Location
Office Location in Southbury, Connecticut
Office Location in Southbury, Connecticut
Office Location in Southbury, Connecticut
Optimum Performance Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, LLC is located at 325 Main Street South, Suite 4, Southbury, Connecticut. We are on the upper level, and have elevator access.
We offer therapeutic relaxation massage, couples massage, sports massage, medical and clinical massage, pregnancy massage, as well as stretching therapy and private one-on-one personal training. Our licensed massage therapists and certified personal trainer are here to keep you moving.
Packages
Office Location in Southbury, Connecticut
Office Location in Southbury, Connecticut
Packages are a great way to keep yourself motivated to keep up with your self care and save money. Our packages consist of 5 or 3 massage therapy sessions.
Our packages offer our standard 120, 90, or 60 minute massage modalities at a discounted rate versus purchasing individual sessions.
We offer packages for various massage therapy modalities, as well as personal training and corrective exercise.
Gift Cards
Office Location in Southbury, Connecticut
Gift Cards
Gift cards are the perfect gift anytime. Many people love to receive massage therapy and simply don't invest in their wellness.
Our e-gift cards can be printed and hand delivered to a loved one, or they can be emailed on the date and time you choose. Gift cards can be customized and you can pick a card for holidays, birthdays, or special occasions.
Gift cards make great gifts and a wonderful way to say thank-you to loved ones, teachers, coaches, law enforcement, military, or anyone that just needs to know you care.
About Us
Massage tailored to your needs
Massage therapy does more than just relax the body and calm the mind. Regular treatments are an important part of a wellness plan. Massage addresses the wear and tear of daily life, providing much needed soft-tissue and muscular help. Regular massages help you do more of what you love. Whether you’re a weekend warrior, a stay-at-home parent, or a hard-working professional, your daily grind adds stress to your body.
Practitioners With Passion
It’s not about the number of clients we see, it’s about helping to restore quality of life and optimum performance for your needs and lifestyle. We listen to your needs because we care, and work with you to develop the most appropriate treatment plan. We are passionate about what we do and delivering results where others have failed.
Experienced Knowledge
Our massage therapists can assess your needs so you get the perfect massage therapy you'll love. From body mapping trigger points and Myofascial Release, to deep tissue, cupping, and relaxation massage, we have the expert knowledge for your needs.
Massage Therapy
Our ultimate goal at Optimum Performance Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork is to help your body heal and return you to a better quality of life. Depending on your specific condition, our massage therapist may use several different massage modalities to focus on your areas of discomfort. These modalities may include; Swedish techniques , deep tissue, myofascial release, joint manipulation, muscle energy techniques, trigger point therapy, assisted stretching, and kinesiology taping.
Jindilli Lime Blossom Body Scrub Massage
When was the last time you did. something purely to take care of your mind and body? Experience full-body exfoliation and rejuvenation. Using sustainably harvested cane sugar in a macadamia crème base, the body is gently exfoliated from tip to toe. The scrub not only cleanses and softens, but also stimulates blood flow to the surface of the skin. This heavenly scented exfoliating treatment stimulates new cell growth and is an excellent remedy for reducing stress.
Benefits of Jindilli Body Scrub
This shower-less body scrub uses Jindilli's Pure Macadamia Oil, sourced from their sustainably grown Australian trees.
- Very high in natural antioxidants, anti-aging agents that protect the skin.
- Contains plenty of oleic acid, softens skin, regenerates skin cells, moisturizes and is a natural anti-inflammatory.
- There are no detectable nut allergens in Jindilli’s oil.
Traditional Swedish/Relaxation Massage
Massage therapy dates back to 3000 BCE or earlier. Swedish massage was invented in the 1830's and brought to the US in the 1850's. Swedish massage is a whole-body therapeutic massage treatment that manipulates the soft tissues and muscles to help restore health - creating a calming and balancing effect on the nervous system. Swedish massage uses long sweeping and gliding stokes to illicit the relaxation response.
Benefits of Swedish Massage
- Increases circulation and lowers blood pressure
- Emphasizes the elimination of metabolic wastes. This is also effective because it lessens ischemia (reduction of blood supply to organs and/or tissues which affects muscular pain)
- Alleviates the restriction of muscles as well as tension and stiffness
- Enhances blood circulation
- Increases flexibility and durability of muscles
- Stimulates parasympathetic nervous system
Warm Bamboo Massage
Enjoy the healing benefits of a bamboo massage. This full-body treatment uses heated bamboo and massage oil, to roll and massage sore or tight muscles, helping to release fascia. We customize the pressure used to give you a treatment session you will enjoy.
Benefits of Bamboo Massage
- Relaxation
- Reduced stress
- Increased mobility
- Pain reduction
- Reduced muscle tension and tightness
- Improved circulation
Medical Massage
Medical massage therapy is the application of a specific treatment targeted to the specific problem(s) that has been diagnosed and prescribed by a physician. Upon visiting a medical massage therapist a thorough evaluation will be determined and from there, a medical massage treatment plan is instilled. A medical massage is any massage treatment used to treat the medical conditions of the patient. There is no specific technique that is qualified as a medical massage.
Medical Massage may help with:
- Joint pain
- Arthritis
- Hypertension
- Hip pain
- Knee pain
- Neck pain
- Low back pain
- Tendinitis and tendinosis
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
The original method of manual lymph drainage was developed by Dr. Emil Vodder and his wife, Estrid Vodder ND, in the 1930's. MLD is a very light touch massage technique with gentle, skin-stretching movements. These movements transport the lymphatic fluid from your swollen areas in the direction of the lymph flow and in areas that are draining well. This repetitive motion encourages a larger volume of stagnant fluid (edema) to be removed. While MLD is helpful in reducing edema and scarring caused by trauma, surgery or chronic inflammation, it also assists in recovery from many other conditions and is an excellent esthetic and wellness therapy.
Benefits of Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
- Edema Reduction: increases the volume and rate of fluid, proteins and large molecules drained from tissue; removes excess and stagnant fluid; softens colloidal tissue.
- Pain Reduction: inhibits pain signals to nerve receptors; reduces pressure from swelling.
- Increases Circulation: the flow of fresh blood plasma into tissue that has been drained. This provides oxygen and nutrients at a faster rate; returns cleansed fluid to the blood; increases cell regeneration.
- Stress Reduction: stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, countering the sympathetic fight or flight response to stress stimuli.
Therapeutic/Sports/Deep Tissue Massage
If you participate in sports as a professional, amateur, or weekend warrior, you are an athlete. If you workout at a gym, or exercise on your own, you are an athlete. Regular massage can help keep your muscles operating at optimum performance. Pre-event, post-event, and any time between, massage can benefit at any age or physical level.
Sports massage can be done before or after physical training. We focus on the belly of the muscles and the attachment sites to help increase range of motion and separate muscles fibers. Opening the muscle fibers helps to promote distribution of oxygen throughout the entire muscle, and flush waste products that interfere with muscle growth. The results are greater endurance, recovery, and the prevention of injury from warming up the muscle for repetitive use.
Benefits of Sports Massage
- Decrease pain
- Promote flexibility
- Improve circulation
- Reduce swelling
- Prevent injury
- Better exercise Performance & range of motion
Cupping Therapy
Cupping was documented in one of the oldest medical textbooks in the world, Ebers Papyrus, written in 1550 BC. In ancient times cupping was used to treat lung conditions like bronchitis and pneumonia. Today cupping is used to treat musculoskeletal injuries, such as strains, sprains, back injuries, and swelling. Silicone or plastic cups are placed on the skin, upside down. As the air in the cup is pumped out a vacuum is formed, causing the skin to raise and the blood vessels to dilate. During the cupping technique, cups may be slid over various regions of the body to elevate and separate tissue.
Benefits of Cupping Therapy
- Release scar tissue and fascial adhesions
- Reduce painful trigger points
- Improve circulation, blood and lymph circulation
- Promote mobility and range of motion
- Release of muscle tension and tightness
- Reduce swelling
- Relieve pain
- Reduce Stress
Mother-To-Be/Prenatal/Pregnancy Massage
Massage therapy helps reduce stress and inflammation, while promoting relaxation. Our clients are able to physically and mentally relax, which improves their mental state and reduces depression and anxiety. Massage may also relieve high blood pressure often experienced during pregnancy, alleviating the musculoskeletal pain that the strain of pregnancy causes. This helps you prepare for birth by loosening your joints and muscles, leading to a shorter labor. Studies have shown that prenatal massage is helpful for both the mother and baby.
Benefits of Prenatal/Pregnancy Massage
- Reduced back pain
- Reduced joint pain
- Improved circulation
- Reduced edema
- Reduced muscle tension and headaches
- Reduced stress and anxiety
- Improved oxygenation of soft tissues and muscles
- Better sleep
Reiki
Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by "laying on hands" and is based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. Reiki is available in many hospitals across the county. Studies have shown Reiki may create feelings of peace, relaxation, security, and wellness.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30948444/
Benefits of Reiki
Reiki may help to reduce the discomfort associated with:
- Cancer.
- Chronic pain.
- Digestive problems
- Parkinson's disease
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Psychological distress, including depression and anxiety
- Stress-related illnesses
Personal Training/Corrective Exercise
Personal Training
Corrective Exercise
Corrective Exercise
Our Certified Personal Trainer will work with you, one-on-one, to help design an engaging exercise regimen, help you with form, ensure you are working all your muscle groups safely, and more.
All of our sessions are one-on-one private sessions, so you can focus on your training in a safe, non-judgement, environment. We will work with you to increase strength and stamina, to get you living the life you want.
Corrective Exercise
Corrective Exercise
Corrective Exercise
As defined by NASM, “Corrective Exercise is a technique that leverages an understanding of anatomy, kinesiology, and biomechanics to address and fix movement compensations and imbalances to improve the overall quality of movement during workouts and in everyday life.”
Personal trainers work with you one-on-one to help design an engaging exercise regimen, help you with form, ensure you are working all your muscle groups safely, and more.
By Appointment Only
Corrective Exercise
By Appointment Only
Because our training is private, we only offer this service by appointment only. Please contact us by phone, email, or simply click the link below to inquire.
Optimum Performance Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork
Dave Gassner LMT, MMP, CLT
Dave Gassner LMT, MMP, CLT
Dave Gassner LMT, MMP, CLT
Dave Gassner LMT, MMP, CLT, has experience not only as a Licensed Massage Therapist but also as a patient. His interest in massage therapy started as a teen when he received massage while participating in sports. As an adult Dave sustained a low back and knee injury which crippled him for almost two years and required surgery. Even though
Dave Gassner LMT, MMP, CLT, has experience not only as a Licensed Massage Therapist but also as a patient. His interest in massage therapy started as a teen when he received massage while participating in sports. As an adult Dave sustained a low back and knee injury which crippled him for almost two years and required surgery. Even though he followed all the medical advice, Dave was not healing, and lacked the mobility and reduction in pain he was looking for.
Dave once again turned to massage therapy for help and became so involved in his treatment, he decided to attend the massage therapy program at the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in Newington, Connecticut. CCMT is considered one of the top accredited massage schools in the country.
After graduating from CCMT Dave continued his education and has earned his certification as a Certified Medical Massage Practitioner and Certified Lymphedema Therapist specializing in manual lymphatic drainage, and complete decongestive therapy. Dave has worked with professional sports teams from the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and the National Lacrosse League (NLL) as well as high school and college athletes throughout Connecticut. Dave is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) and the American Medical Massage Association (AMMA).
Dave‘s clinical approach and intuition has benefited many people. Clients come to him for sports maintenance, injury prevention, and injury recovery. Patients are referred to him for treatment of old injuries along with new ones. Dave believes many people just suffer through pain because their time is limited, or they are uncomfortable in a open setting with others watching their therapeutic recovery. Don’t suffer any longer. Allow us the privilege to assist you and get you back to optimum performance.
Melissa Booth, LMT, CKTP
Dave Gassner LMT, MMP, CLT
Dave Gassner LMT, MMP, CLT
Missy has worked in the mental health field for nearly seven years. Her desire and passion to help others has been the key to her success. Missy’s ability to observe and actively listen, without judgement, gives her the unique ability to be mindful and present for her patients. This mindfulness, combined with her intuition, has enabled he
Missy has worked in the mental health field for nearly seven years. Her desire and passion to help others has been the key to her success. Missy’s ability to observe and actively listen, without judgement, gives her the unique ability to be mindful and present for her patients. This mindfulness, combined with her intuition, has enabled her to provide the care needed for her patients.
Missy’s ability to be mindful and present in everything she does comes from over 15 years of training in the Traditional Martial Art of Tang Soo Do. Through dedication and determination she has risen to the level of second degree black belt, and has competed at the international level. Missy believes in living an active and healthy lifestyle and enjoys weightlifting and CrossFit training.
While working with her patients, and dealing with the aches and pains that come with physical fitness, Missy discovered her love for massage therapy for recovery and self-care. Missy enrolled in the Massage Therapy program at Cortiva Institute, in Newington Connecticut, where she took a special interest in Anatomy and Kinesiology. Missy graduated from Cortiva Institute and is now a Licensed Massage Therapist in the State of Connecticut. Missy is certified in Hot Stone Massage, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and Kinesiology Taping through RockTape. She is also certified in CPR and first aid.
Yesenia Almodovar, LMT
Dave Gassner LMT, MMP, CLT
Nicki Threet, BS, LMT, BCTMB
Since she was a young woman, Yesenia was compassionate and wanted to help people heal. She would often perform massage on her family members to help relieve their aches and pains. Her family encouraged her to further her education and fulfill her desire to help people. This desire is what lead Yesenia to the door of the Connecticut Center
Since she was a young woman, Yesenia was compassionate and wanted to help people heal. She would often perform massage on her family members to help relieve their aches and pains. Her family encouraged her to further her education and fulfill her desire to help people. This desire is what lead Yesenia to the door of the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in Newington, Connecticut.
Yesenia is a graduate of the Massage Therapy Program at the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy (CCMT). Yesenia was very successful in her academics and would often help her peers to understand the art of massage therapy. While attending the program she became a peer tutor, and upon graduation she was selected to be a student teacher.
After Yesenia graduated from CCMT she continued to excel as a student teacher and also worked with several chiropractors and physical therapy clinics, providing massage therapy for their patients. This exposure to physical therapy and chiropractic care allowed her to blend her massage and teaching skills to educate her clients. Yesenia was promoted to Massage Therapy Instructor at CCMT and Cortiva Institute, where she taught various classes in anatomy, kinesiology, pathology, and acupressure for several years. She is currently an instructor of Massage Therapy at American Institute in West Hartford, Connecticut.
Yesenia is a state licensed massage therapist. She continues her education through various workshops and seminars. She is proficient in Swedish massage, aromatherapy, deep tissue, hot stone massage, and cupping therapy. Yesenia has a professional certification in prenatal pregnancy massage, labor support, and postpartum massage.
In her free time Yesenia likes to read, and is involved in photography. She loves to attend weekend car shows with her fiancé John. Both are involved in the surrounding communities, raising money and collecting gifts for children.
Nicki Threet, BS, LMT, BCTMB
Lindsey Luszczak, LMT, Reiki Master
Nicki Threet, BS, LMT, BCTMB
Nicki Threet, LMT, BCTMB is a Connecticut licensed, board certified massage therapist with 15 years of experience. Her desire to understand both the mind and body led her first to Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy of Westport where she graduated in 2007. Nicki then continued her education at Charter Oak State College, earning a BS i
Nicki Threet, LMT, BCTMB is a Connecticut licensed, board certified massage therapist with 15 years of experience. Her desire to understand both the mind and body led her first to Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy of Westport where she graduated in 2007. Nicki then continued her education at Charter Oak State College, earning a BS in Psychology.
She is passionate about massage therapy and believes that massage creates a balance of mind, body, and spirit that can help heal the whole person. Nicki is experienced in a variety of modalities including Swedish, hot stone, stretching and myofascial release. She specializes in deep tissue and sports massage to help increase mobility and decrease pain and dysfunction. Nicki has worked with several Chiropractic offices and understands how massage therapy and chiropractic care compliment each other. In her spare time she enjoys jigsaw puzzles, fixing things, and camping with her family.
Lindsey Luszczak, LMT, Reiki Master
Lindsey Luszczak, LMT, Reiki Master
Lindsey Luszczak, LMT, Reiki Master
Reiki Master Lindsey Luszczak, LMT is a Connecticut Licensed Massage Therapist and graduate of Cortiva Institute, and also a member of the AMTA.
Lindsey graduated at the top of her class from an accelerated program and while still in school, received her cupping certification. She is proficient in Swedish massage, lymphatic drainage, cupp
Reiki Master Lindsey Luszczak, LMT is a Connecticut Licensed Massage Therapist and graduate of Cortiva Institute, and also a member of the AMTA.
Lindsey graduated at the top of her class from an accelerated program and while still in school, received her cupping certification. She is proficient in Swedish massage, lymphatic drainage, cupping therapy, and hot stone massage.
Lindsey discovered her spiritual gifts and passion for healing at a young age and was introduced to Reiki by her grandmother 20 years ago. She was later told by a psychic that she would heal people using her hands and it sparked her interest in different healing modalities. Lindsey took Reiki I and knew that she wanted to become a Reiki Master and be able to teach others. However, she also knew that she would need something that would complement her gifts and was guided to pursue massage therapy.
Lindsey’s compassionate approach, which considers a person’s entire well-being, is what has given relief to those suffering from physical, mental, and spiritual pain. She is passionate about healing others and continues to increase her knowledge base with continuing education classes and seminars.
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