2000 Mary St. A graduate of both Indiana University and the Community College of Allegheny County, Ms. Murray practiced at the department of physical therapy at UPMC Montefiore prior to joining the CAM Center. She is trained in therapeutic massage, Kriya Yoga, somatic therapy and bodywork, subtle energy therapies, and Eastern healing traditions. She is a master in the Usui System of Reiki Healing, a technique that uses the laying-on of hands for stress reduction and relaxation to improve health and enhance the quality of life. A member of both the American and Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Associations, she also is a certified somatic therapist and a member of the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals. Patient referrals will be accepted from physicians and physical therapists for therapeutic massage and bodywork.
Patients also can self-refer.
Treatments will be specifically designed to be integrated into the patient's overall medical plan of care. UPMC South Side's CAM Center offers a unique integrative approach to coordinated patient care. Patients can receive in-depth naturopathic counseling, recommendations and health education regarding the effects of complementary and alternative therapies in combination with conventional treatment. All directives are communicated to the patient's primary care physicians to ensure continuity of care. In addition, the CAM Center carries a full line of botanical and nutritional supplements from reputable herbal vendors.