Treatments/Techniques

Treatments and Techniques Offered:

Pregnancy Massage aims to lessen any musculoskeletal pain that the mother is experiancing as her body undergoes tremendous change. Pregnancy Pillows are provided and can be used up to term. The massage can focus on any area of discomfort, such as pains like sciatica, goals of treatment can be to decrease muscle tension, spasm, swelling and promote relaxation encouraging a healthy pregnancy. After the treatment at home pregnancy specific stretches and exercises are given to prolong the beneficial results of massage to the mother.

Myofascial Release

This is a technique that is highly successful and popular especially with people noticing restrictions in their muscles that is affecting their muscles ability to stretch and strengthen. "Myo"mean muscle "fascia"is the connective tissue lying over top of the muscle, when under stress the two can stick together which causes postural tension, stiffness, muscle pain and reduced muscle strength. Myofascial Restrictions develop in the body as a result of poor posture, dehydration, stress, trauma or injury that has caused scarring. This technique slowly yet effectively releases adhesions between muscle and fascia by using firm pressure with little or no lotion/oil. The result is reduced pain, tension and an increase in the muscles ability to stretch and strengthen.

PNF Stretching (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation)

This technique is a combination of static passive stretching and isometric stretching. This technique is also referred to as the Contract-Relax Method.

Cranial Osteopathy

The Craniosacral system is made up of the cranium (skull), the spinal cord, and the sacrum (tailbone), and the membrane that envelops the brain and the spinal cord (the dura). It is a hydraulic system, with the bones of the skull expanding and contracting to maintain a consistent flow of cerebrospinal fluid and to prevent pressure from building within the system. Since this system influences the development and functioning of the brain and spinal cord, an imbalance or restriction in it could cause various sensory, motor or neurological disabilities. This very gentle osteopathic technique involving the mobilization of the cranial bones, the dural membrane, as well as the deep layers of myofascial connective tissue of the body where restrictions are held. The therapist uses a very light touch which allows the body to self-correct and restore balance thereby relieving pain and increasing mobility. It is a very effective treatment for sinusitis, headaches/migraines as well as long standing pain syndromes, scoliosis, fibromyalgia, motor coordination impairments, traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, TMJ, post traumatic stress disorder, chronic fatigue, immune disorders.