What to expect
Upon arriving for your first massage session, you will be asked to fill out a information sheet asking general health questions that may be important to your massage therapist so that your main intent for getting the massage is achieved. Your thorough massage session will last for one hour in a peaceful, relaxing environment on a cushioned table. You will be asked to remove your clothes to your comfort level and you will be draped with a sheet or blanket for your comfort. Only the body part being worked on at the time is exposed.
Our massage therapists
Jennifer Robertson P.T.A., C.M.T ~ Jenn has been employed as a Physical
Therapy Assistant at O'Neill Physical Therapy Services since 1995. Desiring to
expand her skills and to promote health and wellness on a one on one basis, she
returned to school to attain her certification in massage therapy. She specializes
in Client Relaxation, Deep Tissue, and Myofascial release with concentration
on trigger points if needed.
Brenda DeSutter P.T, C.M.T ~ Brenda is a Physical Therapist who is also a certified massage therapist. In 2003 Brenda moved to Hagerstown from Illinois and started working at O'Neill Physical Therapy Services where she is pursuing both areas of interest. Areas of specialty include Relaxation/ Swedish Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release, and Deep Tissue.
Sylvia Mann R.N., C.M.T ~ Sylvia retired from
the Washington County Health Department as a Registered Nurse to
pursue her massage therapy certification. She received her license
in 1998 and has been practicing massage therapy at O'Neill Physical
Therapy Services since 1999. She specializes in Deep Tissue, Myofascial,
Swedish, and Pregnancy Massage.
Types of Massages
Swedish – a gentle, relaxing
massage using slow strokes, kneading, and friction to
superficial layers of muscles
Deep Tissue – uses
slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the affected areas focusing
on deeper layers of muscle tissue
Trigger Point Therapy – applies concentrated finger pressure
to “trigger points” (painful irritated areas in muscles)
to break cycles of spasm and pain
