Licensed Massage Therapist Ray O'Quinn of Performance BodyWork and Massage in Wilmington NC provides effective BodyWork Massage Therapy to address Neuromuscular and Musculoskeletal issues. Each body has different needs, requiring different modalities/massage techniques for effective therapy. Certified in Neuromuscular Therapy, Ray has integrated numerous modalities/techniques of bodywork and massage that caters to every individual's unique needs. His holistic healing approach addresses the deep structural causes to bring your body into balance.
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My studies began at the Carolina School of Massage Therapy in Carrboro, North Carolina. After graduating in 1993 and receiving my license, I continued my education. I studied structural balancing and received certifications for Paul St. John's techniques of neuromuscular therapy, myopractic studies with Robert Petteway (the founder of the Myopractic Institute), and Dr. Emil Vodders techniques in manual lymphatic drainage. I was also certified in colon hydrotherapy, learning the importance of body cleansing.
Performance BodyWork and Massage in Wilmington NC provides professional Swedish Massage Therapy which can be customized to each individual's needs. The main purpose of Swedish massage is to increase the oxygen flow in the blood and releases toxins from the muscles. It increases circulation without increasing heart load and stretches the ligaments and tendons keeping them supple and pliable.
Performance BodyWork and Massage in Wilmington NC provides professional Shiatsu Massage Therapy which can be customized to each individual's needs. I studied Shiatsu at the Swedish Institute in New York City. Shiatsu is a contemporary therapy with its roots in Oriental traditional medicine. It is sometimes described as Japanese physiotherapy.
Reviews (9)
Robert Dermody
Mar 23, 2022
Post Covid, having three GuaSha sessions with Ray totally brought my should back into a normal range of motion. Prior to my first GuaSha session, I had limited mobility in my right shoulder. I could only raise it 90 degrees without pain. My left shoulder wasn't much better. I have to admit that the first session was intense, but by the third session I had my full range of motion back. I could swim without shoulder pain! I could raise both arms over my head and keep them there for long periods.
William Holtz
Feb 20, 2022
George Adams Jordi
Feb 08, 2022
A holistic healer with the knowledge, experience and insight! -Is he affordable? Check! -is there easy booking? Check! -reliable? Check! -personable? Check! -knowledgeable? OMG yes check! -capable? Definitely a check! You will find treatment and advice you need. Contact him today and tell him that you read my review. I hope he knows the good he is doing.
He's been a miracle worker and a godsend thusly. So far we've; treated chronic pain, stress, previous injuries, and tension; corrected mal-adaptive standing and sitting posture, computer/phone use, and gait; and increase my strength and flexibility. Profe George
He's been a miracle worker and a godsend thusly. So far we've; treated chronic pain, stress, previous injuries, and tension; corrected mal-adaptive standing and sitting posture, computer/phone use, and gait; and increase my strength and flexibility. Profe George
Marie Holland
Sep 20, 2021
Since I started treatment with Ray my pain and inflammation have reduced significantly. I have more mobility with my shoulders and hips making it easier to manage my chronic pain on a daily basis. I appreciate his ability to use multiple modalities during treatment based on what my body needs to heal and recover from years of chronic pain, chronic inflammation and old athletic injuries.
Nicholas Nuzio
Apr 30, 2021
I went to Ray because of his training in many different modalities of bodywork after researching healing bodywork for gut issues. Not knowing what the outcome would be when I went in, I was pleasantly surprised when, after a couple of days I was feeling better than I have in YEARS! My gut was feeling noticeably healthier, I feel energetic and whole again. I will be back to work with Ray I'm happy to say. Give him a try, you won't be sorry. Best, Nick
Angel Walker
Apr 09, 2021
This is the best massage I have ever experienced meaning he was very educational and knowledgeable about the body and sling all the dots connect afterwards I felt real relief this was my first appointment but will not be my last if anyone is on the fence please don't hesitate I usually do not do reviews but this is definitely worthy of my time I can't express it enough
Anna Sans
Mar 23, 2021
As a massage therapist, this is the guy that works on me! I have never been more impressed with a body worker. He listens to what I verbally say about to the issues I am experiencing, followed by some body tests to determine what my my body is saying non verbally. I loved the communication throughout the session to make sure in was confortable and aware of the stretches he was aboit to perform and illustrated how the techniques were helping me.
As anticipated, I experienced some bruising, tenderness and redness the following day, however it was discussed before hand, as I was looking for immediate tissue change. Upon the first session, I was put to ease right away with his kind personailty, knowledge of his many learned modalities, his confidence that comes with expeirence aalong with his passion for the art of healing. I won't go to anyone else when I'm in need of more than just a relaxing massage.
As anticipated, I experienced some bruising, tenderness and redness the following day, however it was discussed before hand, as I was looking for immediate tissue change. Upon the first session, I was put to ease right away with his kind personailty, knowledge of his many learned modalities, his confidence that comes with expeirence aalong with his passion for the art of healing. I won't go to anyone else when I'm in need of more than just a relaxing massage.
Erica Sharp
Jan 23, 2021
I went to Ray after two solid weeks of tension and pain on the left side of my neck. It was so bad that I couldn't get through the day without taking a muscle relaxer to take the edge off and the last few days I went to bed in tears. ONE session with Ray and it's gone. He was kind, thorough and skilled in his evaluation and treatment. 5 minutes into my session I knew I'd come to the right place.
This guy knows what he's doing and ensures you are comfortable every step of the way. I lucked out finding him since I'm brand new to town, but I'll never go anywhere else now!
This guy knows what he's doing and ensures you are comfortable every step of the way. I lucked out finding him since I'm brand new to town, but I'll never go anywhere else now!
Lee Lee Halyard
Dec 02, 2020