About Rob and RTP
Building Relationships
You will reap the benefits of all our therapies, as they may become a regular part of your life. My goal is for us to work together to take better care of your health and physical performance, long-term.
Working Together
Communication is paramount. I encourage as much client feedback as possible to know what you are feeling, experiencing and what you are looking to gain in order to best help you. In turn, I will explain the treatment and find the best treatment path that suits both your needs and tolerances.
Helping You Feel Better
Massage is a tool to help heal. Whether it's stress, illness or simply to pamper yourself, the benefits of massage can be life changing. I would be delighted to take that journey with you.
Treatments
Deep Tissue
Deep Tissue Massage reaches deeper layers of muscles. It is used to break down adhesions ('knots') and relieve pressure points throughout the body. This massage is beneficial for athletes of all disciplines, along with those who sit for long periods of time. Postural related issues and repetitive strain occurrences are the most common reasons for the ailments we treat here in clinic.
IASTM
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Massage is the use of metal & ceramic tools and is an advanced form of myofascial mobilization primarily used to detect and release scar tissue, adhesions and fascial restrictions. When coupled with stretching and strengthening, IASTM is intended to improve connective tissue function.
Myofascial Cupping
Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which a therapist puts special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. People request it for many reasons, such as to help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation & well-being and as a type of deep-tissue massage.
Osteopathic Spinal Manipulation & Dry Needling
Osteopathic Spinal Manipulation
More synonymous with Chiropractors and Osteopaths, the manipulation and "clicking" of the spine and joints has long been shown to alleviate wide varieties of symptoms such as back and neck pain, deep burning sensations and restricted movement complaints.
Dry Needling/Medical Acupuncture
Medical acupuncture is a therapeutic technique that involves inserting fine needles into certain points across the body to encourage healing and pain relief. Also referred to as 'western acupuncture', the practice differs from the ancient Chinese practice it derives from by means of direct treatment to areas, as opposed to meridian and energy lines.
Kinesiology Taping
Elastic therapeutic tape, also called Kinesiology tape, Kinesio tape, k-tape, or KT, is an elastic cotton strip with an acrylic adhesive that is used with the intent of treating pain and disability from athletic injuries and a variety of other physical disorders.