Phil De Ricco
Licensed Massage Therapist

Aloha! - E Komo Mai!

Through my hands, I share with you my knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics, the skills I have developed, my energy, and my heart. I am guided by my intention that you have an exceptional experience with me and walk away feeling better and moving more easily. 

I am professional, licensed, and insured. I provide customized sessions that are tailored to You and Your Body. I am kind, caring, skillful, and effective. My massage is deeply relaxing while I work to decrease pain, increase range of motion, increase ease of movement, and help facilitate injury recovery.

Massage, as I practice it, is not a luxury, it is an investment in your health and well-being. 

I will make you feel welcome, listen to you, work with you, and have you walk away feeling better. 

Pain is Inevitable.......Suffering is Optional! 

My goal is to reduce or eliminate your suffering. 

A Sample Case Study:

This client presented with pain in her upper back and neck, headaches, and difficulty sleeping. In the side view, you can see the head is forward, the face is tilted down, the shoulders are rounded inward, and the upper chest is flattened. In the frontal view look closely at the lower neck and you will notice that the neck musculature is asymmetrical. The right SCM (SternoCleidoMastoid muscle) is very pronounced and the left SCM is barely visible. 

 

The muscles of the upper back and neck were very stiff and tight. The chest muscles were shortened. We were able to elongate and open up the upper chest musculature. This allowed the tight muscles of the back and neck to relax. 

In the after photos, the head and neck are further back, the face is facing more forward than down, the chest is more open and elevated and the shoulders are further back. The left SCM is now more visible.

 

 

These changes resulted in improved posture, decreased pain, decreased headaches, and better sleep.

These changes occurred with one session's work.

I hope that you will have as big a smile at the end of your first session with me!

Thanks for visiting, best of luck in your wellness journey.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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