Types of Therapy OfferedSWEDISH
Swedish massage refers to a collection of techniques designed
primarily to relax Muscles by applying pressure to them against
deeper muscles and bones, and rubbing in the same direction as the
flow of blood returning to the heart. The lymph system and veins
both rely on muscle action, rather than heart pump pressure, to
operate. Swedish massage can relax muscles, increase circulation,
remove metabolic waste products, help the recipient obtain a
feeling of connectedness, a better awareness of the body and the
way they use and position it. The strokes and manipulations of
Swedish Massage are each conceived as having specific therapeutic
benefit. One of the primary goals of Swedish Massage is to speed
venous return from the extremities. Swedish Massage shortens
recovery time from muscular strain by flushing the tissue of lactic
acid, uric acid and other metabolic wastes. It improves circulation
without increasing heart load. It stretches the ligaments and
tendons, keeping them supple. Swedish Massage also stimulates the
skin and nervous system while at the same time reduce emotional and
physical stress it is often recommended as part of a regular
program for stress management. It also has specific clinical uses
in a medical or remedial therapy.
DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE
Releases the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow,
deep specific or full body pressure techniques on contracted areas.
They can either follow or go across the grain of the muscles,
tendons and fascia. Deep tissue improves areas of strains, sprains,
fibrosis, spasms, and scar tissues and relaxes tight muscles. Helps
muscles improve and stay flexible., Helps improve flexibility
MYOFASCIAL
Myofascial release is used to evaluate and treat restrictions in
the body's contractile connective tissues (muscles) and
non-contractile supportive connective tissues (fascia) by the
application of gentle traction, pressures and positioning. Fascia
is a complex supportive web throughout the body affecting all
components of the musculoskeletal, nervous and visceral (organ)
systems. It surrounds groups of muscles fibers, and entire muscle
groups and organs. While it is not contractile, is can be passively
elastically deforms. That is how it retains tensions from physical
and emotional traumas. It is also involved when a person suffers
chronic pain or physical dysfunction. Chronically tense muscles
restrict blood flow and fatigue the body. Both fascia and muscle
tissues can become shortened if they are improperly used.
Myofascial release techniques are used to coax muscles in spasm to
relax, and break adhesions in the fascia. Bodies respond to these
therapies by releasing tension that has been stored in the fascia,
thus allowing more functional flexibility and mobility of the
muscles, fascia and associated structures.
ON SITE / CHAIR MASSAGE
On-site or chair massage are names for a short massage of a client
sitting in a special portable massage chair. The client remains
fully clothed and no oils are used while their shoulders, neck,
upper back, hands, feet, head and arms are massaged. On-site is
popular at some offices, as an employee benefit and for some
conferences, workshops and certain social events.
PRE AND POST ATHLETIC EVENT MASSAGE
PRE-EVENT massage is given as an adjunct not a substitute to the
actual physical warm-up. It helps to increase circulation, reduce
muscle tension and aid in flexibility.
POST-EVENT massage promotes reduced muscle tension, prevents
soreness by aiding the body's recovery process and relieves
possible swelling. The length of recuperation time can be
reduced.
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY
"The CranioSacral System consists of the membranes and
cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal
cord. It extends from the bones of the skull, face and mouth, which
make up the cranium, down to the sacrum, or tailbone area.
Since this vital system influences the development and performance
of the brain and spinal cord, an imbalance or restriction in it
could potentially cause any number of sensory, motor-coordination
impairments, learning disabilities and other health challenges.
CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle method of detection and correction
that encourages your own natural healing mechanisms to dissipate
these negative effects of stress on your central nervous system.
You also benefit from better overall health and resistance to
disease.
Because of its positive effect on so many body functions,
CranioSacral Therapy is practiced today by a wide variety of
healthcare professionals. They include medical doctors, doctors of
chiropractic, doctors of oriental medicine, naturopathic
physicians, nurses, psychiatric specialists, psychologists,
dentists, physical therapists, occupational therapists,
acupuncturists, massage therapists and other professional
bodyworkers.
How is CranioSacral Therapy
Performed?
The CranioSacral Therapy practitioner uses a light touch -
generally no more than the weight of a nickel - to test for
restrictions in the CranioSacral System. This is done by monitoring
the rhythm of the cerebrospinal fluid, as it flows through the
system, with the client fully clothed.
While experienced clinicians can detect motion anywhere on your
body, they can most easily feel it at the skull, sacrum and coccyx.
These bones attach to the membranes that enclose the cerebrospinal
fluid.
The positive effects of the CranioSacral Therapy rely to a large
extent on your body's natural self-corrective activities. The
therapist's light hands-on approach simply assists the hydraulic
forces inherent in the craniosacral system to improve your body's
internal environment - and straighten its ability to heal
itself.
What Conditions Does
CranioSacral Therapy Address?
CranioSacral Therapy strengthens your body's ability to take better
care of you. It helps alleviate a range of illness, pain and
dysfunction, including:
- Central Nervous System Disorders
- Scoliosis
- Chronic Neck and Back Pain
- Infantile Disorders
- Tempromandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)
- Learning Disabilities
- Stress- and Tension-Related Problems
- Chronic Fatigue
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Orthopedic Problems
- Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
- Emotional Difficulties
- Motor-coordination Impairments
- Migraines and Headaches
- And many other Conditions
( The Upledger Institute, Inc.) Neuromuscular
Therapy Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) is a
soft tissue modality that relieves pain from
ischemic muscles (spasming or oxygen deprived
muscles), nerve entrapment, postural distortions and trigger
points. Using a variety of techniques including cross fibering and
compression, a balance between the musculoskeletal system and the
nervous system is achieved. NMT enhances the function of joints,
muscles and movement and releases endorphins, the body’s natural
pain killer. Muscle Energy Techniques
are noninvasive, precise body movement
positions that use the muscles contracting and releasing ability to correct neuromuscular, joint, and
postural difficulties. Muscle Energy
Techniques Muscle Energy Techniques are noninvasive, precise
body movement positions that use the muscles contracting and
releasing ability to correct neuromuscular, joint, and postural
difficulties. Active Isolated
Stretching Active Isolated Stretching [AIS] uses the
contracting muscles opposite to the muscles to be lengthened as the
movement force that creates a stretch reflex. Precise body
positioning isolates specific muscles to be stretched. Thai
Massage Thai Massage is an
interactive manipulation of the body using passive
stretching and gentle pressure along energy lines. The effect is
uniquely relaxing as well as energizing. Receiving a Thai massage
is a bit like doing yoga without putting forth any effort. Lypossage Lypossage is a natural, non-invasive approach to body contouring
that helps rid the body of cellulite, tones muscles and lifts and
firms sagging tissue. Lypossage is a treatment that combines
a blend of massage modalities including lymphatic drainage, deep
tissue release and myofascial techniques. For more information, please visit the website, www.lypossage.net Raindrop
Therapy Raindrop Therapy is the the use of certain essential oils,
massaged into the spinal muscles, to stimulate the immune system
and promote healing. These oils have anitviral, antifungal
and antibacterial properties, which are absorbed through the skin
into the lymphatic system. Pregnancy
Massage Pregnancy Massage: a specific protocol using Swedish massage for
pregnant women. Pregnancy massage relieves strained muscles and
helps create a very relaxed state for the mom-to-be. It has been
used to naturally lower blood pressure during pregnancy and to help
promote an easier time at birth. Joint
Mobilization PJoint Mobilization is used to break up holding patterns and
increase range of motion by lthe use of passive stretching and
gentle tractions. |
