Ms. Amy Rousseau, RMT

I prefer to take a more therapeutic approach to helping individuals, and have a varied and ever-growing interest in conditions that I enjoy working with, of which I will list and then explain below.

The conditions that I currently am very interested in working with are: Post-surgical scar tissue reduction, myofascial release, plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, functional scoliosis correction, TMJ (jaw discomfort including grinding, tension, and discomfort), post-mastectomy and breast augmentations, MLD (manual lymphatic drainage), infant massage, whiplash rehabilitation, postural realignment, headaches, dizziness, prenatal and postnatal

massage, youth massage (all ages are welcome), and PTSD.

In my free time, I can be found spending time with my son, taking my dog for runs, kayaking, free diving, or gardening, among other things, which usually involve being outside.

Things to know about the therapeutic treatments that I provide:

Post-surgical scar tissue reduction:

The area of the incision can be worked on directly as soon as the scab has healed. This can be 6 weeks after surgery, or earlier depending on healing. Treatments to compensatory muscles and general areas that don’t pull on the incision can be worked on much sooner.

Myofascial release:

I have extensive experience releasing the myofascial trains, from the hips out, which can unwind functional scoliosis, and relieve pain that is associated with myofascial restrictions and adhesions. This is a deep and firm pressure treatment.

Plantar Fasciitis:

This is a very effective treatment, but does come with a warning that about 5-10 minutes of the treatment can be quite uncomfortable. One foot is treated at a time to allow for post-treatment discomfort, which can last for a couple of days. It is recommended to have an ice pack ready to apply to the treated area afterwards.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome:

This is treatable with manual therapies. Often surgery can be avoided with a combination of myofascial release and stretching. Symptoms that appear to be carpal tunnel syndrome can also be caused by compression around the neck and shoulders, called thoracic outlet syndrome, and is treated

similarly.

Functional scoliosis correction:

This is where joints are pulled out of alignment due to myofascial and muscle tension. By releasing the pull, the bones can slide back into position without force to the joints.

Not all scoliosis is permanent.

TMJ:

I offer intraoral massage (with gloves), for grinding, clicking, and headaches. This is not an intense or uncomfortable massage and can provide a lot of relief. It is also great for reducing tension before dentist appointments, if it is uncomfortable to have you jaw held open for periods of time.

Post Mastectomy and Breast Augmentations:

Timing for these treatments follows the post-surgical advisements. Treating scar tissue as it is developing reduces tension, the feeling of capsular contracture, and reduces pulling of the shoulders forward, which causes upper back pain.

MLD (Manual lymphatic drainage):

I take a non-traditional approach to this by initially removing large and deep blockages within the lymphatic system, instead of only using gentle and superficial release.

Infant massage:

This can be done with babies up to 6 months old. It is a 30-minute session teaching parents to massage their babies through demonstration with a doll. Benefits include: bonding with the baby, reducing colic, and encouraging babies to learn to self-sooth through body awareness.