Qualified massage therapist since 2012.
ITEC diplomas:
Holistic Massage Level 3
Sports Massage Level 4
Sport Massage Level 5
Myoskeletal Advanced Technique (MAT).
Certificates:
Chair Massage
Neural Mobilization
Visceral work
Dry Needling
In my sessions, I am using myoskeletal techniques mostly.
- Balance the pelvis
- Scan the body from the feet up
- Focus on the root cause of the pain
- Release tight muscles and activate the inhibited muscles
- Close the facet joints that are open (Dowager's hump) and open the facet joints that are closed (flat lower back)
To simplify, my massage is holistic, therapeutic, and corrective. I try to address muscle imbalance, treat injuries, and last but not least, relax the body and mind.
Treatment is pain free. I use just the right amount of pressure to release the tightness and calm down the nervous system.
My work:
Case I:
The client came with a significant discomfort 8/10 in the lower back.
I used Myofascial, Holistic, Myoskeletal techniques, Decompression of the lumbar spine( lower back). There is no high velocity trust like chiropractors does.
Client discomfort improved to 3/10 after the treatment.
Case I:
The client came with a significant discomfort 8/10 in the lower back.
I used Myofascial, Holistic, Myoskeletal techniques, Decompression of the lumbar spine( lower back). There is no high velocity trust like chiropractors does.
Client discomfort improved to 3/10 after the treatment.
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Case II:
The client has Upper Cross Syndrome, forward head posture, and Dowager's hump.
Symptoms: Pain in the upper back, numbness in the arm coming down to fingers.
After the treatment, shoulders are more leveled, head is more centered. Hump less visible and more soft on palpation.
After the treatment client didn't feel the numbness in the fingers.
I am using Myofascial, Holistic, Sport, Myoskeletal techniques in my treatments to achieve those results.
The client has Upper Cross Syndrome, forward head posture, and Dowager's hump.
Symptoms: Pain in the upper back, numbness in the arm coming down to fingers.
After the treatment, shoulders are more leveled, head is more centered. Hump less visible and more soft on palpation.
After the treatment client didn't feel the numbness in the fingers.
I am using Myofascial, Holistic, Sport, Myoskeletal techniques in my treatments to achieve those results.
Common issues:
Lower back pain:
The first thing I do is checking the pelvis's alignment and the condition of the iliopsoas muscle.
The psoas muscle combines with the iliacus muscle to form the iliopsoas muscle, which is encircled by the dense iliac fascia. Psoas muscle originates from the first four lumbar vertebrae and thoracic vertebrae (lower to midback). And coming down in an oblique direction toward the posterior of the distal portion of the tendon, inserting on the lesser trochanter (hip). Please see the pictures to see what it looks like and how I will work:
The first thing I do is checking the pelvis's alignment and the condition of the iliopsoas muscle.
The psoas muscle combines with the iliacus muscle to form the iliopsoas muscle, which is encircled by the dense iliac fascia. Psoas muscle originates from the first four lumbar vertebrae and thoracic vertebrae (lower to midback). And coming down in an oblique direction toward the posterior of the distal portion of the tendon, inserting on the lesser trochanter (hip). Please see the pictures to see what it looks like and how I will work:
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Upper back pain:
Overuse, poor posture, or stress can lead to muscle strain or tension in the upper back.
Treatment plan:
To relieve upper back pain we will focus to release the tight muscles that are in the front (pectorals), and neck muscles. We will also focus on the facet joint if the are locked open or locked closed.
Overuse, poor posture, or stress can lead to muscle strain or tension in the upper back.
Treatment plan:
To relieve upper back pain we will focus to release the tight muscles that are in the front (pectorals), and neck muscles. We will also focus on the facet joint if the are locked open or locked closed.
Rotator cuff injury
What are the symptoms of a rotator cuff tear?
Focus will be around all the shoulder muscles, trough muscle test we will determinate if a muscle tear is present.
Note: Subscapularis is under the armpit. We will discus this during the treatment. Please see the pictures of the area I will work.
- Recurrent pain, especially with certain activities.
- Pain that prevents you from sleeping on your injured side.
- Grating or cracking sounds when moving your arm.
- Limited ability to move your arm.
- Muscle weakness.
Focus will be around all the shoulder muscles, trough muscle test we will determinate if a muscle tear is present.
Note: Subscapularis is under the armpit. We will discus this during the treatment. Please see the pictures of the area I will work.
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Frozen Shoulder:
The buildup of scar tissue restricts movement inside the joint, resulting in pain and severely limiting motion.
Treatment plan:
It is similar protocol as for rotator cuff injury. We will release: pectoralis, latissimus dorsi, trapezius, ribs, subscapularis( under the armpit).
Will look for a muscle tear in: supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor.
We will also add arm massage- biceps, deltoit, triceps.
Capsular work- gentle mobilization of the join compression and decompression of the joint.
The buildup of scar tissue restricts movement inside the joint, resulting in pain and severely limiting motion.
Treatment plan:
It is similar protocol as for rotator cuff injury. We will release: pectoralis, latissimus dorsi, trapezius, ribs, subscapularis( under the armpit).
Will look for a muscle tear in: supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor.
We will also add arm massage- biceps, deltoit, triceps.
Capsular work- gentle mobilization of the join compression and decompression of the joint.
Knee problems:
Many knee problems are a result of the aging process and continual wear and stress on the knee joint (such as, arthritis). Other knee problems are a result of an injury or a sudden movement that strains the knee.
Common knee problems include the following: Sprained or strained knee ligaments and/or muscles.
In my practice I mostly see tight popliteus ( under the knee muscle ) and biceps femoris (upper back of the leg). See pictures below. Knee problems is also hip and ankle issue. Asymmetric aliment of pelvis could contribute to a knee problem as well.
Treatment plan:
Many knee problems are a result of the aging process and continual wear and stress on the knee joint (such as, arthritis). Other knee problems are a result of an injury or a sudden movement that strains the knee.
Common knee problems include the following: Sprained or strained knee ligaments and/or muscles.
In my practice I mostly see tight popliteus ( under the knee muscle ) and biceps femoris (upper back of the leg). See pictures below. Knee problems is also hip and ankle issue. Asymmetric aliment of pelvis could contribute to a knee problem as well.
Treatment plan:
- Pelvis: Check for any pelvic tilt, rotation, or asymmetry.
- Leg Muscles: Assess the structure of the TFL, quadriceps, hamstrings, calf muscles, popliteus and tibialis anterior and posterior.
- Foot: Examine the foot for any deformities, such as flat feet or high arches. Also, check for any imbalances in the foot's structure or function.
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Siatic nerve pain
Sciatica happens when irritation, inflammation, pinching or compression affect one or more nerves that run down your lower back and into your legs. Sciatica occurs when the nerve roots to the sciatic nerve become pinched. The cause is usually a herniated disk in the spine or an overgrowth of bone, sometimes called bone spurs, on the spinal bones.
In the session: I will be using a combination of myoskeletal bodywork: to align, decompress the lumbar spine and corrective nerve mobilization exercises, designed to release entrapment along the entire length of the sciatic nerve.
Nerve Flossing for a home care: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPPtVFmI4kA
Sciatica happens when irritation, inflammation, pinching or compression affect one or more nerves that run down your lower back and into your legs. Sciatica occurs when the nerve roots to the sciatic nerve become pinched. The cause is usually a herniated disk in the spine or an overgrowth of bone, sometimes called bone spurs, on the spinal bones.
In the session: I will be using a combination of myoskeletal bodywork: to align, decompress the lumbar spine and corrective nerve mobilization exercises, designed to release entrapment along the entire length of the sciatic nerve.
Nerve Flossing for a home care: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPPtVFmI4kA
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TMJ disfunction
TMJ dysfunctions are conditions affecting your jaw joints and surrounding muscles and ligaments. These conditions can cause several issues, including jaw pain, headaches and difficulty opening and closing your mouth.
Your TMJs connect your lower jawbone to your skull and help with movements like chewing and speaking.
Between 5% and 12% of the general adult population have some form of TMJ disorder.
TMJ dysfunctions are conditions affecting your jaw joints and surrounding muscles and ligaments. These conditions can cause several issues, including jaw pain, headaches and difficulty opening and closing your mouth.
Your TMJs connect your lower jawbone to your skull and help with movements like chewing and speaking.
Between 5% and 12% of the general adult population have some form of TMJ disorder.
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Plantar Fasciitis: is an inflammation of the fibrous tissue plantar fascia along the bottom of your foot that connects your heel bone to your toes. Plantar fasciitis can cause intense heel pain.
Our aim is to relax calf muscles, Achilles tendons and work the bottom of the foot.
It takes couple of sessions. But after a first session you should feel better. Pay attention to your foot wear. Wide toe box. Look into barefoot shoes in Useful Information. If you decide to use them, do the transferre gradually. Use extra insole if needed. I do not recommend running on the asphalt. You can use massage gun every morning: Focus on the calf and foot sole.
Foot mobility tips:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320964#foot-health-and-safety-tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5xKokqeOb4&t=794s
Our aim is to relax calf muscles, Achilles tendons and work the bottom of the foot.
It takes couple of sessions. But after a first session you should feel better. Pay attention to your foot wear. Wide toe box. Look into barefoot shoes in Useful Information. If you decide to use them, do the transferre gradually. Use extra insole if needed. I do not recommend running on the asphalt. You can use massage gun every morning: Focus on the calf and foot sole.
Foot mobility tips:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320964#foot-health-and-safety-tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5xKokqeOb4&t=794s
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome:
Carpal tunnel syndrome is pressure on a nerve in your wrist. It causes tingling, numbness and pain in your hand and fingers.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is pressure on a nerve in your wrist. It causes tingling, numbness and pain in your hand and fingers.
My Mentors:
Aubrey Growing, Alison Kavanagh, Jenny Sheridan, Eric Dalton, James Waslaski, Rolfing, Barral- Viceral work, NKT- David Weinstock. Osteopath- Mike Monaghan.
Aubrey Growing, Alison Kavanagh, Jenny Sheridan, Eric Dalton, James Waslaski, Rolfing, Barral- Viceral work, NKT- David Weinstock. Osteopath- Mike Monaghan.
