JOANNE COSGROVE CMT
CAMTC LICENSE# 59544

SERVICES

TELEPHONE CONSULTATION

15-20 minutes: No Fee

*R-e-q-u-i-r-e-d for anyone NEW to this office (OR if it has been 1 year or longer since the most recent session at this practice).

Consultations are to be used as a screening tool to determine if your needs and your goals are a good fit for the Services I offer or if it is best to refer you to another Provider of Care.  NOTE: Review of a completed Client Intake Form (& COVID19 Screening Form) will be a factor in making this determination.

*** To SCHEDULE:  use the Blue, "BOOK APPOINTMENT" bar (located on this website's Homepage) ***

NOTE: The Telephone Consultation cannot occur on the same day as the initial in-person appointment (the reasons for this can be discussed during your Telephone Consultation).

The "CONTACT ME" page allows for you to submit any questions you may have p-r-i-o-r to your (telephone) Consultation OR to simply answer basic questions you may have about the SERVICES menu

 

 

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Manual Lymph Drainage(MLD)

60/75/90/105 minutes: $130/$160/$180/$210
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*Manual Lymph Drainage Therapy (MLD) also known as "lymphatic massage" uses light stretching movements of the skin to gently move lymph fluid through the body for improved health.  MLD can be utilized for a wide range of purposes to include: accelerating recovery post-illness, reducing swelling (edema) to affected areas of the body (as a result of injury, illness or surgery) & assisting in reduction of inflammation.

MLD can also be an effective tool if you are preparing for or recovering from orthopedic, oral/dental,  and plastic surgery given its effectiveness in reducing swelling to the post-surgical site & aiding in the formation of smoother & more functional scar tissue. 

(Dry Brushing is available for all 90, 105 & 120 minute sessions.  The brush is given for free to to extend benefits between appointments). 

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Medical Massage

60/75/90 minutes: $130/$160/$180

Per the CA Department of Public Health (CDPH) Medical Massage is defined as massage in response to a Referral issued by a Doctor, Physician or Chiropractor and is for the purpose of "preventative care" and/or for "resuming deferred care".

In some instances, medical massage for preventative care may be recommended to prevent relapse or maintain level of progress for a condition which may (or may not) have been a result of accident, injury or surgery.  When resuming for deferred care, it is strongly recommended you explore your current physical status with your doctor, physician or chiropractor to determine the  best course of action & if medical massage is an appropriate service for you to receive at this time.

NOTE: If you are currently under care for treatment of cancer or have completed your oncology care treatments within the past 12 months then a referral from your oncology medical team may be required.  Details would be discussed during your Complimentary (telephone) Consultation.

Any questions regarding this specific service should be directed to the CONTACT ME page of this website: https://JoanneCosgroveCMT.com/Contact-Me

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Oncology Massage

45, 60, 75, 90 minutes: $90, $120, $150, $180

Oncology Massage is a specialized type of massage developed specifically for those who are in active cancer treatment or who have completed their treatments.  Their unique needs which will be addressed to make sure that a massage is both beneficial and safe to receive. 

If in active treatment THEN a Referral from a qualified member of the Oncology Team will be required.  Your massage therapist has completed training in a comprehensive oncology massage course approved by the Society For Oncology Massage (S4OM).  Primary attention is on creating a safe, nurturing environment for promoting tension and stress relief.  Optional aromatherapy is available upon request (via a diffuser or inhalation)

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Orthopedic-Integrative Massage

60/75/90/105/120 minutes: $130/$160/$180/$210/$240
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_Orthopedic/Integrative Massage Therapy uses a variety of soft tissue and manual techniques to relieve tension, restore function and/or soften scar tissue that may be a source of pain or restricting range-of-motion (ROM).  Dependent upon the condition of the muscles and fascia, passive & assisted stretching many be utilized in addition to deep tissues techniques (the latter as is appropriate and applicable to do so).

*Optimal outcomes can frequently be realized when received as a complement to other allied medical and healthcare services such as: physical therapy, occupational therapy, acupuncture, personal training, Pilates, chiropractic and osteopathic care. 

 

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3-PACK BUNDLE (5% SAVINGS when purchasing 3 sessions of the same Service & Duration)

3-Pack bundles must be used within 6 months of the purchase date.

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Massage Cupping ("Add On" service, only)

A wonderful (& optional) massage therapy tool to assist in "lifting" tissues of your body that may be highly congested, restricting your Range-Of-Motion (ROM), are sensitive to touch or are a source of pain*  The cupping can be integrated with other manual therapy techniques such as compression & is ideal as an aid when receiving work to the IlioTibial Band (sides of the hips & thighs) & to the Plantar Fascia (soles of the feet)   Additionally, Facial Massage cups, (that have significantly less "lifting" capability) can be a wonderful tool in addressing sensitive areas such as the jawline, mandible, forehead, occipital region  and aid in reducing accumulated congestion of the ears/nose and throat.

These soft, medical-grade silicone cups are designed for use in a massage therapy session.

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