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Laura Pettibone Co
3689 18th St
San Francisco, CA 94110
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Rehabilitative Therapy
Since 1992, I have treated clients who have repetitive stress symptoms, tendonitis, low back pain, sports injuries, disc-related symptoms, whiplash and regular tension. I bring balance to a massage session; this might mean balancing the tight muscles and the weak muscles, releasing adhesions, normalizing joint function or just reducing stress. I am trained in these techniques: Swedish massage, sports massage, pregnancy massage, reflexology, orthopedic massage, craniosacral therapy and neuromuscular reprogramming (nmr).
Neuromuscular Reprogramming
Neuromuscular Reprogramming (nmr) is a massage technique focused on balancing the muscles and joints in the body. It is very effective for healing injuries. It focuses on releasing tight muscles and strengthening weak muscles to provide overall balance. By engaging muscles with slight resistance and releasing tight muscles, one can tone weak muscles and begin to shift compensation patterns in the body. Read more about NMR here.
Ergonomic Evaluation
When a client arrives in my office with an injury, we talk about what caused the problem. Very often, improper body posture while sitting at a desk, driving, or lifting can cause problems. Sometimes we make slight changes in how you are working out, walking or standing. It is common to have compensation patterns for weaknesses. These compensations can go on for months and years without any consequences and then one day they "suddenly" act up. It is common for someone to think they are at the gym working out a muscle, when in fact that muscle is not firing at all. A careful evaluation of how you move is helpful to resolving painful issues. I sometimes travel to the office or gym to make an accurate evaluation. Many times these adjustments help resolve an injury or pain.
Laura Pettibone
Massage and Rehabilitative Therapy
I specialize in helping clients with injuries.
My approach often involves assessing muscle strength, strengthening weak muscles and releasing tight and torn muscles or tendons. In many cases, I work with the patient to perform movements and exercises that will help normalize function and decrease pain. I enjoy finding the patterns, and unraveling the puzzles, that our bodies can present, and from this understanding, treating each client to restore health, strength and balance to the body.
I have been practicing as a certified massage therapist since 1992.
I began my training at the Santa Barbara School of Massage, studying Swedish massage, sports massage, pregnancy massage and reflexology. I have learned other effective techniques including orthopedic massage, craniosacral therapy, and neuromuscular reprogramming (nmr).