Hi, my name is Deanna; I'm an Arizona Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT). I graduated from the Arizona School of Massage Therapy in 2009. I also have experience working as an Arizona Registered Chiropractic Assistant (CA) since 2005.
I was trained by Chiropractic Specialists, and talented Massage Therapist professional, where I was introduced to massage from a highly technical standpoint.
With more than 17 years of experience in Health & Wellness, 15 years of it as Licensed Massage Therapist. I ...
Hi, my name is Deanna; I'm an Arizona Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT). I graduated from the Arizona School of Massage Therapy in 2009. I also have experience working as an Arizona Registered Chiropractic Assistant (CA) since 2005.
I was trained by Chiropractic Specialists, and talented Massage Therapist professional, where I was introduced to massage from a highly technical standpoint.
With more than 17 years of experience in Health & Wellness, 15 years of it as Licensed Massage Therapist. I have focused on specializing in integrative therapeutic massage, treating both acute and chronic injuries combining deep tissue, trigger point, myofascial release, structural integration (also referred to as Rolfing), stretching, clinical cupping, hot stone, along with relaxation and several other techniques. Adjusting each massage to individual needs.
My goal for your massage therapy session is to provide you with the best massage therapy I can so that you can get as much relief as possible.
My Promise to you is to do my best to help improve your sense of Health, to help alleviate your discomfort, and help facilitate a meaningful healing process, in a manner that is safe, respectful and comfortable for you!
* Deep Tissue
* Trigger Point
* Sports Massage-PNF/PFS: help patients improve ROM, CRAC
* Russian Neuro Release-ease muscle into relaxation
* Myofascial Release
* Structural Integration-releasing fascia and lengthening
* Hot Stone Massage
* Gua Sha-Scrapping, spooning-to increase blood flow and break up scar tissue
* Cupping
* Aging Adult-Active & Sedentary
* Pregnancy Massage post first trimester >8 weeks
AZ # MT-12816
Massage Therapy
Advancement Chiropractic Training (Chiropractic Assistant Training)
•Physiotherapy • Hydro-therapy • Cryo-Therapy • Heat-Therapy • Ice Massage • Electric Muscle Stimulation • Traction • Vibratory Therapy • Ultra-Sound • Interferential Current
• Geriatric massage is a form of massage designed to meet the specific needs of the elderly population. It involves the use of hands to manipulate the soft tissues of the body to improve blood circulation, relieve pain , and increase range of motion.
• The most successful approaches for the evaluation and treatment of Lumbar Spine and Sacro-iliac Joint pathology and has been attended by over 30,000 therapists world-wide. This is a training seminar with immediate clinical applications. Participants learn a comprehensive therapeutic approach for the evaluation and treatment of: Acute and Chronic Back Pain Sacro-iliac dysfunction Piriformis Syndrome vs Piriformis Myofascial Dysfunction Lumbar Radiculopathy Lumbar Pseudo – Radiculopathy Sciatica Acute and Chronic Sacro-iliac joint Pain
• Russian Spots Massage is utilized to revitalize an athlete's body and enhance athletic performance. This general Russian Protocol is designed to stimulate muscles and joints for optimal efficiency. NeuroRelease Protocol is designed to ease muscles into relation by deactivating nerves, to help relieve holding patterens/
Combination of Massage and Fitness Theory
Highly effective technique to address common arthritic conditions and complaints. Explore the causative and contributing factors of the most common forms of arthritis.
Innovative and in-depth program for integrating foot and hand reflexology into massage and bodywork.
Myofascial release is an alternative medicine therapy claimed to be useful for treating skeletal muscle immobility and pain by relaxing contracted muscles, improving blood and lymphatic circulation, and stimulating the stretch reflex in muscles.
• Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which a therapist puts special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. People get it for many purposes, including to help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage.
Hands-on training in applying basic Medical Massage Techniques, which are used in Medical Massage Protocols An important part of the initial training, the entire day consists of hands-on-training in Basic Medical Massage techniques arranged by clusters: Effleurage, Friction, Kneading, Stretching, Percussion, Compression, and Vibration. Sixty variations of these techniques are presented strictly from the clinical perspective. Students learn the clinical application of basic massage techniques along with special techniques such as Effleurage with Unequally Distributed Pressure, Aligned Friction, Scrolling Kneading, etc.
Massage relieves muscle spasms/tension: Massage can help loosen chronically tight muscles and taught bands of tissue. This helps with muscle balance and neck alignment.
Piriformis Muscle, a.k.a. Key to The Lower Extremity. Covers anatomy, physiology, pathology, and examination of the major causes of the tension in the piriformis muscle and its strategic relations with the Sciatic Nerve. Detailed evaluation of the soft tissues in the gluteal area on a layer-by-layer basis. Along with step-by-step Medical Massage Protocol to decompress skin, fascia, posterior cervical muscles, and periosteum in the lower back and gluteal area.
Medical Massage is a science-based approach to the clinical application of massage therapy. While regular massage therapy has preventative aspects, medical massage is used for client who have developed full blown pathologies. All students begin the Certification Program with one day of lecture (8 hours) on the Medical Massage Concept; 20% of which includes hands on training on soft tissue evaluation. Hands on training in Medical Massage Protocol to treat the somatic abnormality and restore functions.
Common abnormalities in the function of the elbow Lateral Epicondylitis a.k.a Tennis Elbow and Medial Epicondylitis a.k.a. Golfer’s Elbow. Nature of abnormalities as well as evaluation of the soft tissues of the elbow and corresponding Medical Massage protocols are discussed in detail. Homework for the patients as well as future preventive measures are presented. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome discusses the difference between local and reflex variants of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, soft tissue evaluation and Medical Massage protocol for the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Homework for the patients as well as future preventive measures are discussed as well.