Integrative Therapy at
Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital
518-386-3535
Sunnyview Massage Therapy: The Best Customized Therapeutic Massage. Open to the public and patients of Sunnyview and Ellis Hospitals.
Gift certificates are available at the front desk by cash or check, the Wellness Center, by cash, check or MasterCard/Visa, and in our office by cash, check, MasterCard/Visa or payroll deduction.
Open to the public—Call now for the best customized therapeutic massage!
Sunnyview’s licensed massage therapists are trained to consider each patient as an individual. Your therapist will perform a thorough interview to gain the best understanding of how massage therapy can best address your concerns.
As many more people have become health-conscious and seek to incorporate wellness and disease prevention into their regular routine, massage therapy can play a unique role in maintaining health.
Although not intended to replace regular medical care, massage therapy can enhance rehabilitation and sound medical practice.
In these days of hectic schedules and busy, demanding work days, massage can also provide a way of helping recipients to relax and release stress. The actual session can be an enjoyable retreat for someone who does not have a particular medical condition or injury.
We are open to the public and offer gift certificates. Call 518-386-3535 to make your appointment today!
Our Therapists
Laura Brown, MSPT, LMT, has been at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital for more than ten years. She had been a staff member in both inpatient and outpatient physical therapy before becoming coordinator for the massage therapy department. Her continuing education includes advanced courses in orthopedic treatments, myofascial work, aquatic massage therapy, muscle energy, strain/counterstrain techniques and hot stone massage. For full curriculum vitae on Laura, click here.
Deb Vidal, LMT has been an accomplished massage therapist since 1996. She has extensive continuing education in myofascial massage, manual lymph drainage, medical massage for the cancer patient, soft tissue release, orthopedic/sports massage, fibromyalgia massage, upper extremity pain and therapeutic touch. Deb had a private practice for more than eight years prior to coming to Sunnyview and has demonstrated ease working with the disabled population. For full curriculum vitae on Debra, click here.
Kathleen Hoffman-Hart, LMT is a 2002 graduate of the CNW School of Massage. Since that time, she has obtained certification in trauma touch therapy and orthopedic massage. As a deep tissue specialist, Kathleen enjoys working with athletes of all levels and abilities. For more about Kathleen, click here.
Michael Perman, LMT, CH, brings 25 years of experience as a massage therapist to Sunnyview, providing Swedish, therapeutic massage and energy work. He is a Reiki master/teacher and polarity therapist. He is experienced in working with patients affected by chronic and acute injuries and pain caused by accidents and sports. He also provides massage therapy to individuals suffering from stress and in need of relaxation In 1998, Perman was voted the best massage therapist in the Capital District by readers of the Albany Times-Union. He is a 1980 graduate of the New Mexico School of Natural therapeutics and holds a degree in polarity therapy from the Rochester Polarity Center (1983). For more information about Michael, click here.
