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Christina Dorn
Pain Management Massage Therapy

Services & Rates

Pain Management / Therapeutic Massage

60 minutes: $120
75 minutes: $155
90 minutes: $185

Therapeutic Massage is a very relaxing and therapeutic style of bodywork. It combines oils or lotion with an array of strokes such as rolling, kneading, and percussion to help the body improve its circulation. The benefits of this type of bodywork are wide-ranging and include relief from aches and pains, decreased stress levels in the body, enhanced mental clarity, improved appearance, and greater flexibility. Uses a heavier focused pressure to release tissue which is harder to access in the body. It will also breaks up adhesions and scar tissues in those deeper areas. This style of work is not painful. The work feels great. You may be a little sore the day after but will go away and you will feel amazing!

Pain management massage therapy is a specialized form of massage therapy aimed at alleviating or reducing chronic or acute pain in the body. It combines various therapeutic massage techniques with a clinical approach to target the root causes of pain, not just the symptoms.

Key Features of Pain Management Massage Therapy:

  1. Focus on Pain Relief
    The primary goal is to reduce pain caused by:

    • Muscle tension or spasms

    • Inflammation

    • Injuries (e.g., sports, work-related, accidents)

    • Chronic conditions (e.g., fibromyalgia, arthritis, sciatica)

    • Post-surgical recovery

  2. Techniques Used
    Pain management massage therapists may use:

    • Deep Tissue Massage – targets deep muscle layers to release chronic tension

    • Trigger Point Therapy – focuses on specific points that refer pain elsewhere

    • Myofascial Release – loosens tight connective tissue (fascia)

    • Neuromuscular Therapy – corrects muscle imbalances and nerve compression

    • Swedish Massage (modified) – lighter touch for inflammation or hypersensitivity 

  3. Customized Treatment Plans
    Each session is tailored based on:

    • The client's medical history

    • The location, cause, and intensity of pain

    • Referrals or collaboration with healthcare providers (when applicable)

  4. Holistic Benefits
    Beyond pain relief, it may also:

    • Improve range of motion and flexibility

    • Reduce stress and promote relaxation

    • Enhance sleep quality

    • Support emotional well-being