Functional Bodywork and Neurokinetic Therapy
Functional Bodywork (NKT) is an umbrella term that assists with various muscle dysfunctions using a variety of approaches including:
Posture/Gait/Verbal Assessment
Neuromuscular Work
Fascial Release Techniques
Muscle Tissue Release/Activation
Assessment of Weak or Overused Muscle Tissues
Correcting Weak/Overused Muscle
Discussing and Finding Pain Patterns
Reviewing Exercise Techniques
Creating Treatment Plans Based on Client Intentions
Who is this therapy for?
High to low pain issues
Range of motion and limitations
Head aches and migraines (usually linked to other issues)
General tension that massage therapy doesn’t help with long term
Numbness and/or shocking nerve pain
Arthritis and carpel tunnel
Any pain in joints from head to toe
Scar issues. This is a big one. Scars can severely impact the nervous system and make muscle and or muscle groups weak and painful
Post surgery
Low back pain, sever or moderate
Anxiety/Depression
Abdominal/Gastrointestinal pain or issues
Vertigo
TMJ (often linked to back/neck pain)
Increase blood flow (very important for muscle function)
Muscle atrophy, a huge aspect of NKT is to ACTIVATE muscles neurologially
PTSD
Emotional and physical trauma
Athletics
So much more! Call/text/email use for more info. Jake loves talking about NKT.
What do I wear?
Light weight clothing. Examples are- Tee shirt, shorts, leggings, tank top, sport clothing. Think of it like PT/Massage/Neuromuscular Therapy all in one!
Rates: $70 for 60-75 minutes, $90 for 90-105 minutes, $120 for 2 hours
(906) - 869- 0457
Packages and Savings
Save $25 when you buy a package of five 60-minute massages: $325
Save $70 when you buy a package of ten 60-minute massages: $630
Save $25 when you buy a package of five 90-minute massages: $425
Save $70 when you buy a package of ten 90-minute massages: $830
Meet your therapist
Jake Lemerand attended Baker College in Muskegon, Michigan where he completed over 1000 credited hours of massage training and earned an Associates Degree in Health Science. After his 2021 Thru-Hike of a 2,600 mile foot path on the Pacific Crest Trail, Jake realized how even the smallest muscle dysfunctions can cause long term pain and restriction to the body. Switching his focus to address these issues in others has become his intention when it comes to hands on treatments. Jake studies applications used from Massage Therapy, Physical Therapy, Kinesiology and Osteopathy with in his scope of practice.