Your First Visit
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How it Starts.
Your first visit at Innovative Pain Release Center begins with a detailed discussion of your symptoms, pain history, and goals so we can understand what you are experiencing. This is followed by a hands-on therapy session using gentle, non-invasive techniques such as Cranial Sacral Therapy and Myofascial Release, performed while you remain fully clothed. Sessions are typically relaxing and designed to help release deep tension patterns in the body. After treatment, we review findings together and outline a recommended plan of care based on your response to the session. Most first visits last approximately 90 minutes to 2 hours and are designed to begin identifying the root cause of pain and stress patterns.
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Cost & Duration
It’s good to allow 90 minutes to 2 hours to be here on the first visit. The cost is $85 for first visit and $75 per hour of therapy for following sessions.
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The Session.
In the first session I usually use cranial sacral therapy (CST) and a unique form of myofascial release therapy (MFR). All therapies given here are done fully clothed except for massage therapy. The type of MFR we use is unique because it is given to the fully clothed body, is never painful, and it is capable of releasing stress and tension from all soft tissues down to the level of bone. CST is not painful, releases deep seated stress and tensions, and enables me to discover and release a wide range of restrictions and sustained tensions that could be a significant contributor to your pain, stress, or discomfort. Most clients leave feeling relaxed after the first session.
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Next Steps.
After the first session a plan for addressing your problem usually comes into view and we will discuss this after the session. It is good to allow yourself to have two more sessions after the first one before deciding if therapy here has potential to help you. I never pressure clients to keep coming if they don’t want to or feel therapy here won’t help them.
What to Expect – Q&A Section
1. What happens during my first visit?
During your first visit, we review your symptoms and history, complete a gentle assessment, and begin a hands-on therapy session to understand how your body responds to treatment.
2. How long is the first appointment?
You should plan for approximately 90 minutes to 2 hours for your first visit, allowing enough time for consultation, assessment, and therapy.
3. What types of therapy are used during sessions?
Sessions typically include gentle, non-invasive techniques such as Cranial Sacral Therapy, Myofascial Release, and Integrative Manual Therapy depending on your needs.
4. Will the treatment be painful?
No, all therapies are designed to be gentle, relaxing, and non-invasive, with a focus on reducing tension without discomfort.
5. Do I stay fully clothed during treatment?
Yes, all manual therapy sessions are performed while you remain fully clothed in a comfortable setting.
6. What happens after my first session?
After your session, we review findings and discuss a recommended care plan based on your condition and how your body responded to treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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In the first visit we discuss your situation, then have at least an hour of therapy and discuss the findings of the session and a plan for helping you. All therapies used here are hands on, risk free, not painful, and relaxing. They are science based and were developed by osteopathic doctors, chiropractors, and physical therapist.
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The cost is $85 for first visit and $75 per hour of therapy for following sessions. My clients usually experience improvements after the first session.
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Unfortunately integrative Manual Therapy, myofascial release, cranial sacral therapy, and strain counter strain in which I specialize are not covered by insurance. I have had insurance cover my services when people have been hurt in accidents and they have a certain insurance arrangement that works in that situation, but I cannot guarantee coverage.
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I use a combination of Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR), Cranial Sacral Therapy (CST), Integrative Manual Therapy (IMT), and Strain-Counter-Strain Therapy. They work synergistically together. This group of therapies began their development in the osteopathic medical profession in the 1930s and the physical therapy profession in the 1970s. The improvements are similar to acupuncture; however, no needles are used. They can free up blocked chi or life force energy flow in the body.
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No they are not painful. The techniques of these therapies are gentle and no high level pressures or forces are used on the body. These therapies most of the time induce deep relaxation and release deep seated stress.
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Our office is located in Jamestowne Professional Park. The address is 1769 Jamestown Rd, Suite 106;
Williamsburg, VA 23185