Introducing Nerijus: Bridging European Physical Therapy with Specialized Lymphatic Massage

We are thrilled to welcome a new level of clinical expertise to our team. Please join us in welcoming Nerijus Steponavicius, LMT.

Nerijus isn't your typical massage therapist. He joins us with a profound background that bridges two continents and two distinct, powerful healing modalities.

From Lithuanian Physical Therapy to American Bodywork

Nerijus’s journey began in Lithuania, where he earned his degree in Physical Therapy. He spent years working in intense clinical environments, including neurology units, oncology centers, post-surgical recovery floors, and with professional athletes. This background gave him an encyclopedic understanding of human anatomy, pathology, and rehabilitation.

Fourteen years ago, Nerijus moved to the United States and chose to transition his skills into Massage Therapy. By combining his rigid clinical training from Europe with the hands-on intuition of therapeutic massage, he offers a truly unique "medical massage" approach. He doesn’t just treat symptoms; he understands the underlying physiological systems.

Spotlight Specialty: Certified Lymphatic Massage (MLD)

While Nerijus is skilled in many techniques, we are particularly excited to highlight his expertise as a Certified Lymphatic Drainage Therapist.

The lymphatic system is your body’s “detox highway,” responsible for managing fluid balance and immune function. When this system is compromised by surgery, injury, or illness, it can lead to chronic swelling, pain, and stalled healing.

Nerijus specializes in Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) for:

• Post-Surgical Recovery: Significantly reducing swelling, bruising, and pain after cosmetic or orthopedic surgeries.

• Lymphedema Management: Helping clients manage this chronic condition through skilled, gentle fluid movement.

• Systemic Wellness: Boosting immune function and reducing inflammation.

In his sessions, Nerijus often combines MLD with structural techniques like myofascial release and joint mobilization to restore spinal function, correct muscle imbalances, and help you regain total mobility.

Clinical Care, Right at Your Door

Nerijus specializes in treating complex medical needs and systemic conditions. He is certified in Lymphatic Massage (Manual Lymphatic Drainage), making him a vital resource for clients managing lymphedema or recovering from surgery. His therapeutic sessions are highly structured, focusing on correcting muscle imbalances and spinal misalignments through a combination of:

• Myofascial Release & Trigger Point Therapy

• Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)

• Joint Mobilization & Assisted Stretching

• Kinesiology Taping & Therapeutic Cupping

Concierge Medical Massage in Northeast Ohio

By collaborating directly with a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Nerijus ensures that every session is clinically aligned with your specific rehabilitation goals. He provides high-end, mobile concierge treatments designed to reduce chronic pain and restore mobility in the comfort and privacy of your own space.

Nerijus proudly serves clients throughout Fairlawn, Akron, Stow, Bath, and the surrounding Northeast Ohio communities. Whether you are seeking relief from a medical condition or looking to optimize your physical performance, his approach is tailored to help you regain your movement and your life.

Ready to optimize your recovery?

We are thrilled to formally introduce the newest member of the Custom Care Rehab clinical team, Nerijus. For those of you in Fairlawn and the greater Akron area who have been waiting, we can finally say: the specialized in-home lymphatic therapy you deserve is here.

But it is with this announcement that we must also offer a word of professional transparency. Because of the intensive, dedicated nature of in-home concierge therapy—which requires meticulous travel logistics, a fixed set-up, and focused clinical execution for every patient—Nerijus’s availability is strategically limited. He is a specialized clinical asset, not an hourly volume provider.

Our practice is founded on predictability, clinical excellence, and absolute consistency. Therefore, we do not follow a traditional "walk-in" volume model. We prioritize clients committed to a recurring recovery plan through our Wellness Concierge Memberships.

This model is designed to be financially lucrative for you and your health, providing you the best consistency and value, while securing your specific, high-demand time slot on Nerijus’s calendar.

How the Concierge Flow Membership Simplifies Your Care:

When you commit to a recurring monthly plan, you unlock the most efficient form of clinical care:

• Predictable, Secure Scheduling: Your specific slot is secured on the calendar, protecting you from scheduling bottlenecks.

• Significant Discounted Rate: Membership saves you $25 per session compared to our single-session clinical rate ($170 vs. $195).

• Pure Clinical Transparency: We are a strict "All-In" service. The membership price is the final price.

  • No Tax.

  • No Tipping. (This professional standard is unique in Northeast Ohio; you will never be asked to calculate gratuity.)

• A-La-Carte Member Rate: If you require additional maintenance sessions within your billing cycle, members can book a second session at just $160—our lowest clinical rate.

The "New Patient Introduction" (Limit 15 Patients)

To launch Nerijus’s clinic in the Fairlawn area, we are opening a limited enrollment window for his specialized schedule. We will accept only 15 new patients into the Membership program to start.

This allows Nerijus to establish the dedicated consistency that high-level recovery requires. Once these 15 membership spots are filled, we will establish a waiting list.