Private Massage Therapy
Lisa blends years of massage and teaching yoga alignment along with anatomy insight, health tips and breath work into each treatment. Every session is personally unique in focus and direction depending on your needs. Often times multiple modalities are used for more effective results. So, whether you are seeking treatment for a specific pain or problem area resulting from a sports injury, car accident, old injury that flares on occasion or chronic discomfort, Lisa is the massage therapist for you. At the time of your appointment, we will create a comprehensive, integrative treatment session based on your unique needs, situation, and goals.
Lisa offers a variety of Private Massage Therapy Services including:
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Deep Tissue Massage
Swedish Massage -
Myofacial Release
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Muscle Energy Techniques
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Ashiatsu
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Cranial Sacral Therapy
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Manual Lymphatic Drainage
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Aromatherapy
The Healthy Benefits of Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy for the Pain of Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Research supported by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) showed that sixty minute sessions of Swedish massage once a week for those with osteoarthritis of the knee significantly reduced their pain.
Massage Therapy For inflammation after Exercise
Research through the Buck Institute for Research on Aging and McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario indicates that massage therapy reduces inflammation of skeletal muscle acutely damaged through exercise. The study provides evidence for the benefits of massage therapy for those with musculoskeletal injuries and potentially for those with inflammatory disease, according to the lead author of the research.
Massage Therapy for Chronic Low Back Pain
Research released in July 2011 expanded on previous studies demonstrating the effectiveness of massage therapy for chronic low back pain. Researchers found that “patients receiving massage were twice as likely as those receiving usual care to report significant improvements in both their pain and function”.
Massage Therapy for Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a chronic syndrome characterized by generalized pain, joint rigidity, intense fatigue, sleep alterations, headache, spastic colon, craniomandibular dysfunction, anxiety, and depression. This study demonstrated that massage-myofascial release techniques improved pain and quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia.
Additional Benefits
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Helps relieve stress and aids relaxation.
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Reduces levels of anxiety and fosters peace of mind.
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Helps relieve muscle tension and stiffness.
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Reduces pain and swelling and the formation of excessive scar tissue.
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Provides greater joint flexibility and range of motion.
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Enhances athletic performance and improves posture.
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Promotes deeper and easier breathing.
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Boosts the immune system.
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Reduces blood pressure.
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Helps relieve tension-related headaches and the effects of eyestrain.
Testimonies
"Apparently my age and physical activity had finally caught up with me. [...] I had an X-ray and knew I was dealing with arthritis (little gremlins) in the hip joint. Lisa has great knowledge of Yoga and specifically in my case, myofascial poses - focusing on tissue/muscles impacted by my hip arthritis. We had a private lesson. Then she prepared a detailed plan that I am able to do on my own to facilitate the blood flow and energy to my hip. I can literally FEEL the warmth flowing into the targeted areas. While this alone may not "cure " me, it does strengthen, works on flexibility, and relieves the stress/tension/ pain I feel. So if I eventually have to deal with surgery- I will have done the prework to keep blood, energy, and strength flowing to my hip. In the meantime I am able to keep on moving!" - MB
"I am a breast cancer survivor and have had numerous lymphatic massages between Montana and Arizona. Hands down, Lisa is the most knowledgeable, most experienced and has that healing vibe about her. Not everyone who provides "lymphatic massage" knows what they're doing. She's the best I've found and Phillipsburg is lucky to have her." - Esther
Lisa also offers Medical Massages
(Insurance Billing)
Lisa will bill auto and worker’s compensation policies when there is medical necessity for medical massage therapy during your treatment plan. Please make sure you provide me with your billing information and referral at the time of your appointment. If your commercial plan offers massage therapy coverage, I can bill your plan for you too.