Welcome to Function Manual Therapy:
Function-Man.com is now FunctionLMT.com
About Me:
Lawrence Wong, LMT, CFSC, PN
Specialist in Neuromuscular Manual Therapy and Performance Optimization for Elite Athletes
Driven by a passion for empowering individuals to overcome physical limitations and achieve peak performance, Larry Wong is a highly skilled Licensed Manual Therapist (LMT) with a proven track record of success, including work with Olympic athletes. He is the founder of Function Manual Therapy, where he delivers exceptional care informed by his comprehensive certifications in Functional Strength Training (CFSC) and Precision Nutrition (PN).
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Larry’s approach is deeply rooted in his own experience as a high-level athlete in numerous sports such as Table Tennis, Volleyball, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This firsthand understanding of the demands placed on the body, combined with rigorous training in biomechanics and neuromuscular principles, allows him to provide targeted and effective rehabilitation strategies. His commitment to providing "the utmost excellent care" stems from his personal experience with the transformative power of specialized manual therapy.
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Beyond his clinical expertise with everyday people and athletes of all levels, including Olympians, Larry embodies a holistic approach to wellness, integrating his knowledge of nutrition and functional movement to support his clients' overall health and performance goals. He continues to pursue his diverse interests in photography, culinary arts, and performing arts, enriching his perspective and fostering a well-rounded approach to life and practice.
Education and Certifications:
* State of New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy Licensed Therapist
* Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) Certified
* The Therapeutic Massage and Therapy Training Center - Valedictorian
* Certified Functional Strength Coach - Level 1
* Precision Nutrition Certified - Level 1
* First Aid and CPR Certified
Treatment Specialties and Continuing Education Lineage:​
Tom Myers - Anatomy Trains * Clinical Applications of Anatomy Trains Meridians * Easing the Neck * Balancing the Shoulder: Practical Clinic * Opening the Breath * Balancing the Pelvis * Understanding the Feet and Legs: Parts 1-5 * Anatomist's Corner: An Advanced Guide to Anatomy in Massage & Bodywork - Part 1 * Anatomist's Corner: An Advanced Guide to Anatomy in Massage & Bodywork - Part 2 * Anatomist's Corner: An Advanced Guide to Anatomy in Massage & Bodywork - Part 3 * BodyReading the Myofascial Meridians 1: Introduction * BodyReading the Myofascial Meridians 2: The Superficial Front Line * BodyReading the Myofascial Meridians 3: The Superficial Back Line * BodyReading the Myofascial Meridians 4: The Lateral Lines * BodyReading the Myofascial Meridians 5: The Spiral Line * BodyReading the Myofascial Meridians 6: The Arm Lines * BodyReading the Myofascial Meridians 7: The Deep Front Line
James Waslaski - The Massage Mentor Institute * Elite Sports Therapy * Integrated Manual Therapy and Ortho Massage for Complicated Cervical Conditions * Kinetic Chain Patterns for Complicated Shoulder Conditions 1 & 2 * Integrated Manual Therapy and Ortho Massage for Complicated Shoulder Conditions * Integrated Manual Therapy and Ortho Massage for Elbow, Forearm and Wrist Conditions * Manual Therapy to Eliminate Multiple Nerve Compression Patterns of the Upper Body * Integrated Manual Therapy and Ortho Massage for Lower Back, Hip and Sciatica * Kinetic Chain Patterns for Complicated Knee Conditions 1 & 2 * Integrated Manual Therapy for Complicated Knee Conditions * Integrated Manual Therapy for Complicated Lower Extremity Conditions * Manual Therapy to Eliminate Multiple Nerve Compression Patterns of the Lower Body
Erik Dalton - Dalton MyoSkeletal Motion is Lotion - Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques (MAT) Course * Standing Assessment * Treating Dowager's Hump * Assessing and Treating Structural Scoliosis * Assessing and Treating Frozen Shoulder and Back Pain * Assessing and Treating Ankles and Knees * Assessing and Correcting Upper Cross Syndrome * Assessing Pelvic Biomechanics * Assessing and Correcting Rib Dysfunction * "Simple 7" Home Corrective Exercises * Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Michael Eric Everson - Massage With Mike / Udemy.com * Deep Tissue Massage Neuromuscular Therapy * A Massage Therapist's Guide to Joint Mobilizations * IASTM Deep Tissue Massage Certificate Course * Tok Sen Massage Certificate Course * Gua Sha Massage Certificate Course * Sports Massage: Positional Release Certificate Course
Doug Nelson - BodyWork Associates / ABMP.com * Precision Neuromuscular Therapy 1: Form and Function * Precision Neuromuscular Therapy 2: Low Back and Thoracic Spine * Precision Neuromuscular Therapy 3: Upper Extremity * Precision Neuromuscular Therapy 4: Lower Extremity * Precision Neuromuscular Therapy 5: Head and Neck
Allison Denney - Rebel Massage * A Detailed Approach to Sidelying Techniques - Shoulder * A Detailed Approach to Sidelying Techniques - Back * A Detailed Approach to Sidelying Techniques - Hip
Manual Muscle Testing: A Clinician's Guide - Dr. Bryan Onuselogu
Orthopedic Cupping: Part 1 - Cupping 101 - Dr. Joi Edwards
* OwlchemyEducation.com
Debbie Roberts - Massage Fitness Spa
* Treating the Rotational Athlete with the ATM System
Til Luchau - Advanced-Trainings
* Myofascial Techniques : TMJ
John Corry - TMJ Mastery
* Correcting Asymmetry and Joint Compression in TMJ Dysfunction
Ben Benjamin, PhD - The Benjamin Institute
* Ethics: Preventing Sexual Misconduct in Massage Therapy
Anne Williams - Massage Mastery Online
* Maintaining Sexual Ethics: Part 1 - Key Concepts
* Maintaining Sexual Ethics: Part 2 - Protecting Clients
Dariana Walters - North Jersey Massage Training Center
* NJ Laws and Rules Pertinent to the Practice of Massage and Bodywork Therapy