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Medical Massage Therapy for Greater Cincinnati & Southern Ohio

Hi, I’m Cathy Burdsall, LMT.

I have been a Licensed Medical Massage Therapist in the state of Ohio since 1995.

Through years of training and research in massage and physical therapy, I have built a fairly large arsenal of therapeutic techniques to help relieve pain and discomfort from recent injury or chronic pain. These techniques include trigger point therapy, muscle stripping techniques, facilitated stretching, MET (muscle energy technique), myofascial release, and others. All techniques are applied to the pain tolerance level of each client.

Some chronic pain can be due to mental stress as well. Stressful situations have an effect on our bodies as well as our minds. In this case, along with muscle therapy, I employ several energy techniques and craniosacral therapy to help disconnect the stress pattern that has made itself at home in your body and on your mind.

Another therapy that is extremely relaxing and has several therapeutic components is “Raindrop Therapy”. This therapy…

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SERVICES

90 Minute Massage

The ultimate in therapy and relaxation. A 90 minute massage gives me enough time to work on concerns you may have, or issues that come up during the session. It can also leave time for some deep relaxation.

60 Minute Massage

Very helpful in both relaxation and therapy.

I usually ask if there is an area that needs more focus, and I will tailor the massage according to that request.

30 Minute Massage

30 minute massage. This time frame is for targeting very specific issues. e.g. neck and shoulders.

Don’t expect too much relaxation, though. Nobody can relax in 30 minutes.

Raindrop Therapy

A wonderfully relaxing massage incorporating essential oils to help with viral, bacterial, and microbial issues to strengthen the immune system.

30 minute percussion therapy

Using a percussion tool on specific and targeted areas. This therapy is performed with the client fully clothed in a massage chair or on a massage table.

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Bettie Aubrey

00:01 06 Dec 21

Very qualified to address your muscular issues. Wouldn't want to go anywhere else. Cathy is the best!

Lauren Dillon

16:44 17 Jul 21

Cathy is the best of the best! She doesn’t give just a “feel good for the moment” type of massage… She is really interested in helping your body HEAL! She is so knowledgeable …. I won’t go anywhere else.

Barb Blum

22:57 01 Dec 20

Cathy knows her anatomy, is very competent, caring, and puts her client at ease. Her rates are affordable. She offers a healing, relaxing, and worthwhile experience.

Lisa E

03:17 29 Nov 20

Cathy is fantastic! I fell down my basement steps 15 years ago and have had horrible pain since. I found her website and thought I would try percussion therapy. It is fantastic! The area was always so sore you couldn’t even touch let alone have it massaged. I was wasting $55 every month for membership somewhere else. Canceled that and will never go back. She helped my husband as well. He had a stroke 2 years ago and his right leg doesn’t move as well as it did. He has suffered with lower back pain since. He doesn’t like massages and I suggested percussion therapy. He loved it!

Kay Bravo

20:52 15 Aug 20

Don't be put off by the small space; it felt like my own little charming, private oasis. Cathy is accommodating, affordable, and incredibly good at what she does! Book. Enjoy. Repeat.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Forms of Payments Do You Accept?Do You Accept Gratuities?

I accept credit cards, cash, or check. I never turn down money, tips are greatly appreciated but not at all expected.

What Should I Wear for My Massage?

I may ask you to wear yoga type clothes if the session calls for stretching or other therapy of that nature. As far as clothing during the massage, I want you to feel comfortable, so disrobe to your comfort level. Clients are under a blanket and sheet at all times.

What is the Difference Between Swedish Massage and a Deep Tissue?

Swedish massage is more what one would consider “relaxation” massage. Enough pressure to effect change in the superficial muscle and skin. Deep tissue goes deeper getting to those “knots”. All types of therapy is to the level of pain tolerance for the client.

How often should I come for therapy or relaxation?

If you don’t have a serious issue, I suggest maintenance be once per month. If you have a chronic problem, you may need to come more often.