The Migraine Massage + Facial GuaSha is a 60-minute session on the Spring House menu at 752 N Bethlehem Pike — gentle, focused work on the head, neck, and shoulders, finished with a Facial Gua Sha pass. The spa is open 10 AM to 9 PM every day except Tuesday.
Should I come in during a migraine attack?
No — rest in a dark, quiet room at home and let the attack pass. The session is built for the windows between attacks, when the neck and shoulders are carrying tension but your head can handle touch, light, and a car ride. If an attack starts within 24 hours of your booking, call us and we will move it at no charge.
What is the Facial Gua Sha at the end?
The final minutes of the hour: a warm towel over the face, then a smooth gua sha tool drawn gently along the jaw, temples, and brow line. Guests who clench their jaw — which travels straight up into temple tension — usually name it as the part they came back for.
Can the room be made scent-free and extra dark?
Yes, and please ask. Strong smells, bright light, and noise are among the most common migraine triggers, so we will run your session with unscented oil, lights at their lowest, and no music. Tell us at booking and the room is prepared that way before you arrive.
How strong is the pressure?
Light to medium, always adjustable, and never forced through pain. Deep, aggressive neck work is the wrong tool for a headache-prone guest. If you want heavier full-body pressure, book a 60 or 90-minute deep tissue session instead and keep the migraine session gentle.
Can massage prevent migraines?
We make no such promise. Migraine is a neurological condition; massage is a relaxation practice that can ease the stress and muscle tension many guests carry between attacks. Research bodies describe massage as a complement doctors may fold into a broader plan — not a treatment. Your physician stays in charge of the medical side.
Is the Spring House spa open on Tuesdays?
No — the Spring House rooms rest every Tuesday. We are open the other 6 days from 10 AM to 9 PM. If a Tuesday is your only option, our Glenside location at 106 N Keswick Ave runs the same 60-minute migraine session 7 days a week, 9 AM to 9 PM.
Ready to Relax at Tao Spa?
Whether you're planning a self-care day, booking a massage, or exploring facial treatments, Tao Spa offers a relaxing spa experience at two convenient Pennsylvania locations.
Tao Spa
Glenside: 106 N Keswick Ave, Glenside, PA 19038
Spring House: 752 N Bethlehem Pike, Spring House, PA 19477
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How do I book a massage at Tao Spa?
Book a massage at Tao Spa in 4 steps: pick Glenside or Spring House, choose a 30, 60, 90 or 120-minute session, reserve online or call (215) 824-8585, then arrive 10 minutes early. Walk-ins are welcome at both Pennsylvania locations whenever a therapist is free, and gift cards are valid at either address.
- Choose your location. Glenside is at 106 N Keswick Ave, Glenside, PA 19038, open Mon–Sun 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Spring House is at 752 N Bethlehem Pike, Spring House, PA 19477, open Mon–Sun 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Closed Tuesday).
- Pick a treatment and a session length. Massage, reflexology and facials run 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes; couples rooms are booked in 60, 75 or 90-minute blocks. Not sure what you need? Our full service menu lists every treatment with its length.
- Reserve online, call or text (215) 824-8585. Weekend evenings and couples rooms fill first, so book 2 to 3 days ahead for those slots. Walk-ins are taken any time a therapist is open.
- Arrive 10 minutes early. A first visit starts with a short intake about pressure preference, problem areas and any health notes. Gift cards never expire and work at both locations.