Orthopedic Massage is a blend of massage therapy and sports medicine techniques that when properly applied:

     * Increase Range of Motion

     * Decrease Pain

     * Enhance Performance

     * Assists in the Prevention of Injuries

     * Decrease Recovery Time

         (both post event and when an injury has occurred)

OMT, though started with athletes in mind, is a wonderful treatment option for anyone experiencing musculoskeletal issues. Including those living with:

     * Fibromyalgia

     * Arthritis (Osteo & Rheumatoid)

     * Muscle Strains/Sprains

     * Muscle Pain

     * Headaches & Migraines

     * Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

     * Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

     * Golfer's/Tennis Elbow

     * Rotator Cuff Injuries

     * Back Pain

     * Lumbar Radiculopathy

     * Iliotibial Friction Syndrome

     * Knee Pain

     * Patellar Tendon Pain

     * Shin Splints

     * Compartment Syndromes

     * High Ankle Sprains

     * Plantar Fasciitis

     * Muscle Spasms

     * And Many, Many More......

What We Do

Whether you are an athlete seeking to enhance your performance, or a grandmother of five; you can be sure that every aspect of your treatment session will be designed to meet your specific needs.

Meet our Therapists

Angela Barker, LMT

Angela is a full time orthopedic massage therapist working at Thacker Family Physicians in Milton, West Virginia. A graduate of Mountain State School of Massage who has continued her education in the massage field studying under some of the masters of massage therapy.

Angela is also very active in the massage community. Volunteering her time and talents at both the state and national level. Currently serving as the West Virginia State Massage Therapy Association president, and on the NCBTMB 2008 Nominations Task Force. She is also a published author with article appearing in massage trade publications such as Massage Magazine.

Angela travels quite extensively as a NCBTMB continued education provider. Sharing her techniques (and a few tricks) with others interested in exploring the benefits of OMT.

In 2007 she was named as a Who's Who Among Executive and Professional Women in Healthcare.

Michelle Coffman

Michelle was born and raised in Charleston, WV. A 1997 graduate of Mountain State School of Massage who passed the NCBTMB exam, and started her career as a licensed massage therapist. Over the past eleven plus years she has honned her skills taking numerous continued education courses in lymphatic drainage, myofascial release, hot stone therapy, deep tissue massage, myokenisthetic release and orthopedic massage.

Michelle has worked extensively in conjunction with many physicians, chiropractors, rheumatologists and physical therapists. This has allowed her to work with a vast and diverse cross section of clients.

Michelle is now accepting new patients on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 10:00am and 7:00pm. 

Most Major Insurances Accepted!