At some point in our lives, many of us wind up being completely out of whack. We aren’t sleeping, we aren’t eating regularly, we forget to drink water, exercise isn’t even on our radar, and we generally feel like crap. It can feel impossible to get back to routine and to some semblance of health. […]
What is the Dolphin NMS unit and how can it help you?
Lakewood Ranch Medical Massage has introduced the Dolphin Neurostim unit into the list of available toys (I mean tools, of course) to help knock your socks off (uh, help give your body the stimulus it needs to help start healing more efficiently). (I’m so excited about this, can you tell?!?) Here is the explanation their […]
Dolphin MPS, health, pain relief, range of motion, scar release, scar tissueDolphin MPS Microcurrent Successes of the Week (Scar Tissue Release, Pain Relief, and Range of Motion)

Lakewood Ranch Medical Massage patients have been LOVING the Dolphin Neurostim treatments!- One patient with chronic abdominal pain and constipation had scar release performed twice on the abdomen. They have been pain free and regular since! – One patient had reduced range of motion of the neck after a surgical procedure. One treatment normalized turning […]
c-section scar, Dolphin MPS, pain relief, post-surgical, range of motion, scar release, scar tissueVideo: Class IV Laser and Rheumatoid Arthritis
If you have rheumatoid arthritis and would like to try this for yourself in my Bradenton massage and laser therapy center, you can book online or call 941-321-5311 <iframe src=”https://spark.adobe.com/video/HyjnxkSQ/embed” width=”960″ height=”540″ frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe>
Different, from your very first visit

Lakewood Ranch Medical Massage is DIFFERENT from your VERY FIRST VISIT.The industry standard for consultations is a very brief 3-5 minute pre-massage discussion after a brief (if that) glance at minimal intake forms. I’ve had hundreds of massages personally, and some therapists don’t use intake forms and all (which, being someone who has multiple serious […]
Common Responses To Massage (video)

Patients who are seeking medical massage therapy from Lakewood Ranch Medical Massage often have one of three common responses to their pain-relief treatment. This video by Lizz Pugh of Lakewood Ranch Medical Massage explains the most common reactions patients experience post-massage. <iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/xirYPiB43hw” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe>
Video: what to do when you’re sore after a massage

Have you gotten a massage and found that you were sore afterwards? This is not uncommon, especially after a deep tissue massage or one that’s focused on helping you overcome pain and dysfunction. Your massage therapist should give you advice during the treatment on how to handle and manage your soreness. This video from Lizz […]
What is draping in massage therapy? (Vlog)

A common fear that new massage clients have is that they will be naked and exposed on the massage table. Licensed massage therapists in Florida are required to use “draping” to keep you covered. This video explains what draping is, what exactly is exposed (and not exposed) during a massage therapy treatment, and more! <iframe […]
Science Based Medical Massage Treatments for Pain Relief in Bradenton, Florida

There are over 1200 licensed massage therapists near Sarasota, Florida. With over 600 different philosophies and technique families (called “modalities”) it can be hard to find a therapist who specializes in helping people just like you, using massage techniques that are science-based and effective, and who is interested in the latest research. If you’re looking […]
(Vlog) Avoid this common mistake when getting a massage in Bradenton

It’s very common for first-time massage clients (“newbies”) to have expectations that are unreasonable. When you have an hour on the table (or even 90-minutes) it’s important to be clear about your goals for that session. Trying to do too much during your massage therapy appointment can leave you frustrated. If you want to have […]