Michael P.
Lock N Load Fitness, LLC
1211 Foyer Avenue, Suite B, Capitol Heights, MD, 20743
Mike Pitts has been in the health and wellness field for over two decades. He received his undergraduate degree from Shepherd University and his Master's degree from the California University of Pennsylvania in Exercise Science with a concentration in Health and Wellness and Post injury rehabilitation. Mike is also a Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage graduate and an LMT in the DMV area. He has experience working with various patients, including Track & Field teams, basketball athletes, football athletes, marathon runners, and individuals with neurological, motor, and panic disorders. As a competitive athlete for many years, Mike understands that massage therapy is an integral part of injury prevention, rehabilitation, and overall health. Through Mikes active listening skills, he can work with patients to create the most effective treatment tailored to their needs. His compassionate and holistic approach to massage therapy blends his therapeutic knowledge with the natural healing power of the human body to create a unique and soothing treatment. Using light to moderate pressure, Mikes treatment style is fluid, grounding, and calming he incorporates Swedish relaxation, trigger point therapy, myofascial release and gentle therapeutic stretching. He also studied Fascial Movement Taping Levels 1 & 2, Performance Taping, and Cupping under the guidance of Rock Tape. He is also a certified Functional Movement Screen Specialist (FMS). When he's not working, you can find Mike out preparing for the Tactical Games.
Massage Therapy
Swedish massage uses five styles of long, flowing strokes. This method promotes circulation and helps to reduce pain and joint stiffness. For added relaxation and holistic benefits, you can combine your treatment with aromatherapy
Kinesiology
Therapists sometimes use kinesiology taping as one part of an overall treatment plan for people whove been injured. The American Physical Therapy Association reports that kinesiology taping is most effective when its used in conjunction with other treatments like manual therapy.