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Education
Pittsburgh School of Pain Management is the place to learn Myofascial Trigger Point
Therapy. It is the only school in the country dedicated to Trigger Point Therapy.
Hands On Seminars Richard often teaches the course entitled An Intensive Training in
Myofascial Trigger Point and Proprioceptive Therapy for Hands On Seminars. Hands On
Seminars trains professionals in Trigger Point and other Manual Therapy techniques in a seminar
format.
Treatment
Gabriel Sella MD Gabriel Sella MD is a leading researcher in the treatment of soft tissue pain
utilizing Surface EMG and Biofeedback Modalities. He has authored over 15 books dealing with
the diagnosis and treatment of pain. His research is the foundation for the Muscle Activation
Charts. We co-authored the textbook, “Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Manual Trigger Point & SEMG
Biofeedback Therapy Methods.”
Hypothyroidism/Fibromyalgia – This is the premier site for learning about and treating
fibromyalgia utilizing metabolic rehabilitation. Dr. John C. Lowe is the worlds leading authority in
the field and the person I would want treating me if I suffered from fibromyalgia. The supplements
he approves and 3 chapters of his patient book are available at a separate site www.
thyroidscience.us.
Personal Training/Nutrition – Robert Metz CMTPT, CSCS designs nutritional and personal
training protocols. Over 30 years in the fitness and martial art worlds give Robert a unique and
effective perspective in personal training.
National Association of Myofascial Trigger Point Therapists - People who
specialize in Trigger Point Therapy are listed on this site. It also contains a useful symptom
checker.
Frequency Specific Microcurrent Frequency Specific Microcurrent is one of he most
valuable treatments available for post traumatic Fibromyalgia.
Structural Integration This is the site of David Lesondak CSI, CMT who is a Kinesis trained
Structural Integrator. He does the best fascial work that I am aware of in the Pittsburgh area.
Colonic Therapy Darrell Misak ND, RPH does Colonic Hydrotherapy in Pittsburgh.
American Academy of Pain Management This is an organization of Doctors and
Therapists of all kinds who specialize in the treatment of pain from a number of different
perspectives.
Charles Steinberg O.D. is an optometrist who offers healthy vision alternatives
including frequency specific microcurrent therapy for the eye. This is the best eye care in the burgh!
Resources
Richard's Textbook Dr. Sella and I co-authored, “Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Manual Trigger
Point & S-EMG Biofeedback Therapy Methods.” It is available at this site along with Dr. Sella’s
many other works. This is a text for doctors and therapists.
Fibromyalgia Resources - Metabolic Rehabilitation – This is the site if you have a
diagnosis of Fibromyalgia. This is the place to learn about metabolic rehabilitation and a
comprehensive approach to recovery. Dr. Lowe has authored a number of texts in the fields of
myofascial pain and fibromyalgia and is a seasoned researcher and patient advocate.
National Association for Myofascial Trigger Point Therapists This site includes a
symptom checker and tells you which muscles may need treated.
Self Treatment Book This is currently the best book to instruct people in self treatment
utilizing both pressure and stretch. Hal Blatman MD is currently president of the American Holistic
Medicine Association.
Fibromyalgia Resources This has been the best site on the web for information regarding
Fibromyalgia. Devin Starlanyl MD is a patient herself and is a passionate advocate for those who
share her condition. This site and her books are very helpful resources.
Richard's Range of Motion Wall Charts The Range of Motion wall charts co-authored by
CM Shifflett and myself are available here. These are a must for the manual therapist.
Muscle Activation Charts This is where to purchase the Muscle Activation Charts written by
Richard. They were created utilizing the work of Dr. Sella. Their usage and utility is described in
the Functional Approach Tab.
Self Treatment Tools The Pressure Positive Company is the best place to find tools for self
treatment. The premier tool is the backnobber self treatment device.
Trigger Point Products This site sells a number of items that are useful in self treatment.
Carol Finn MTPT Richard Finn, CMTPT
412-266-2359 412-779-7822
carolmfinn@gmail.com pittsburghpainrelief@hotmail.com
412-266-2359 412-779-7822
carolmfinn@gmail.com pittsburghpainrelief@hotmail.com