Massage Therapy
Focused Medical Massage
At Oviedo Chiropractic we take pride in offering our patients Medical Massage therapy. Medical Massage therapy is different than a typical spa massage because it will focus on the root cause of the issue. Every patient that comes in for a medical massage will have a full evaluation by Dr. Cough. After your evaluation, Dr. Cough will speak with your massage therapist about the specific issue and develop a plan of action.
Medical Massage will consist of many different therapy techniques. Some of these techniques are:
- Deep Tissue Techniques – Our massage therapists will apply slow, firm pressure to release muscle tension, focusing on the deepest layers of muscle tissue, tendons, and the protective layer around your muscles, bones, and joints, known as fascia.
- Myofascial Lymphatic Drainage – There are many types of massage, but our myofascial lymphatic drainage is a gentle approach that moves fluid around the body, removing toxins and waste.
- Neural Relax Therapy – One of our pain management solutions is neural relax therapy, which focuses on medical conditions that lead to chronic pain. Our medical massage practitioners focus on massage techniques that provide long-lasting benefits.
- Contract/Relax Technique – Sometimes referred to as isotonic stretching, medical professionals recommend this stretch that utilizes the body’s natural reflexes. The body reacts to the contraction of a muscle, allowing for a deeper, and more therapeutic stretch for the corresponding muscle, for example, the quadricep and hamstring.
- PNF Stretching – Stands for proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, a real mouthful. In a nutshell, those reflexes are being used, just like Contract/Relax, but in more methods, such as Hold/Relax and Hold/Relax/Contract.
- Vacuum Cupping Technique – Cupping is all about increasing blood circulation to areas of the body, specifically where our medical massage therapists apply the cups. The suction used to remove air from the cup is mild, and the body responds by forming new connective tissue and creating new blood vessels.
- and much more!
Manual Therapies are covered by auto insurance, workers’ compensation, and by some health insurance policies. If your insurance does not cover the therapy sessions, we do offer a competitive cash rate of only $74 for your first hour-long session. If you follow up within a month it will only be $60! For 30-minute sessions, it is $50your first time and $40 for a follow-up within 30 days.
Dianne Lamoureux
Dianne has been a Licensed Massage Therapist for 22 years. She grew up in Royal Oak, Michigan. Dianne has 3 children and 4 grandchildren. Dianne has had several jobs in her life but she truly believes that massage therapy has been her calling. Dianne gets a lot of satisfaction that she is helping patients get through the phases of recovery.
Karen Tijerina
Karen has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2010 and likes to specialize in Trigger Point Therapy. Her first job as a massage therapist was at a physical therapy office, where she learned Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation stretching as well as exercises to improve Range of Motion. Karen recently took a class on Cupping and is interested in learning more about it so she can start incorporating it to her sessions.
Julia Munn
Julia has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2018, specializing in deep tissue therapy. Her interest in massage began at the age of nine after passing a spa on a cruise ship. As she grew older, she pursued different anatomy and physiology courses, which further directed her interest towards therapeutic massage. Julia is actively enhancing her education and will soon be NCMBT certified in medical massage.
Marcia
Marcia is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Registered Chiropractic Assistant, Certified Medical Massage Therapist, Medical Esthetician, Laser/Electrology Technician, National Provider and Certified Phlebotomist with advanced training in therapeutic rehabilitation and evidence-informed soft tissue care. She specializes in the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal dysfunction, utilizing neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, deep tissue techniques, manual lymphatic drainage, postural integration, micro-current point stimulation and therapeutic massage to support pain reduction, improve range of motion and enhance functional recovery.
Marcia works collaboratively with the doctors to develop individualized treatment plans for patients recovering from acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, including sprains, strains, fractures, postural dysfunction and repetitive stress injuries. Her clinical approach emphasizes restoring soft tissue function, optimizing biomechanics, reducing inflammation and improving patient outcomes through hands-on care, patient education and continuity of treatment.
She has also served as a clinical educator providing professional training on therapeutic micro-current technologies to healthcare providers and wellness professionals. Her commitment to clinical excellence, compassionate patient care and interdisciplinary collaboration enables her to deliver comprehensive treatment that supports both recovery and long-term musculoskeletal health.
Cheryl has been a Licensed Massage Therapist for three years. She studied at the Cortiva Institute in Maitland, FL and recently took courses in Neuromuscular Therapy. Cheryl specializes in Deep Tissue and Swedish Massage, as well as Trigger Point Therapy and Stretching. Cheryl has been living in Orlando for almost 30 years and enjoys traveling in her free time.Swedish Massage
You may have heard of Swedish Massage and wondered what exactly that means.
Both a Swedish Massage and Deep Tissue Massage use similar strokes from the trained hands of a massage therapist, but Swedish Massages are typically much gentler. The key is the amount of pressure and area of focus.
A Deep Tissue Massage will target muscle and tendon injuries, whereas a more relaxation-focused massage targets the neck, shoulders, and back, and is commonly referred to as Swedish.
Massage Treatment
Whether you seek the healing touch of medical massage, trigger point therapy, or have a medical need for therapeutic massage, Oviedo Chiropractic is available six days each week to alleviate your pain and offer relief.
Call us today at 407-542-1614 or simply fill out a form right here.
For some, chiropractic offers relief from pain. For others, it's about feeling and looking good. Call today and see what chiropractic can do for you!
*Unsolicited advertisements may not be sent to our fax number under any circumstances. Use of our facsimile to deliver unsolicited advertisements is expressly prohibited. Our fax number is reserved for faxes related to patient care only.
