Therapeutic massage and bodywork provides relaxation, pain relief, rehabilitation and enhances general wellness.

Numerous studies on the benefits of massage from the Touch Research Instituts are available here:
http://www6.miami.edu/touch-research/

Massage therapy has been proven effective for the following:
Reducing Cortisol levels
Relieving back pain
Boosting immune system
Reducing anxiety
Lowering blood pressure
Decreasing swelling
Speeding healing
Easing post-operative pain
Alleviating side effects of cancer such as lymphedema

Dr. Deanine Picciano has been a massage therapist since 1994 and studied at the Sarasota School of Massage.  She employs a synthesis of massage techniques for her patients.  Her belief is that a each person benefits from various methods of massage techniques depending on their experience with massage, physical condition and level of pain tolerance.  Her goal is to teach the patient thru treatment how to allow the massage to benefit them the most.  Most people dont realize there are many styles of massage ranging from deep tissue, Neuro muscular therapy, Trager, Shiatsu, deep tissue and swedish style techniques and that each hold a core philosophy.  Each style is important and for a particular condition one may be more beneficial.  Dr. Piccianos goal is to get a patient in touch with their body so that they can be an active part of their healing process.