Bridget Gates Massage Therapy
Bridget is a licensed massage therapist, physical therapy assistant and holds a bachelors 's degree in exercise science. She has been active in the fitness and Wellness industry for over 25 years period she has worked in skilled nursing at the main Veterans Home in Bangor as a PTA and in a few outpatient physical therapy clinics such as back in motion PT. She integrates the skills she has learned into her massage practice in order to restore balance and function relieve pain and relax the nervous system. She is always continuing her education and skills in order to provide the ultimate care.
Special Conditions
Muscle tension and pain
Scar Tissue and fascial adhesions
Joint pain including neck, shoulders, elbow, back, knees, and ankles
Anxiety and depression
Chronic and acute pain
TMJ
Headaches
Sciatica
Sports injuries
Plantar fasciitis
Rotator cuff syndrome
Epicondylitis or medial epicondylitis
Anxiety and depression
Carpal tunnel
& more
Special Techniques
Trigger Point Release
Muscle Energy Techniques
Cupping
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Work
Scar Tissue and Fascial Release
Kinesio Taping
McConnel Taping
Special Techniques
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Increased circulation to tissues including nutrients and oxygen which allows for stronger contraction, performance, and recovery.
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Prevents and relieves muscle cramps and spasms
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Reduces tension and calms the nervous system
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Increases joint range of motion
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Decreases adhesions and scar tissue build-up
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Decreased pain and inflammation.
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Improved immune function
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Better quality of sleep
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Reduces injury
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Stimulates lymphatic system
CERTIFICATIONS
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Freedom from Pain Institute
Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques (MAT)
Nathan Fay (Eric Dalton)
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The Center for Pain Management
Kinetic Chain Patterns for Complicated Knee Conditions
James Waslaski
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Deep Tissue II
Downeast School of Massage Waldoboro, ME
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2000: National Health Club Association (NHCA) Personal Training Certificate
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2001: Present: Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Group fitness certificate
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2001: American Aerobic Association & International Sports Medicine Association (AAAI)
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Kickboxing Specialty Certification
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Pilates Specialty Certification
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Trigger Point Therapy Certificate of Completion for Myofascial Compression Technique (Level 1)
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Cross Country Continuing Education
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Rotator Cuff Dysfunction: including Primary and secondary Impingement
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Running Kinematics and Gait
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Nerve Entrapments of the Upper Extremity
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Integrated Neuromuscular Re-Education
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2016: Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner by Kinesio University KTA
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Postural Restoration Institute PRI Integration for Fitness & Movement scheduled on July 13-14, 2019, in Boston, MA, hosted by Northeastern University.
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Aug 2019: Treatment of the Knee and Shoulder with Kevin Wilks; Northeast Seminars