Olivier Pelletier, LMT, offers Advanced Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork combining several different massage/bodywork techniques such as Friction Therapy, Myofascial Therapy, and Structural Integration, focusing on:

  • The assessment and treatment of soft tissue pain and injury
  • Ease and efficiency of movement
  • Improved flexibility, balance, and posture
  • Stress reduction and relaxation
  • Helping people to learn how to better care for and enjoy their bodies


What is Friction Therapy?

Friction Therapy or transverse friction massage is a very precise form of medical massage developed by Dr. James Cyriax. It works by breaking down the scar tissue which prevents proper healing within muscles, tendons, and ligaments, and is applied with no oil or cream. Friction Therapy is remarkably effective in treating most muscle, tendon, and ligament injuries.

What is Myofascial Therapy?

Myofascial Therapy is one of the most advanced treatments available. It is deep soothing massage therapy which uses specific stretching and spreading techniques over the fascia (web of connective tissue surrounding and protecting muscles and other structures of the body). Myofascial Therapy, generally applied using little lubricant, creates a thixotropic phase change (changing the consistency of the fascia from a solid to a gel-like state), and removes restrictions that cause pain and a variety of other dysfunctions. This structural and functional change, applied to all regions of the body, provides relaxation, greater flexibility, balance, and ease of movement.

What is Structural Integration?

Developed by Dr Ida Rolf, Structural Integration is a somatic practice utilizing deep myofascial therapy, awareness, and movement education. It is an organized series of sessions within a framework, designed to restore postural balance and functional ease by aligning and integrating the body in gravity.

These therapies are successful in treating:

  • Lower back pain
  • Neck stiffness & tightness
  • Shoulder pain/rotator cuff injury
  • Tendonitis
  • Hip pain & sciatica
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Knee pain
  • Headaches
  • Acute or chronic pain and injury
  • Poor posture & mild scoliosis
  • Stress
  • And more
Whether you are looking for enhanced performance, relaxation, improved posture or are seeking to recover from a soft-tissue injury, there are many benefits to receiving Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. Start enjoying these benefits by scheduling an appointment today!

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