Integrated Body Therapies

Christine A. Ruppert, LMT, CNMT

Massage & Yoga Therapy in Rockville, MD

Welcome!

Are you seeking pain relief? stress management? enhanced well-being? As a massage therapist, neuromuscular therapist and yoga teacher since 1982, I am committed to helping others explore and understand themselves through their body. I believe that becoming educated myself enhances my capacity to facilitate this process, and to resonate with each person as an individual.

My practice is oriented toward helping people release pain through analysis of physical structure and application of various healing touch and movement modalities. In addition to my initial training in Swedish and Deep tissue Massage, I am certified in Neuromuscular Therapy – St. John Method, licensed in Maryland and Washington, DC, and have studied and currently practice Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Sports Massage, Myoskeletal Alignment and Prenatal Massage. I teach Yoga classes and provide individual yoga therapy using the Iyengar method, characterized by attention to the details of postures, and the use of props to make poses more accessible and to encourage a more healthy experience of yoga.

I have successfully addressed conditions including:

Sciatica, Low back pain
Headaches
Overuse, Sports Injury prevention
Sprains, Strains, Tendonitis
Whiplash & Neck Trauma
Face and jaw pain, TMJ dysfunction

Fibromyalgia
Frozen Shoulder
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Scoliosis
Recovery from surgery and trauma

I am here to help you restore ease, balance and optimal good health!

Visit me for Massage Therapy in Rockville – Monday – Saturday

Three Ways Massage Therapy Benefits Your Overall Health

Published December 11, 2023

Massage therapy isn’t just a luxury splurge when you are on vacation, it can actually be a key piece of your overall health and wellness. Regular massage therapy has been shown to ease pain and reduce inflammation while also working to reduce stress and anxiety. Below are three ways massage can benefit your overall health.

Massage Therapy Helps with the Symptoms of Autoimmune Disorders

According to the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association, there are more than 100 autoimmune diseases. More than 50 million Americans are diagnosed with one or more of them and about 75% of those diagnosed are women. But what is the definition of autoimmune disease and can massage therapy really help?

Best Massage Techniques for Shoulder Pain

When shoulder pain rears its ugly head, massage therapy can be effective for certain types of pain, but it really depends on the cause. It’s important to understand your injury and know when seeking massage therapy is appropriate. Here are a few shoulder injuries where massage can really help relieve pain.

Christine A Ruppert, LMT