History
Dana Pate, licensed massage therapist, has been practicing massage therapy in the Hampton Roads area since 1995. Ms. Pate received her basic training in massage therapy at the Fuller School of Massage Therapy. Through the Upledger Institute, an internationally recognized school, Ms. Pate completed her certification in neuromuscular therapy. She also has advanced training in sports massage, injury assessment and therapy, manual lymphatic massage, and soft tissue release. She developed a strong personal philosophy of tailoring therapy to meet the needs of the individual.
Specialties
NMT is a form of deep therapeutic manual manipulation of soft tissue. Its objective is to help restore the structural, functional and postural integrity of the body by removing the restrictions and aiding in the normalization of functional movement patterns. NMT aids the economy and functional ability of the body further by reducing self-perpetuating stress factors such as contractions, spasm, and tensions in the soft tissue components of the system. Improving function, removing pain, reducing energy loss, and improving posture restore a person to health. It does not do anything to the body which is harmful to its overall state of health i.e. has no adverse side effects. NMT may be applied to all cases of musculoskeletal dysfunction.