Joanne R. DiRusso LMT, CPT is a licensed massage therapist through CT DPH #6376, and certified through National Academy of Sports Medicine as a CPT since 2012. Adult/ Pediatric CPR/AED certified. Joanne has studied Erik Daltons MAT method since 2014 and holds her degree as a MMT. Joanne has followed Gray Cook since 2011 and is Certified through Functional Movement Systems in SFMA, FMS, YBT, FCS, Clinical Integration and breathing. Joanne has hundreds and hundreds of various hours in Orthopedic manual therapy, Myofascial therapy, Taping, Program design, Mobility, and human movement trainings. 

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More about Joanne:

My name is Joanne DiRusso. I am a Licensed Massage therapist, and Certified Personal Trainer. I am an avid mountain biker, amateur all mountain skier, love anything with wheels, fitness enthusiast, outdoor enthusiast, and life enthusiast. I am a mother to a 19 year old firefighter, favorite woman to my favorite man ❤️, we have 3 cats, 1 dog, and live in Granby, Connecticut. 

I entered the field of massage therapy in 2008 when I discovered the profound effects manual therapy had on pain and movement. I passed my personal trainer exam in 2012, to what I thought would complete my practice. Little did I know, my practice is ever evolving … that’s my story in a nutshell. 

From working within a practitioner office, massage therapy office, chiropractic office, and out of a physical therapy clinic for a dozen years … to being in rehab myself multiple times for my own minor sports injuries, and in 2024 rehabbed nearly full circle from 2 major sports injuries… I have what I believe to be, a deep understanding to the real life effects of pain, dysfunction, health, and the importance and drive in maintaining, improving, and returning to health and lifestyles.

Valley performance Health is a small independently run clinic, located in Simsbury, Connecticut born March, 2022. A holistic clinic with a passion for pain relief, improving function, recovery, and getting back to life.

Valley Performance Health specializes in evidence based clinical massage therapy/ manual therapy, recovery massage therapy, personal training, corrective exercise, and movement screening.

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