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Services
Bodywork
is a healing art - A natural path to stress reduction,
self-awareness, health and well-being.
The center offers a unique selection of relaxing and therapeutic
modalities based on ancient traditions and modern techniques, including:
- Polarity Therapy
- Craniosacral Therapy
- Somatoemotional Release (SER)
- Swedish Massage
- Reflexology
All of the bodywork modalities
offered at the center are based on a holistic approach to health and well being.
Each modality, though different in its approach, promotes deep relaxation and
encourages a connection with a natural and innate healing intelligence moving
you in the direction of health and well being. An integral aspect of this work
is developing an awareness of how our physical form retains our life history
in a unique mind/body relationship.
Polarity Therapy
is based upon the principles of Ayurvedic Medicine and yogic
philosophy, which assert that life is an interrelated dynamic whole, dependent
upon the free flowing movement of energy. Utilizing a blend of Acupressure,
Reflexology and Craniosacral Therapy, Polarity Therapy promotes the body’s
natural energy flow, thereby balancing the nervous system, releasing muscular
tensions and restoring vitality and inner peace. Polarity Therapy also helps
people to become aware of the mind/body connection and how self-knowledge is
an integral part of physical well being and health.
Additional resources:
www.polaritytherapy.org
Craniosacral 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. The craniosacral system consists of the membranes
and cerebrospinal fluid that surround the brain and spinal cord. It extends from
the bones of the skull, face and mouth, down to the sacrum, or tailbone area.
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 imbalances. Craniosacral Therapy restores
balance to this vital system, ultimately enhancing all other systems and structures
within the body.
Additional resources:
www.upledger.com
www.craniosacraltherapy.org
Somatoemotional Release (SER)
is a therapeutic process that expands on the principles of
Craniosacral Therapy to help rid the mind and body of the residual effects of
trauma. Research has led to the discovery that the body often retains physical
forces. This can be the result of an accident, injury or emotional trauma. The
dysfunctional area is isolated, creating what is called an "energy cyst."
Although a reasonably healthy body can adapt to "energy cysts," extra effort is
required to perform normal routines. As time passes, the adaptive pattern of the
body loses its effectiveness and symptoms begin to appear. SER is a process to
restore the body to optimal levels of functioning.
Swedish Massage
is a system using five basic strokes applied to the body as
well as active and passive stretching. It offers many benefits, including deep
muscular relaxation, release of stress, pain relief and improvement in circulation.
It also enhances the repair of injured and damaged tissues.
Reflexology
is an ancient system of bodywork that uses massage and
stimulation of the reflex points on the feet. Each organ, gland and body part
is reflected in the foot through the reflex points. By stimulating these points,
Reflexology enhances self-healing and encourages blood circulation, lymphatic
drainage, detoxification and glandular, organ, muscular and nerve function.
It is a simple yet extremely powerful therapeutic technique.
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