The Rosen Method, also known as Rosen Method Bodywork and Movement, involves the use of touch and movement to release tension in the body and promote deeper awareness of felt experience….
Not for the faint of heart, Rolfing sessions can be intense but also rewarding. This increasingly popular style of deep-tissue massage and postural alignment may be useful for treating a variety of…
Many people use the modern Japanese technique of reiki to heal their minds and bodies. The word “rei” (higher wisdom) and “ki” (life force energy) combine to describe the practice…
Reflexology practitioners access their clients’ nervous systems by pressing on reflex zones in their hands, ears, and feet. This process creates nerve signals that pass through patients’ connective tissues and…
Oncology massage, a type of complementary treatment that may be recommended for some individuals with cancer, aims to help reduce the effects of issues related to cancer—including pain, fatigue, nausea,…
Orthopedic massage uses anatomical science and a variety of body manipulation techniques to create measurable, meaningful impact in clients. It can be an excellent complementary treatment to physician or surgical care and physical therapy….
Prenatal massage refers to massage techniques performed on pregnant individuals. In use for millennia, prenatal massage has evolved over the years to include strategies from several different methods. What Is Prenatal…
Neuromuscular therapy (sometimes called trigger point myotherapy) is a form of massage that focuses on relieving pain and dysfunction originating from specific areas in the soft tissues (aka trigger points)….
Myofascial release techniques relax and lengthen muscles and soft tissues. A myofascial release practitioner can help a person regain function and flexibility after injuries and treat chronic pain in many…
Hellerwork Structural Integration is a type of alternative therapy that helps people release and eliminate unhealthy movement patterns. These patterns of movement are not restricted to the physical body—it is thought…