Therapeutic Massage & Manual Therapy
What is Manual Therapy and How Can it Benefit You?
Providing treatment sessions of Therapeutic Massage and Manual Therapy enables healing in the body so that you can move and feel better. This approach treats the cause of your pain and discomfort, not just the pain. This allows the body to correct the dysfunction and helps you recover quicker so you can get back to your normal activities.
During the session, I conduct an examination of your:
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- Movement
- Joints
- Muscles
- Connective tissue
- Ligaments
- Tendons
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This information is used to provide the best treatment approach for you. Some postural guidance will also be added to help with your recovery when needed.
About Judy Acosta, LMT, M00385
I’m Judy Acosta, LMT, M00385, and I’ve been a Licensed Massage Therapist in Maryland since 1997. I’ve been a Professional Member of the American Massage Therapy Association since 1997 . My journey began when I started my private bodywork and massage practice after graduating from the Baltimore School of Massage in 1997. Over the years my practice has focused on sports massage, deep tissue, and myofascial release just to name a few.
In 2015, I was introduced to manual therapy as another treatment solution for my clients. I’ve personally had been treated with this technique and found it to provide significant value to my health. Using this new treatment, my clients move better, feel better and have more energy.
Today, I continue to take classes in manual therapy and actively participate in study groups to advance my understanding and knowledge to treat and help you move and feel better.
In my spare time I enjoy spending time training my adopted Siberian Husky, camping, hiking and mountain biking.
I am a big believer in getting regular bodywork so that I can continue to enjoy the activites that I love throughout the aging process.
Contact me at judy@epbody.com or call (410) 212-5511
Experience & Studies
Graduate from the Baltimore School of Massage, 1997.
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- URSA Institute – Introduction of the Lower Back, Sacrum and Ilium
- Kinections Inc. (formerly URSA Institute) – Treating the Upper and Lower Cervical Spine
- Bay Grass Institute – A Manual Therapy Approach to Evaluation and Treatment of the Upper Extremity
- Kinections Inc. – Assessment of the Walk Cycle and Lower Extremity for the Manual Therapist
- Bay Grass Institute – Manual Therapy Approach to Evaluation and Treatment of the Autonomic Ganglia
- Kinections Inc. – Assessment of the Walk Cycle and Lower Extremity for the Manual Therapist
Bay Grass Institute – Manual Therapy Approach to Evaluation and Treatment of the Autonomic Ganglia - Kinections Inc. – Pituitary, Thyroid, Adrenal, Gonadal Axis-PTA-G Axis in Clinical Practice
- Kinections Inc. – Manual Therapy Approach to Treating Disorders of the Trigeminal, Sympathetic, and Vagal Interface seen in Common Pain Patterns and Inflammatory Conditions
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- Spinal Health, Ben Benjamin from The Benjamin Institute of Advanced Studies
- Knee and Foot, Ben Benjamin from The Benjamin Institute of Advanced Studies
- The Shoulder, Ben Benjamin from The Benjamin Institute of Advanced Studies
- Neck and Cranium, Ben Benjamin from The Benjamin Institute of Advanced Studies
- Respiratory Enhancement, Ben Benjamin from The Benjamin Institute of Advanced Studies
- Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques with Erik Dalton, Freedom from Pain Institute
- Sports Massage with Elliot Greene
- Advanced Sport Massage for Soft Tissue Injuries of the Shoulder, Arm, and Hand with James Hackett
- Stretching with Jeff Schnitzer, LMT
- Orthopedic Massage and Assessment Skills, with Whitney Lowe from OMERI
- Hand Care with Carla Ennes
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, IAT
Relax
Restore
Rebalance
Services
Bodywork Services
60 Minute Bodywork Session – $130
90 Minute Bodywork Session – $175
120 Minute Bodywork Session – $230
Bodywork sessions include massage, deep tissue, sports massage, myofascial release and manual therapy.
Fees and availability may change without notice.
To make an appointment, contact me at judy@epbody.com or call (410) 212-5511
Cancellation Policy
I kindly request that you provide a 24 hour notice of cancellation for any appointment. In the event you do not show for your appointment, you will be responsible for covering 100% of the appointment fee.
COVID & FLU: If you are scheduled to see me and have come down with flu-like symptoms, please notify me as soon as possible – I will discuss with you options to reschedule and will work with you on a case by case basis.
ALLERGIES: Please note that you will be coming to my home. I have a dog that is very gentle and welcoming. However, if you have any concerns about pet allergies, please be sure to let me know.
Health Conditions That Can Benefit from Manual Therapy & Massage Bodywork
General Conditions & Injuries
- Sports Injuries
- Chronic Pain (Neck, Back, Arms, Hips, Legs, Ankles and Feet)
- Chronic Stress & Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Tendonitis
- Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- TMJ Dysfunction
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Growing pains in adolescents (Shin Splints)
- Whiplash and other related motor vehicle accident injuries
- Chronic Headaches
- Migraines
The Spine
- Sciatica
- Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Pain
- Acute Low Back Pain and Strains
- Disc Herniations and Degeneration
- Acute Thoracic Spine and Rib Pain
- Acute Neck Pain and Strains
The Extremities
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Acute Foot and Ankle Pain and Sprains
- Acute Wrist and Arm Pain
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Shoulder Tendonitis or Bursitis
- Frozen Shoulder
Contact
Office Hours
Monday thru Friday 9 to 6 PM.
Location
Judy Acosta, LMT, M00385
Eastport Bodyworks Massage Therapy
175 Woods Drive,
Annapolis, MD 21403
Schedule an Appointment
Cancellation Policy
I kindly request that you provide a 24 hour notice of cancellation for any appointment. In the event you do not show for your appointment, you will be responsible for covering 100% of the appointment fee.
COVID & FLU: If you are scheduled to see me and have come down with flu-like symptoms, please notify me as soon as possible – I will discuss with you options to reschedule and will work with you on a case by case basis.
ALLERGIES: Please note that you will be coming to my home. I have a dog that is very gentle and welcoming. However, if you have any concerns about pet allergies, please be sure to let me know.
FAQs
What Should I Wear to My Appointment?
Loose and comfortable clothing.
What Forms of Payment Are Accepted?
Cash, Check or Venmo
If I Am Not Feeling Well, What Do I Do?
I kindly request that you provide a 24 hour notice of cancellation for any appointment. In the event you do not show for your appointment, you will be responsible for covering 100% of the appointment fee.
COVID & FLU: If you are scheduled to see me and have come down with flu-like symptoms, please notify me as soon as possible – I will discuss with you options to reschedule and will work with you on a case by case basis.
ALLERGIES: Please note that you will be coming to my home. I have a dog that is very gentle and welcoming. However, if you have any concerns about pet allergies, please be sure to let me know.
What Do I Need? Massage or Manual Therapy?
Massage is always relaxing, manual therapy helps to make you more functional to feel better.
Testimonials
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Office Hours
Monday thru Friday 9 to 6 PM.
Location
Judy Acosta, LMT, M00385
Eastport Bodyworks Massage Therapy
175 Woods Drive,
Annapolis, MD 21403