Dermo-Neuro Modulation (DNM)

A physical therapy approach that considers the nervous system of a person from the skin cell to sense of self. Techniques are slow, light, kind, intelligent, responsive and effective.

What is DNM?

Ideal candidates for DNM are those:

  • With chronic pain, defined as pain for more than three months

  • Who have tried several medications or injections and continue to experience pain

  • Who don’t qualify for surgery or don’t want to have more invasive surgery

  • Have had surgery and continue to experience pain

It’s simpler than it sounds! Let’s first break down the word:

“Dermo” means skin, “neuro” refers to your nervous system and “modulation” means change.

So, dermo-neuro modulation (DNM), means contacting the skin and stimulating the nervous system to create change. Slow and gentle techniques are prioritized; the focus is on comfort and relief, and the target tissue is the nervous system rather than the muscular system.