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Therapeutic massage for relief, recovery, and wellness.
Dave Johnson is a medical massage practitioner with over 30 years of experience specializing in the treatment of muscle-related pain and soft tissue dysfunction. He spent more than 8 years working in the Musculoskeletal Medicine Department at Summit Medical Group in Summit, New Jersey, where he worked alongside Dr. Richard Wilmot treating a wide range of complex and chronic conditions.
This clinical experience helped shape his focused, results-driven approach to care. Dave's work goes beyond traditional massage. His sessions emphasize precise, hands-on bodywork and manual therapy, often performed without the use of lubricants to allow for greater control and specificity. His approach incorporates elements of periostial bodywork, interconnectedness technique, cranio-sacral therapy, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, and acupressure, all tailored to the individual.
After relocating to Sarasota, Florida more than 12 years ago, Dave continues to provide specialized treatment for clients dealing with chronic pain, injury-related tension, and long-standing musculoskeletal issues.
Periosteal Bodywork
Periosteal bodywork focuses on deep muscle tension and muscle dysfunction caused by irritation of the periosteum and the thin covering that wraps around the bones.
How the Pain Develops
Muscles do not attach directly to the bone; they attach to the periosteum. When muscles stay tight over time, they pull hard on that covering and can irritate it.
How It Affects the Body
By massaging the bones in a specific, targeted way, deep tension can be released. The key is treating the bones like soft tissue and something that is widely overlooked in conventional practice.
How It Affects the Body
That tension can spread to surrounding muscles and connective tissue, creating a cycle of discomfort that standard massage often fails to address.
Our Areas of Expertise in Targeted Massage & Pain Relief Solutions
Chronic Pain & Nerve Conditions
Dave specializes in treating some of the most persistent and debilitating pain conditions, including sciatica, sciatic nerve pain, chronic tension headaches, and T.M.J. (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction). These are conditions that often go undertreated but with the right hands-on approach, meaningful relief is possible.
Sports & Activity-Related Injuries
Dave specializes in treating some of the most persistent and debilitating pain conditions, including sciatica, sciatic nerve pain, chronic tension headaches, and T.M.J. (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction). These are conditions that often go undertreated but with the right hands-on approach, meaningful relief is possible.
Pre & Postnatal Care
Pregnancy and postpartum recovery bring their own set of physical challenges. Dave provides specialized care for pre and postnatal pain, including postpartum back pain, postnatal knee pain, and the full-body tension that comes with carrying and recovering from childbirth
Hand, Foot & Injury Recovery
Whether you're managing hand dysfunction, plantar fasciitis, or recovering from a specific injury, Dave crafts a personalized plan built around your exact needs. No two conditions are the same, and no two treatment plans should be either.
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