TESTIMONIALS

I have been under Ms. Carney’s professional massage treatment and personal training care for 13 years. Colleen has helped treat a variety of my muscular problems which include muscle strain in the legs, shoulders and back. In my experience, which includes massage treatments from other providers, I have the considered impression that Ms. Carney has a huge spectrum within her repertoire of interventions. She is thorough and conscientious in her work. Currently I see her weekly and have continued to find that I am amply rewarded by her work. I have the highest regard for Colleen’s professionalism and integrity. I have had the opportunity to refer chronic pain patients from my practice to her. Her collaborative work has been excellent and she clearly is a very knowledgeable clinician. Colleen is a person of the highest moral character and I recommend her without reservation.

Daniel Rutrick, MD – Watertown, MA

Over the past 15 years I have know Colleen to possess outstanding professional skills as a licensed massage therapist with great judgment and clinical competency past those of her peers. I have had the opportunity to reciprocate referrals and perform conjunctive care with her clients and have found her approach to soft tissue therapy to be highly effective and prudently delivered.

John Marchese Jr., DC, CCSP, CSCS – Wakefield, MA

I have know Colleen for almost 9 years and believe her to be one of only a handful of highly skilled deep tissue massage therapist capable of addressing the muscular complexities of today’s professional athletes. As a Physician Assistant working in the field of Orthopedics in the Greater Boston area, I have utilized Colleen’s talents on a number of my patients. From the first time I met her I was impressed with the scope and depth of her knowledge.

Keith A. Beals, PA-C
North Suburban Orthopedic Associates – Malden, MA

Colleen Carney of Back In Motion has worked with me on recovery from injury, flexibility maintenance and general muscular balance over the past several years. I was referred to Colleen by a doctor at Pr Sports Therapy at Health Pointe. I was recovering from acute pain of a herniated disk at L4. She worked with me for several months and demonstrated knowledge of my musculature and muscle weakness. She helped me recover my lifting and upper body rotational flexibility. As a result, I was able to resume weekly cycling without pain. I have received a full protocol of Rolfing treatment from another massage therapist and I feel her strength and depth of work are comparable to that form of massage, when asked for. She is able to work as deeply as I request and has helped loosen facia in my forearms and tightness in my illotibial band. Nevertheless, she has the sensitivity and skill to work gently where appropriate for small muscle groups. I highly recommend her as a massage therapist.

Vernell P. Ludwig – Watertown, MA

I went to see Colleen (on the recommendation of a friend) about one month prior to the 2010 Boston Marathon.  My left hip had become very sensitive (after months of training) and I was having trouble walking upstairs much less running.  She really identified the problem (weak glutes) which had put too much stress on the rest of my stride.  Colleen gave me a set of exercises to strengthen those muscles and by race day, I was completely pain free.  Her therapy and advise not only got me to the start line but also to the finish, 26.2 miles later.  Thank you Colleen !…next year we will break 3:30 !!

Daniele Baliani
Chef de cusine – Il Casale- Belmont, MA

After breaking my coccyx, sacrum and herniating my L4-L5 I endured two back surgeries one week apart and seven months of physical therapy 3 days a week and was still experiencing lower back pain and sciatica on a daily basis. I never thought I would live another day of my life without pain. I thank God every day that I found you. Your magic hands saved me! Everyone that has back pain should know about you. Thank you, Colleen.

Marcy B. Siegal
Chef/Owner – Chef A’ Peel – Waltham, MA

I have been treating with Colleen Carney since 2005 for various muscular skeletal issues. Prior to this time, I’ve treated with a myriad of massage therapist, none of which could provide me with the strength that Colleen possesses. She is unlike any therapist and is able to provide relief to me from sciatica pain as well as repetitive strain injury ……… no one else has given me the long-lasting results that have arisen from Colleen ……..she’s a true gem!!!!

Maryanne Emmaneul, Attorney-at-Law – Concord, MA

This is a long overdue letter to thank you for the excellent massage therapy treatment that you provided. The Mobility in my neck has improved to almost 100%. I respect the skillful and professional manner in which you diagnosed my problem and the skillful and caring way in which you than treated the problem. In addition the recommendations that you made to prevent the neck and back problems from reoccurring were also very helpful. I have given your cards to many praising your talents and service. Thank you.

Cyrus Comninos, Professor – Boxboro, MA

I was referred to Colleen Carney of Back In Motion for injuries I sustained in an auto accident. I had done physical therapy, massage therapy, pain medication and seen a chiropractor for 18 months after my accident, and all that treatment could not stop the pain I had in my neck and shoulders. I made an appointment with Colleen and found her to be very professional and patient with me for all the questions I had. She explained everything to me, and then we began treatment - I had 4 visits with her. After the 1st visit, I noticed a big change and then after the 2nd visit I had absolutely no pain at all. I was amazed, there was nobody and nothing that had gotten me pain free over the past year and a half. Here I was, enjoying life again without always being in pain. Whenever I am around people and hear someone complaining that they are in pain because of their back or neck or whatever; I always tell this story and by the end, they are begging me for her phone number.

Kathy Mattarese, Nurse – Everett, MA

I have know Colleen Carney for many years. Over the course of my career I have treated with dozens of massage therapists and Colleen is truly the best at her profession. I’d recommend her services to anyone looking for a great massage.

Greg Hawkes, Keyboards/Vocalist
The Cars – Greater Boston, MA

I went to Colleen after a client of mine had heard I was running my first marathon (Boston) and knowing I had come from a background of reconstructive ACL surgery and several meniscus repairs.  In the 10 years as a yoga teacher and being in the fitness industry, I have been to many massage therapist who work with professional athletes, but I have never appreciated such incredible hand strength and kinesiology education that Colleen possesses.  Colleen was able to pinpoint exact areas of my body to optimize my running performance, offer helpful exercise tips and prevent injury — Specifically, in the glutes, hip joint, sacrum and hamstrings taking the pressure off of my knees.  I was able to finish the Boston Marathon this year (2011) in just over 4 hours, with NO knee pain.  Colleen’s personal athletic background builds upon her credibility, and plays a tremendous role in her ability to emphasize with her clients’ areas that need strengthening.  Thank you, Colleen for being so reliable and passionate about your work.

Kelly Mara, Owner Yoga Crossing -  Waltham, MA