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T. Stephen Cody
Pain Relief is just a click away!

About Me

Testimonials

"Dear Steve, I want to thank you for all the help you have given me over the years. On my last visit my back was hurting so much. Your gentle, effective massage did the trick. It relaxed my body enough for me to rest comfortably. I followed up with the exercises you recommended. It all worked so well that I did not even have to do a follow up. I am trying to continue walking & stretching & resting as you suggested. I know you are there for me." - Florence North,Voyager The Bay, Tucson
 
"Dear Steve, I had pains in my left buttock for many months. I tried several doctors, one of whom was a pain specialist. This brought no results. It was suggested that I use you as a last result to alleviate my pain. After just a few sessions with you, my pain diminished and now is gone. I have been pain free now for the past two months. Not to mention the convenience of having you so close by." - Bernard North, The Bay at Voyager, Tucson

 

"I woke up one morning with severe pain in my left arm, and could not raise it much higher than my waist. I sought medical attention at the VA hospital and clinic, but the exercises and treatments gave no relief. After a week or so of suffering and not being able to sleep due to pain I sought treatment with Steve Cody. In a matter of less than five minutes, he figured out the real issue. He put pressure on it, and almost all the pain went away. I could raise my arm most of the way again. A second treatment completely cured me, and the problem has never come back, even years later. I tell all my friends about Steve Cody's remarkable skills, and completely endorse his services!" - Steve Brittle, political consultant, Phoenix, AZ

"I started to see Steve when I was looking for someone who could help me with the tension in my legs and shoulders that tends to build up while I sit at a desk for work all day.  Steve has been great at finding problem areas and treating them.  One of his greatest strengths as a massage therapist is to find those problem areas, adapt to what he finds, and try new techniques while maintaining the techniques that work.  He also has demonstrated a variety of stretches and other techniques for relieving tension that I use at home to prevent tension from building up between sessions.  I gladly recommend him." - Tim R., lawyer, Tucson, AZ

"Steve Cody is the best body worker I have ever been to. For many years now, when I arrive in Tucson, Steve is the person I call first. He understands the body, the structure, and the individuality of issues. He has eased my pain, taught me exercises about how to deal with my own structural issues and impressed on me, my responsibility in maintenance. Steve brings to his practice knowledge from many fields and an honoring of each client." - Mara Mills, College professor, stage director, executive director of modular informatics, NY, NY

License and Certifications

AZ Massage Therapy license #MT-00049

CPR/AED Certified by American Red Cross

Certified in Acupressure/Jin Shin/Shiatsu by Michael Reed Gach

Certified in Neuromuscular Therapy by Paul St. John

Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)

Previously certified Zero Balancer by Fritz Smith

Previously certified High-Performance Exercise Kinesiologist, L2, by Paul Chek

What might a session be like?

At the beginning the first session you will be asked to fill out a medical form and we will address any medical issues. Please inform your health care team ahead of time that you want to receive massage, and get approval from the appropriate physican(s) if you have a medical condition where any aspect of massage might be contraindicated. After the initial visit, future sessions will begin by reviewing and updating your medical history and discussing any changes in your health since your last session.

The next step is to discuss your goals for the session: What do you want to experience? Relaxation? Invigoration? Do you have aches or pains to address? I prefer that we custom-tailor the session based on what will help you the most.

During the session, please remember that as the client, YOU are in control! I ask that you let me know if something feels really good, or conversely, if something can be improved (more/less pressure, slower, faster, different spot, temperature, lighting, sound, etc.). The most effective pain relief bodywork can elicit pain from a tight muscle. "Oooh, that hurts so good!" is OK. If you reflexively resist the pain, the intensity of the touch is too high. I like to use a 1-10 intensity scale, and most folks like a maximum of 6-8. Tell me your intensity preference before we start, and we will adjust as necessary during the session.

After the bodywork portion, I often recommend stretches or exercises, as approriate, that you can do in between sessions to continue improvement. Lastly and most importantly, I appreciate any feedback you have about what went well, and what could be done to improve your experience for the next time.

Clients can also use the in-home private hot tub, sauna, steam room and exercise equipment at no extra charge, before or after the hands-on portion of the session.

Do I have to disrobe?

As the client, you are always in control. Dress or undress to your level of comfort. Pain relief work almost never requires the removal of underwear. You will be draped so that no sensitive areas are exposed. You are responsible for maximizing your comfort and communicating your preferences. That said, the effectiveness of some techniques might be limited, or they might not be feasible, depending on clothing and jewelry. I can work around a necklace, but neck work is more effective when I can perform a continuous glide without the interruption of having to stop and re-establish contact on the other side of the barrier. Likewise, with back work and bra straps, fingers and rings, wrists and watches, piercings, etc. Most pain relief work can be done through clothing, but thicker, stiffer material like denim might limit effectiveness. Clothing should allow for full range of motion so as not to limit stretches. If you are requesting Swedish massage, which involves application of oil using long gliding strokes, any area covered by clothing will not be treated. 

Biography

Valedictorian, Salisbury High School, 1973

BA, Magna Cum Laude, Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, PA, 1976, Major: Psychology Minors: Music, French Civilization and Culture. Annual Psychology department research award. Phi Beta Kappa.

MA, University of Iowa, Biopsychology, 1978, Teaching/Research Fellow. (Neurochemistry, neuroanatomy, neuropharmacology)

Manpower: Employability trainer for welfare-eligible youth

Pan Am Corporation: Houseparent for medically-involved developmentally disabled adult men.

Pentamation: Designed and programmed hospital acute care clinical information systems (Pharmacy, Laboratory, Materiel Management) and interfaces into fincancial systems.

State of MD, Dept. of Health & Mental Hygiene, Health Services Cost Review Commission: Programmed calculations of contractual reimbursements for hospitals.

Sunquest: Customer support for Laboratory and Blood Bank computer systems.

IBM: Customer Support and Information Development for high-end disk and tape systems.

Certification, John J Miller School of Recording Arts and Sciences

Blessed with recognition as an Oglala water pourer (sweat lodge medicine)