You and Teva Massage will work as a team.

The Teva Method will provide insight into the problem.  The process begins with an overall assessment.  Prior to your visit, you will be asked to fill out an intake form to identify your primary complaints, medical history, injuries, and/or physical ailments. At the start of each session, the initial assessment is composed of a series of physical and manual evaluations:

Postural Assessment - helps to identify how you carry your body in a static standing position.

Muscle Testing - evaluates muscle ability to activate under light resistance. Testing results help to identify possible muscle compensations that have become habit over time.

Orthopedic Testing - helps to pinpoint the source of pain. Is the discomfort caused by muscle strain or tear, ligament sprain or injury to the joint. This test determines if the source of pain exceeds the boundaries of acupuncture and requires the attention of orthopedic doctor.

Range of motion Testing - identifies the range of motion of the joint.

Movement screening - provides information on how the body moves during specific motions such as walking, bending, twisting, etc..

Palpation - identifies muscle tone and texture of the skin, fascia, and any scar tissue.

Upon completion of the intake and assessment, the best treatment plan will be determined to address you primary issue.