Donna Walker

I am a retired Master Firefighter-Paramedic, now licensed massage therapist, and owner of Tranquil Assuage, LLC, in Charlottesville Virginia.The question I get asked often is, why did you become a massage therapist? Or receive comments similar to, I would never thought of you as a massage therapist.   When most people think of massage, they think of pampering themselves with a fancy back rub. Massage is so much more. Over the years of repetitive movement and sustaining a few injuries, I had developed a limited range of motion, experienced pain every day, and at times was in severe crippling pain. I sought medical care from orthopedics, surgery, and physical therapy, but without much success. I wanted solutions not temporary fixes. I researched alternative medicine for help. I actually laughed at myself for even considering massage therapy. After the first session I could tell a difference and had some relief.  With each session, I regained more range of motion, had more relief and the results of the session lasted longer.   I suddenly was intrigued by the different modalities and the rehabilitative results of massage. I attended and graduated from the Cedar Stone School of Massage and became a member of American Massage Therapy Association. I found massage with adding joint mobilization and injury rehabilitation helped me more than traditional physical therapy and orthopedics.  I have been involved in healthcare and emergency services in some capacity for more than 25 years. This allows me to bring a holistic perspective to your massage therapy. Some of the specialized modalities I have found that help folks: Swedish massageJoint mobilization - stretchingSports massageDeep tissue massageMyofascial releaseCranial sacralInjury rehabilitationCuppingHot and Cold StonesWhether you need assistance with a long-term injury, relief from the medical effects of tension or are simply looking for a session of relaxation, I will work with you to meet your health and wellness goals. My sessions have a therapeutic touch and are tailored to your specific needs and complaints. If you are interested in working in the Charlottesville area, Tranquil Assuage is looking for more therapists to join. Feel free to contact me.