Sarah Lechner – Registered Massage Therapist Sarah is a Sutherland-Chan graduate and has been with Summit Massage Studio since our doors first opened! She’s a wonderful addition to our team and continues to expand her knowledge with ongoing courses. Her recent training involves treating pelvic pain disorders. In her studies Sarah learned common signs
David Tello Registered Massage Therapist and Co-Owner of Summit Massage Studio At Summit Massage Studio we strive to improve our skills to better serve the needs of our clients. David Tello has over 10 years of experience as a Registered Massage Therapist and has recently completed additional training in Shiatsu. He is pleased to now
Joana Martins RMT Joana Martins has been a Registered Massage Therapist for 7 years and brings a wealth of knowledge to all of her treatments. Recently she has been focusing her training on the hip. Numerous musculoskeletal issues can arise from weakness, tightness, injury, and muscular imbalances around this key area. Joana has been training
Continuing Education At Summit Massage Studio our therapists take continuing education courses to stay current with the latest massage therapy research. This allows us to provide the most effective treatments for our clients, with an emphasis on critical thinking and modifications that suit the unique needs of every client and the conditions and symptoms they present
Metatarsalgia I had a client come to the studio the other day in considerable pain. I had assessed him at a previous visit with Metatarsalgia, and a month later he had a flareup and went to the doctor who diagnosed him with the same. His foot was swollen, there was pain under the
I have suffered from jaw pain for a number of years. I clench my teeth when I’m sleeping or stressed, and wake up in the morning with my face feeling very tense and sore. Many healthcare practitioners refer to this as TMJ, or temperomandibular joint symptoms. My TMJ symptoms often progressed to headaches, difficulty chewing,
Help! I have a “Charley Horse” Have you ever awoken in excruciating pain for what seems like no reason at all? Is your foot cramping, causing your toes to curl painfully under… or is there a hard painful knot on the back of your calf causing you to clutch at the back of your leg?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is caused by a compression of the median nerve as the nerve passes through your wrist. It results in tingling, pain, numbness, aching, and eventual weakness in the wrist and or hand. This is a common problem for desk workers, since the small movements of the mouse and
Plantar Fasciitis – Treatment and Prevention Plantar fasciitis is a common condition that I see in my practice. Pain occurs primarily on the bottom of the foot close to the heel, but it can also extend down the arch of the foot. It can feel excruciating when you take that first step in the