Bodyword vs Massage
So what makes my work different? Teamwork! I am a SOMA Neuromuscular Integration® Bodyworker and my work is all built around working the whole body.
Teamwork is the basis of all my work and Synergy Touch is my own Deep Tissue Bodywork Style.
Teamwork helps my clients by bringing their body into comfort before starting the session work. Beginning with calming and syncing their sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system to bring the client out of a busy headspace & back into enjoying living in their body.
This is bodywork we do together. I want my client to be able to feel what we are doing as it brings their body into a greater state of balance, with more options for easeful movement, so that they can start incorporating that into their own self-care. Often that means blending therapies or an essential oil or flower essence mix that additionally supports them in the session. Finally, Reiki always underlays whatever type of therapy I do, and it ultimately is why my clients say I have magic hands.
What is the difference between bodywork and massage? *
Bodywork addresses specific issues such as posture, flexibility, chronic and acute pain, neuromuscular and fascial issues, scar tissue, adhesions, tethering and trigger points. Bodywork increases both ease and range of movement. is generally done with only enough glide medium to facilitate release over bony areas or if the client prefers, they can remain dressed and treatment is done through clothing.
*Some conditions mean that only a specially qualified therapist or a therapist working under medical supervision can carry out treatments.
I specialise in clinical, medical, & Neuromuscular Bodywork & Neuromuscular massage (They are not the same thing) Trigger Point (MFR) & Craniosacral. My focus is medical based, rather than for relaxation.
Most massage is for relaxation, or addressing specific muscular or soft tissue conditions, such as manual lymph drainage. It is useful for softening knots and relieving and invigorating tired and sore muscles and uses lotions or oils liberally, such Swedish or Aromatherapy.
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