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Massage & BodyWork
Therapy
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MS. CATHRYN CAMISA, LPTA, MT
With over 35 years of experience, Cathryn brings a comprehensive and expert approach to her practice.
She began her career as a Physical Therapist Assistant, specializing in Pain Management and Manual Therapy, before transitioning into Massage and BodyWork Therapy.
Her clinical background combined with her extensive training allows her to deliver highly effective, individualized care.
Specializing in Medical Massage & BodyWork, addressing a wide range of conditions - from orthopedic to neurological- focused on Pain Relief, Postural Alignment Balance and Ease of Movement.
Appropriate draping for privacy and comfort will be used throughout the session & Specialty Bodywork can also be fully clothed.
Massage & BodyWork
Medical Massage
Medical massage is a therapeutic approach designed to address specific medical conditions and promote healing. It incorporates a
variety of techniques tailored to the individual’s needs, focusing on alleviating pain, reducing muscle tension, and improving overall mobility. This type of massage can be beneficial for those recovering from injuries, managing chronic pain, or seeking relief from stress-related symptoms. By working closely with healthcare professionals, medical practitioners ensure a safe and effective treatment plan to support your wellness journey
BodyWork Therapy
Bodywork encompasses therapeutic techniques that manipulate soft tissues—muscles, connective tissues, and fascia—with a holistic, in-depth approach. Unlike Swedish massage, which focuses on relaxation with gentle strokes, or deep tissue massage, which targets muscle tension with intense pressure, bodywork addresses underlying causes of physical and emotional imbalances.
Key Differences and Benefits of Bodywork:
• Holistic Approach:
It considers posture, movement patterns, and overall body connection, promoting well-being beyond just symptom relief.
• Tailored Techniques: Includes methods like myofascial release (freeing fascial restrictions), structural alignment (correcting posture), and energy balancing (restoring harmony), offering more than standard massage techniques.
• Deeper Healing: Enhances body awareness and releases deep tension, supporting the body’s natural healing processes.
• Physical and Emotional Impact: Provides profound relief and rejuvenation, surpassing the surface-level relaxation of Swedish or the muscle-focused intensity of deep tissue massage.
Self-Aware Care
SAC
A Self-Care toolbox: A personalized collection of strategies, practices, resources and tools, to promote Physical, Mental and Emotional well-being.
SPECIALTIES
Neuro-Divergent Wellness BodyWork
NEURO-DIVERGENT WELLNESS BODYWORK
A grounding, body-centered massage that brings therapeutic and compassionate care to AuDHD, ADHD, autistic, and sensory-sensitive clients. By prioritizing explicit consent, predictable pacing, weighted grounding, and breathing guidance, this sessions aims to calm the nervous system, reduce sensory overwhelm, and support autonomic balance in daily life.
Key features: You may wear comfortable loose clothing if you wish for this type of BodyWork, no need to disrobe. Safety-first intake, clear boundaries, low-stimulation environment, adaptive touch beyond traditional light touch, and evidence-informed techniques.
What to expect: Collaborative intake focused on sensory preferences, weighted grounding segments, steady transitions, guided breathing, and practical self-regulation tips post-session.
What makes it different: A therapeutic framework within massage—emphasizing assessment, goal-oriented care, and personalized strategies to support long-term regulation and resilience.
Who is this for? Neurodivergent individuals seeking a structured, compassionate approach that blends Therapeutic Massage & BodyWork for nervous-system regulation.
POSTURAL ALIGNMENT MASSAGE
PAM
Postural Alignment Massage (PAM) is a therapeutic approach focused on restoring balanced alignment in the musculoskeletal system. It addresses habitual postures, movement compensations, and tissue restrictions to reduce pain, improve function, and enhance posture through targeted techniques and holistic assessments.
• Reduces pain in neck, back, shoulders, and hips.
• Increases range of motion and flexibility.
• Enhances posture awareness and movement efficiency.
• Lowers re-injury risk by balancing tissue tension.
• Improves breathing through thoracic release.
Who Can Benefit from PAM?
• Individuals with chronic or recurring postural pain.
• Those with poor posture from work or lifestyle (e.g., prolonged sitting).
• People recovering from injuries, especially those causing compensatory patterns (e.g., using crutches).
• Specific Populations:
• Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) Community: Individuals with EDS, a connective tissue disorder, often experience joint hypermobility, pain, and postural issues. PAM’s gentle, fascia-focused approach can help manage pain, improve stability, and reduce strain on overworked muscles without aggravating joint laxity.
• Post-Surgical or Injury Recovery Patients: Those needing gentle realignment and tissue release after immobilization or altered movement patterns.
• Older Adults: Individuals experiencing age-related postural changes or stiffness can benefit from improved mobility and reduced pain.
• Anyone seeking a holistic, fascia-focused approach to alignment and function.
FACE FOCUS
Medical Massage Therapy for TMJ Dysfunction, Clenching, Headaches, Facial & Neck Pain
Experience gentle, skilled Medical Massage that combines TMJ-focused work with cervical postural alignment.
This approach releases tension, improves bite mechanics, and reduces headaches and facial pain.
What TMJ Medical Massage Helps With
• Relieves jaw, neck, and facial muscle tension
• Improves jaw mobility and function
• Reduces TMJ-related headaches and facial pain
• Minimizes nighttime clenching and daytime muscle guarding
• Supports better posture and coordinated neck/jaw movement
Who Benefits
• Jaw pain, stiffness, clicking, or episodes of locking
• Chronic clenching or grinding (day and/or night)
• Frequent headaches or temple/facial pain
• Pain after dental procedures with jaw stiffness
• *** A non-pharmacologic option to reduce pain and improve function
What to Expect in a 50-Minute Session
Brief intake and targeted assessment of jaw, neck, and posture
Safe, non-invasive TMJ-focused massage, including cervical muscles
Gentle jaw range-of-motion and soft-tissue techniques
Facilitated relaxation techniques and breath work
Practical posture tips and a personalized home-care plan
Medical Integrative Massage & Therapeutic Bodywork
Experience a customized massage and bodywork session designed for your specific health concerns, delivered right to your home or chosen location. Each session focuses on managing pain, easing tension, supporting recovery from injuries, or balancing nervous system challenges using proven therapeutic methods. With a careful, personalized approach rooted in science, Medical Massage & Bodywork helps reduce discomfort, improve mobility, and promote healing.
This specialized service combines targeted therapeutic techniques to address physical and medical needs. Tailored to your unique condition, it incorporates:
• Structural Bodywork: Corrects alignment and posture.
• Therapeutic Stretching: Enhances flexibility and range of motion.
• Myofascial Release: Releases tight tissues and fascial restrictions.
• Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM): Provides focused fascial therapy.
• Soft Tissue Mobilization: Restores mobility and reduces tension in muscles and connective tissues.
• Manual Traction: Gently decompresses joints and relieves pressure on the spine or extremities.
• Trager Techniques: Resets neuromuscular patterns through gentle movement.
• Lymphatic Facilitation: Reduces swelling and supports immune function.
Each approach is carefully selected to optimize your health and achieve effective, personalized results.
Tools and Techniques Available for Your Care:
• Infrared Heated Mat: Offers soothing heat to improve circulation, relax muscles, and ease stiffness during your session.
• Red Light Mat: Uses specific light wavelengths to aid tissue repair, lessen inflammation, and speed up recovery.
• Percussive Massage Gun: Provides targeted, rapid pulses to relieve deep muscle tension and improve blood flow.
• Gua Sha & IASTM Techniques: Uses tools to release tight fascia, break up scar tissue, and enhance tissue mobility.
• Cupping Therapy: Applies suction to boost circulation, reduce muscle tightness, and help clear toxins from the body.
• Aromatherapy: Incorporates essential oils to promote relaxation and support a calmer state of mind.
• Optional CBD-Infused Oils: Adds a layer of potential pain relief and anti-inflammatory benefits to enhance comfort.
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