Allison A. Harris, NCTMB, LMT

Massage Therapist

Ms. Allison A. Harris is a Massage Therapist in Gaithersburg, MD with special training and skill in treating clients by manually manipulating muscles and other soft tissues to relieve pain, help heal injuries, improve circulation, relieve stress, increase relaxation, and promote general wellness. As a Massage Therapist, Allison A. Harris, NCTMB, LMT performs a wide variety of therapeutic body massages. Massage Therapy is the manual manipulation of muscles and soft tissues to relieve pain, promote injury healing, improve circulation, and relieve stress. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Massage Therapists include chronic pain, repetitive strain injuries, migraines and headaches, hypertension, arthritis, sports injury, bypass surgery and cancer recovery, stress, anxiety and depression. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Massage Therapists include medical massage, sports massage, Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, shiatsu massage, Qi Kung massage, Thai massage, hydrotherapy, hot stone massage, aromatherapy massage, trigger point massage, reflexology, foot massage, chair massage, and couple's massage.

An individual trained in the manipulation of tissues (as by rubbing, stroking, kneading, or tapping) with the hand or an instrument for remedial or hygienic purposes.

Labor Coach (Doula)

Doulas work in a variety of settings and have been trained to provide physical, emotional, and informational support to a mother before, during, and just after birth and/or provide emotional and practical support to a mother during the postpartum period.