What should I expect during a pain management session?
Our approach to pain management devotes 20-30 minutes to each target area. This approach encourages our clients to prioritize their problem areas and allows our practitioners to use their entire range of skills. We get our clients more results in less time. 

Clients actively participate in these sessions. The practitioner will instruct you to make specific movements and frequently request your feedback regarding any discomfort you feel (such as intensity, location, or quality of pain). You may experience discomfort during target area work when working through a knot or trigger point, but you should never be in pain (above a 7 on a scale of 1-10). Massage & bodywork are most effective when your body does not resist. Our practitioners want to provide you with the best service possible so don't be afraid to speak up if you have any questions regarding the session or about the particular technique you are receiving​. 

Please note, these sessions are NOT a full body massage. Your left shoulder is one target area; both shoulders is two target areas. 
  • 30 min: 1-2 Target Areas 
  • 60 min: 2-3 Target Areas 
  • 90 min: 3-4 Target Areas​

Massage & Manual Therapies for Pain Management

Note: Massage is not intended to replace emergency medical care. If you have any serious or chronic health issues, please speak with a healthcare professional before scheduling an appointment for any type of bodywork. Sessions can be modified to accommodate most conditions. However, some conditions require a doctor's release before any bodywork can be given.
​Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage targets the deeper tissue structures of the muscle and connective tissue using many of the same movements and techniques as Swedish massage, but the pressure will generally be more intense. It focuses on specific areas as the therapist works to release chronic muscle tension or knots.
​Manual Trigger Point Therapy (MTrPT)
This technique is designed to alleviate pain through the deactivation of active and latent trigger points. Therapist analyzes posture, body mechanics, and pain referral patterns to isolate specific muscles. After a series of treatments, clients notice less pain and tension, an increase in their range of motion, and improvements in circulation, flexibility and coordination.
Orthopedic / Medical Massage
Medical massage is the application of a specific treatment targeted to the problem(s) a patient presents, with a diagnosis via prescription from a doctor. Length & frequency of appointments is determined by the prescription. All appointments are to be scheduled at initial visit. Patients are asked to wear loose fitting clothing or work out apparel that allows access to the targeted areas. 

A physician's prescription is required for insurance claims.
​Hot Stone Massage
Hot stone massage uses smooth, heated basalt stones to enhance the massage, allowing for deeper penetration into muscles. Basalt stones are black volcanic rock that absorbs and retains heat well. The heat is both deeply relaxing and helps tight muscles release. Stones are heated in 120-150 degree water. Speak up if the stones are too warm or the pressure too intense.
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Ask for a Hot Stone Add-on. Require 24 hours notice.
CBD Massage
Add a locally made CBD salve to any massage service. (CBD has not yet been approved by the FDA as a pain management product.)

Ask for a CBD Add-on. ​
​Myofascial Release
This technique effectively applies gentle sustained pressure to connective tissue restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion. Traditionally, this is a dry or static technique meaning the massage therapist does not use oil or lotion.
Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT)
This specific and scientific approach to muscular pain relief utilizes static pressure to relieve pain and re-establish a balance between the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. Pinpoint specific muscles to relieve injuries or chronic issues such as TMJ, whiplash, and more.  ​