Trademark Information

Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Therapy® is a registered trademark established in 1989 and renewed in 2009. The Therese C. Pfrimmer International Association of Deep Muscle Therapists (TCPIADMT) is authorized to maintain and uphold the integrity of the technique as created by Therese C. Pfrimmer.

Therese C. Pfrimmer taught Ruthann Hobbs Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Therapy® in 1979, requesting Ruthann help establish TCPIADMT that same year. Ruthann has served on the Board of Directors and currently holds the title of Honorary Chairperson.

After Therese's passing in 1980, Mary Kish - Therese's assistant and Master Instructor - trained Ruthann Hobbs and two others to become Master Instructors. Ruthann, trained directly by Therese and later by Mary Kish, is the sole active Master Instructor who can verify the current technique taught is identical to that created by Therese.

Both Ruthann Hobbs and one other Master Instructor founded Pfrimmer Institutes. Over time, differing interpretations of the technique emerged. To protect the purity and integrity of Therese's creation, TCPIADMT defended its trademarks against one Institute in 2008. An effective agreement was finalized in 2010, endorsing only Ruthann Hobbs' Alexandria School of Scientific Therapeutics as authorized to teach the approved Pfrimmer technique as created by Therese.

TCPIADMT shares Ruthann's heartfelt mission to honor Therese's prayers that her work remain protected, continued and pure. While legal action was necessitated, TCPIADMT looks forward to welcoming new therapists trained by Ruthann Hobbs to enrich the global community of Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Therapists.

Medical Disclaimer

The information on this website is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. You should not interpret anything on this site to mean that the Therese C. Pfrimmer International Association of Deep Muscle Therapists (TCPIADMT) endorses or recommends the Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Therapy technique as a treatment for any specific medical condition.

Only a licensed physician can provide medical diagnosis and treatment recommendations. Whether or not the Pfrimmer technique is appropriate for you depends on your unique medical history, genes, and current health conditions. You should always consult with a licensed medical professional before making any health-related decision.

TCPIADMT members are independent therapists who are not owned or controlled by the Association. TCPIADMT is therefore not responsible or liable for any claims, damages, or other issues arising from any member's clinical practice.

If you believe a member of TCPIADMT or any other person claiming to provide Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Therapy has violated the Association's ethical or professional standards, please use our contact form to inform TCPIADMT so we can investigate and take appropriate action.

As a non-medical association,TCPIADMT cannot recommend specific Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Therapists. You should only receive Pfrimmer massage from a properly licensed and qualified Deep Muscle Therapist.