“When I first met him I was 210 pounds, in constant pain and walking on a cane. I have multiple disabilities but he was patient to learn about each disease and to treat me based only on my individual needs, not some cookie cutter massage that only relaxes and doesn't work towards healing. I am now 65 pounds lighter, in less pain, walking without a cane and even doing swim aerobics three times a week. He knows the anatomy and what tendon, insertion point or muscle is acting up.”
Rehabilitation · $100
Muscle energy technique — you do part of the work
“You will leave saying WOW.”
A direct, noninvasive manual therapy using your own gentle contractions to normalize joint dysfunction and restore range.
Licensed massage therapist practicing since 2003
Board certified: sports massage and neuromuscular therapy
4.9 from 30 Google reviews
$100 a session · 90 Day Package 5 for $450
Rehabilitation · $100
What it is
Muscle energy is a direct, noninvasive manual therapy used to normalize joint dysfunction and increase range of motion. The practitioner evaluates the primary areas of dysfunction in order to place the affected joints in precise positions that enable the client to perform gentle isometric contractions. These directed movements help correct neuromuscular and joint difficulties.
It is the gentlest of the clinical modalities on this menu and often the right first choice when a joint is irritable, when pressure is not well tolerated, or when someone is nervous about hands-on work. You stay clothed, you stay in control, and nothing is forced.
What it helps
- Stiff, restricted joints that resist passive stretching
- Neck rotation that is noticeably better on one side
- Pelvic and sacroiliac dysfunction
- Irritable joints that do not tolerate direct pressure
- Clients who prefer a gentler, more participatory session
What is included
- Evaluation to find the primary dysfunction rather than the loudest symptom
- Precise positioning of the joint at its restriction barrier
- Gentle isometric contractions performed by you, against light resistance
- Repetition to a new barrier as range returns
- Retesting between rounds so progress is measurable
The session
How a muscle energy technique appointment runs
1
Evaluate
We find which joint is actually restricted and in which direction — not always the one that aches.
2
Position
The joint is taken to its barrier and held there precisely.
3
Contract gently
You push against light resistance for a few seconds. Gentle is the point; force undoes it.
4
Take up the slack
Range is retested, the new barrier is found, and the cycle repeats.
4.9
from 30 Google reviews
“Shawn is an absolute healer! I have lived with chronic pain for many years and the work he is doing is life-changing! Not only does Shawn help relieve pain and stress, but he educates you and advises on simple lifestyle changes to improve your overall health.”
Questions
Muscle Energy Technique: the questions people ask
Does it hurt?
It should not. Contractions are gentle and brief, and you control the effort. If a position is painful, we change it.
Why do I have to push?
Your own contraction is what resets the muscle's resting tension. That reset is the mechanism — it is not a warm-up for something else.
Is it suitable if I am in acute pain?
Often yes, precisely because it is gentle and noninvasive. It is regularly the right choice when deeper pressure would be too much.
How is it different from stretching?
Stretching pulls on tissue. Muscle energy uses your nervous system to release the restriction first, so the range gained tends to hold longer.
Can it be combined with other work?
Yes. It is often used to open range at the start of a session so that deeper work can reach further.
How many sessions does it take?
Some joints change in one. Long-standing dysfunction usually needs a short series, and we track it by range rather than by feel alone.
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How to make an appointment
Book a 60-minute session
Text (407) 415-5429 and describe what is going on. Any number of the modalities practiced can be used in a single session.
142 W. Lakeview Avenue, Suite 2080, Lake Mary, FL 32746 · Cash, check, credit cards, Windows of Wellness gift cards, and HSA/FSA cards.
How to book a session
Text is the primary means of contact.
Text your name and what is going on.
Or call and leave a messageTell us your inquiry and the nature of your condition.
Or emailscheduling@windows-wellness.com
Sessions are 60 minutes, $100 for any of the modalities practiced. The initial session includes a postural analysis and consultation. 90 Day Package: 5 massages, $450, a savings of $50. No online booking.