General FAQs

Manual Therapy FAQs (Zero Balancing, Craniosacral Therapy, Myofascial Release, and Manual Lymph Drainage Therapy)

A.There is plenty of parking behind our building. You may access the parking lot via the driveway between our building and Bill's Pizza or by turning left from Main Street onto Williams Street and making your first right onto Howland Place, which ends at the parking lot. Enter through the main entrance at the back door, then walk up to the very top of the stairs or use the elevator. Please note when using the elevator you must hit the 4th level button. Upon exiting the elevator or stairs, walk through the doorway to the end of the hall, then turn left and we are the first door on the right.

A.Yes, we try our best to offer unique and therapeutic products you may not see in stores. If you’re interested in purchasing an item speak with a practitioner during your visit.

A.Each practitioner schedules her own appointments. You may schedule an appointment by contacting the appropriate practitioner.

A.We help with Mind, Body and Spirit. To find the right practitioner for your situation, visit our Meet the Practitioners section.

A.Each practitioner maintains different office hours. Please visit our Meet the Practitioners section for their hours of business.

A.For both Zero Balancing and Craniosacral Therapy, treatments are performed with the client fully clothed. Myofascial Release and Lymphatic Drainage Therapy may require skin contact, so some clothing may need to be removed. Hospital-type gowns are provided in this instance.

A.Because each session is individualized, a manual therapy session may take anywhere from 40 to 60 minutes.

A.After your initial evaluation, you and your therapist will decide the appropriate frequency for your specific needs. Typically, at the beginning of treatment, we see clients one to two times per week then decrease the frequency as appropriate. We have many clients who continue to come on a maintenance basis once a month. When using Zero Balancing for personal growth rather than a physical problem, it is recommended that an individual plan three sessions each one week apart and then move treatment to once a month.

A.We have experience working with many different diagnoses and populations. Our goal is to provide each client with an individualized experience, which meets their specific needs. Zero Balancing and craniosacral can be very helpful for arthritis, chronic pain, back or neck discomfort, chronic headaches, those who are in high stress situations, and those with stress related symptoms. Although these modalities address many of the physical manifestations of the disease process you may find their effects more global.

A.Each session is a unique experience and post treatment effects may vary. On most occasions, people find they have less tension, more energy and can more easily release stress. However, some people do report mild soreness after receiving a session, similar to post exercise soreness. We encourage clients to listen to the needs of the body. You may find that you need more rest or more movement after a treatment. Please drink plenty of water. Your therapist will be interested in how you felt after the last session. Such information helps us to adjust the sessions to be more specific to your needs. Be certain to call your therapist with any questions or concerns.

A.Yes. Written instructions may be provided and there are some CDs/DVDs available in the office at additional cost.

Manual Therapy Practitioners

Mary Beth Curreri
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