Laura DiFrancesco
Massage Therapy
- Combines athletic and massage therapy.
- Integrates Fascial Stretch Therapy.
- Utilizes Craniosacral Therapy.
- Focuses on patient goals and concerns.
- Brings personal experience with chronic pain.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Athletic Therapy
- Musculoskeletal injury assessment and rehabilitation for acute and chronic conditions.
- Movement assessment and physical reconditioning to restore mobility.
- Manual therapy including soft-tissue and fascial-focused techniques.
- Exercise prescription and return-to-activity/return-to-sport recovery planning.
- Taping, bracing, and therapeutic modalities to support healing and function.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Level Up Massage & Athletic Therapy
1650 Yonge St, 303, Toronto, ON, M4T 2A2
Laura is an up-beat, lively therapist with a love of puzzle-solving and a passion for helping people. They have been a working clinician for over seven years, and have treated a wide and diverse patient population in that time. Being an ex-athlete and chronic pain patient themself, Laura brings compassion and understanding to their care and treatments. Laura completed their Athletic Therapy education and became a certified Athletic Therapist in 2017. They have since gone on to earn their Massage Therapist designation and complete further education in Fascial Stretch Therapy and Craniosacral Therapy. This allows for very personalized treatment based on the patients’ own concerns and goals. When not working, Laura spends a lot of their time playing videogames, painting, reading, or doing yoga.
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is a passive modality that involved the manipulation of soft tissue including muscle, tendon, and fascia. Massage therapy can be a great option for those with general pain, specific injuries, or an increased sense of well-being.
Athletic Therapy
Athletic Therapy is the prevention, care, and rehabilitation of acute and chronic MSK injuries. Treatment plans are created in accordance to the patients movement goals and function. Athletic Therapy blends passive and active treatment together, allowing for improved outcomes and compliance. Suited for people of all ages, activity levels, and function.