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Massage Therapist, Teodor Nastu
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Teodor Nastu's vocation came to him at an early age. He realized as a young man that Massage and Sports therapy was what he did best. Over the years, Massage Therapist, Teodor, has had diverse training around the world.
Education & Experience:
National Institute For Physical Education & Sports
Bucharest, Romania - 1975
Studied at High Performance &
Olympic Preparation Department
Certified Wrestling Coach, 1977
One of the best schools of Physical Education in Europe. | | The New Center for Holistic Health Education & Research
New York, NY, 1991
New York State Certified in Massage Therapy
Studied Tai Chi Kung, the physical framework of Taoism, which promotes physical, emotional and intellectual well-being.
Guang An Men Hospital, China Academy of Traditional Medicine
Beijing, China - 1994
Certified in Tuina Therapy & Principles of Chinese Medicine
International Alliance of Healthcare Educators
Hartford, CT 1996-1997
Lymph Drainage Therapy (LDT) certified
Studied with Dr. Bruno Chikly, MD.,
the developer of LDT
Muscular Therapy Institute
New York, NY - 2005
Studied with Dr. Ben Benjamin, disciple of Dr. James Cyriax, the pioneer of Transverse Friction Therapy.
The Upledger Institute Inc.
Certificate
Craniosacral Therapy, Level I & II
2004 & 2006 |
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Expert In Several Massage & Physical Therapies
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Orthopedic And Sports Injury Massage
Orthopedic Massage can help to heal those suffering from arthritis; neck pain, shoulder pain, tennis elbow, hip and knee derangement; Lower back (sprain, herniation, sciatica, scoliosis); Achilles' tendon, ankle sprain; Lymphedema and other various disorders.
Deep Tissue Massage & Myofascial Therapy:
This type of massage combines: deep connective tissue and Myofascial Therapy massage to create flexibility and freedom of movement in the tissue and major joints.
Positive Results Include:
• Elevated mood
• Structural alignment
• Improved focus
• Improved stance
• Keener awareness
Scoliosis Specialist:
I specialize in treating patients with Scoliosis.
Treatment includes:
• Evaluation
• Massage: efflorage, petrissage, and
deep tissue - myofascial spreading
• Trigger points
• Specific exercises to strengthen the
weak muscles of the back.
• Special stretching for the tightened structures
to balance the muscle function.
Relaxation Massage – CranioSacral:
Massage doesn’t just feel wonderful, it’s been
shown to:
• Reduce heart rate
• Increase blood circulation and the flow of lymph
• Relax tense muscles
• Increase endorphins, one of the body’s
natural pain killers
• Decrease chronic pain
• Strengthen the Immune System
• Can improve nerve function
• May improve skin tone
• Helps you sleep better
| | Transverse Friction Treatment:
The therapist's fingertip is placed on the exact site of the lesion and rubbed hard across (perpendicular to) the direction of the fibers at the affected tissue area.
In muscular lesions, transverse friction reduce down the adhesions formed by the scar tissue between individual muscle fibers.
The session lasts for about 20 minutes and some discomfort may be caused for a few minutes before analgesia is induced.
This is a valuable treatment, I use it in conjunction with active (or passive and active) movements.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage:
Effective in the treatment of facial cosmetic conditions and the treatment of the extremities (arms and legs). The benefits of the Lymph Drainage works to help recirculate body fluids, stimulate functioning of the immune system, and promote a state of relaxation and balance within the autonomic nervous system.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage method assures improvement in congested areas affected, it can usually be brought under control by good care.
Essential components of Lymphedema
management are:
• Compression
• Bandageing
• Wraping
• Short stretch
• Isotonic exercise
• Breathing exercise
Patient will be able to control Lymphedema with good post treatment, five consecutive sessions the first week, followed by three sessions per week and home maintenance.
Positive Results:
• Helps absorb toxins and deep cleansing
• Regeneration of tissues, burns & scars
(pre/post surgery)
• Increased facial muscle tone
• Stress, headache and migraine
reduction relief
• Keeps swelling down, prevents
infection and cellulites.
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Testamonies and Honors
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For over sixteen years, I have had the honor and pleasure of working with members of the New York Gaelic Athletic Association (New York Football and Hurling Teams). I work with these star athletes before and after weekly games, during competition, and training. I proudly traveled to Ireland with my athletes for the International Competition in 1998 and 1999.
Time is crucial for my athletes, therefore I assist in rapidly recovering injuries and preventing future incidents. My exclusive European training and techniques have proven to be efficient and beneficial to those who have routinely followed my advice and tradition.
Treatment includes:
• Massage
• Exercise and training in private gym
made available to my athletes and patients
• Pool
• Steam Room
• Sauna
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Winners of the Gaelic Football Festival Cup in 1998. |
We Are Pleased To Share Some Of Our Clients Thoughts |
December 23, 1996
To Whom It May Concern:
On several occasions, because of an acute low back syndrome with pain, I have benefited from the interventions provided by Mr. Teodor Nastu. On the most resent occasion, about 6 weeks ago, his application of electrical therapies, massage, and exercise regimen brought about a shortened period of bed rest and a quicker recovery.
Since I work with elderly patients in our geriatrics programs, I thought that the role he might play as therapist, exercise planner, and supervisor of general physical health programs might prove of definite benefit to a sedentary and/or frail older population. These are only some of the potential roles he might play, as I imagine them, and I’m sure he has even wider capabilities for individuals of all ages.
Because I have found him so effective in his work, I offered to write a letter in is behalf, recommending him as a person of integrity and capable of improving mental and physical well-being through exercise programs.
Sincerely,
David Hamerman, M.D.
University Professor
Department of Medicine
HAROLD MERMELSTEIN, MD., P.C
Dermatology And Dermatologic Surgery
THE WHITEHALL
3333 HENRY HUDSON PARKWAY
RIVERDALE, NEW YORK 10463
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TELEPHONE (718) 601-2504
March 11, 1997
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing this letter to introduce Ted Nastu. I am a physician in Riverdale. I recently had the misfortune to have somebody ski into me and induced some major damage to my knee. I was frankly very upset because I’m an active person and I was in a lot of pain and I envisioned weeks of immobility.
The day after the injury Ted started working on me with his unique blend of Eastern European, Chinese and American massage and physical therapy and I must say I have dramatically improved over the ensuing thee weeks.
Another physical therapist who had seen me several days after the injury was amazed at the improvement. Unlike many physical therapists who work with you for 20 minutes or a half hour Ted’s sessions could easily last an hour and sometimes even longer. I can not say enough to recommend Ted with any patients for shoulder, back, knee, neck or other assorted aches and pains. He gives 100% and sincerely tries to get the patient better as quickly as possible. I have already referred both my wife and my mother to Ted for their problems and I would send any of my patients without hesitation to him.
I’d be happy to answer any questions that your have. I can not praise him enough for the effort he has put into my getting better.
Sincerely,
Harold Mermelstein, M.D., P.C.
Dear Ted,
There are no words that can fully express my gratitude to you for helping restore my body. Your positive caring spirit, knowledge, wisdom and healing hands are quite a gift.
Before finding you, I had nine months of pain and reduced function. I had been to all the conventional medical people and therapists. I had all the Xrays and MRIs the fancy doctors, fancy offices, fancy machines. But I did not have someone who had the knowledge, determination and caringness to unlock the healing powers of my body. I thank G’d for your help.
I also thank you for getting my son started on caring for his body. Because of you, he is motivated and working in a systematic disciplined way and I know that his life will be better for it.
I look forward to learning from each other and feel grateful that our neighborhood has a “healer” of your caliber.
Thanks,
Phillip Schneider, Ed.D.
December 6, 2005
Dear Ted,
I am writing this letter to express my appreciation for the wonderful job you have done while working with my athletes. Your help has been invaluable.
Through the years I have worked with numerous top quality track athletes. Among these have been Kim Whitehead who earned a spot on the 1980 U.S. Olympic team in the 400 meter hurdles, Yvonne Harrison who competed for Puerto Rico in the 2004 Olympics and Tressa Smith, a former member of the U.S. Junior and Senior Track Teams that competed internationally. Additionally I coached Marsha Guialdo who went on to compete for the U. S. in numerous European International meets and Luan Guialdo who qualified to represent the U. S. in International meets.
Ted, I want to thank you for the wonderful work you have done with two of my young ladies. First the aforementioned Yvonne Harrison, with whom you have worked over the past few years. During that time your treatments and diagnosis have been important factors in enabling her to succeed in track and compete in the 2004 Olympics.
Also, another girl who was diagnosed with scoliosis and offered surgery as the only recourse. I brought her to you and as a result of your treatments she has been symptom free for the past year and three quarters and has been able to avoid surgery. Additionally she has been extremely successful in her track competitions with no problems from the scoliosis to inhibit her performance.
Once again, thank you for all your help!
Sincerely,
Donald Potash
Coach, Dynamite Track Club
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