"The massage I received
at The Center was one of
the best I have had, having
sampled massages by various spas throughout
the Albany, New York
region. The atmosphere
was relaxed, friendly, clean and highly professional.
The quality of the therapist, coupled with the fact
that I could get an appointment quickly
(that fit into my schedule), makes me recommend
their massages to
everyone I know! "
Kyle B. therapeutic
massage client

Massage Therapy

A sports injury, car accident, stress, arthritis - in your lifetime, you're bound to be affected by one malady or another. Or, perhaps you're seeking relaxation to relieve the stresses associated with modern life.

Coping with your injuries, trauma or stress can take weeks, months, or even years to heal depending on how severe the problem and how effective your treatment plan is. For centuries, massage therapy has assisted people in these and other areas enhancing recovery and helping individuals return to a more normal life.

Therapeutic Massage can help you with:

• Arthritis
• Blood circulation
• Digestive system support
• Insomnia
• Low back pain
• Lymph system support
• Muscle relaxation
• Limited range of motion in elderly
• Posture
• Immune enhancement
• Prevention of new injuries
• Sports injuries
• Stress relief
• Surgical recovery
• Softening of scar tissue
• Anxiety and Depression
• Migraines
• Positive body awareness

Besides releasing restrictions or relieving contractions in muscles, joints, and surrounding connective tissue coverings ("fascia"), massage techniques also increases circulation. This helps the body eliminate waste and aids in bringing nutrients to areas of trauma or injury thereby speeding the healing process of your condition.

By improving your circulation, massage also aids in the draining of excess fluid retained from surgery, injury and pregnancy.

Because massage relieves stress so effectively, it can also serve as an effective supportive therapy for people undergoing counseling treatments.

With an increasing number of studies showing these benefits of therapeutic massage, and its increasing popularity in the United States, you'll be assured that this age old therapy will safely and effectively address your needs.

Hot Stone Massage

Hot Stone Massage is a form of body work that involves the application of heated and/or cooled stones to the body during massage.

An incredible experience, Hot Stone technique is based on ancient methods where warm, smooth river stones are glided across tired, tight muscles and left in place on specific stress points.

These heated basalt stones radiate deep penetrating heat to relax muscular tension, increase your circulation thereby enhancing healing and leave you deeply relaxed.

The Best Hands-on Massage Therapy Available

In addition to being a Craniosacral Therapist, Sue Coughtry, LMT is a New York licensed and Nationally Certified Massage Therapist, Certified Reiki Master, CranioSacral Therapist, Music Practitioner and Certfied Personal Trainer. Your session with Sue Coughtry includes a combination of her skill and knowledge from all these areas to give you the best hands-on therapy available. 

Classified as a "medical massage" therapist, Sue Coughtry  has more medical training and focuses the sessions more specifically giving her clients the best combination of manual medicine techniques available.

With the utmost attention paid to your privacy and peace of mind, you'll feel comfortable and relaxed during your massage in one of our private rooms decorated in a warm, homelike setting.

Case Study

Woman in her 40's came to The Center with limited range of motion in her neck, couldn't turn her head from side to side, and had frequent headaches and sleepless nights. She was seen by her primary doctor who suggested pain medication which she did not want to take.

Therapeutic massage was performed every week for a month. Client's headaches were gone, range of motion improved and sleep improved as well. Also, as a side benefit the patient became aware of the cause of her stress and was able to address it.

Our Special Team Approach to Your Health Care

At the Center, your massage therapist has the opportunity to consult with complementary practitioners and medical doctors about your health concerns and the progress you are making. These practitioners are always available to you as well.

We take great pride in our staff's special team consulting approach to the care of our patients, giving you the best that Integrative Medicine has to offer.

Make an Appointment

Call Nadine or April at The Center at 518.689.2244 to make an appointment with  Sue Coughtry, LMT or contact us by email.

Sue Coughtry, LMT will perform a thorough interview to learn your health history and to gain understanding of how massage therapy can address your concerns and which type of massage therapy will best meet your needs.