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I am a licensed massage therapist (LMT# 5068) with a specialty in Medical Massage and Arthrossage. I have been practicing in Asheville, NC for over 5 years. My passion and dedication is to help you to reduce pain, achieve and maintain a more balanced and healthier lifestyle. I offer individual and group consultations.

My services include:

What is Medical Massage?

Medical Massage is result oriented and the treatment is specifically directed to resolve conditions that have been diagnosed and prescribed by a Physician. The therapist may use a variety of modalities or procedures during the treatment, but will focus the Medical Massage treatment only on the areas that are specific to the doctor’s prescription.

What is Arthrossage?

Arthrossage is Medical Massage for Arthritis. It is a full body, clothed massage therapy designed to specifically treat various forms of Arthritis and Fibromyalgia.

Arthritis, which means joint inflammation, is an umbrella term for over 100 different conditions. While there is no cure for arthritis, there are different methods to help ease the pain and slow down its progression. There are two main forms of arthritis: osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Massage treatment can help ease the discomfort and degeneration. A health promoting lifestyle encouraged and assisted by massage therapy will provide an improved quality of life enjoyed by those with arthritis.

My practice focuses on Medical Massage and Arthrossage for the relief from the following conditions:

Low Back and Neck Pain
Fibromyalgia
Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis
Sciatica
Carpal Tunnel
Frozen Shoulder
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

I also offer the more traditional, wellness massage of Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Hot Stone and Cupping therapies.

If you have been injured in a car accident or on the job, or if you have another injury or condition for which medical massage is necessary, your doctor may give you a prescription for massage. I work with medical doctors, naturopaths, physical therapists, chiropractors, and other health care practitioners, providing massage care when it is medically indicated for their patients.

What is the difference between medical massage and wellness massage? Medical Massage and Arthrossage (Medical Massage for Arthritis) is an outcome-based, physician-directed, and scientifically grounded healing modality. As with physical therapy sessions, medical massage sessions are prescribed by a physician for specific issues and are limited to a physician-designated course of treatment, and can be compensated through insurance*. Please note that I do offer therapeutic massage that is also outcome based, as described above (prescription not necessary).

*I do not file insurance for you. I can give you the proper documentation for your insurance provider.