In-home orthopedic massage and restorative personal training in Marin County.
I combine rehabilitative bodywork with corrective exercise for adults in persistent pain from old injuries, surgeries, or traumas, to move with more strength, ease, and confidence, and to maintain those results long-term when temporary relief is no longer enough.
Meet Nicky Macaluso, LMT, CPT
I’m an orthopedic massage therapist, restorative personal trainer, and holistic health coach who has helped adults of all ages for over 15 years find long-term relief from pain caused by injuries, surgeries, or traumas.
From my experience, I’ve learned that for relief to be truly sustainable, I need to not only help people feel and move better, but also teach them how to live in ways that support lasting relief. That realization has made my approach unique because my focus is on you learning how to continue your progress beyond our work together, instead of keeping you dependent on our in-person sessions.
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 Consultation Call
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
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 into 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 strengthens the lifestyle you may need to sustain your results long-term.
Who This Is For
I work with adults who want to stay active but find themselves limited by recurring pain or stiffness. You might be getting back to walking after surgery, rebuilding mobility after an injury, or finding everyday movements difficult to do on your own now.
This work is a good fit if you want hands-on support and are open to practicing between sessions. We’ll start with what feels manageable and build from there.
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.