Leslie Girmscheid, MD, LMT, NCTMB
My practice has evolved over the years. While many people prefer a spa for relaxation, clients who choose a private practitioner often come with musculoskeletal complaints. I took further training in neuromuscular therapy, positional release techniques and medical/orthopedic massage therapies to address the numerous discomfort and pain problems that are presented to me. I enjoy helping in the care and management of chronic pain issues, "weekend warrior" pain, chronic postural discomfort as seen in desk jockeys, overuse syndromes such as tennis and golfer's elbow, frozen shoulders, scar tissue remediation, headaches and TMJ pain, discomfort in the prenatal and postpartum periods, fibromyalgia, plantar fasciitis, and stress related muscle tightness in any adult age group.
I utilize many of the techniques listed above, but unify them using Swedish massage so that the result is relaxing as well as therapeutic. Many of my patients who come to me for a specific problem, return on a regular basis for overall wellness massage.
I enjoy the ability to get to know and care for each of my clients and even address medical topics for educational purposes. Many like to discuss health topics such a nutrition while on the table, while others prefer quiet. Either is fine.
Education/Training
BS, Biology, 1979, The George Washington University
MD, 1983, The George Washington University School of Medicine
Massage Therapy Certification, Massage Therapy Training Institute
Bio
I am a board certified internist who ventured into the field of muscular therapy to continue my role in hands-on healing. I graduated from The George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, followed by residency in Boston, Massachusetts. I practiced medicine for 15 years in Pennsylvania, California, and Kansas before pursuing studies at the Massage Therapy Training Institute in Kansas City, Missouri. After graduating in 2001and moving back to the East Coast, I practiced massage for 7 years in Needham, MA and continued my education by taking classes in neuromuscular therapy and medical and orthopedic massage techniques. I established my practice in southern Maine in 2009.
Memberships
Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
Payments Accepted
Cash, checks
Hours:M-F by appointment
Cost/Session
$80 / 1 hour; $110/ 90 minutes
License:MT3957
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
 Massage Therapy
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Neuromuscular Massage
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Acupressure
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Orthopedic Massage
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Bodywork
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Positional Release Therapy
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Deep Tissue Massage
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Pregnancy Massage
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Geriatric Massage
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Reflexology
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Medical Massage
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Swedish Massage
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Myofascial Release
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Trigger Point Massage
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Licenses/Certifications
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Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
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National Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)
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