Bodywork Treatment Descriptions and Benefits:
- Positional Relief for Musculoskeletal Dysfunction
- Side-Lying Somatics
These advanced massage techniques can be used to treat chronic pain, tender points, adhesions and "trigger points" found in muscle, fascia, tendons, and ligaments. They can be released, allowing muscle fibers to loosen and lengthen, restore joint mobility, and decrease pain.
Positional Relief for Musculoskeletal Dysfunction
Positional Relief for Musculoskeletal Dysfunction is an extraordinary technique for the relief of pain and loss of joint mobility by stopping involuntary muscle contraction.
Positional Relief is a safe, simple and gentle method that can be used for medical conditions such as fibromyalgia, whiplash, carpal tunnel syndrome, back and foot pain.
A bodywork session devoted to this therapy is usually done with the client wearing light, stretchable clothing.
Side-Lying Somatics
Side-Lying Somatics is a unique form of bodywork as taught by Jack Blackburn, LMP who has created a gentle, enlivening bodywork where the client lies on their side, sumptuously supported by pillows and bolsters. As the massage practitioner gently rocks and manipulates different parts of the clients body, both become aware of the ease or tightness in certain areas. Using breath, moment-to-moment inner body awareness of physical/emotional 'holding', the client can experience deep release, softening of tissue, and overall increased sensitivity to their movement patterns. This can be an empowering, joyful form of bodywork for the client who wishes to fully participate in their mind-body-emotional growth.
Sessions include an initial consultation to determine your needs and concerns, a preliminary assessment, and a treatment plan to outline your goals, whether it be for one visit or a series of visits. Each client has the opportunity to co-create their session. Communication is essential for trust; relaxation is necessary for healing to take place.
Please complete the Health History Form prior to your first visit and bring it with you, or arrive 15 minutes before your appointment time.
