Experience, Old Injuries, Education

I was referred to Cheryl from another practitioner who spoke very highly of her.  Cheryl has been practicing for 30 years and is not just a massage therapist. She is a highly trained specialist in a variety of body techniques that provide healing.  I had seen a great massage therapist years ago but she didn’t have the training that Cheryl does. I have chronic health issues that stem from an accident years ago where I fractured my back.  Not only are my sessions very effective at relieving pain, Cheryl discusses how the body should move properly to function without pain.   I really enjoy how she educates me about the body as a whole.

 Cheryl is an extremely experienced therapist, one I would recommend to anyone who has minor pain or chronic pain like I do.  Whether it’s a simple trouble spot or an all over body issue, she will assess the situation and apply the proper techniques to help you get relief. You have to experience a session with her to understand how good you will feel.  She has helped me so much and will continue to do so in the future.

Lisa

Charlotte, NC

 

 

 

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Acute Migraine Relief

I have migraines. I have been amazed at how Cheryl’s myofascial work on my head & neck has helped decrease the rate and severity of my migraines. Having Cheryl work on me on a regular basis decreases the number of migraines I have. When I am able to see Cheryl in the midst of a migraine, her body work decreases the severity of my migraines. For example, I had one for over a week. I was able to see Cheryl. She worked on my head & my migraine had eased by the time I left. I was truly amazed as my medicines had not been this effective. I was dizzy when I left but that eased in several hours. I did take meds before bed (saw her at 2:30) b/c I was hitting this migraine at all angles. When I woke up I couldn't believe it. First day waking up w/o a HA! In about an hour I thought I felt something & took more meds. It never came back. I didn't even have a bad migraine hangover - I typically get a HA hangover from bad ones like this. I highly recommend having Cheryl work on you to relieve and decrease the severity of your migraines. It works! Cheryl is professional, well trained, educated, helps guide you with self treatment and follows all CDC guidelines.

S.M. Charlotte, NC

Relief of Long Standing Neck Pain

I had been experiencing considerable neck pain for a number of months and my weekly visits to the chiropractor were not providing me with any relief, in fact the pain was getting more unbearable. Fortunately, my wife heard about Drake Neuromuscular Therapy, and she contacted Cheryl, who set up an appointment for me that very day. After more than an hour and a half of Cheryl working with my neck, I left her practice feeling so much better-I was amazed! After two more visits, the progress being made on relieving the pain was incredible. Cheryl’s therapy, coupled with physical therapy and exercise has in roughly 45 days gotten my neck to where it is almost pain free. I can’t thank Cheryl enough and I recommend seeing her to relieve any pain that you might be enduring. “ RS 2/2021

Professionalism, Quality Care, Myofascial Release

I am a happy, satisfied and grateful client of Cheryl Drake-Bowers at Drake Neuromuscular Therapy. Cheryl is a highly trained Advanced Myofascial Release Therapist. Myofascial Release is quite different from massage and physical therapy. I believe Cheryl, with her extensive experience looks much further into the body and sees so much more of what’s going on than a massage therapist or physical therapist is able to do. She will find the troublesome spot and in addition address related issues. Cheryl looks upon the client as a whole which results in a completely organic healing. I highly recommend Cheryl.

Vivienne Ramsey (Former soloist with Hamburg Ballet, Germany & 6 time world exhibition Ballroom champion)


Meniscus Tear

2 years ago I tore my meniscus. I had the MRI, the doctor said the tear was due to arthritis. The doctor said that with a tear like mine, surgery may or may not work. I decided to just live with it and see what happened. Initially the knee seemed to be getting better. About a year after the tear, I noticed my knee starting to get very stiff, I had difficulty straightening my leg. I had chronic pain in my knee. My knee would swell after doing a lot of bending or standing. I remained active despite the pain. PT was not offered as a solution. I tried various options to improve my knee, nothing worked. I had reached the point where surgery seemed to be my only option. My mother gave me an appointment with Cheryl for my birthday. Cheryl was my last ditch effort. Thank goodness I tried it! I could tell I had a little movement back after the first appointment. This gave me hope. Cheryl has worked on my knee for 3 months. I would say that presently my knee is 85% better. My range of motion has increased, the strength in my knee has improved, my pain level has gone down significantly, my knee no longer swells when I am bending and using the knee a lot. This treatment has most likely saved me from having surgery! 


Shauna Miess

Heritage Creations LLC


Wrist pain and TMJD

For several years I suffered with pain in my right wrist. The pain continued to worsen when I would write or perform any activity using my wrist. My doctor advised me to wear a thumb splint and gave me a shot in my wrist at the end of November 2017 which lasted two months. The pain returned and was worse. I met a friend for lunch who recommended Cheryl. I was skeptical at first since I had a “massage” before and it didn’t help. There is definitely a difference in a massage versus advanced myofascial release and neuromuscular therapy. After starting sessions with Cheryl in April 2018, I have been splint free and pain free. Furthermore, she has worked with me to relieve the TMJ pain I experience. I have had two disc replacement surgeries over 10 years ago. My jaw is holding up without medical intervention or drugs. Thank you, Cheryl.

Beth Mims

Free Clinic

"I went in to get a free massage at a shoe store and walked out knowing that Cheryl was the person to release the tension in my neck and shoulders that no other massage therapist seemed to relieve.  After just a short time, I have more flexibility, no chronic headaches and faith in Cheryl's ability to help my body age gracefully!"

Anne Kelly