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Expert Myofascial Massage and Bodywork Therapy
with Olga Shtatlender, LMBT
#19091
since 1998
Components of RUKA Therapy
DEEP TISSUE (DTM)
Deep tissue massage applies pressure to specific layers of muscle, tendons, and tissues deep underneath the skin, at the innermost layers closest to the bone. This modality is highly therapeutic and works for everyone. Understanding true deep tissue application is an art in and of itself that takes years to master. To flush the muscles on a deep level stimulates circulation thro
TRIGGER POINT THERAPY (TPT)
Trigger points, aka muscle knots, are defined as tight and tender areas within muscle tissue that create shooting pain and refer to other areas. A most common ailment which affects many and can be one of the most painful due to the spread-out nature of the points. To effectively de-activate these points, expert therapy needs to be applied to manually move the toxins th
ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL THERAPY
Where massage leaves off, OMT picks up. This therapy is a treatment to decrease pain and improve motion for the targeted area. This type of joint manipulation coupled with DTM and TPT creates a healing process that involves both joints and muscles to begin recovery. Coupled with home care and ergonomic education, these three techniques can offer a high rate of reduction
DEEP RELAXATION SWEDISH
Swedish massage is the staple of all therapies as it is incorporated in all sessions. Swedish stimulates the circulatory system, relaxes the nervous system and flushes toxins out of muscles. A mastery of Swedish massage should include a diversity of strokes to move muscles in all directions for thorough flushing. A firm Swedish massage by itself can create a deep, euphori