Information on therapies

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Palpation and treatment pressures can vary from session to session depending on the needs of the client. Generally, every session pressure starts out light with "listening" palpation techniques at about 5 grams of pressure. However, as the body begins to tell it's story, pressure can increase within comfort range to about 45 pounds.

Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a light touch manual therapy that works with the

body’s self-correcting mechanism to affect multiple structural and physiological

systems in attaining greater health and well being. As the name implies, it

involves mobilizing restrictions within the cranium and the sacrum. However,

because of the anatomical and physiological connections, it is really a whole body

approach. It is practiced by various healthcare professionals including physical

therapists.

For further explanation of CST and cranial osteopathy: please click here 

Thai Bodywork is a healing system that combines acupressure, stretching, and assisted yoga postures to gently lengthen muscles, mobilize joints, and unblock and balance energy pathways

Trigger point therapy is a massage technique that involves applying firm pressure to trigger points, or knots, in the body to relieve pain and tension. Trigger points are often found in the shoulders, back, and hips, but can occur anywhere in the body.

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation is stretching technique and therapy utilized to improve muscle elasticity and has been shown to have a positive effect on active and passive range of motions. It can help reduce risk to injury and improve everyday movement to a more balanced function.

This therapy is focused on pain that comes from myofascial tissues (muscle-connective tissue) — the tough coverings that wrap, connect and support muscles. The techniques in this therapy can vary in their approach but generally work the connective tissue rather as compared to traditional massage techniques seen in Swedish.

Meditation and mindfulness can be range in their approach to aiding mind-heart coherence. This practice can be as simple as breathing deeply, going for a walk in the sunlight, to affirmations said aloud or in the quietness of your mind. In traditional settings, meditation usually works by choosing a mantra (chant or focused-affirmation), mala (focusing object or prayer beads), or simply the art of bringing awareness to the body and choosing to let go. 

For more information about meditation, click here.

Reiki is a traditional therapy originating from Japan, with ties to Buddhism and Eastern Medicine. It helps rebalance the body's energy field to support self-healing and stress resistance. Reiki, meaning Universal Life Energy, is noninvasive, has no side effects or contraindications, and can work alongside conventional treatments. It is known to reduce stress, enhance the immune system, and promote the body's natural healing abilities.