I have a personal investment in helping others who have chronic pain conditions, EDS, POTS, Mast Cell Activation Disorders, ADHD and Autism. These disorders have affected myself and/or family members and I have spent countless hours researching, reading, and attending conferences to educate myself and others about the unique treatment needs of these individuals. I think you will find my professional skills and personal experiences to be invaluable to your healing needs.
A Note From Diane
I am a conscientious, integrative, and compassionate therapist who believes in the practice of comforting through empathetic presence and healing touch embedded into the physical modalities that I employ. I am an avid reader and researcher continuously learning new relevant approaches to patient care and I am passionate about sharing my knowledge with others. My years of learning have allowed me to obtain over 40 credits in postgraduate coursework relating to childhood behavioral disorders, sensory processing disorders, health/wellness promotion, and complementary and alternative medicine practices. I’ve utilized my Master’s in Education from UW LaCrosse to be an anatomy and physiology instructor through Health Touch Spa School of Massage and have provided countless hours of individual patient education and public speaking. Since 2000 I have been actively practicing as an Occupational Therapist in the following settings: schools skilled nursing, orthopedics, and home health. Since my licensing in 2011 as a Massage Therapist I have built a specialized medical massage therapy practice out of my home which also includes hospice massage.
I balance my roles as an Occupational and Massage Therapist to provide holistic approaches to care, with an emphasis on patient-centered goals. As an Occupational Therapist, I have experience in psychosocial rehabilitation (psychological well-being) and pain management (including manual techniques, home exercise programs, teaching relaxation techniques for pain management/anxiety, splinting and daily living aids). My therapy practices frequently incorporate the use of manual techniques such as CranioSacral Therapy, Trigger Point, and Myofascial Techniques which are highly effective modalities to address chronic and acute pain.
My medical massage practice provides non-invasive therapy intended to improve, correct, maintain previous therapy results or serve as an adjunct to existing therapies associated with diagnosed medical, orthopedic or mental health-related condition; including palliative care. Unlike traditional massage therapy, the goal of a medical massage is generally not relaxation or tension release; rather, a medical massage seeks to stimulate or restore the integumentary, musculoskeletal, immune, nervous, and circulatory systems through non-invasive and gentle forms of therapy. For example, a doctor may send a patient for a medical massage to help stimulate their nervous system when battling depression. A doctor may also order a medical massage in the case of a patient suffering from chronic headaches. While another doctor may refer a patient to aid in body-mind integration for a patient who has experienced trauma. In each scenario, there is a very specific ailment that the medical massage is seeking to address. Medical Massage is often “prescribed” by a Primary Care Doctor, Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Orthopedic Doctor, Physical / Occupational Therapist, or Licensed Counselor.
I have a personal investment in helping others who have chronic pain conditions, EDS, POTS, Mast Cell Activation Disorders, ADHD, and Autism. These disorders have affected myself and/or family members and I have spent countless hours researching, reading, and attending conferences to educate myself and others about the unique treatment needs of these individuals. I think you will find my professional skills and personal experiences to be invaluable to your healing needs.
At Chrysalis Massage Therapy you will be offered professional medical massage or occupational therapy services by a Nationally Board Certified Occupational Therapist who is also a Licensed Massage Therapist. The specialized Medical Massage services offered in my practice include: Emotional Freedom Technique, Tapping, Breathwork, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Autogenics, Craniosacral Therapy, Muscle Mobilization Technique, Myofascial Release, Palliative Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Lymphatic Drainage and specialized services for children who have conditions such as chronic pain ADHD, Anxiety or Autism. In addition to orthopedic bodywork, other conditions I specialize in include: POTS, EDS, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, chronic migraine, digestive disorders, trauma, post-mastectomy or pre-surgical body preparation.
I will be happy to answer questions related to Medical Massage to see if it might be of benefit to you. Some individuals may require an order from a doctor to ensure that its practice is safe and appropriate. Visit my website or call me at 715-432-9399.
Break Free and Come to Life!
In health and well-being,
Diane M. Durante; MEPD, OTR, LMT, CST I