I help people find lasting relief from pain -because I have been there myself!
Years ago, after an accident in childhood, I spend years living with pain and tightness that no conventional could fully resolve. I tired everything: physical therapy, medications and countless other modalities. Some provided short-term relief, but nothing truly changed - until I discovered Myofascial Release Therapy.
That first experience was life-changing. I finally felt my body unwind layers of tension I didn’t even know I was holding. It wasn’t just physical relief; it was freedom!
That transformation inspired me to dedicate myself to this work. I know firsthand how exhausting and isolation chronic pain can feel-and how hard it can be to commit to something new when you’ve tried so much already.
I became the therapist I once needed: someone who listens, understands and creates a treatment plan that’s unique to you. My training is extensive, but more importantly, I apply what I’ve learned with care, intuition, and a deep belief that your body can heal when given the right support.
In my Madison studio, I’ve helped hundreds of people move beyond pain and reclaim their energy, creativity and joy. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, a busy parent, and athlete or simply someone who wants to feel better in your body- you belong here.
If you are ready to feel at ease in your body and in your life, I would be honored to help guide you there.
“She has been able to resolve issues that Physical Therapy could not completely solve”
“Deidre does a great job. She is very attentive to the pain her clients are experiencing and had done a great job of getting to the root cause of my issues. She has helped me get my life back! She has been able to resolve issues that Physical Therapy could not completely solve. I highly recommend Deidre, she is in a class by herself in a field that is crowded with options.”
Anonymous
Want to have a different perspective on your experience, along with tools to help improve you pain?
“This made all the difference to me”
“Deidre has extensive experience working with people who have complex medical conditions. This made all the difference to me as her approach to treating my pain was informed and tailored to my history and to my current needs. I will continue to see her.”
David G.
“I learned a great deal about myself”
“I was so well cared for on so many levels! Deidre was concerned about me not slipping on ice and met me outside. She listened to what I thought I needed from the treatment and then gave her input, applied her vast experience and knowledge giving me a most wonderful experience. I learned a great deal about myself, my post-surgical experience, things I can do to improve. I received such a great hands-on, intuitive treatment. It just doesn’t get much better than this! I’m coming back!”
Esther W.
10 Oddly Specific Facts About Me
🌟 Love & Motorcycles
I crossed paths with my husband at 49, astride a motorcycle I had only begun to master three months before our fateful blind date. It’s true—great risks often yield the greatest rewards.
🎓 Scars & New Beginnings
Instead of surgery for a scar on my leg, I chose the transformative journey of college at UW-Madison, where I played water polo and found new purpose.
📰 From Journalism to The Onion
Though I once dreamt of studying photojournalism, I stumbled at the Journalism Usage Test. But instead of seeing failure, I saw opportunity: with friends, I co-founded The Onion, where I poured my creative energy into shaping the first year’s visual narrative.
🚐 Airstream Obsession
I own three Airstreams—each one a rolling masterpiece, a passion I love to share.
💆 Born to Heal
I was destined to be a therapist. As a child, I was always the one offering soothing hands for sore necks, shoulders, and backs. My first business? Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes—a name born from a childhood song and a lifelong calling.
🍸 Culinary & Cocktail Creativity
I’m a lover of all things culinary, having spent the first chapter of my career as a chef and bartender extraordinaire. The kitchen/bar was my stage, and I was an artist with a shaker.
🌱 A Seed’s Magic
Since second grade, I’ve been planting avocado pits, mesmerized by the mystery of life unfolding from seeds.
👂 Two Different Ears
I was born with two different ears—one inherited from my father, the other from my mother. Odd, yet strangely fitting for someone who embraces life’s quirks.
🐾 Scottish Terrier Soulmate
Their spirit, elegance, and personality resonate with me like no other.
✨ The Sacred Art of Healing
The body’s ability to restore itself is a wonder, and guiding others on their healing journeys is an honor beyond words.
Hi, I’m Deidre Buckingham