Pain and Injury Center LLC

Ashlie brings 13 years of massage therapy experience and a commitment to understanding the person behind the appointment. The goal is care that feels purposeful, comfortable and aligned with what you need that day. Like and follow Pain and Injury Center to get to know our approach before your first visit.

Manual lymphatic drainage uses light, specialized movements—not deep pressure. It may be considered in certain care plans, including some post-surgical situations, when medically appropriate. Clearance may be required. Know someone researching gentle massage approaches? Share this post and follow for more service education.

Massage does not mechanically “fix” posture, but it may help relax overworked muscles, improve body awareness and make comfortable positioning easier. Pair bodywork with movement, strength and ergonomic habits for a broader approach. Save this post and follow us for practical wellness facts.

If your VA health care team has referred and authorized massage therapy through Community Care, Pain and Injury Center may be able to help with the approved services and visit limits. Please have your authorization information available before scheduling. Follow us for step-by-step veteran information and send this post to someone navigating Community Care.

Quick check-in: where does tension show up first for you? Comment with one answer—neck, shoulders, low back or hips. We’ll use the responses to choose an area for an upcoming educational post. Like and follow Pain and Injury Center so you can see the result.

Your body carries you through every season of life. Caring for it is one way to honor the life you have been given.

This Sunday, take a moment to notice what your body may be asking for—more rest, gentle movement, better hydration, quiet reflection or therapeutic care.

Small choices made consistently can support lasting well-being.

Trigger point therapy applies focused pressure to sensitive, tight areas of muscle. The goal is to support relaxation and more comfortable movement—not to force the body. Have you ever felt a tight spot that seemed to refer discomfort somewhere else? Tell us below and follow for more simple bodywork facts.

Two people can describe the same area of tension and need very different care. We consider pressure preference, movement, sensitivity, activity level and your goals before choosing techniques. Like this post if personalized care matters to you, and follow us to learn how therapeutic massage differs from a standard spa session.

Veterans, you may be able to receive approved massage therapy through the VA Community Care Network. Before scheduling, your VA health care team must confirm eligibility, issue a referral and authorize the specific care. Ask your VA provider whether community care massage is appropriate for you. Follow our page for more veteran access information, and share this with a veteran who may need it.

Myofascial release uses sustained, intentional pressure to address tight connective tissue and support more comfortable movement. Sessions are tailored to your comfort and needs. Save this post for later, and follow Pain and Injury Center as we explain a different massage technique each week.