In-home massage therapy based on results and science – meant to make you feel better, longer.
Home Appointments
Lehigh Valley, PA
Many people feel and function better when their body is aligned well. The importance of alignment, and what exactly is “aligned” can be different for everyone. I focus on changing imbalances in your body – things like rotations, forward head, or leaning to the side – to discover which changes make a meaningful difference for you.
Being able to move around without restrictions and with good muscle function helps many people feel better, physically and mentally. Think about a time in your life when your body didn’t hold you back. You probably were able to focus more on things that gave you joy. I want to help you discover what kind of movement changes matter to you.
Letting go, calming down, and relaxing are things we could all benefit from. Reaching a deeply relaxed state should be the natural result of an effective massage. If your primary goal is mental health related, or if it is pain and movement related, relaxing the nervous system and mind is one of the most important pieces of the puzzle.
You deserve careful and honest treatment, so you can move towards your ideal health.
I have seen – and experienced – the way constant pain can wear you down over time. Its not fun!
It makes it hard to take care of yourself and can become an endless cycle of feeling worse… if nothing is done to change course.
I have helped hundreds of people in the Lehigh Valley feel better and stay better. I might be able to help you too.
My success comes from traditional massage therapy enhanced by advanced techniques, specific movement, and testing to make changes that matter to you.
Thats me!
Some common issues I work with:
Chronic Pain | Muscle Tension and Stiffness | Back Pain | Neck and Shoulder Pain | Headaches and Migraines | Arthritis | Sciatica | Sports Injuries | Tendonitis | Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) | Joint Pain | Post-Surgical Rehabilitation | Fibromyalgia | Circulatory Issues | Stress and Anxiety | Insomnia | Digestive Disorders | Poor Posture | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | Plantar Fasciitis | Muscle Spasms | Frozen Shoulder | Whiplash | Bursitis | Joint Impingement | TMJ Disorders | Myofascial Pain Syndrome | Scoliosis | Pregnancy-Related Discomfort | Peripheral Neuropathy | Trigger Points | Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
This is how my approach delivers
Releasing and lengthening restricted muscle and fascia creates the opportunity for long-term change.
Introduce good movement and activate muscles to get things flowing and healing in the right direction.
Your brain must accept new patterns for lasting change, which happens best when you are relaxed.
The clear path to feeling like yourself
Schedule now or send me a message and I’ll review your situation with you to determine if massage with me is right for you. (I recommend scheduling a session first to reserve a spot).
During your first session I will take time to understand your history and the current state of your body before beginning to develop a unique approach for your situation.
Through your treatment we will focus on exploring different techniques and understanding how they effect you. By doing this, we will find out what works best for you and focus on making the most impactful changes.
Once you’re feeling *amazing* – you’re going to want to stay that way, right?
If I feel I have any further insights or recommendations to keep you feeling great for years to come, I will share them.
Some things I might recommend: specific stretches, exercises, ongoing massage, or help from other professionals.
I needed relief from sports injuries. He was able to make a huge difference and went above and beyond to provide me with ongoing stretches and movement… I can’t recommend him enough!
I am an avid hiker and was struggling with a hammer toe and an unhappy hip. Steve helped me have an opportunity… to complete one of the most beautiful hikes in the country.
I had lost mobility in my hips and was having difficulty walking without pain. Through a combination of massage, manipulation and stretching he restored me to a full range of motion.
Response to massage seems to be highly individual, and knowing what techniques help what symptoms is very complicated (because human bodies are infinitely complex). So, rather than try to tell you that I am an expert and know exactly what to do for specific conditions (many therapists will say this, few if any actually do), I would rather tell you the truth: I will be curious and careful in interacting with your problem/symptoms based on my extensive knowledge and experience, but will rely heavily on your feedback to find something that helps. And, that I have had a lot of success with this approach.
Massage almost always feels amazing and at the very least, you will probably feel more relaxed, looser, and lighter after a massage.
As for helping more complicated symptoms: here is a short list of common things that I have seen resolved or improved with massage therapy: chronic muscular aches and pains (neck, back, shoulders, hips, forearms, etc), sciatica, carpel tunnel, frozen shoulder, tmjd, movement restrictions, and chronic feelings of tightness. In the realm of mental health it can also be very helpful for sleep, stress, anxiety, and depression.
Obviously, there are conditions, injuries, etc. that are outside the scope of what massage therapy can influence. In cases where I am unable to help directly, I will do my best to refer you to the appropriate provider.
A variety of techniques! I will start with what I think is best and adjust based on your feedback and what I feel is working for you.
I prefer to work by principles rather than specific modalities or systems – however, I do utilize components of the following:
I may incorporate cupping, manual lymphatic drainage, hot and cold therapy, as well as other special modalities depending on your needs.
I firmly believe that massage should feel good.
Your nervous system should be relaxed to get the most benefit – so I tend to avoid overly stressful or painful techniques.
I have plenty of techniques for people that respond well to deep pressure, and for those that don’t.
Communication is key so I encourage you to give feedback during your session.
Some techniques that are slightly uncomfortable may produce a positive effect, but there is a big difference between discomfort and pain!
Improvements in range of motion and pain levels should be noticeable during the first session or in the days following.
Some changes might come quickly. For others, it is more gradual.
Most changes only “stick” after repeat sessions. We always aim for the most improvement in the least sessions.
The patterns in your body come from many years of adapting to demands. While we can speed up the process with targeted work, the body will still take time to adapt to a new state.
I travel all over the Lehigh Valley. So that is all of Lehigh county and Northampton county except for some portion of northernmost Northampton county. You can see my full service area here.
I will travel as far east as Easton and Stockertown, as far west as New Tripoli and Kutztown, slightly north of Slatington, and as far south as Coopersburg and Macungie.
Everything in between is in my service area including Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Fogelsville, Orefield, Emmaus, Northampton, Nazareth, Schnecksville, Hellertown, and Bath.
