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Traditional Massage
Relaxation
Mental calm and stress relief
Temporary Benefit
Improvements are short-term, typically days or hours
General Application
Covers one or two large general areas at a time
Standard Techniques
Long strokes and glides, superficial to moderate pressure over large areas of the body
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Real and lasting change in how your muscles feel and function
Manual Therapy
Therapeutic Effects
Lasting Results
Reduced pain and inflexibility and better posture
Real and lasting change to your muscle tissue
Targeted to You
We'll spend time on the places it matters most.
Advanced Techniques
Neuromuscular therapy, mobilizations, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and others
Treating the Source
of the Problem
You've tried massage before. This is different
Appointment Options
We're located in Central Pasadena near Altadena & Walnut. All services performed while you're fully clothed.
Experience the
Therapeutic Effects
Loosen Up
Regain range of motion and overcome muscular tightness and stiffness and restriction in the joints.
Move Beautifully
Our clients experience light, easy movement after sessions.
Leave Pain Behind
Address a broad range of painful conditions felt in the muscles and joints.
The most powerful healer
is your own body
Manual therapy stimulates the body's natural healing mechanisms.
Improve Blood Flow
Lubricate Joints
Repair Soft Tissue
Activate Muscles
Break up Scar Tissue
Reduce Swelling
Break the Cycle of
Chronic Pain
We can help you manage the symptoms associated with the following conditions.
Sciatica
pain and numbness in the low back, glutes, and/or legs
Repetitive Motion Injury
pain and dysfunction from repeated stress on the body
Frozen Shoulder
shoulder capsulitis / chronic scapular adhesions
Tennis Elbow
lateral epicondylitis causing pain in the inner elbow
Runner's Knee
pain on the front of the knee and sounds from the joint
Fibromyalgia
and other chronic pain syndromes
Poor Posture
inability and difficulty standing up straight
Dizziness &Vertigo
and symptoms related to vestibular disorders
Golfer's Elbow
medial epicondylitis causing pain in the outer elbow
Shin Splints
pain around the shinbone from repeated stress
Nerve Impingement
causing numbness, tingling, aching, and weakness
Numbness and Tingling
caused by nerve pressure from tight muscles
Tendinitis
chronic inflammation of the tendon near the joint
Buckling Knee
knee instability and patellofemoral syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
pain on the bottom of the heel and arch of the foot
We want you to stay safe. Some conditions require approval from your physical therapist, orthopedist, or physician.
About
The Manual Therapist
Emily Burton, CMT completed the training program at The American Institute of Massage Therapy in Santa Ana, CA.
She has additional education in personal training and multiple advanced hands-on techniques.
Ripped Rose Fitness
Our company is dedicated to the art and science of optimal movement.
We specialize in injury recovery, exercise for medical conditions general fitness and weight management, and athletics.
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