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 Massage Therapy
Massage therapy and bodywork techniques involve the use of the hands to effect changes in the soft tissues of the body. These techniques may include
Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Medical Massage, Myofascial Techniques, Trigger
point Techniques, Neuromuscular Therapy. The therapist may also include Range of Motion/Stretching Exercises. Other techniques that fall under the
category of Bodywork include CranioSacral Therapy and Lymph Drainage Therapy.
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Back Education Programs
This is a course specifically designed for people with back or neck pain, or for those who wish to avoid it.
The course consists of three weekly, one-hour classes.
The classes are designed for the non-medical person and teach a basic understanding of the spine and of the structures surroundingthe spine, as well as frequent causes of back/neck problems, common disorders of the back, treatment and back care.
Each of the three classes will include discussion of the topic followed by the opportunity for each of the participants to practice the concepts discussed.
Each participant will receive a certificate of completion at the close of the last class.
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Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy consists of a number of elements including:
Examining and evaluating patients with mechanical, physiological and developmental impairments, functional limitations and disability or other health-related conditions in order to determine a physical therapy diagnosis, prognosis, and planned therapeutic intervention.
Therapeutic interventions may include therapeutic exercises, functional training, manual therapy (soft tissue and joint manipulation and mobilization), therapeutic massage and physical agents (such as ultrasound, hot/cold packs, and electrical stimulation).
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Exercise Classes
Pilates is a method of conditioning the body. It strengthens and tones muscles, improves flexibility and posture, and develops coordination and balance.
Basic principles include:
Relaxation: Releasing unwanted tension from the body.
Concentration: A key element for the mind/body connection emphasized by Pilates: "Concentrate on the correct movements each time you exercise, lest you do them improperly and thus lose all the vital benefits of their value." J. Pilates.
Control: The Pilates program emphasizes muscle control. Movements are not performed just for the sake of getting through them. Each exercise is performed with the utmost control to avoid injury and produce positive results.
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