In Touch Integrative Bodywork

My client earlier this week was a 13 year girl working hard toward her black belt in Tae Kwon DO. Her mom brought her in after injuring her knee few weeks ago. An MRI showed a slight tear in the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL). This injury can sometimes lead to a dislocated kneecap, she was fortunate that it didn’t tear worse and fully dislocate. The doctor instructed her to go back to normal activities but no sparring for a few more weeks.
But how does this happen and is there anything she can do to prevent it from happening again?
The medial and lateral patellofemoral ligaments (MPFL and LPFL) are just two of the multiple ligaments that help stabilize the knee, these two are responsible for helping the patella ( kneecap) track evenly and stay in place.
Using NKT ™️ I found the LPFL overworking for the MPFL and this pattern was also neurologically inhibiting all of her quad muscles (vital for knee stability) and also her right Transverse abdominus (TVA) a deep core muscle. Once we balanced out the ligaments, all the her quads and TVA tested strong again. I gave her the corrections to do at home and some pointers on lunge and squat form to help strengthen those legs and glutes. Now she’s back on track to that black belt! 🥋👊🙌

This client was kind enough to let me share a glimpse into her journey. She underwent a reconstruction surgery procedure on Sept. 9th, 2026. Her first visit with me was Oct. 5th. I used microcurrent on her scars and full body MLD. Her progress has been incredible. Scars can be very disruptive to the body in multiple ways. They can block lymphatic flow, leading to stagnation and swelling. Microcurrent has been shown to increase ATP production and protein synthesis, a critical process for maintaining tissue health and repairing damaged structures. This mechanism is particularly important in addressing injuries or conditions that involve inflammation, trauma, or tissue degradation. Enhanced protein production also supports collagen and elastin synthesis, which are integral to structural stability and flexibility in connective tissues.

Congratulations to Kenzie Winters and Nick E. The winners from the Peanut Festival drawing!
Kenzie Winters won the Manual Lymphatic Drainage w/scar treatment and Nick Engelke won the the NKT 1st session! Thank you all so much for stopping by to chat with me, liking and sharing my post!

Happy Saturday l! ✌🏻🥜 I’m all set up at the 60th annual Peanut Festival in Whitesboro TX. Stop by and see me! I’ll be giving away TWO 90 minute sessions 1 NKT 1st visit and one Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)+ scar treatment. To enter, drop me a 🥜 in the comments and which one you’re most interested in, NKT or MLD. Winner will be announced Sunday.
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Can we talk about C-section scars and low back pain for a minute? Most women who have had a C-section will suffer low back pain immediately afterward and usually years later. But why? Planks and sit-ups should help rebuild the core, right? Well, maybe, but if you have had a C-section, there's a pretty good chance this isn't the case for you. Your issue may lie in the scar tissue. Scar tissue can cause more issues than people realize; not only can it be painful, but it may interfere with other muscles' ability to get a good neural signal and fire with optimal force, leading to compensation patterns that can cause pain. In NKT, we often find C-section scars "overworking" for major core muscles such as the transverse abdominis, re**us abdominis, lumbar erectors, and multifidus. Trying to do core exercises with these large structures underworking will likely lead to back pain.
NKT is a great tool used to find and treat dysfunctional patterns like this and get you back to pain-free movement.
Drop a 🖐️if you've experienced back pain post C-section (or any abdominal surgery)

Thanks for the shout out!

Please join us in welcoming In Touch Integrative Bodywork as the newest member of the Whitesboro Area Chamber of Commerce! (Conveniently located in Whitesboro Family Medical Clinic.)

At In Touch Integrative Bodywork, it’s all about helping your mind and body get back in touch. Their mission is to help people out of pain cycles that keep them from feeling good and moving well. All treatments are customized to fit individual needs.

We’re excited to welcome In Touch Body Work to the Chamber and our local business community!

New path, new name, not many new social media skills, so bear with me on this. 😅
As mentioned in my last post, I'll be focusing on NKT and other bodywork, such as scar treatments and lymphatic work. Since traditional massage won't be at the center of my practice, I decided to adjust the name a little.
Happy Friday, y'all!

Hi everyone! Most of you have probably received the following email, but if you missed it or are not on my email list, I have some pretty big news you won't want to miss.

Dear valued client, I would like to begin by saying thank you. Thank you for investing in your health while investing in my business, for your trust in my role as a wellness provider, for every amazing review, referral, and rebooked appointment. In Touch Massage is almost 3 years old, and you've been an integral part of this success.

Over the past 10 years as a massage therapist, I've had the privilege of helping thousands of people feel and move better. Along the way, I've discovered that the work I feel most called to is helping people heal through NeuroKinetic Therapy, lymphatic drainage, and scar tissue treatment.

Because of that, beginning October 1, 2026, my practice will be transitioning to specialize exclusively in these services.

This July marked my 10th year as a full-time massage therapist. When I was about 3 years in, I realized my hands and arms would not be able to continue this line of work for years to come. I began searching for ways to extend my career and offer my clientele the best care possible. This is how I discovered NeuroKinetic Therapy (NKT). This modality offers incredible results by identifying dysfunctional patterns in the body to not only know what needs to be released, but also how to reset the faulty pattern, which helps restore normal tone and function of affected areas. Since the results are long-lasting and the manual therapy is limited to only what is necessary, I found it to be a win/win. I began this journey in 2020. It's been incredibly challenging and equally rewarding. I've learned so much more than I could've imagined. After countless hours of studying and training under some brilliant practitioners, I reached master level in 2025. All the while continuing to offer traditional services. My arms and hands tell me it's time. I know many of you will be affected by this transition, and that's been one of the hardest parts about this decision; many of you I see at least once a month, if not weekly. I will truly miss seeing your smiles and catching up on life and family updates on regular occasions. I have been actively looking for other massage therapists in the area that I would feel good about referring you to; there are some great options I'll share with you later on.

As part of this evolution, my practice will also be transitioning from In Touch Massage Therapy to In Touch Integrative Bodywork. This new name better reflects the work I will be focusing on and the direction of my practice. While my name is changing, my commitment to helping you move, heal, and feel your best remains the same.

For those of you with packages and gift certificates, please be sure to use the remaining sessions before October 1st. Any unused credits may be applied to services offered. These include: NKT, lymphatic drainage, and scar tissue treatment.

I hope to see you all in the near future and continue with you on your wellness journey.

All the best,

Melia Gentry

L.A. did not disappoint. It was short and sweet but well worth it. I spent the majority of it leveling up my skills at concussion class, which was incredible! I can’t wait to treat you guys! I was able to check out the Griffith Observatory, that view 👌🏻

These texts make my day. This client came in with bad hip and groin pain that has bothered him for weeks. He was cleared by a doctor yesterday for any issues that would require surgery. Using NKT level 3 protocol I was able to identify his right inguinal ligament was overworking for his left Inguinal ligament and two of his adductor muscles were caught in the cross fire. They were super tight and painful. The correction involved releasing the overworking ligament and activating the underworking muscles. He had a a couple of other patterns we had to address and when we were finished he walked out pain free.

Not every “tight” muscle needs to be released. That’s why in NKT we test, not guess. 😎

Curious to see if NKT may be a good fit for you? You can reach me at 940-629-2604