"My functional knowledge of the human body allows me to treat the cause of the pain, not just the symptom."
What is Manual Therapy?
Gina’s brand of manual therapy, Inter-Structural Release, is specialized, outcome driven, and anatomically and patient-focused. Manual therapy uses the practitioner’s hands and visual observation skills to locate and treat the cause of pain resulting from soft tissue dysfunction.
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INTER = Between
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STRUCTURAL = Soft tissues (muscles, tendons, ligaments, adipose, fascia, organs, vascular structures) and hard tissues (bones)
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RELEASE = Removal of restriction to allow for freedom of movement, action, or flow.
What are the Benefits of Manual Therapy?
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Increased circulation of blood and lymph
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Increased bodily awareness
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Ability to improve both acute and chronic pain and mobility conditions
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Conservative alternative to surgery in many cases
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Improvement of soft tissue texture and mobility
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Improvement of digestive issues, incontinence, and pelvic floor dysfunction
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Outcome driven — seeks to address the root cause of discomfort and pain, rather than masking symptoms.
What is the Difference Between Manual Therapy and Massage Therapy?
Massage Therapy is:
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Great as a long-term, routine maintenance measure for overall health
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Focused on well being, mind-body connection, and activating the rest/digest/repose branch of the nervous system
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More generalized in nature, with many therapists using a routine which may only vary slightly from client to client
Manual Therapy is:
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Short-term and structured treatment plan for correcting a source of pain
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Focused on resolving a diagnosis-specific set of symptoms
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Anatomically focused and outcome-driven, differentiating application from patient to patient
Schedule a Consultation
Gina performs virtual consultations worldwide and can provide valuable insights into pain conditions over a 20-Minute video consult. A video consult requires $120 security deposit to hold the spot on Gina’s calendar.
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Complete the following form to request an appointment. Please note that availability will vary depending on your request. Your appointment will be confirmed by phone by a member of Gina’s staff. Thank you!
