MANUAL THERAPIES
body-based therapies to address pain, injury, surgical rehabilitation, trauma recovery, mind-body integration, health & vitality
Integrative Manual Therapies
Integrative Manual Therapy is an extensive blend of hands-on therapies used to improve functionality and to remove barriers to motion and healing. Through careful assessment, structures contributing to pain or dysfunction are evaluated and addressed within the broader context of the whole system. Improving the integrity and mobility of structures such as joints, muscles, ligaments, discs, nerves, and more allows for greater recovery and health overall. This therapy prioritizes individualized care, tending to the unique needs of each person while steering clear of painful or aggressive methods.
Cranial Sacral Therapies
Cranial Sacral Therapy gently attends to the central nervous system and its surrounding membranes, fluid system, and bony structures. This subtle yet effective treatment focuses on resolving restrictions within the craniosacral system, promoting optimal functioning of cerebrospinal fluid in its role of protection, nourishment, and detoxification of the brain and spinal cord. By optimizing the central nervous system, this therapy holds the potential to profoundly impact overall health and well-being.
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This therapy is particularly effective not only for addressing physical discomfort but also for supporting recovery from trauma and facilitating somatoemotional release.
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For those seeking somatoemotional release, cranial therapy can help access and process emotions stored in the body, creating a safe space to acknowledge and let go of unresolved feelings. This holistic approach integrates physical, emotional, and energetic healing, providing a pathway toward greater well-being and resilience.
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Medical Massage & Manual Therapies
Medical Massage & Manual Therapy is an outcome-based treatment that combines precise massage techniques with additional hands-on modalities. Tailored to address nerve impingement syndromes, soft-tissue injuries, repetitive strain, head and neck trauma, migraines, chronic pain, and other neuromusculoskeletal dysfunctions, this therapy offers targeted relief and rehabilitation.
Scar Tissue Therapies
Lymphatic Drainage Therapies
Scar Tissue Therapy is the gentle treatment of the naturally occurring adhesions and fibrous tissues that arise during wound healing. Scars, new and old, play a significant role in pain patterns and restrictions, however they can be effectively treated. Just as a snag in fabric distorts a garment, scar tissue can disrupt fascial integrity. Given the critical role of fascia in supporting, binding, and connecting tissues and organs throughout the body, freeing scar tissue benefits structures both near and far to the injury site, ultimately leading to pain resolution and improved mobility.
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The lymphatic system is a critical component of the body’s immune and waste removal processes. Unlike the cardiovascular system, which uses the heart to pump blood, the lymphatic system relies on muscle movement and external factors to circulate lymph—a fluid essential for transporting toxins and cellular waste out of the body.
When lymphatic flow becomes compromised due to injury, surgery, or chronic postural patterns, it can result in fluid buildup, inflammation, and impaired healing. Lymphatic drainage therapy uses precise, gentle techniques to stimulate lymph flow, reduce swelling, and enhance the body’s natural detoxification and immune response. This therapy is an effective support for post-surgical recovery, chronic conditions, and overall health optimization.
Positional Release Therapies
Positional release therapies are designed to reduce pain and restore function by addressing tension in muscles, joints, and connective tissues. The techniques involved include strain counter-strain, which involves positioning the body to reduce discomfort, allowing the nervous system to reset soft tissue tonicity; muscle energy technique (MET), a method using controlled, gentle muscle contractions to improve joint mobility and alleviate pain; and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), a therapeutic stretching technique that combines passive movements with isometric muscle contractions to enhance flexibility, strength, and range of motion. Together, these approaches can be a powerful method for releasing postural patterns, alleviating chronic pain, and healing repetitive-strain injuries.