Business Details
30 Years
experience
Specialized Massage and Holistic Therapies in Maryland
Valerie K Lancaster combines decades of nursing expertise with advanced massage therapy to deliver holistic wellness solutions. With a career spanning since 1977 in medical fields including ICU and home health, I transitioned to massage therapy in 1996, earning national certifications in neuromuscular therapy, CranioSacral techniques, and colon hydrotherapy. My practice integrates evidence-based modalities like myofascial release and lymphatic drainage with energy healing traditions, addressing physical, mental, and emotional wellness.As an educator, I've taught medical massage at the College of Southern Maryland for 12 years, sharing knowledge about detoxification, nutrition, and therapeutic touch. My services cater to clients seeking pain relief, postural improvement, and systemic detoxification through FDA-registered equipment and personalized treatment plans. I maintain active membership in the American Massage Therapy Association while offering specialized therapies like LaStone and Reiki to support the body's natural healing processes.
Services
Neuromuscular Therapy
Colon Hydrotherapy
CranioSacral Therapy
Lymph Drainage
Myofascial Release
LaStone Therapy
Reiki Healing
Somato Emotional Release
Crystal Therapy
Hot Tub Relaxation
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- 40+ years combining nursing expertise with advanced massage therapy certifications
- Certified in 7 specialized modalities including CranioSacral and lymphatic drainage
- Former medical instructor teaching detoxification and therapeutic techniques
- Uses FDA-registered equipment for colon hydrotherapy procedures
- Integrates energy healing with evidence-based physical therapy approaches
Associations and certifications
- American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)
Services
Neuromuscular Therapy
This targeted therapy addresses chronic pain through ischemic compression and postural analysis. It treats nerve compression, biomechanical dysfunction, and trigger points to relieve headaches, back pain, and TMJ issues while improving circulation and range of motion.
Colon Hydrotherapy
FDA-registered equipment delivers purified water for gentle colon detoxification. This procedure removes accumulated waste through natural peristalsis, including abdominal massage to restore colon function and enhance immune system performance in a 55-minute session.
CranioSacral Therapy
Gentle manipulation of cerebrospinal fluid rhythms alleviates migraines, chronic pain, and nervous system disorders. This light-touch therapy addresses trauma effects and improves conditions like fibromyalgia through 1-hour sessions focusing on cranial rhythm regulation.
Lymph Drainage Therapy
Manual lymphatic mapping techniques reduce swelling and boost immunity by restoring proper lymph flow. This therapy addresses chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and respiratory issues through specialized hand movements that stimulate the body's detoxification processes.
LaStone Therapy
Alternating hot and cold stones create thermal energy responses to relax muscles and stimulate lymph flow. This Native American-inspired technique combines deep heat penetration with cooling effects to enhance circulation and promote cellular regeneration during full-body massage sessions.
People
Valerie K Lancaster RN, LMT
Owner/RN/LMT
Registered nurse since 1977 with ICU, telemetry, and home health experience. Certified massage therapist since 1996 specializing in neuromuscular therapy and colon hydrotherapy. Taught medical massage at College of Southern Maryland for 12 years.
Questions
What specialized massage therapies do you offer?
We offer neuromuscular therapy, CranioSacral therapy, lymphatic drainage, myofascial release, LaStone therapy, and Somato Emotional Release techniques.
Are colon hydrotherapy sessions safe?
Yes, we use FDA-registered equipment with purified water for safe, sanitary colon hydrotherapy sessions lasting 35-55 minutes.
How does your nursing background enhance treatments?
My 40+ years as a registered nurse informs precise anatomical understanding and clinical approach to pain management and systemic wellness.
Do you teach wellness education alongside therapies?
Yes, I provide guidance on nutrition, detoxification, and colon health as part of comprehensive wellness programs.
What energy healing modalities are available?
We offer Reiki and crystal therapy to balance energy fields, with crystals placed on chakras for energetic healing.
