Pain & Stress Management
Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy is a deep and luxurious massage technique in which the therapist uses her feet to give a variance of pressure with the ability to cover a broader area. By using ceiling bars as stabilizing support, the therapist is able to control the degree of pressure applied. This technique is extremely successful in cases of high stress, muscle tension and severe back and hip pain.
Breathwork Breathwork is a method of conscious breathing in which a circular breath assists the body in opening the cells to release trapped emotion that causes dis-ease. A facilitator coaches the individual allowing the release of tension, stress and blocked energy to be removed from the body. Results can vary from emotion to extreme elation.
Chiropractors Chiropractic is grounded in the principal that the body can heal itself when the skeletal system is correctly aligned and the nervous system is functioning properly. The practitioner uses the hands or an adjusting tool to perform manipulations of the vertebrae. When these bones of the spine are not correctly articulated, resulting in a condition known as subluxation, causing nerve transmission to be disrupted; causing pain and illness in the back as well as other areas of the body.
Cranial Sacral Craniosacral therapy is an alternative medicine practice used by massage therapists, chiropractors and osteopaths, who manually apply a subtle movement of the spinal and cranial bones to bring the central nervous system into harmony. This therapy involves assessing and addressing the movement of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which can be restricted by trauma to the body, such as through falls, accidents, and general nervous tension. This therapy is particularly useful for mental stress, neck and back pain, migraines, TMJ Syndrome, and for chronic nervous conditions such as fibromyalgia.
EFT – Emotional Freedom Technique Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is part of the field of Energy Psychology offering the potential for rapid and effective relief from emotional problems, including trauma, anxiety, phobias, grief, guilt, etc.
Hypnotherapy Hypnotherapy is the treatment of a variety of health conditions by hypnosis, guided visualization or by inducing prolonged sleep. It is utilized significantly in cases of weight loss, smoking cessation, reducing stress and goal achievement.
Massage Therapy Massage therapy is the scientific manipulation of the soft tissues of the body for the purpose of normalizing those tissues and consists of manual techniques that include applying fixed or movable pressure, holding, and/or causing movement of or to the body.
Meditation Meditation is a practice of concentrated focus upon a sound, object, visualization, the breath, movement, or attention itself in order to increase awareness of the present moment, reduce stress, promote relaxation, and enhance personal and spiritual growth.
Mindfulness Training Mindfulness training is a practice of concentrated focus upon a sound, object, visualization, the breath, movement, or attention itself in order to increase awareness of the present moment, reduce stress, promote relaxation, and enhance personal and spiritual growth.
Neuro-Linguistic Programming Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is defined in the Oxford English Dictionary as a model of interpersonal communication chiefly concerned with the relationship between successful patterns of behaviour and the subjective experiences (esp. patterns of thought) underlying them" and "a system of alternative therapy based on this which seeks to educate people in self-awareness and effective communication, and to change their patterns of mental and emotional behaviour. The co-founders, Richard Bandler and linguist John Grinder, claimed it would be instrumental in finding ways to help people have better, fuller and richer lives
NIA NIA is a movement form of exercise, combining various movment styles, sound, and music to "open" the heart and mind and integrate body, mind, and spirit. "N.I.A." stands for "neural intermuscular action."
Reflexology Reflexology is a therapeutic method of relieving pain by stimulating predefined pressure points on the feet and hands. This controlled pressure alleviates the source of the discomfort. In the absence of any particular malady or abnormality, reflexology may be as effective for promoting good health and for preventing illness as it may be for relieving symptoms of stress, injury, and illness.
Rolfing Rolfing, also called Rolf therapy or structural integration, is a system of bodywork that uses deep manipulation of the body's soft tissue to realign and balance the body's myofascial structure. Rolfing improves posture, relieves chronic pain, and reduces stress.
Tai Chi T'ai chi consists of a sequence of flowing movements performed very slowly. Movements emphasize posture and the flow of the body's energy (qi). Although considered a martial art and consisting of fighting postures, tai chi is used more as a meditation and health technique. Tai chi improves health and flexibility, in addition to being effective for healing and prevention of illness.
Yoga & Yoga Products Yoga comes from a Sanskrit word that means yoke or union. Traditionally, yoga is a method joining the individual self with the Divine, Universal Spirit, or Cosmic Consciousness. Physical and mental exercises are designed to help achieve this goal, also called self-transcendence or enlightenment. On the physical level, yoga postures, called asanas, are designed to tone, strengthen, and align the body. These postures are performed to make the spine supple and healthy and to promote blood flow to all the organs, glands, and tissues, keeping all the bodily systems healthy. On the mental level, yoga uses breathing techniques (pranayama) and meditation (dyana) to quiet, clarify, and discipline the mind. However, experts are quick to point out that yoga is not a religion, but a way of living with health and peace of mind as its aims to create balance and a flexible approach to life.