Iler Method® Therapy | Pain Relief - Massage Education

Iler Method® is massage for active people. Start with a same-day phone consultation to tell us more about your muscle and joint pain.

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What clients say

"David has helped me recover from a year-long battle w glute & hamstring pain that failed to improve w other treatments. Despite my medical knowledge as a neurologist I couldn’t find a solution for this until I started working w David. I highly recommend his care."

Karen Keough, Iler Method Client

What we offer

Clinical massage based on your level of discomfort and pain.

At Iler Method Therapy, we recognize that every client is unique and requires a personalized approach to treat their discomfort and pain. Our thorough assessment process identifies precise areas of muscle overcompensation. This allows us to tailor a treatment plan that provides maximum relief in the least amount of time.

60-minute sessions
Specialized techniques that don't require oil or lotion
You stay dressed: Please arrive in comfortable clothing or sportswear
Not performed in the Dark: We specialize in pain relief and not relaxation
No Music: Means Better client-therapist communication

How does it work

Assess, Treat and Educate

Assessment

During the initial assessment, we collect pertinent information from the client intake, movement analysis, and an on-table pain evaluation. The client intake provides necessary data about pain areas, while the movement analysis highlights likely issues that will be examined during the on-table evaluation. By comparing off-table and on-table findings, we can better understand the source of discomfort and pain. This enables us to create a targeted treatment plan to effectively relieve pain areas.

Treatment

Our approach is gradual and thorough. During the first treatment, we focus primarily on the local pain quadrant and spend the remaining time on the opposing quadrant. This approach helps alleviate significant discomfort and pain in the first session. For clients with persistent pain, we recommend a multiple-session plan, with substantial improvements occurring within a few sessions. As treatment progresses and pain diminishes, we move on to the remaining two quadrants. Addressing all four quadrants helps reduce full-body overcompensation and protects against future injuries.

Education

Throughout treatment, we provide comprehensive self-care instructions for use at home. These include best practices for using trigger point tools, applying heat and ice, and performing stretching exercises per the Iler Method process. These at-home practices help accelerate progress and enhance the effectiveness of each session. We also advise when to rest and resume activities, ensuring optimal recovery.

Prices

Discovery Session

This valuable session provides all the information needed to create your treatment plan. The Discovery Session enables therapists to understand the scope of work required and attention needed. A five to ten-minute phone consultation preceeds the Discovery Session. One 45-minute to 1-hour and 15-minute session includes:

Initial intake
Moving assessments
Discovery of muscles in overcompensation
Massage treatment
Recommendations for long-term treatment
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$145 - First Session

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Multiple Session Plan

The Iler Method® features a personalized treatment plan to effectively treat muscle and joint pain. Overcompensation typically begins at age 25. Therefore, by age 35, we suggest up to 10 hours of treatment for clients currently in pain— one hour of treatment per year of overcompensation. During a discovery session, we assess the severity and history of your condition to determine an appropriate treatment plan.

60-minute treatments
Discovery Session is the first session
Begins with bodywork focused on overcompensating muscles of the local pain area
In subsequent sessions, treatment gradually expands to all overcompensated muscles identified during the assessment process.

$165-195

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Eight Week Re-Evaluation

We recommend scheduling a re-evaluation at the end of treatment to help clients maintain their progress and ensure their pain remains under control. During this 45-minute to 1-hour and 15-minute session, we:

Assess client's present level of muscle overcompensation
Prevent or treat pain progression
Keep clients up to date on latest treatment advancements
Assess and address any new or possible pain issues
Review health maintenance education

$145 - Follow Up Evaluation

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Blog

Check out the most recent blog posts on the Iler Method

Iler Method Trigger Point Therapy at Home - Austin, TX

It's best to wait 48 hours after your last session before starting at-home therapy, as trigger point treatment can increase inflammation.

Understanding Referring Pain: How the Iler Method® Provides Comprehensive Relief

Recognizing these signs allows our massage therapists to effectively tackle the root cause of pain and discomfort.

What is Muscle Overcompensation? Iler Method® Therapy Explained

We are all born asymmetrical, and our natural flexibility often masks these imbalances as we grow. Once we stop growing—typically around ages 14-15 for girls and 18-19 for boys—we begin to compensate.

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Avg 4.9

“I went to see David for multiple injuries, including my ankle and my right knee. After the 5th session, I experienced significant relief - free from pain and noticeable improvement in mobility. David is very knowledgeable. I liked how he took the time to assess the muscles causing my pain and aggravating my injuries.”

Ana Maria Freide

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“I've had low back pain for the majority of my adult life. To fix this I've tried everything from physical therapy, acupuncture, dry needling, etc. and nothing had addressed the source of the problem. With David's extensive knowledge of the body, he has been able to pinpoint specific muscles that are contributing to my pain and has provided tremendous relief. After two months, I'm feeling better than I've felt in many years!"

Nathan Frohman

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“David treats multiple types of pain (TMJ, tension headaches, lower back injuries, thoracic outlet syndrome, etc.). He doesn't do your typical massage therapy. If the root cause is muscular pain, he can fix it. (If you don't know if it's muscular, try him out; you may be surprised)”

Angel Trieu

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