Pain Relief Pittsburgh
LMT

• 90 mins $140
• 120 mins $180

In addition to Craniosacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation, Dan also uses Fascial Counterstrain to diagnose and treat clients.

Craniosacral Therapy

Using very gentle pressure throughout the body, we release structures that may be compressing your nervous system, helping to restore circulation of cerebrospinal fluid. This gives your brain and nerves improved access to the energy they need to function properly, while supporting the removal of metabolic waste. Craniosacral therapy can be helpful for anxiety, fatigue, insomnia, chronic stress, and fibromyalgia. It may also ease migraines, headaches, sinus congestion, and spinal pain.

Visceral Manipulation & Barral Techniques

We examine your body’s full tension pattern to determine the root cause of dysfunction. With precise and gentle touch, we release that restriction. The Barral Institute’s system includes thousands of techniques targeting nearly every structure in the body. I frequently see meaningful results with conditions such as dizziness, joint pain, nerve irritation, muscle tension, digestive issues, anxiety, trauma, fatigue, pelvic or genitourinary dysfunction, depression, post-concussion symptoms, breathing difficulties, hormonal imbalances, and hypertension.

Here’s a video of an entire 90-minute session in 90 seconds.

Fascial Counterstrain

Fascial Counterstrain is a powerful complement to Barral’s work—both diagnostically and therapeutically. Its diagnostic process pinpoints specific dysfunctions with impressive accuracy, and its treatment approach encompasses most of Barral’s system while addressing nearly twice as many anatomical structures—including 21 at every level of the spine that are missing from Barral's body of work. 

One of the core differences is that all treatment is performed in the direction of ease, never against resistance. This makes Counterstrain exceptionally gentle and appropriate for nearly anyone, including those in pain or with sensitive systems. While some of the brain structures addressed in Barral’s curriculum are still being integrated into Counterstrain, this model offers an exciting, expansive framework for precise and effective manual therapy.

Manual Lymph Drainage

Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) stimulates the body’s natural ability to reduce swelling and clear lymphatic congestion. It is often used following surgery, injury, or in cases of lymphedema or cardiovascular-related fluid buildup. MLD can support healing, improve comfort, and enhance immune function.