Benefits and Information for the Services provided.
Benefits of Each Service
Neuromuscular Therapy
Conditions that this therapy can be successful with:
Headaches and Migraines
Tempromandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)
Joint Pains
Scoliosis
Whiplash
Sciatica
Herniated Disc Syndrome
Back and Neck Pain
Shoulder Pain
Hip Pain
Knee and Foot Pain
Osteoarthritis
Plantar Fascitis
Torticollis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Shin Splints
Tendonitis
Muscle Spasms and Cramps
Strains
Postural Distortions
Fibromyalgia
Trigeminal Neuralgia
and many more conditions
Locates and eliminates spasms, hyper-contraction and trigger points from the soft tissues
Restores postural alignment, proper biomechanics or movement patterns
Restores flexibility and increases blood flow to the tissues
Rebuilds strength of the injured, weak, and/or atrophied tissues
Builds endurance of the tissues for lasting results
Used to address five elements that cause pain -- ischemia, trigger points, nerve compression
or entrapment, postural distortion, and biomechanical dysfunction
Areas that are bothering you are targeted and addressed to bring relief
The work is more thorough than massage and less area is covered
Specific areas of muscular restriction are focused on that are the underlying causes of pain
Feels wonderful and gets results
Thoroughly works with the muscles that cause the pain
Increases range of motion
Relieves pain
Few sensations are more pleasing than having someone address the places that have been
the trouble areas
Makes a tremendous difference in the lives of people with soft-tissue pain
Somato Emotional Release
Helps to release the emotions in the restricted and traumatized tissues
Facilitates the release of emotions that may be trapped in the body's soft tissue
The trapped emotions that perpetuates pain and dysfunction can be released
Assists the client to heal from the residual effects of trauma
Releases suppressed emotions that may be inhibiting complete structural release
Useful for integrating the body, mind, and spirit
By releasing these emotional components, the tissue is better able to rebalance itself
The body can rebalance itself on a hormonal, cellular, structural and energetic level to allow a deeper healing
On-Site Chair Massage at Business Locations
Benefiting the Employees:
Reduced stress and anxiety
Decreased pain
Reduced muscle tension and joint soreness
Increased circulation and lymph function
Calms nervous system
Produces feeling of well-being
Increases energy and alertness
Benefiting the Employer:
Increased productivity
Improves morale
Reduces absenteeism
Quick and affordable
Lower health risks
Decreases worker's compensation claims
Facilitates employee recruiting and retention
Name and Birthdate Reports
Gives direction and insight and a greater understanding of yourself
Shows what your talents and abilities are
Helps assist one on their path
Receive information about what your full birth name means
Gain information about what your birthdate represents
Find out what careers you would do well in
Reveals an understanding of the ultimate goal for your life
Individualized Blueprint for a Child
A blueprint of your child's talents and abilities
Gives vital insights and a greater understanding of your child
Can help to assist your child develop to their fullest potential
Receive information revealing their personality and emotional traits
Helps to understand the lessons to be experienced
Learn about your child's physical skills, mental aptitudes, etc.
Trigger Point Therapy
Areas that there is a complaint about are addressed and targeted
Thoroughly working exactly where the trigger points are that cause the pain to give relief
The work is more thorough than massage but less area is covered
Gets results
Releases toxin build-up by working with the trigger points
Careful and thorough work can eliminate these trigger points creating real and lasting release
A method that applies concentrated finger pressure to trigger points to break cycles of spasm and pain
Few sensations are more pleasing than having someone address exactly the place that has been the trouble areas
Trigger point areas are focused on of the muscular holding and restriction that are the underlying causes of pain in order to be released
Visceral Manipulation
Conditions this therapy can help:
Pain
Headaches
Digestive Problems
Back and Neck Pain
Shoulder and Hip Pain
Carpal Tunnel and Other Repetitive Strain Injuries
Whiplash and Other Physical Trauma
Nervousness
Mood Changes
Sleep Disturbances
Incontinence Problems
Swallowing Difficulties
Orthopedic Problems
Post surgery
Pelvic Pain
Non-Cardiac Chest Pain
Dysmenorrhea
Cystitis
and many other conditions
Locate body organs that are causing pain and help to relieve that pain
Helps dissipate and alleviate the negative effects of stress
Promotes optimal digestion and releases tension in the viscera that inhibits function and can refer pain to distant sites
Used to locate and solve problems that develop due to constrictions in the viscera which can have impact throughout the body's internal systems as well as external musculoskeletal systems
Harmony and health can exist when motion is free and constriction of movement is released
Restores health to many of the systems of the body by direct work on that system but also by the interrelationships between systems that are rebalanced and can work better together when tensions and constrictions in each system are released
Relieves imbalances and restrictions in the interconnections between the motions of all organs and structures of the body
Specific placement of soft manual forces encourages the normal mobility, tone, and motion of the viscera and the connective tissue membranes that surround each of the body's organ systems
Helps the connective tissue membranes that surround each of the body's organ systems
Works with the body's internal membranes and organs or visceral system (the heart, liver, intestines, and other internal organs) to locate and alleviate any abnormal points of tension throughout the body
Helps the body's normal forces remove abnormal effects whatever their sources
The manipulation of the visceral support system has profound and lasting effects on the organization of the rest of the body
Used to locate and solve problems throughout the body
Encourages your own natural mechanisms of healing to improve the functioning of your organs
Improves overall health and resistance to disease
Enhances mobility of the musculoskeletal system through the connective tissue attachments
The gentle manipulations can help improve the functioning of individual organs, the systems the organs function within, and the structural integrity of the entire body
A gentle force precisely directed to the visceral tissues reaps the greatest results due to the delicate and often highly reactive nature of the visceral tissues
Influences general metabolism
Neuromuscular Therapy
Cranial Sacral Therapy
Trigger Point Therapy
Cranial Decompression
Visceral Manipulation
Craniosacral Biodynamics (the Breath of Life)
Massage Therapy
On-Site Chair Massage
Somato Emotional Release
Therapy for Pregnancies, Infants, and Children
Name and Birthdate Reports
Individualized Blueprint for a Child
PSYCH-K
Cranial Sacral Therapy
Conditions and symptoms that can be helped:
Stress and Tension-Related Disorders
Neck and Back Pain
Migraines and Headaches
Chronic Fatigue
Fibromyalgia
Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
Infant and Childhood Disorders
Motor-Coordination Impairments
Tempromandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)
Central Nervous System Disorders
Scoliosis
Learning Disabilities
ADD/ADHD
Orthopedic Problems
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Acute / Chronic Injury
Chronic Pain
Neurological Diseases
Vision / Eye Disorders
Teeth Grinding
Insomnia
Anxiety / Depression
Shock / Trauma
Autoimmune Disorders
Allergies
Arthritis
Asthma
Anxiety
Autism
Bipolar Disorder
Birth trauma
Breathing Difficulties
Bronchitis
Colic
Dental Trauma
Digestive Disorders
Exhaustion
Fluid Retention
Fibroids
Frozen Shoulder
Hyperactivity
Jaw Disorders
Joint Problems
Menstrual Pain
Premature Birth
Recovery from Surgery
Sinusitis
Spinal Curvatures
Sports Injuries
Tinnitus
Whiplash
Emotional Difficulties / Emotional Overload
Cranial Sacral Therapy continued--
Enjoyable and relaxing
Areas of restriction that has led to a decrease in nerve transmission and a decrease in flow of vital fluids and then to symptoms of pain and discomfort can be released
Helps release restriction that had led to stresses of the system which contributed to dysfunction and poor health
Used to re-establish the natural flow of spinal fluid
Increase in general health and energy
Improves sleep quality
Enhances organ functioning
Stress reduction
Helps in dealing with long-term effects of accident, surgery, inflammatory conditions, birth injury, and emotional trauma
Encourages and enhances the body's own self-healing and self-regulating capabilities
Finds areas of restricted movement that compromise function and then to re-establish normal movement
Assists the pituitary and pineal glands that have the potential to affect the body's entire hormonal balance
Restrictions to the healthy performance of the central nervous system and potentially every other system it interacts with can be detected and corrected
Helps to release restrictions in any tissues influencing the craniosacral system
Normalizes the environment around the brain and spinal cord and enhances the body's ability to self-correct
Able to help alleviate a wide variety of dysfunctions from chronic pain and sports injuries to stroke and neurologocal impairment
Helps to release the areas of restriction which had led to a decrease in nerve transmission, flow of vital fluids, and then to symptoms of pain and discomfort assisting that to change
Benefits of Each Service
Benefits of Each Service
Cranial Decompression
Decrease compression on the cranial bones, open the sinuses, and release tension in the jaw area
TMJ compression / decompression
Neck and body fascia release
Hyoid bone release
Release tension in tongue muscles and floor of mouth
Maxillae mobilizatoin
Oral trigger points treated
Mobilization of cranial bones and dural tube release to free nerve roots exiting in cranium and neck
Relaxes the oral muscles and the tongue to facilitate articulation
Helps with stress and tension-related problems
Craniosacral Biodynamics (the Breath of Life)
Conditions that can be helped:
Migraines and Headaches
Lower Back Pain
Tension and Stress
Anxiety
Tempromandibular Joint (TMJ)
Depression
Chronic Pain
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Pulled Muscles
Foot and Leg Pain
Digestive Disorders
Menstrual Cramps
Sleep Problems and Disorders
Pain Resulting from Automobile Accidents
Birth Trauma
Reflux
Colic
Teething
Constipation
Physical Injuries or Trauma
Emotional and Psychological Stresses
Encourages the nervous system, organs, and musculoskeletal system to balance and heal
Aids in pain relief
Gentle and profoundly deeply relaxing
Effective in acute or chronic cases
Assists the body's natural healing processes, increases physical vitality, and well-being
Enhances the body's own self-healing and self-regulating capabilities
Can help with shock or when tissues remain contracted which then restricts the body's functioning and vitality and can give rise to problems
Suitable for people of all ages including babies, children, and the elderly
Assists the cerebrospinal fluid to flow more freely around the brain and spinal cord involving all the surrounding tissues and bones
Releases trauma of shock from birth which can cause emotional and physical pain
Releases mother's stress transmitted to the baby while in the womb
Caesarian Section or forceps can have an adverse effect on your child's brain development carried through adulthood
Benefits of Each Service
Benefits of Each Service
Massage Therapy
Works with the whole body
Reduces stress and tension
Relieves pain
Calms nervous system
Reduces muscle tension and joint soreness
Increases range of motion
Makes a tremendous difference in the lives of people with soft tissue pain
Increases circulation and lymph function
Produces a feeling of well-being
Whole body relaxation
Helps reduce anxiety
Increases energy and alertness
Benefits of Each Service
Benefits of Each Service
Therapy for Pregnancies, Infants, and Children
Conditions Cranial Sacral Therapy helps in Pregnancies:
Exhaustion
Stress
Insomnia
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Pubic Symphosis Pain
Recovery from surgery
Emotional Trauma and Emotional Overload
Releases restrictions in the body and pelvis to co-create an optimal birthing experience
Helps release restrictions in the pelvis to resolve back and hip pain and tension
Prepares for an optimal labor and birth
Promotes optimal fetal positioning
Cranial Sacral bodywork assists the baby in the womb to have optimal labor, birth, and bonding
The pelvis and uterus in pregnancy can be balanced to ease and prevent ligament pain, posterior babies and low back, hip, or rib pain
During postpartum period, helps restore musculoskeletal reintegration, emotional balance, and pelvic health and helps alleviate the discomforts of newborn care and mothering
Conditions Cranial Sacral Therapy helps in Infants:
Birth Trauma / Injury
Premature Birth
Difficulty Sleeping
Torticollis
Failure to Thrive
Colic
Latching Issues
Feeding or Suckling Problem
Inconsolable Crying
Teething
Sinus and Vision Problems
Gastrointestinal Disturbances
Infant Disorders
Helps to ensure the baby's skeletal, nervous, endocrine, muscular, digestive, and cranial systems are working optimally
Conditions Cranial Sacral Therapy helps in Children:
ADD / ADHD / Hyperactivity
Headaches
Behavioral Issues and changes
Ear Infections / Hearing Problems
Failure to Thrive
Growing Pains
Learning Disabilities
Autism
Difficult Mobility
Developmental Delays
Cerebral Palsy
Neurological Conditions
Scoliosis
Emotional Trauma / Physical Trauma
Childhood Disorders
Disease Prevention
PSYCH-K
Benefits of Each Service
PSYCH-K
A non-invasive, interactive process of change
A simple, yet powerful technique to change negative beliefs that are self-sabotaging
A unique blend of various tools for change, some comtemporary and some ancient
Derived from scientific research in brain dominance theory as well as ancient mind/body wisdom
A ground-breaking approach to facilitating change at the subconscious level
A process that transcends the standard methods of visualization, affirmations, will power, and positive thinking
Especially effective in the areas of behavioral change, wellness, and stress reduction
Effectively communicating your personal goals to the subconscious mind where they can do the most good
Effective way to quickly and easily change outdated subconscious perceptions and beliefs that may be sabotaging your goals in life
Can discover your body/mind's "inner wisdom" and its extraordinary ability to change the negative life-long beliefs
Allows you to understand yourself truthfully in 7 main categories which are Prosperity, Self-Esteem, Personal Power, Relationships, Health/Body, Grief/Loss, and Spirituality and helps to make adjustments and more easily achieve desired outcomes in life
Learn how to create your own personal belief statements to meet specific challenges in your life
Helps you communciate directly with both the conscious and subconscious minds so you can change old beliefs that sabotage you into new positive ones that support you
Enables the subconscious mind to choose the change process it prefers
A modality for accelerated personal growth
Uses science-based research combined with psychological components to achieve effective results in changing habituated behaviors
Provides a user-friendly way to rewrite the software of your mind by changing beliefs that sabotage you into beliefs that support you quickly and easily into changing the printout of your life!
Information on Each Service
Neuromuscular Therapy
Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) is a very specialized form of manual therapy. A therapist trained in NMT is educated in the physiology of the nervous system and its effect on the muscular and skeletal systems. The Neuromuscular Therapist also is educated in kinesiology and biomechanics.
Paul St. John is the founder of St. John Therapy. He had a vested interest in studying and researching soft tissue pain and musculoskeletal dysfunction. He had been seriously injured three times in his life. For four years after his last injury, he woke every day to headaches and unceasing pain. Thousands of dollars in medical expenses left him with no relief.
He began his research on pain and studied pain mechanisms and learned about the functioning of the nervous system and the neurological laws that govern the workings of the body. He found that most pain conditions stem from problems in the muscular system and the interrelationship between muscles, tendons, ligaments and fasciae and the role they play in causing pain.
He studied his own body and the pain patterns developed from his injuries. He became familiar with "receptor tonus technique" which prompted him to attend a course with Dr. Nimmo, D.C. He then began perfecting this technique and using his knowledge of the body into his work started teaching others how to treat his tissues and for the first time in four years, he was pain free. He began to integrate teachings of many other pioneers in the field of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. The result has been the development of the St. John Method of Neuromuscular Therapy.
Paul St. John and the therapists who worked under him would treat thousands of people in pain, changing their lives and the lives of their families forever.
By definition, Neuromuscular Therapy is the utilization of static pressure on specific myofascial points to relieve pain. This technique manipulates the soft tissue of the body (muscles, tendons, and connective tissue) to balance the central nervous system. In a healthy individual, nerves transmit impulses (which are responsible for every movement, function, and thought) to the body very slowly. Injury, trauma, postural distortion, or stress cause nerves to speed up their transmission, inhibiting equilibrium and making the body vulnerable to pain and dysfunction. It is therefore necessary to stabilize low levels of neurological activity to maintain normal function and overall health.
Neuromuscular Therapy is used to address five elements that cause pain:
1. Ischemia: Lack of blood supply to soft tissues which causes them to become very sensitive to the touch.
2. Trigger Points: Highly irritated points in muscles which refer pain to other parts of the body. These points will inhibit proper blood flow which initiates a vicious cycle of pain and discomfort.
3. Nerve Compression or Entrapment: Pressure on a nerve by soft tissue, cartilage or bone.
4. Postural Distortion: Imbalance of the muscular system resulting from the movement of the body. Trauma, gravitational pressure, or psychological patterning causes the soft tissues to assume a weight-bearing function which can result in muscle contraction, body distortion, and pain.
5. Biomechanical Dysfunction: Imbalance of musculoskeletal system resulting in faulty movement patterns (i.e., poor lifting habits, bad mechanics in a golf swing or tennis stroke, computer keyboarding). Repetitive strain of certain soft tissues results in adapted movement patterns that become muscular "habits" and must be re-educated to function properly).
Since it is a whole body approach to treatment, Neuromuscular Therapy often creates secondary benefits. Once an individual is treated for back pain, for example, often their knee pain or headaches or bladder dysfunction or other problems are also addressed.
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Cranial Sacral Therapy
This therapy gently stimulates the body's natural healing abilities. The Cranial Sacral Technique refers to the link between the cranium or head and the sacrum, the bone at the base of your spine. It is made up of the soft tissue and bones of the head, the spine, and the pelvis. It addresses these areas as well as the membranes that surround them and the cerebrospinal fluid that encompasses 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.
Cranial Sacral therapy evolved from osteopathic medicine with its musculoskeletal emphasis. In the early 1990's, osteopathic physician William Sutherland concluded that skull bones are not firmly fixed but can move relative to each other. He developed a treatment called cranial osteo. In recent years, Dr. John Upledger further developed Sutherland's observations and incorporated them into a treatment now called craniosacral therapy.
A vital body rhythm is produced by the passage of spinal fluid within and around the central nervous system. This fluid carries a rich mixture of proteins, electrolytes, amino acids, and other essential nutrients for the brain and central nervous system. 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, or neurological disabilities.
When traumatic injuries, ligament and joint strains, or dysfunctions occur, they create blockages that create health problems. This prevents the skull, its encasing membranes, the spine, and the spinal cord from expanding and contracting naturally and results in disturbances to the movement of cerebrospinal fluid. Cranial Sacral therapy is used to re-establish the natural flow of spinal fluid.
Everyone is familiar with the body's cardiac rhythm and the rhythm of your breath. Yet there is a third important life-sustaining rhythm called the craniosacral rhythm that results from the flow of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain and spine.
Cranial Sacral therapy is a gentle method of detection and correction that encourages your own natural healing mechanisms to dissipate the negative effects of stress on your central nervous system. You also benefit from better overall health and resistance to disease. As a core function, the therapy has the ability to treat a wide-range of disorders and physical disability, including spinal cord injury. It helps to strengthen your body's ability to take better care of you and helps alleviate a range of illness, pain, and dysfunction.
Practitioners of Cranial Sacral therapy use this rhythmic movement to identify restrictions both within the system and throughout the body's connective tissue. The therapist is skilled at feeling this subtle movement and areas of restriction in the skull, spine, sacrum, joints, and muscles. Areas of restriction lead to decrease in nerve transmission, flow of vital fluids, and then to symptoms of pain and discomfort. These areas of restriction lead to stresses of the system and contribute to dysfunction and poor health. The touch is extremely gentle and sensitive, so a treatment will be relaxing and enjoyable.
Outcomes of this therapy often include an increase in general health and energy, improvements in sleep quality, enhancement in organ functioning, and stress reduction. Some diagnoses that respond particularly well include fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and chronic headaches. Excellent therapy for pregnancies, infants, and children.
Trigger Point Therapy
A trigger point is an irritated area in muscle fibers that when compressed may elicit pain or twitching response. This condition occurs mostly in response to muscle tension (overuse) or nervous stress and sometimes is a result of poor circulation. When a muscle has tightness or trigger points, the range of motion is also compromised. Toxin build-up in the belly of the muscle can result in a trigger point as well.
Persons who perform repetitive tasks that are stressful, such as working at a computer, working over a desk, athletes, playing some musical intrustment, writing, weeding, painting, crafting, doing needlework, driving/sitting in a car for long hours, carrying a heavy purse or a briefcase, carrying a child on the arm, poor posture, all of these are some examples of muscle overload that lead to trigger points. Indirect causes may be arthritic joints, emotional distress, and some visceral diseases may also produce trigger points.
Trigger Point Therapy (also known as Myotherapy or Neuromuscular Therapy) is a method that applies concentrated finger pressure to trigger points to break cycles of spasm and pain. The trigger point model states that unexplained pain frequently radiates from these points of local tenderness to broader areas sometimes distant from the trigger point itself. The term "trigger point" was coined in 1942 by Dr. Janet Travell. Careful and thorough work can eliminate these trigger points creating real and lasting relief.
Cranial Decompression
A therapy founded by Paul St. John to decrease compression on the cranial bones, open the sinuses and release tempro-mandibular joint (TMJ) tension. He did much research with dentists and found that it assisted the dental patients greatly in improvement of their condition.
The oral cavity provides a great window to body changes and reflects signals to deep injuries and dysfunctions. Tempro-mandibular joint is the most frequent mobile joint in man and may show dysfunction due to multiple, repetitive, minor traumas as in defective dental bite in young people or various other reasons. Also in whiplash injury after a few weeks of neglected therapy, patients may have TMJ dysfunction (local pain, headache, tinnitus, dizziness, difficulty swallowing, referred muscular-skeletal pain, and sleep disturbance. Cranial Decompression significiantly helps with these conditions.
Visceral Manipulation
This therapy gently addresses restrictions around the organs (viscera) and the connective tissue that surrounds them. Visceral Manipulation was developed by Jean-Pierre Barral, D.O., P.T., from France. Thanks to the dedicated work of Jean-Pierre Barral, a Physiotherapist and Osteopath, healthcare practitioners today can use the rhythmic motions of the visceral system as important therapeutic tools.
The membranes supporting the internal organs have multiple and extensive connections with the rest of the organs of support in the body. Jean-Pierre Barral demonstrated that manipulation of the visceral support system has profound and lasting effects on the organization of the rest of the body.
Barral's clinical work with the viscera led to his development of a form of manual therapy that focuses on the internal organs, their environment and the potential influence on many structural and physiological dysfunctions. It can promote optimal digestion and release tension in the viscera that inhibits function and can refer pain to distant sites.
This therapy is used to locate and solve problems throughout the body. It encourages your own natural mechanisms to improve the functioning of your organs, alleviates the negative effects of stress, enhances mobility of the musculoskeletal system through the connective tissue attachments, influences general metabolism, and improves overall health boosting resistance to disease.
Organs should have the necessary mobility and freedom to move in order for the body to work most efficiently and harmoniously. Each organ has its own rhythm or motility. When one organ is restricted and not mobile, undo stress is placed on other structures through the interconnectedness of the fascial system. This can potentially contribute to pain and dysfunction of the body as a whole or can relay through the interconnectedness to other body parts (i.e.: back, a knee, a shoulder, neck, or head).
The visceral system relies on the interconnected synchronicity between the motions of all the organs and structures of the body. At optimal health, this harmonious relationship remains stable despite the body's endless varieties of motion. But when one organ cannot move in harmony with its viscera due to abnormal tone, adhesions or displacement, it works against the body's other organs and muscular membranous, fascial and osseous structures. This disharmony creates fixed, abnormal points of tension that the body is forced to move around. And that chronic irritation, in turn, paves the way for disease and dysfunction.
This therapy relieves imbalances and restrictions in the interconnections between the motions of all the organs and structures of the body. When there are injuries in the viscera, we may experience a variety of symptoms, such as pain, nervousness, even mood changes and sleep disturbances. By addressing the problem, this therapy relieves these varied symptoms.
Visceral Manipulation is applied after assessing the mobility and motility of the involved organ(s) and how this relates to the presenting signs and symptoms. Specific but very gentle forces are applied to release the abnormal tensions and restrictions in and around the targeted organ(s). This potentially allows for functional improvement in the organ itself, the system the organ is a part of, as well as the structural integrity of the total body.
Due to the delicate and often highly reactive nature of the visceral tissues, gentle force precisely directed reaps the greatest results. As with other methods of manipulation that affect the body deeply, Visceral Manipulation works only to assist the forces already at work.
Visceral Manipulation is based on the specific placement of soft manual forces to encourage the normal mobility, tone and motion of the viscera and their connective tissues. These gentle manipulations can potentially improve the functions of individual organs, the systems the organs function within, and the structural integrity of the entire body.
Visceral Manipulation relies on the palpation of normal and abnormal forces within the body. By using specific techniques, therapists can evaluate how abnormal forces interplay, overlap and affect the normal body forces at work. The goal is to help the body's normal forces remove abnormal effects, whatever their sources. Those effects can be global, encompassing many areas of bodily function.
A trained practitioner uses the rhythmic motions of the visceral system to evaluate normal activity and movement of "fluidity forces" within the internal body. Harmony and health exist when motion is free, when there is no constriction of movement, when flow internally is not diminished, and when structures move fluidly relative to neighboring structures.
This gentle hands-on therapy works with the body's internal membranes and organs or visceral system (the heart, liver, intestines and other internal organs) to locate and alleviate any abnormal points of tension throughout the body. It is used to locate and solve problems that develop due to constrictions in the viscera which can have impacts throughout the body's internal systems as well as external musculoskeletal systems.
Craniosacral Biodynamic Therapy (Breath of Life)
This therapy was developed by Dr. Sutherland and is a light-touch that works with the Central Nervous System (brain, spinal cord and cerebrospinal fluid), and those parts of the body which form its protective environment (cranium, spine, sacrum and other tissues and bones of the body).
The practitioner listens with skilled hands to the body's movement, health, rhythms, pulsations and patterns of congestion and resistance. It is a gentle therapy which is deeply relaxing. It assists the body's natural healing processes increasing physical vitality and well-being. It also aids in pain relief and encourages the nervous system, organs, and musculoskeletal system to balance and heal.
The body's tissues contract in response to physical and emotional stresses, such as injuries, sickness, birth process, or physical/emotional trauma. Sometimes, particularly when the shock is severe, tissues remain contracted. This can restrict the body's functioning and vitality and give rise to problems like chronic pain, migraines, digestive disorders, depression, and anxiety. Restrictions in the body show in the way craniosacral motion is expressed, allowing experienced practitioners to identify problem areas enabling the release of stress and tension, previously used to hold restrictions.
During the birth process, the various bones of the baby's skull naturally move in order to facilitate the birth. This can affect the bones overlapping each other and can create compression causing the head to become molded. However, it is often the case that due to the strong compressive forces the baby experiences during its birth, the bones of the skull may not fully release and return to their natural position. If these bones remain locked together, they can interfere with the natural growth and development of the skull and the brain.
At the core of the body the cerebrospinal fluid, (which bathes and cushions the brain and spinal cord), expresses a motion in a tide-like ebb and flow involving all the surrounding tissues and bones. All bones, organs, and other structures of the body have their own particular rhythms. These help to maintain and keep balance, throughout the entire body, distributing the healing and ordering properties of 'the breath of life' (a term used by Dr. William Garner Sutherland).
Life expresses itself as motion. At a deep level of our physiological functioning, all healthy, living tissues subtly "breathe" with the motion of life--a phenomenon that produces rhythmic impulses which can be palpated by sensitive hands. The presence of these subtle rhythms in the body was discovered by osteopath Dr. William Sutherland over 100 years ago, after he had a remarkable insight while examining the specialized articulations of cranial bones.
Contrary to popular belief, Dr. Sutherland realized that cranial sutures were, in fact, designed to express small degrees of motion. He undertook many years of research during which he demonstrated the existence of this motion and eventually concluded it is essentially produced by the body's inherent life force, which he referred to as the "Breath of Life."
Dr. Sutherland discovered that the motion of cranial bones he first discovered is closely connected to subtle movements that involve a network of interrelated tissues and fluids at the core of the body, including cerebrospinal fluid, the central nervous system, the membranes that surround the central nervous system, and the sacrum.
The Breath of Life produces a series of subtle rhythms that may be palpated in the body and which make up an integrated physiological system. At least three subtle rhythms have been identified in this "primary respiratory system", each having a different rate and producing rhythms within rhythms.
During the course of our lives our bodies become patterned, shaped, and conditioned according to how we are able to deal with any stresses or traumas. If stresses or traumas are overwhelming, they become locked in the body as sites of inertia--until such a time as we are able to access resources that allow them to be processed and released. These sites of inertia effect the natural rhythmical movements of the Breath of Life and so hinder the ability of our essential blueprint for health to manifest at a cellular level.
Common causes of inertia are physical injuries, emotional and psychological stresses, birth trauma, and toxicity. Due to an accumulatoin of these stresses, tissues can become imprinted with the memory of unresolved experiences and so act like video tape which may keep replaying whenever stimulated.
The emphasis in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy is to help resolve the trapped forces that underlie and govern patterns of disease and fragmentation in both body and mind. This involves the practitioner "listening through the hands" to the body's subtle rhythms and any patterns of inertia or congestion. through the development of subtle palpatory skills, the practitioner can read the story of the body, identify places where issues are held, and then follow the natural priorities for healing as directed by the patient's own physiology. It is a very gentle and profoundly relaxing therapy and can be used to deal with all sorts of physical ailments.
Massage
Massage is one of the oldest healing arts: Chinese records dating back 3,000 years document its use; the ancient Hindus, Persians, and Egyptians applied forms of massage for many ailments; and Hippocrates wrote papers recommending the use of rubbing and friction for joint and circulatory problems.
Massage and bodywork are defined as the application of various techniques to the muscular structure and soft tissues of the human body. Massage is the application of soft-tissue manipulation techniques to the body, generally intended to reduce stress and fatigue while improving circulation. Massage is a general term for pressing, rubbing, and manipulating your skin, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Massage therapists typically use their hands and fingers for massage but may also use their forearms and elbows. Massage may range from light touch to deep pressure techniques Bodywork has various forms of touch therapies that may use manipulation, movement, and/or repatterning to affect structural changes to the body..
There are many different types of massage. Deep-tissue massage is one that I do where this technique uses slower, more forceful strokes to target the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue commonly to help with muscle damage from injuries. I also use the Trigger Point massage which focuses on trigger points or sensitive areas of tight muscle fibers that can form in your muscles after injuries or overuse.
Today, the benefits of massage are varied and far-reaching. It has proven beneficial for many chronic conditions, including low back pain, arthritis, bursitis, fatigue, high blood pressure, diabetes, immunity suppression, infertility, stiffness, anxiety, depression, and more. Massage also helps relieve the stress and tension of everyday living that can lead to disease and illness.
On-Site Chair Massage
Seated Chair Massage is a 15-minute massage done in a specialized chair while fully dressed and using no oils. The massage therapist will address the shoulders, neck, head, back, arms, and hands. the techniques that the therapist will use involve compressions, tapotement (tapping), trigger-point, and shiatsu (Japanese finger pressure), etc.
A Study was done at the University of Miami -- 26 adults were given 15-minute chair massages two times per week for five weeks. On the first and last days of the study, they were monitored for EEG; and they performed math computations before and after the massage. They also completed job stress, anxiety, and depression inventories. The massage group was compared to a group of 24 adults who were asked to relax in a massage chair for the same period. It was found that both groups were more relaxed and also that there was enhanced alertness. The pattern was accompanied by increased speed and accuracy on math computations. Finally, anxiety, depression, and salivary cortisol levels were lower following the massage sessions; and at the end of the five-week period, job stress scores were lower.
Trends in Healing Arts --
"Americans are rediscovering the value of the ancient healing art of massage. Massage, once a luxury item for the elite, is becoming a necessity for people trying to cope with fast-paced lives."
New York Times
"A growing number of USA firms are curbing employee stress by offering free or low-cost massage right at the office." USA Today
"The more high technology around us, the more the need for human touch."
John Naisbitt
Author of "Megatrends"
Somato Emotional Release
This is a therapeutic process that facilitates the release of emotions that may be trapped in the body's soft tissue. Because it has been proven through research that soft tissue has cell memory, emotions for various reasons can either subconsciously or consciously exist in the traumatized and restricted tissue and will perpetuate the pain and dysfunction.
By releasing these emotional components, the tissue is better able to rebalance itself on a cellular, hormonal, structural, and energetic level to allow for a deeper healing. This technique is very useful for integrating the body, mind, and spirit along with assisting the client to heal from the residual effects of trauma.
Somato Emotional Release is done in conjunction with manual techniques and often includes non-invasive dialoguing (either verbal or nonverbal), visualization, and/or guided imagery. For each client, a safe, non-judgmental environment is established to allow for a gentle and respectful process of releasing suppressed emotions that may be inhibiting complete structural release.
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Therapy for Pregnancies, Infants, and Children
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Name and Birthdate Reports
The story of what your life is to be, what you were born to do, and the part you are to play on the stage of life, now and in the future, are written in the scroll and symbols of the name you chose when you were born. Every name chosen at birth contains a Divine Command and a Divine Promise of opportunity and personal privilege; but at the same time, it demands a promise from everyone to keep faith with the purpose written on the destiny scroll of the name. To know what your name means is a Spiritual Awakening.
To meet this destiny requirement is not always easy. At times it will not be what you desire as it may bring experiences you do not understand. Gradually, as you keep plugging along, these very experiences will tug, pull, and push you, until you finally swing out into the full tide of the accomplishment for which you were destined. The wonderful satisfaction which follows is that of fulfilling your soul's purpose in life. The name you chose at birth tells a story.
In a report, there are five end numbers which includes the Mental, Personality, Individuality, Vocational, and Ultimate Goal Number. The Mental, Personality, and Individuality numbers are the vibrations of the complete name. Your name is the tool box with which you came into this lifetime and the awareness of how to use these talents. Your birthdate which will be the Vocational Number is the new tool you are putting into the tool box. A new opportunity that adds a new experience to the previously learned lessons of life. The Ultimate Goal Number is the combination of the full name and also the birthdate.
This information in these reports gives us an opportunity to be more aware of ourselves, the talent we have, and the pathway we have chosen to use these abilities. Each letter of our alphabet is a vibratory influence, and the numbers from 1 through 9 can tell you all the experiences that life presents. The numbers do not limit or restrict us in any way. They are tools we have come in with to accomplish our mission. This is an important tool for self-knowledge and understanding.
Individualized Blueprint for Children
Will your child be creative, intuitive, determined, generous? Would you like to understand your child better and help assist them to be able to use more of their potential?
Numbers fascinate us, they affect our lives in thousands of different ways, and they even influence our destiny. Now you can use the science of numbers to learn more about your children and help them develop to their fullest potential. This information is a clear and simple guide that enables you to "read" your child's birthdate, revealing personality and emotional traits, physical skills, mental aptitudes, professions they will excel in, talents, and much more.
It provides vital insights and a new understanding of yourself and your children!
Many adults choose to have an individualized Blueprint on themselves for a greater understanding.
PSYCH-K
The origins of PSYCH-K began with Robert M. Williams, M.A., the originator of PSYCH-K. He is the author of the book, PSYCH-K...The Missing Peace In Your Life! Rob is also co-host of the popular DVD/Video, The Biology of Perception...The Psychology of Change, with colleague Dr. Bruce Lipton. He is an internationally recognized speaker, workshop leader, and talk show guest. PSYCH-K is a reflection of his personal commitment to help individuals recognize their divinity, discover their greatness, and become the peace they seek.
PSYCH-K is a user-friendly way to rewrite the software of your mind and change the printout of your life! Begun in 1988, PSYCH-K includes information and processes for dramatically accelerating personal growth. This unique technology is a blend of various tools for change, some contemporary and some ancient. Like many effective innovations in the world, PSYCH-K was the result of "a series of intuitive leaps" generated by years of research and thousands of sessions with individuals and groups. It's a safe, non-invasive, and effective way to change outdated perceptions and beliefs at the subconscious level of the mind. PSYCH-K techniques are fun to learn and easy to use.
Your reality is created by your "beliefs". These beliefs, usually subconscious, are often the result of lifelong "programming", and represent a powerful influence on human behavior. Studies in neuroscience indicate that as much as 95% of our consciousness is actually subconscious. It's the subconscious mind that is the storehouse for our attitudes, values, and beliefs. It is from our beliefs that we form perceptions about our the world and ourselves; and from these perceptions, we develop behaviors.
Usually, it is self-defeating behaviors we wish to change. Often the most effective way to change a behavior is to change the subconscious belief(s) that support it. Based on years of split-brain research, also known as Brain Dominance Theory. The findings of this research basically indicate that each hemisphere of the brain tends to specialize in and preside over different functions, process different kinds of information, and deal with different kinds of problems.
PSYCH-K provides a variety of ways to quickly identify and transform beliefs that "sabotage" you into beliefs that "support" you in any area of your life. Many people harbor self-limiting subconscious beliefs in the areas of financial prosperity, self-worth, health/body issues, grief/loss issues, relationships, and more.
A PSYCH-K Balance is a technique designed to create a balanced identification with both hemispheres of the brain. This whole-brain state is ideal for reprogramming the mind with new positive beliefs, reducing unwanted stress and helping you to access your "full response potential" in meeting life's challenges.
It is important to remember that balancing creates potential--you create results through your actions! the clarity and meaningfulness of your balances are more important in making significant changes in your life than how many balances you do. Quality is more important than quantity. Potential plus action equals results.
PSYCH-K helps you communicate directly with both the conscious and subconscious minds, so you can change old beliefs that sabotage you into new positive ones that support you! Changing subconscious beliefs that may be sabotaging well-intentioned actions is similar to reprogramming a personal computer. Using PSYCH-K techniques, a kind of "mental keyboard" to your own brain, you can increase "cross talk" between the two brain hemispheres, thereby achieving a more "whole-brained" state, which is ideal for changing subconscious beliefs. In addition, when right and left hemispheres of the brain are in simultaneous communication, the qualities and characteristics of both hemispheres are available to maximize your full potential to life's challenges.
So remember--when you rewrite the "software" of your mind, you change the "printout" of your life!