Eugene, Oregon's Movement-First Massage Clinic
The Movement Screen That Explains Everything
If something keeps coming back no matter what you try, the problem isn't where the pain is. The Movement Baseline Screen shows us where your body is actually compensating — and what to do about it.
Book Your Movement ScreenThe Problem with Treating Symptoms
Stop Chasing Pain. Start Understanding It.
Most people come in with a location: "My shoulder hurts." "My low back is killing me." "My neck is always tight." And most practitioners treat that location — massage it, heat it, stretch it, repeat.
But the body doesn't think in locations. It thinks in systems. Your tight right shoulder might be driven by a restricted thoracic spine that forces your shoulder to compensate during every arm movement. Your chronic low back tension might originate from limited ankle mobility that throws your whole gait pattern off. Your stiff hips might actually be your body protecting a foot instability.
Treating the symptom without understanding the system is why the same problem keeps coming back. The Movement Baseline Screen gives us the map we need to treat the right thing.
Common Patterns We Find in the Screen
- Shoulder pain driven by poor thoracic rotation
- Low back tension sourced from limited hip mobility
- Knee pain linked to ankle restriction or hip weakness
- Neck stiffness compensating for upper back immobility
- Plantar fasciitis connected to calf and hip restriction
- Headaches rooted in sub-occipital tissue restrictions
- Recurring hamstring tightness driven by pelvic tilt
See It in Action
What a Movement Screen Actually Looks Like
Watch a quick overview of the Movement Baseline Screen — what we assess, how we explain what we find, and what you walk away with.
The whole process is straightforward. You move, we watch, we identify where the system is breaking down, and we tell you exactly what we found and what we'd recommend. No guessing. No generic advice.
The Assessment
What We Look at in 30 Minutes
The Movement Baseline Screen covers the key movement patterns that reveal how your body is distributing load, where it's compensating, and what's limiting normal function.
Hip Mobility & Strength
Flexion, extension, rotation — and whether your hips are doing their job or offloading onto your spine.
Thoracic Rotation
The mid-back's ability to rotate drives shoulder, neck, and low back function. Restriction here creates chain effects.
Shoulder Stability & Reach
How your shoulder blades move and whether your rotator cuff has the stability to support normal overhead movement.
Ankle Mobility
Limited ankle range is a root cause of knee, hip, and low back issues that most practitioners miss entirely.
Symmetry & Compensation
Side-to-side differences that cause the body to develop workarounds — and the wear patterns that follow.
Overall Pattern Analysis
How everything connects — identifying the primary restriction that's driving the most compensation.
After the Screen
What You Leave With
A Clear Picture of Your Body
You'll understand exactly where your movement system is restricted, where it's compensating, and how those patterns connect to your symptoms. Most people have never had this explained to them.
The Root Cause, Not Just the Location
We explain what's actually driving your recurring problem — not just where the pain is showing up. That distinction changes everything about how you approach treatment.
A Prioritized Action Plan
We tell you what to address first, whether massage is the right tool, and what a treatment plan that would actually create lasting change looks like for your specific pattern.
Informed Next Steps
You walk out knowing more about your body than you did going in — and with a clear sense of what to do about it. Whether that's booking a massage with us or pursuing a different type of care, you'll have the information you need.
The Movement Screen Is Right for You If:
- Something keeps coming back no matter what you do to treat it
- You've been told "everything looks normal" but you still feel off
- You're starting a new exercise routine and want to know your baseline
- You've had an injury and aren't sure if you've fully recovered
- You want to understand your body before committing to a massage plan
- You're a coach or trainer who wants objective movement data on a client
Pricing
$25 to Understand Your Body. That's It.
The Movement Baseline Screen is one of the most affordable ways to invest in your body's long-term function. Combine it with a therapeutic massage session to put the findings to work immediately.
Movement Baseline Screen
No commitment needed
- Full movement pattern assessment
- Root cause analysis
- Fully clothed — no table time
- Clear written action plan
Screen + Massage Session
Screen + 60-min therapeutic session
- Movement screen identifies root cause
- Massage session targets what we find
- Best starting point for new clients
- Full toolkit included — no add-on fees
What Our Clients Say
Real People. Real Results.
"Josh Pugh of Movement Improvement is a gift to those who suffer from chronic pain. He goes above & beyond when dealing with clients with different ailments. On my visit today I went in in severe pain. By the end of my session, I was relieved from the majority of my pain."
"Josh is fantastic! I was on vacation with two ribs out of place, in considerable pain. He worked me into his schedule and fixed me. What a relief! I have been pain-free ever since."
"Absolutely incredible staff. Kaylyn was able to provide headache relief that I didn't even know was possible. Her knowledge clearly comes from years of specialized training in pain-management massage."
Common Questions
Movement Screen — FAQ
What the Screen Often Uncovers
Most Patterns Have a Name — and a Path Forward
The movement screen doesn't just tell you where it hurts — it shows you what's driving it. Here are the most common patterns we find and exactly how we treat them.
Neck & Shoulder Pain
Thoracic restriction and scapular dysfunction showing up as neck tension and upper trap overload.
Lower Back Pain
Limited hip rotation and tight hip flexors loading the lumbar spine beyond its design capacity.
Athletic Compensation
Asymmetries and restrictions that build under training load — caught here before they become overuse injuries.
Tech Neck & Posture
Forward head posture and collapsed thoracic extension visible immediately in the screen — with a clear treatment path.
Chronic Pain
The guarding, avoidance, and compensation patterns that develop around long-standing pain — finally made visible and addressable.
$25 to Finally Understand Why It Keeps Coming Back.
30 minutes. Fully clothed. Walk out knowing more about your body than you ever have.
Book My Movement Screen