New Directions Health & Bodywork Professionals, Inc. — Local services in Winter Park

Almost two years ago I was checked from behind playing ice hockey in Michigan and suffered intense neck and upper back pain. I had an MRI and they said there were quite a few things out of place. They prescribed the maximum amount of physical therapy that insurance would cover. I had 16 visits and felt some relief after each visit, but the pain would come back within 24-48 hours.

I moved to Florida about a year ago for a new position in my company. The stresses of moving alone would be enough to twist me back up in knots, but coupled with carrying two house payments and being new at my job ensured the pain would be right back in my neck and shoulders. It got so bad that I could not sleep laying down and had to take 1 hour naps sitting upright I chairs or couches.

I finally couldn’t take the pain anymore and went to a walk-in clinic on a Saturday where the doctor told me it is probably shingles. I made an appointment at my new primary care physician and she asked me to get an MRI. Once I got the MRI and the results, I made my second appointment to visit her about my neck and she prescribed seeing a neurosurgeon to get clearer options.

Between the neurosurgeon visit and seeing the primary care physician again a co-worker suggested I visit her massage gal in Winter Park. I told the primary care physician that I was going to try massage and she laughed at me and said, “Chris, this is structural. Not something you can ‘rub out’.” I had my first visit with Terrie and she knew I was in incredible pain. I had no feeling in my left thumb and pointer finger, couldn’t sleep, couldn’t turn my head any direction and my life was greatly taking a turn for the worse.

I had about three visits with Terrie and started to see improvements. I met with the neurosurgeon and he said I was really to young to start fusing C-5/C-6 and C-6/C-7 and I told him that I was seeing a massage person in Winter Park and finding relief. He was such a realist that said, “keep doing what you are doing”. Even after the fourth visit I don’t think I was giving Terrie my neck because I was protecting myself and not trusting some of the movements on the table.

These visits were not enjoyable. They were painful and somehow little by little I got the sensation back in my fingers. I started sleeping again through the night. I am off any medications and have started playing ice hockey again and feeling less and less pain. Terrie gives me homework for stretching and posture changes. The bottom line is Terrie outsmarted the physicians. Doctors more and more will point you toward surgery or drugs.

I wasn’t out “friend shopping” but certainly found a place in my heart for Terry as a friend and the best massage therapist I have ever been exposed to. She’s earned a...

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All too often we find ourselves paying for a service that does not meet our expectations. We pay upfront only to find out later that the product we paid for is not as good as it was before we paid for it. We find ourselves in discouragement, blame ourselves and wish we had never given the money up in the first place. Does this sound familiar? If this is what you are looking for, please do not come to New Directions. This was not a place set up to take your money, there is not a facility that promises you one thing and then gives you another. This is not a facility that says “good luck” after your session.

Terrie Dimos not only helps you with your current issues, but she also teaches you how to prevent issues from coming up in the future. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND New Directions. I promise you won't be disappointed. Don't believe me, schedule a session and find out...

I started going to new directions over 20 years ago due to an accident. I was unable to walk without crutches and in extreme pain. After 12 months of therapy I was able to walk without crutches but still experienced minor pain. Eventually all the pain was eliminated without drugs. Since then due to intensive workouts which include running weightlifting martial arts etc. I've had numerous injuries. Terri has been able to rehabilitate me every single time I get injured. I highly recommend this facility and highly recommend Terri as a sports massage therapist. Whether you've been injured or you just want to relax she is the greatest. If I could give 10 stars I...