Ray Blount, owner of First Hand Experience Professional Massage Studio, holds both National Certification (332108-00) and Georgia State Licensure (MT000031), bringing more than 20 years of massage experience to clients in the Morningside neighborhood of Atlanta. The studio is located at 1874 Piedmont Rd., Building D, Suite 480, serving residents from Morningside, Midtown, Virginia-Highland, and surrounding Atlanta communities seeking professional therapeutic bodywork.
The service menu covers a wide range of modalities: Swedish relaxation massage, deep tissue work, hot stone therapy, sports massage, myofascial release, and Thai stretching techniques. The studio frames its core mission as returning the body to a natural, pain-free balance, addressing conditions that include chronic pain, sports injuries, stress, and recovery support following physical therapy. Clients seeking athletic performance improvement as well as those managing everyday musculoskeletal discomfort are both served here.
The intake process is structured for thoroughness. The initial appointment spans 90 minutes and begins with a detailed medical history review followed by a customized treatment plan designed around each client’s specific goals. Subsequent sessions are billed at $100 per hour. Scheduling requires a minimum of 24 hours advance notice to secure an appointment slot. The studio maintains COVID-19 safety protocols, including temperature screening and adjusted waiting procedures to reduce contact and protect both clients and staff.
Gift certificates are available for purchase, making the studio a practical option for clients seeking wellness-focused gifts for friends or family. Online booking is supported directly through the website for straightforward scheduling, and First Hand Experience also maintains a Facebook presence for updates, session availability, and client communication. The studio can be reached by phone at (404) 226-3590 for questions or to arrange an appointment. Client testimonials on the site describe consistently positive experiences, with specific praise for massage quality, attentive and skilled technique, and measurable relief from chronic tension, muscle tightness, and physical discomfort accumulated from daily activity or athletic training.