Locations
Main 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. Our licensed massage therapist are certified in various techniques and modalities to assist you.
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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 mom, or a hard-working professional, your daily grind adds stress to your body.
Therapists Who Care
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.
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 and relaxation massage, we have the expert knowledge for your needs.
Our Massages
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.
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.
Medical Massage may help with:
- Joint pain
- Arthritis
- Hypertension
- Hip pain
- Knee pain
- Neck pain
- Low back pain
- Tendinitis and tendinosis
Therapeutic/Sports 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
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.
NormaTec Compression Therapy
Created by a physician bioengineer (MD, PhD) to enhance blood flow and speed recovery, NormaTec Pulse Massage Pattern employs three key techniques to maximize your recovery:
PULSING: Instead of using static compression (squeezing) to transport fluid out of the limbs, Sequential Pulse Technology uses dynamic compression (pulsing). Our patented pulsing action more effectively mimics the muscle pump of the legs and arms, greatly enhancing the movement of fluid and metabolites out of the limbs after an intense workout.
GRADIENTS: Veins and lymphatic vessels have one-way valves that prevent fluid back flow. Similarly, NormaTec Pulse Technology uses hold pressures to keep fluids from being forced in the wrong direction. Because of this enhancement, instead of tapering pressure off, the PULSE and PULSE PRO can deliver maximum pressure in every zone.
DISTAL RELEASE: Because extended static pressure can be detrimental to the body’s normal circulatory flow, Sequential Pulse Technology releases the hold pressures once they are no longer needed to prevent back flow. By releasing the hold pressure in each zone as soon as possible, each portion of the limb gains maximal rest time without a significant pause between compression cycles.
Normatec Compression Therapy
- Improves Circulation
- Provides Immediate Relief for Heavy Legs
- Strengthens Loose Skin (from obesity or pregnancy)
- Aids in the Removal of Toxins like Lactic Acid
- Reduces Inflammation
- Decreases Water Accumulation
- Helps Prevent the Development of Cellulite
- Prevents and Eliminates First-Stage Varicose
Licensed Massage Therapists
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 teenager 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 th
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 teenager 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 massage therapy school and entered 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 immediately continued his education by earning his certification In Myofascial Release and is a Certified Medical Massage Practitioner and Certified Kinesiology Taping Practitioner. 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, 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.
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, LMT, BCTMB
Nicki Threet, LMT, BCTMB
Nicki Threet, 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.
Leroy Trinidad, LMT
Nicki Threet, LMT, BCTMB
Leroy Trinidad, LMT
Leroy Trinidad, LMT is a Connecticut Licensed Massage Therapist, and graduate of Cortiva Institute, formerly the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy. He is also an active member of the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (abmp).
Leroy knew at a very young age he wanted to help people. His intuition and caring spirit guided him
Leroy Trinidad, LMT is a Connecticut Licensed Massage Therapist, and graduate of Cortiva Institute, formerly the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy. He is also an active member of the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (abmp).
Leroy knew at a very young age he wanted to help people. His intuition and caring spirit guided him to become a Certified Nursing Assistant, where he worked in an assisted living facility. While working as a CNA, Leroy became an educational counselor, assisting people with physical and mental disabilities. Leroy’s desire and joy of administering compassionate care pushed him to educate himself even more, so he enrolled in the Massage Therapy program at Cortiva Institute.
As a Licensed Massage Therapist, Leroy works with people of all ages. He uses several massage modalities to help people reduce daily stress, as well as pain or discomfort. Leroy is proficient in Swedish massage, deep tissue, stretching, and is certified in cupping therapy. Leroy is very passionate about helping others and continues to educate himself on the most current benefits of massage therapy by attending various workshops and seminars.
Leroy continues to engage in a healthy work/life balance. In his off time, he can be found spending quality time with his family, engaging in thoughtful conversation, watching movies, or even playing video games with his daughter.
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