Massage therapy at our office is provided only to patients that have a prescription from Dr. Loperfito or another physician. Unlike other massage facilities, a person may not receive this service without a prescription.
Our massage therapists are state licensed and perform their services under the direction of Dr. Loperfito. The treatment plan set by the doctor is designed to address specific conditions.
There are different types of massage therapy techniques used. For instance, effleurage and/or petrissage, and/or tapotement can be used for a variety of conditions.
For more information on massage in general: This fact sheet provides a general overview of massage therapy and suggests sources for additional information.