What I Do
I restore balance in your body by correcting postural distortions and reestablishing proper movement patterns and blood flow.
This is known as structural bodywork. Some call this orthopedic massage. But “massage” suggests relaxing touch and superficial pain relief. Structural bodywork provides foundational correction and healing.
The treatment may feel good. It often does. But the point is not merely a pleasant experience. The goal is to free the muscles and other soft tissue, and allow your entire body to perform according to its structural design.
“In 2000 I wrecked my shoulder shoveling 110 inches of snow in Boston. Olga’s massage has absolutely healed that shoulder. Pain free at last! And her work on my surgery sites has been remarkable too. I have had LOTS of massage in the past, but Olga’s is the best!”
Questions & Information
About My Technique
I use a variety of therapeutic techniques, depending on your needs.
In most cases, I use a technique called Advanced Muscle Reconditioning™, which is particularly effective in relieving hidden muscle spasms. Hidden muscle spasms are not palpable or detectable by diagnostic means. Yet they are often the source of “mysterious” pain.
What is Advanced Muscle Reconditioning?
Advanced Muscle Reconditioning (AMR) is a powerful technique for quickly healing pain that is rooted in the muscles or other soft tissue (fascia). AMR resolves pain that other techniques—such as traditional massage, physical therapy or chiropractic work—cannot address.
AMR works even in the throes of intense initial muscle spasms, such as with whiplash injuries or acute back pain episodes.
The Structural Bodywork Perspective
AMR is a tactic. The strategy is structural bodywork.
Muscles and bones act like pulleys and levers. When muscles contract, bones move. Tense, shortened muscles can pull bones out of alignment, forcing other muscle groups to compensate to keep the body functional.
The goal of structural bodywork is to identify, treat and correct postural distortions and restore proper movement patterns.
What Is Unique about AMR?
AMR is a revolutionary technique that removes unexplained musculoskeletal pain when nothing else works.
AMR releases deep-seated muscle spasms in the soft tissue, reinstating optimum blood flow and flexibility to the muscle and connective tissue (fascia). AMR can also clear away scar tissue from old surgery sites.
The combination of structural work and AMR can enable you to move more naturally and effortlessly than you have in years.
What You Can Expect?
First, we do a structural analysis. This takes about 5 minutes, during which I observe you standing and walking in your normal way.
The first bodywork session will typically run about an hour and a half, during which I will focus on your most critical areas, elongating contracted muscles and eliminating spasms. I will not always work in the area where you feel the pain (although I may). Though the work is deep, any discomfort you experience should be minimal. This is not Rolfing.
When the session is done, you will experience immediate pain relief and postural improvement. You may effortlessly find yourself standing taller.
Finally, I will give you a series of stretches to do at home, for no more than 5 minutes a day. These are critical to ensure long-lasting benefits of your treatment.
“My body was badly damaged in a car crash over three decades ago. Since then, I have tried hundreds of therapists and all kinds of somatic modalities. I can count on one hand the ones that really made a difference and Olga is among them. Her style is truly unique, and highly effective. Her structural alignment work is by far the best I’ve experienced, and complements my Pilates practice very nicely. As a bonus, she always takes the time to observe my posture and to suggest appropriate and safe stretches.. She is highly educated, intuitive and trustworthy. I highly recommend Olga Sheridan to anyone who values a clean cut professional that over delivers every session. She is a gem!”
“Olga Sheridan has been working on me for the last month and I have never felt so good. I was rear ended twice, once in December 2011 and again in March 2012. Since then I have had some neck stiffness, shoulder discomfort and limited movement that would be at times very uncomfortable.
I have had massage therapy and chiropractic treatment to no avail. After meeting Olga she explained the therapy, analyzed my affected area and applied treatment. Not only did I feel better after the first appointment, but she took the time to give me various exercises that have helped immensely. After the fourth visit she applied her therapy to an area of concern and there was an amazing release that literally calmed my whole body. I have nothing but praise for her knowledge, technique and professionalism. I have since recommended her to my patients and friends.”
“Olga’s AMR methods are very unique, professional, and highly effective in relieving pain. We have been to numerous chiropractors in the past and all they seemed to do was beat your body up. Since we have been going to Olga the last 4 months, our bodies feel better than ever and our exercise life has flourished. Olga offers what many other professionals can’t.
After each session Olga takes time and shows you proper stretches to do that will help you heal your injuries in the long run. Not many people would do that “off the clock.” Olga brings a very unique set of skills that many other professionals don’t. She loves to educate her clients, not just perform her work. We highly recommend Olga’s expertise.”