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About The Therapy Option: Our facility specializes in St. John neuromuscular therapy, a pain management technique that is based on the physiological principles of ischemia (lack of blood in the tissues), trigger points, nerve compression/entrapment, postural distortion and biomechanics. "Many times the painful pressure caused by herniated disks can be relieved through the release of specific muscles that are attached to the vertebrae that cause torsion on the vertebrae. The muscular system has a tremendous influence in the function of the body. Proper postural examination in combination with neuromuscular therapy done early can prevent skeletal and muscular problems in the future." Nancy M. Porambo Nancy M. Porambo, MS, CNMT, NCTMB is the owner/operator of The Therapy Option, Inc. in Jim Thorpe for the past 20 years. She specializes in neuromuscular therapy and also utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy in her chronic pain practice. For many years, Nancy was on staff with Paul St. John, pioneer of the St. John Method of Neuromuscular Therapy. Nancy has a Masters degree in Clinical Health Psychology from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and teaches psychology for Lehigh/Carbon Community College (LCCC). Ms. Porambo was honored in the past with "Teacher of the Year" award. She also teaches psychology to honor students receiving college credits while still attending high school. She authored the book "Professional Practice Concepts" and incorporates it into her nationally certified business/ethics class. |
Of the many classes she has formulated, she developed a class on "Fibromyalgia" that she teaches nationally and is based on her extensive graduate research on the subject coupled with her many years of experience working with chronic pain patients. Nancy is an approved provider for the National Certification Board for Massage & Bodywork. She is licensed in the State of Georgia to practice massage therapy. Recognizing the importance of licensing to establish educational and ethical standards for massage therapists, she spent 16 years pursuing licensure in the State of Pennsylvania. She recently saw her efforts come to fruition with the passage of HB2499 licensing massage therapy in Pennsylvania. Nancy has been in business for 21 years. She serves as National Vice President for the American Massage Therapy Association and also serves on the National Board of Directors. Nancy is currently the past-President of the American Massage Therapy Association, PA Chapter. She is also the past-President of the PA Bodytherapy Association in PA.
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