Techniques

techniques used by Stacy Graves, LMT:

Consulting:This service is for consulting on your injury and my opinion on treatment that you should do yourself or some other therapist/ practitioner do via text/email or Face time/Skype when you are unable to be treated by me in person. This does not substitute getting treatment in person but for those that are unable for what ever reason to get treatment in person.

*NEW* RRT: Rapid Release Therapy is focused on relief of soft tissue problems affecting nerves, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. RRT is the only High speed Vibration Therapy (HSVT) on the market. Our proprietary method of applying compression waves via arc motion directly into the tissue puts the tissue under tension with tiny high frequency shearing energy. These combined effects target adhesion that underlays many indications. Additional benefits include the “Tonic Vibration Reflex” that is triggered only in this frequency range. The TVR releases opposing muscle fibers to eliminate cramps and spasms quickly and painlessly. This TVR effect is not triggered by any other portable device on the market. Soft tissue disorders are usually a result of overuse, injury or surgery. Here is a partial list of conditions caused by scarring of soft tissue:

carpal tunnel syndrome
Tendonosis
muscle spasms
trapped nerves
range of motion
contractures
neuromas
adhesions
back pain
shoulder pain
ankle pain
headaches
knee problems
tennis elbow
temporomandibular joint disorder

Medical Massage:Uses a specific technique to address a dysfunction or pathology. Treatment plan for insurance based treatment. Needs detailed documentation and requires that initial evaluation and progress notes be taken in the “SOAP” note format. I accept all MVA ( motor Vehicle Accident) insurance PIP coverage.

Swedish:Light relaxing massage strokes

Deep Tissue:Slow Medium to deep pressure massage to the muscles

Sports Injury:Combination of stretching and deep tissue massage

Active/Passive Stretches(CRAC,PFS,PIR):Form of assisted stretches

Kinesiology Tape: Stretchy athletic tape that gives support and stability to your joints and muscles without affecting circulation and range of motion. It is also used for Preventive Maintenance, Edema, and to treat pain.

Adhesion treatment:Use of tools to restore the correct texture, motion, and function of the muscles and soft tissue by removal of adhesions and scar tissue that result from acute or chronic injury, repetitive motion, pressure, or tension. By so doing the pain levels will be reduced and proper function will be restored.

Shiatsu:Shaking and rocking motion of the body

Myofascial Release:Releasing tight fascia and muscles

Hydrotherapy:Use of hot/cold packs and water to benefit symptoms

Trigger Point:Specific point located in the muscle to help release muscle tension

Intersegmental Roller Table: Specially designed for pretreatment therapy and massage, the ATT-300 Intersegmental Roller Massage Table features three large rotating rollers traveling both clockwise and counterclockwise, up and down the spine, to knead and relax muscles in the neck, shoulders and lower back.