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About Us

About Us

Ruth Newnam brings over 20 years of health care experience to your yoga, self care, and massage therapy practices.

Video and Class Offerings 2023

Introduction to Lymphatic Massage

Continuing education for Massage Therapists

 

Offered through Integrity Trainings

Date: September 20 – 21, 2024

Location: Old Murphey School, 3717 Murphey School Road, Durham, NC 27705

Ruth Newnam is a Dr. Vodder School trained lymphatic massage therapist and leads this introductory workshop. Lymphatic massage is a gentle, non-invasive and highly effective way of reducing many types of inflammation. It can be used to aid in the recovery and treatment of various types of inflammatory conditions and minor pathologies.

This two-day course will explore:

  • anatomy of the lymphatic system including superficial and deep structures

  • the lymphatic system’s relationship to immune function

  • the application of lymphatic massage in the treatment of minor pathologies

  • strategies for integrating lymphatic techniques into traditional massage sessions

  • hands-on techniques and sequences to complete a full body lymphatic focused session

 

Cost: $325 (early bird special $292.50 through July 20)

Self Care Series for Pickleball

Watch Pickleball Self Care Series Online | Vimeo On Demand on Vimeo

 

 

Upcoming Classes:

Roll and Restore via Zoom 

 

Just click on the meeting ID link up to 10 minutes before the start of class to join. 

 

Payment (recommended $12/class) can be made through venmo @cmtherapy or by using the 'pay here' link below.

 

Sundays 11am-12pm

Foam rolling, gentle stretching, and restorative postures for athletic balance, rehabilitation, self care, and ease in the body and mind. Email Ruth for the zoom link: ruthnewnam@gmail.com
 

$12/class; venmo is the easiest way to pay @cmtherapy

Check Ruth and Laura's instructional videos here: https://vimeo.com/user35790197/vod_pages

Private/Semi Private Instruction

 

By Appointment

One on one (or with a partner) tutorials for massage, lymphatic issues, personalized yoga.

$80/hour

Contact ruthnewnam@gmail.com to schedule.​

 

Yoga and PT with Laura Terry can be found at www.yogaandpt.com.

Laura and Ruth will be collaborating again soon!

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Ruth Newnam
Massage Therapist
Yoga Instructor

Ruth has developed a specialized blend of techniques to help heal chronic and acute pain issues and to maintain health and wellness in her clients. She blends deep tissue and relaxation techniques with a strong anatomical awareness of strength imbalances as well as areas of tightness or restriction.

 

She works with athletes (endurance, collegiate, and professional athletes) and clients recovering from injury, surgery, and illness, such as cancer, fibromyalgia, autoimmune issues, repetitive stress injuries, plantar fasciitis and more.

 

She emphasizes self care in her private practice and group yoga classes. Class offerings include instruction on foundational poses, foam rolling and self massage, joint stability work, and restorative postures. 

A native of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Ruth received a B.A. from the College of William and Mary and a M.A. from UNC-CH before attending the Body Therapy Institute in Silk Hope, NC, and the Dr. Vodder School lymphedema and lymphatic massage.

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Practice Well
 

Chapel Hill and Carrboro, North Carolina

Email: ruthnewnam@gmail.com

Contact Ruth Newnam
 

Phone: 919-593-1630

Email: ruthnewnam@gmail.com

Website: carrboromassagetherapy.com

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