Peggy DeMaio, LMT, Trauma‑Informed, Hands‑On Chronic Pain Spclst

One of only nine practitioners worldwide who have mastered a rare, science‑based method for helping the nervous system release long‑held patterns of protection

Trauma-Informed, Non-Invasive Hands-On Therapy

A Grounding Introduction

My work is different from traditional massage or bodywork. Every session is rooted in neuroscience and trauma‑informed care, designed to help the nervous system unwind patterns of protection that contribute to chronic pain, trauma symptoms, anxiety, and overwhelm.

Sessions are quiet, clothed, and deeply regulating. This approach is ideal for people who cannot tolerate traditional bodywork, who have complex medical histories, or who have tried everything else and still haven’t found relief.

What I Offer

Each treatment below is delivered through the same rare, non‑invasive, hands‑on method, adapted to your unique history, symptoms, and nervous system needs.

Trauma‑Informed, Non‑Invasive Hands‑On Therapy

(with modifications for CRPS, AMPS, and burn survivors) This gentle, precise method helps the nervous system release long‑held protective patterns that create pain, tension, and dysregulation. It is safe for medically complex clients and those who cannot tolerate pressure, stretching, or traditional massage techniques.

*Chronic Pain Treatment

(including unresolved or unexplained pain) Chronic pain is often the result of a nervous system stuck in protection. This treatment helps calm those protective responses, restoring ease, mobility, and clarity, especially for clients who have not found relief through conventional approaches.

*Specialized Treatment for Survivors of Trauma

Sessions are slow, quiet, and deeply regulating. This work supports the body in releasing old patterns of protection and reconnecting with a sense of internal safety, without forcing or pushing the system.

*Specialized Treatment for Panic Attacks, Stress, and Anxiety

This approach helps shift the nervous system out of high alert and into steadier, more regulated states. Clients often describe feeling clearer, calmer, and more grounded after treatment.

*Traditional Massage Therapy

For clients who prefer a familiar approach, I offer traditional massage with a trauma‑informed lens, prioritizing safety, consent, and nervous system regulation.

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A Client’s Experience

“After years of caregiving and supporting loved ones through medical crises, my anxiety became overwhelming, physically and emotionally. Peggy guided me through her program, and my ability to heal finally began. I rediscovered a level of relaxation I didn’t know was possible. She helped me move from constant worry into a place of peace and clarity. I’m deeply grateful for her compassion and the gift she’s given me.” — MLD

What to Expect

Every session includes 10 minutes of personal consultation and preparation so you feel grounded, informed, and supported before we begin.

 

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