Bodywork
Bodywork is a term that covers all forms of therapy which involve touching or
manipulating the body.
Bodywork fulfills a very important role in medicine, one that cannot be replicated by acupuncture or
herbal medicine. Some things that only bodywork can accomplish are:
- Manually manipulating joints in order to create space or restore their original geometry.
- Techniques that require sustained pressure from two hands such as myofascial release.
- Energy techniques that engage and allow the fascial network to reset.
- Massage techniques that involve rhythmic motion.
Bodywork is the perfect complement to acupuncture and herbal medicine. These three together are the foundation of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Types of bodywork we specialize in:
Acupressure
Acupressure is based on the same principles as acupuncture to promote wellness and to treat disease. Instead of using a needle, the fingers are used to stimulate pressure points. It is very useful for those with an aversion to needles.
Myofascial Release
Myofascial Release is a safe and very effective hands-on technique that involves applying gentle sustained pressure into the Myofascial connective tissue restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion. We use the system taught by John F. Barnes.
Tui Na
The name comes from two Chinese words: tui means "to push" and na means "to lift and squeeze." The practitioner may brush, knead, roll, press, and rub various areas of the body in order to restore balance.