Integrated Orthopedic Massage

Integrated orthopedic massage works with the patterns behind the tension you feel.

If you spend hours at a desk, you know the feeling: tightness that settles into your neck and shoulders, lower back that aches by noon, wrists that feel older than they are.

What Is Integrated Orthopedic Massage?

Orthopedic massage is a goal-oriented approach that starts the way any real problem deserves: by understanding it first.

Before your session begins, your therapist takes time to assess how your body is moving, where you’re restricted, where you’re compensating, and what’s driving the discomfort you feel. From there, your session is built around your specific needs, drawing from targeted techniques including:

• Deep tissue massage, releases chronic muscle tension
• Myofascial release, addresses the connective tissue that wraps and links your muscles together
• Trigger point therapy, works on specific knots
• Assisted stretching, restores range of motion and reinforces the hands-on work

The result is a session that’s purposeful from start to finish, not a generic sequence, but a direct response to where your body actually is.

Who it is for

This approach is a strong fit for anyone dealing with recurring, patterned tension, especially:

Desk Workers and Office Professionals

Hours of sitting add up in ways you don’t notice until you can’t ignore them. Neck and shoulder tension from screen posture, lower back stiffness from hours in a chair, forearm and wrist fatigue from typing, these patterns don’t resolve on their own. Integrated orthopedic massage works directly with what your work demands of your body.

People Recovering from Injury

Whether you’re working through a soft tissue injury or managing the lingering effects of an accident, this approach addresses compensatory patterns.

Active People and Athletes

Training puts real demands on your body. Sports and orthopedic massage is built around keeping you moving well between sessions.

What to Expect in Your Session

Your first session starts with a conversation. Your therapist will ask about what you’re experiencing, how long it’s been happening, and what makes it better or worse. A brief movement assessment follows, watching how you move provides information that words alone can’t capture.

From there, the work is hands-on and focused. You’ll feel the difference from a general relaxation massage: the work has a direction. Your therapist may check in during the session, and your feedback is always welcome.

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What Your Sessions Focus On

• Chronic neck, shoulder, and upper back tension
• Lower back stiffness from prolonged sitting
• Forearm and wrist tightness from repetitive computer use
• Range of motion in areas that feel stuck or restricted
• Lingering soft tissue injuries
• How you move through your day

Ready to Feel the Difference?

If you’ve been carrying tension or dealing with persistent pain, integrated orthopedic massage is worth trying.

✅ Treatment Attire & Preparation

• Wear loose running shorts
• Women: Wear back-fastening athletic support bra
• For optimal treatment effectiveness, refrain from applying lotions or oils prior to your session. (a light application of cocoa butter is acceptable)