Expert Massage Therapy in Central Austin
Muscles move bones. Sometimes merely adjusting bones doesn’t allow for quick or completely effective treatment. Therefore, we offer highly skilled and targeted myofascial treatments as an adjunct to manipulation.
Therapeutic massage as a complement to chiropractic facilitates the natural healing process by addressing the musculo-skeletal components from both sides; muscles and skeleton. The therapeutic effects of massage alone include relaxation, improved circulation, diminished muscle pain, improvement of cellular nutrition and relieve from stress and anxiety. Massage increases the effectiveness of chiropractic by aiding the body in preparing for adjustments, promoting free nerve flow, and helping increase circulation.
Sometimes we will recommend a concentrated period of both massage and chiropractic in the beginning and other times we’ll recommend one or the other. Dr. Paris can help assess which treatment courses will be most beneficial to you.
Not just for patients!
Our 'hand-picked' therapists are continually updating their education and skills. We have master's classes regularly where we share techniques and discuss cases. Though some or all of therapeutic bodywork may be covered by insurance if you are a patient, many people come to the office just for top quality exceptional massage therapy.
Meet the Therapists
Joseph Cain, LMT (Lead Therapist)
Joseph believes passionately in the body's ability to heal itself and the role massage therapy and bodywork can play in facilitating that transformation.
After completing his training in San Antonio TX at the Neuromuscular Concepts Massage School and Clinic Joseph's passion has led him into numerous studies in the areas of: Cranial Sacral Therapy, Applied Kinesiology, Chi Kung, Chi Nei Tsang, Myofascial release, Trigger Point Therapy, Lymphatic Drainage and Pre-natal massage.
Joseph gained extensive experience in medical massage modalities during his 8 years working side by side with Chiropractors and Physical Therapists in a well-respected spine and rehabilitation center. This clinical aspect combined with 9 years in the spa and wellness industry allows him to customize sessions from deep work to all about relaxation when that is what the day calls for.
A session with Joseph can very well be described as a fusion of therapies. A broad knowledge of the human body and it's functions combined with an array of powerful techniques, intuitive hands and exceptional focus create a holistic body work experience delivered from the heart.
"I love doing an Esalen treatment to help restore a persons sense of balance and wholeness. In over seventeen years of practice I have participated in the healing process of thousands of people. This has been one of the greatest gifts to my life".
Though Joseph maintains a private practice, he has joined Whole Family Chiropractors to work directly with patients and to integrate into a truly clinical setting.
Vivian Ortega, LMT
Vivian comes to us from Portland, OR where she haspracticed since 1998. She has worked with athletes, motor vehicle accidentvictims, and geriatric clients. Vivian is a specialist in complicatedconditions of the shoulder, knee and pelvis. Since moving to Austin, Vivian hadbeen searching for the right therapeutic clinical environment in which topractice her skills. We at Whole Family Chiropractors are as pleased to add herto our team as she is to be working alongside Dr. Paris.
Joe Treanor, LMT
Joe Treanor, LMT began his bodywork career in 2005after recovering from a life-threatening car accident. After achieving results through massage he was told were not possible by doctors and surgeons, he realized massage shouldn't be seen as a luxury but as part of personal maintenance and preventative health care. Joe’s practice is clinical in focus and grounded in the belief that the body has the power and resiliency tore-establish balance and heal itself when given the chance. Each massage is custom tailored to suit the individual needs of each client”Joe has worked with Dr. Paris and her patients at Whole Family Chiropractors since it’s inception in 2009.
If you are interested in scheduling an appointment for Massage therapy, call Whole Family Chiropractors 512.505.8500 or email
Dr. Michelle Paris, 4600 Mueller Blvd, Ste. 1009, Austin, Texas | 512.505.8500
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