Postural Restoration & Orthopedic Massage Therapy

Harrisburg & Cleona, PA

Breathe. Move. Thrive.

At Restore Breath & Bodywork, our goal is simple: help you move better, feel better, and return to a better quality of life.

Restore is a licensed massage therapy practice specializing in postural restoration, breathing optimization, clinical massage, movement-based bodywork, and specialized post-operative support.

With convenient locations in Cleona and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, we serve clients throughout Lebanon, Hershey, Harrisburg, Camp Hill, Dauphin County, Lebanon County, Cumberland County, and surrounding communities.

Our approach focuses on how you breathe, how you move, and how those patterns can affect comfort, mobility, posture, and overall physical well-being.

Restore Your Health. Restore Your Quality of Life.

At Restore Breath & Bodywork, we believe every person has the capacity to move, function, and feel better.

Many of our clients come to us after dealing with chronic discomfort, orthopedic concerns, movement limitations, or recovery challenges following surgery. Rather than focusing solely on a diagnosis, we focus on restoring function, mobility, breathing mechanics, and efficient movement.

Our therapists use a combination of hands-on manual therapy, movement education, breathing techniques, stretching, and individualized bodywork to help clients participate more actively in their own recovery and long-term health.

We are not a traditional spa-style massage practice, nor are we a physical therapy clinic. As licensed massage therapists with advanced training and clinical experience, we provide individualized care designed to complement your overall health and recovery plan.

Our Philosophy

We believe that humans who breathe well and move well tend to feel well.Modern lifestyles, injuries, surgeries, repetitive activities, stress, and other factors can contribute to inefficient breathing and movement patterns. Over time, these patterns may affect posture, mobility, muscular tension, and everyday comfort.

Our goal is to help you understand how your body moves and breathes while providing hands-on care and practical tools that can support improved function.

We focus on the foundations of human movement and health rather than simply chasing symptoms.

Postural Restoration

Postural Restoration is a neuroscience-informed, evidence-based approach focused on improving efficient posture, breathing, and movement patterns.

Treatment may incorporate manual therapy, verbal cueing, breathing instruction, active movement, and client participation.

Unlike completely passive forms of treatment, postural restoration is a collaborative process. Your therapist works with you to develop a better understanding of your body's movement and breathing patterns while providing tools that may help support long-term improvement.

Our approach may help clients:

• Improve breathing mechanics and airway function
• Restore more balanced posture and movement
• Reduce chronic muscular tension and discomfort
• Improve mobility and movement efficiency
• Enhance physical performance and everyday comfort
• Develop greater awareness of movement and breathing patterns
• Build healthier movement habits for the long term

Conditions & Concerns We Address

Our work focuses on the whole human, with particular attention to functional movement, functional breathing, posture, mobility, and overall physical well-being.

Our therapists have experience working with clients experiencing a wide range of conditions and concerns, including:

• Vertigo
• Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
• Pelvic floor dysfunction
• Dysautonomia
• Frozen shoulder
• Plantar fasciitis
• Hip, knee, and spinal issues
• Orthopedic and musculoskeletal concerns
• Chronic pain and muscular tension
• Movement and mobility limitations
• Recovery-related challenges

If a concern affects how your body moves, breathes, or functions, we welcome the opportunity to determine whether Restore's services may be appropriate for you.

When a client's needs fall outside the scope of Pennsylvania massage therapy, we refer them to the appropriate healthcare professional.

Specialized Post-Operative Care

Supporting Your Recovery After Surgery

Recovery doesn't always progress as quickly or smoothly as expected.

Restore Breath & Bodywork provides individualized support for clients recovering from orthopedic and cosmetic procedures, helping complement the rehabilitation and recovery plan established by their healthcare providers.

Our therapists have experience working with clients whose recovery following joint replacement and other orthopedic procedures has progressed more slowly than expected.

We also provide post-operative lymphatic massage for appropriate clients recovering from cosmetic procedures such as:

• Tummy tucks
• Liposuction
• Other cosmetic procedures where post-operative lymphatic support has been recommended

Every recovery is different. Our approach is attentive, individualized, and designed to work alongside your physician, surgeon, physical therapist, or other healthcare providers.

When appropriate, we welcome communication with the patient's care team regarding surgical precautions, recovery protocols, implanted devices, and other patient-specific considerations.

A Collaborative Approach to Recovery

Our goal is not to replace your physician, surgeon, or physical therapist.

Instead, Restore provides specialized massage and bodywork that can complement your existing recovery plan and provide additional support throughout the healing process.

If you are unsure whether post-operative massage or lymphatic massage is appropriate for your situation, we encourage you to discuss it with your physician or surgeon and contact Restore to discuss your individual needs.

For Medical Professionals

A Trusted Partner in Patient Recovery

Restore Breath & Bodywork works with physicians, surgeons, physical therapists, chiropractors, dentists, orthodontists, and other healthcare professionals who refer patients for specialized massage and bodywork.

Whether a patient is experiencing a slower-than-expected recovery following a joint replacement or has been referred for post-operative lymphatic massage following a cosmetic procedure, we strive to provide skilled, attentive, and individualized care.

Our therapists bring advanced training, clinical experience, strong clinical reasoning, and a thorough, holistic approach to each client and patient.

We welcome communication with referring clinicians regarding:

• Phased post-operative rehabilitation protocols
• Surgical precautions
• Implanted device locations
• Areas requiring special consideration
• Patient-specific treatment considerations
• Coordination with the patient's existing care plan

Our goal is to work as part of your patient's broader care team and provide skilled support throughout the recovery process.

If you are a healthcare professional and would like to discuss a patient's needs or determine whether Restore's services are appropriate, please contact us.

Trusted by Healthcare Professionals

Restore Breath & Bodywork frequently receives referrals from healthcare professionals who recognize the value of integrating specialized massage and movement-based bodywork into a patient's overall care.

Every client and patient receives:

• A thorough health and movement history
• An individualized postural and movement assessment
• Evaluation of breathing and movement patterns
• Hands-on assessment of muscles and connective tissue
• Individualized treatment based on the client's needs
• Recommendations designed to complement the overall care plan

We believe communication between healthcare professionals is an important part of providing safe and effective care.

Massage & Bodywork Techniques

Unlike clinics with tiered, spa-style menus, Restore Breath & Bodywork operates with one comprehensive session rate.

This allows the therapist to select the safest and most appropriate techniques based on the client's needs rather than limiting treatment based on a particular service or price level.

Depending on your individual needs, treatment may incorporate:

• Manual and non-manual Postural Restoration
• Orthopedic Massage
• Myofascial release
• Breathing and breath coaching
• Graston Technique
• Deep tissue massage
• Manual lymphatic drainage
• Active cupping
• Active isolated stretching
• Movement education
• Mobility-focused bodywork

Each session is customized to support improved breathing, movement efficiency, mobility, comfort, and overall physical well-being.

What to Expect at Your Appointment

Your initial visit includes a comprehensive health and movement history along with an assessment of your posture, breathing, and movement patterns.

Depending on your individual needs, your therapist may assess:

• Posture and alignment
• Breathing mechanics
• Movement patterns
• Muscles and connective tissue
• Joint mobility
• Areas of muscular tension or restriction
• Other factors relevant to your individual treatment plan

For assessment accuracy and movement-based treatment, we ask clients to wear loose-fitting shorts and a tank top or similar comfortable clothing.

Unlike traditional massage therapy, where clients may undress and be draped, sessions at Restore often involve remaining dressed so the therapist can evaluate movement and perform specific myofascial, stretching, and movement-based techniques.

In certain cases, additional skin access may be necessary for specific techniques. Your comfort, privacy, and consent are always prioritized, and expectations will be discussed as part of your individualized care plan.

Clients & Patients

What's the Difference?

Clients typically seek our services directly, often through word-of-mouth or referral from an existing client.

Patients are referred to Restore by medical professionals who trust us to provide specialized, integrative care that complements the patient's existing treatment plan.

Whether you come to us directly or through a healthcare professional, you receive the same level of thorough assessment and individualized attention.

Insurance & Payment

Restore Breath & Bodywork does not participate with health insurance plans and does not bill insurance companies.

However, many clients and patients successfully use Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to cover eligible treatment expenses.

Restore structures its treatment plans with an emphasis on accessibility and the frequency of care that may be appropriate for achieving meaningful results.

Please contact Restore with questions regarding payment options or whether a particular treatment may qualify for reimbursement through your HSA or FSA.

About the Owner

Tom Kramer, PTA, LMT, MLD-C

Tom Kramer is a graduate of the HACC Massage Therapy Program and the Central Penn College Physical Therapist Assistant Program.

He has practiced clinical massage and bodywork since 2007, with extensive experience in outpatient physical therapy and orthopedic massage.

Tom's diverse background allows him to take a holistic, evidence-based approach to working with clients experiencing complex orthopedic, movement, and chronic pain concerns.

He has served on the Pennsylvania State Board of Massage Therapy and previously taught as an instructor in HACC's Massage Therapy Program.

Tom combines his background in physical therapy, massage therapy, movement, and postural restoration to provide individualized care based on each client's needs.Restore Breath & Bodywork

Two Convenient Locations

Cleona

227 W. Penn Ave., Suite 215
Cleona, PA 17042

Conveniently located for clients in Cleona, Lebanon, Myerstown, Annville, Palmyra, and surrounding communities.

Harrisburg

2080 Linglestown Rd., Suite 107
Harrisburg, PA 17110

Conveniently located for clients in Harrisburg, Hershey, Camp Hill, Dauphin County, Cumberland County, and surrounding communities.

Restore. Recover. Thrive.

Whether you're looking to improve how you breathe and move, address chronic muscular tension, improve mobility, support orthopedic recovery, or receive post-operative lymphatic massage, Restore Breath & Bodywork takes an individualized approach to helping you move toward greater comfort and quality of life.

Breathe better. Move better. Feel better.

Contact Restore Breath & Bodywork today to learn more about our services or to determine whether our approach may be appropriate for your individual needs.

717-916-1909

Important Disclaimer

Although the therapists at Restore Breath & Bodywork perform a thorough assessment to help determine an appropriate course of treatment, these assessments are not intended to diagnose or treat impairment, illness, disease, or disability.

Restore Breath & Bodywork operates within the scope of Pennsylvania massage therapy practice. Clients who require care outside that scope will be referred to the appropriate healthcare professional.

Post-operative care and lymphatic massage should be performed only when appropriate for the individual's circumstances and, when indicated, in coordination with the client's physician, surgeon, or other healthcare provider.