In 1996 Laurie graduated from New Life Institute in Atlanta (now Rising Spirit School of Massage at Gwinnett College) where she received certification in massage therapy and also neuromuscular therapy (NMT).
Since her introduction to NMT, also known as trigger point therapy, Laurie has often found the work to be highly effective in relieving muscular pain, especially when trigger points have developed in the muscles. She is ever indebted to the pioneering work of Dr. Janet Travell, who was JFK's physician, and Dr. David Simons. Together they located and charted the common trigger points that can develop in muscles, along with their pain referral patterns, and also discovered ways to release the trigger points. Regrettably their exhaustive research has not yet been embraced by the medical community, but what they share in their extensive two volumes, Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction The Trigger Point Manuals , is invaluable. In addition Clair Davies' exceptional Trigger Point Therapy Workbook, which is based on their manuals, makes their work more readable and accessible to everyone and helps us easily locate and treat our own trigger points.
Often Laurie's massage sessions are an interweaving of Swedish, or relaxation massage, and NMT, if deeper, more specific work is needed and wanted.
Laurie is also a pregnancy massage therapist and was certified in 1998 by Carole Osborne-Sheets. Not only is pregnancy massage extremely beneficial for the pregnant woman but it also helps deliver more blood, oxygen and nutrients to the baby in the womb. Please note, however, that pregnant women need approval for massage from their healthcare provider.
Oncology massage is available to clients who are currently undergoing or have completed treatment. Treating physician's approval is required if treatment is ongoing.
Geriatric massage is also a specialty of Laurie's. In addition, seniors age 60 and older are offered discounted session rates.
Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
To schedule an appointment, please call or text: (678) 358-2786
1340 McConnell Drive
Decatur, Georgia 30033
Phone or text: 678-358-2786
Georgia License: #MT003916
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Certifications Include:
- Neuromuscular Therapy/Trigger Point Therapy
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Swedish Massage
- Pregnancy Massage
Additional Coursework:
- Oncology Massage
- Geriatric Massage
- Myofascial Release
- Ortho-Bionomy