In-home orthopedic massage and restorative personal training in Marin County.
When pain from an old injury, surgery, or trauma isn’t going away, your body needs more than just immediate relief; it needs resilient relief you can sustain. I combine hands-on bodywork with guided therapeutic exercises to help you not only move with less pain and more confidence, but also maintain those results long-term.
Meet Nicky Macaluso, LMT, CPT
I’m a certified massage therapist, personal trainer, and holistic health coach from NYC, based in San Rafael. For over 15 years, I’ve helped adults of all ages recover from pain caused by injuries, surgeries, and trauma.
From my experience, I learned that for a person’s relief to be truly sustainable, I needed to not only help people feel and move better, but also teach them how to live in ways that support lasting relief. That realization made teaching and learning the foundation of my approach, not just treatment and training.
Through our work together, you won’t just feel better; you’ll become better able to meet your body's changing needs for the rest of your life.
How We’ll Work Together
1) Free 30-Minute Video Consultation
We’ll talk about what you’re experiencing, what you’d like to achieve, and any questions you have. Together, we’ll determine whether working together feels like a good fit.
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2) Initial Treatment & Training • 90-Minute • $250
We’ll start by assessing how you move and what feels limited. From there, I’ll use orthopedic massage, hands-on assisted stretching, and strengthening exercises for your immediate relief. Then we’ll go through a routine you can practice on your own for sustained relief.
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3) Ongoing Support
If you have a long-term goal you’d like to accomplish, we’ll design a Success Strategy for you that combines in-person and virtual support.
My Approach
Relief may be the motivation, but sustaining it is the goal.
If you’ve been living with pain, you may have worked with a therapist or taken medication to alleviate it, but lasting relief is rarely achieved with a single therapeutic method.
That's why, for resilient relief, I combine multiple modalities with a comprehensive approach to:
(1) Reduce pain with orthopedic massage that soothes irritated joints, softens tense muscles, and helps your body feel immediate relief.
(2) Restore easeful movement with assisted stretching that mobilizes joints, improves flexibility, and increases range of motion.
(3) Build tissue integrity with restorative training that activates weakened muscles, improves posture, and safely builds strength.
(4) Create lasting change with holistic health coaching that supports the lifestyle habits you need to achieve and self-sustain the results yourself.
Who This Is For
My approach is for you when:
You have pain from injuries, surgeries, or traumas that happened more than 3 months ago; or you’ve been told your pain is “in your head”
You want a mindful and holistic approach to taking care of your body
You enjoy learning, growing, and being respectfully challenged
You have a goal beyond pain relief you want to achieve
My approach is NOT for you when:
You have a severe injury or pain that hasn’t been evaluated by a doctor
You don’t want to change habits that may be contributing to your pain
You need emergency care or insurance-funded rehabilitation
You only want passive treatment for a quick fix
FAQs
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It’s hands-on bodywork focused on areas where you feel tension, discomfort, or limited movement. I use what we learn during the session to guide the movements we practice together.
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No. Your goal might be to hike without pain, play a sport with more confidence, or get up and down from the floor more easily. I work with adults of all ages and physical abilities.
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Yes, when it fits with your care plan. If you’re recovering from surgery or an injury, we’ll work within any guidance you’ve received from your healthcare team.
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I’m based in San Rafael and travel to homes in Marin County.
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Yes, we can discuss whether that format would be effective for you during a consultation.