About

Maryann specializes in Therapeutic Massage using a variety of techniques including: Lymphatic Drainage, Neuromuscular Therapy (Trigger Point), Myofasial Release, Swedish Massage, Aroma Therapy, Acupressure, Rosen Method and Reiki.  She uses the information you give her, in terms of your wants and needs, and her intuition to determine which techniques would be most beneficial for you.  Each session is individualized and therapeutic as well as relaxing and healing.  She offers a unique Head, Neck and Face Massage that has multiple benefits providing relief from sinus congestion, headache, eyestrain, snoring, jaw pain, insomnia and anxiety while providing a natural face lift.

Maryann received her Bachelor of Science in Human Development from Penn State University in 1985. She practiced community social work/case management for 17 years.  In 2001 she was in a serious auto accident in which she had a near death event and out of body experience that had a life changing effect. She became awaken to the idea that life is so short and can be over in an instant, and it is important to spend her precious time doing meaningful work she is passionate about, this is when she decided to make the healing arts her profession.  She attended Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy and completed the Basic Program (Swedish Massage) and the Advanced Program (Neuromuscular Therapy).  She became Nationally Certified, Pennsylvania State Licensed (MSG003512) and a member of ABMP (Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals).  For the first four years of her new career she worked with a chiropractor and a spa, then in 2006 she opened her private practice at a Health and Wellness Center.  Her practice flourished and her dream came true.  In 2014 she moved her practice to it's current location in Shadyside.  She has taken continuing education in: Lymphatic Drainage (Upledger Institute),TuiNa (Qigong Massage), Acupressure for Anxiety and Depression, Head, Neck and Facework (Natural Facelift), Pre-natal Massage, Young Living Essential Oil( Raindrop Therapy), Caring for Clients with Cancer, Rosen Method, Geriatric Massage, and Reiki.

Maryann's office is in Shadyside, 5850 Ellsworth Avenue Suite 210, Pittsburgh, PA 15232.  Her hours of availability are Monday through Saturday 10-5.  She accepts cards, checks or cash.  Call or text at 412.302.8135, or email at maryann@maryannparker.com