Practitioners
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Jeffrey A Lutz, CMTPT
Board Certified
Myofascial
Trigger Point Therapist
The Pain Treatment & Wellness Center was founded in December 2001 in Greensburg, PA by Jeff Lutz, CMTPT to aid those suffering from Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS).
Since then, the practice has grown to what it is today -- a moderately sized myotherapy/massage clinic which thrives on physician and word-of-mouth referrals.
Jeff is a Board Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist and has been in practice since 2001. He served on the Executive Committee of his professional association, The National Association of Myofascial Trigger Point Therapists (NAMTPT) for 5 and 1/2 years, where he held the Public Relations Chair for 3 years and was Vice President for 2.5 years. Jeff's most notable achievement was the redesign (with the assistance of Erich at Sillett Designs) of www.myofascialtherapy.org. The redesign was part of an effort to provide information to the public about Myofascial Pain Syndrome and trigger points.
Jeff is also an instructor at the Pittsburgh School of Pain Management where he teaches muscular anatomy and basic palpation skills. He also travels to Quakertown, PA, which is just north of Philadelphia, to teach an intro course on Myofascial Pain to massage therapy students at the Pennsylvania Institute of Massage Therapy.
Jeff maintains a professional standing within his organization by attending a minimum of 20-40 continuing education credits per year.
Jeff's commitment to his patients/clients is that he guarantees a noticeable change in pain within 4-6 properly scheduled visits. If a resolution does not occur in that time frame a person will be referred to an appropriate health care provider for treatment. He believes that every person, no matter how "textbook" the symptoms, is a unique individual who presents with different variables, regarding their lifestyles, and strives to find the true cause of their pain. Jeff is currently doing coursework to fulfill his dream of becoming a physician or physician assistant so that he may gain access to a wider cross section of pain patients and thus, make a greater impact to those who suffer with myofascial pain.
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Erica Carole, CMT, CPT
Certified Massage Therapist
Certified Personal Trainer
Erica’s career path led her to massage therapy after bearing witness to many people(herself included) struggling with stressful lifestyles, suffering from pain(emotionally/physically) and then trying to mask that pain with a prescription. Her goal is to assist in keeping the mind, body and supporting structures stress-free, easing pain in joints and muscles, and improving range of motion. She enjoys bringing relaxation, pain relief, and enhancing mind/body awareness in her work with both male and female clients. Erica's knowledge in relaxation of Swedish Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, Sports Massage, Myofascial Release, and Pregnancy Massage are united in the assessment and art of her “Signature Massage“. Erica is involved in sports, nutrition, and fitness and believes it is the key to a long, healthy, life. She trains year-round in the gym with fellow athletes for over-all fitness and strength training for competition. Erica has recently become a Certified Personal Trainer so that she may more actively participate in improving the health of her clients.
*Massage Therapist
*Honors Graduate, Western School of Health and Business
*ABMP Member