Initial Consultation

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Soft-Tissue Therapy Treatment

Your first appointment …and why it’s different

Your initial session includes far more than hands-on treatment - and for good reason. It’s the beginning of a tailored plan that takes your unique body, history and goals into account. Before I get to work, we’ll start with a detailed consultation to explore what’s brought you to me. I’ll carry out a thorough postural assessment and movement screening. This helps me understand how your body is functioning as a whole, where it might be compensating, and what could be contributing to your symptoms. We’ll also go through your health history, lifestyle factors, and any relevant injuries or concerns - so I can build a picture that’s accurate, informed, and entirely personal to you.

This is not a quick once-over. It’s a clinical process designed to identify root causes, not just chase symptoms, and it shapes every treatment that follows.

From there, I’ll use a range of evidence-informed techniques to address pain, restriction, or dysfunction in your soft tissues. This session includes time for hands-on treatment, as well as guidance on aftercare, self-management or rehab if needed.

Whether you’re visiting with an injury, chronic pain, or simply feel that your body isn’t moving as it should, this session lays the foundation for everything that follows.

Treatment may include:

  • Soft-Tissue Release (STR) to free restricted structures

  • Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) to restore joint range and muscular balance

  • Neuromuscular Techniques (NMT) to reduce trigger points and referral pain

  • Myofascial Release to ease tension across fascial layers

  • Positional Release to calm overactive tissues and reduce pain sensitivity

  • Massage techniques to encourage circulation, drainage, and tissue health

Because of the time and depth involved, your first appointment is priced higher than standard follow-ups. It’s an investment in getting things right from the start, and in helping you move forward with clarity, confidence, and a plan that actually makes sense for your body.