TECHNIQUES

In my practice, I employ a multitude of techniques, drawing from myriad disciplines. I'm trained in numerous traditional massage-therapy techniques, including myofascial release, deep-tissue, Swedish and others. However, I primarily utilize advanced techniques such as Neuro-Kinetic Therapy and Bowen Therapy. I combine all these methods with powerful physical assessment tools to achieve results where many other modalities have failed.

Neurokinetic Therapy®

Neuro-Kinetic Therapy®, also sometimes known as Neuromuscular Reprogramming®, is an innovative and relatively new method of bodywork which utilizes manual muscle testing to assess dysfunctions of the coordination system of the brain resulting from traumatic injury, over use, under use, repetitive stress, postural stress, etc. It cues the brain for new learning resulting in immediate correction of neuromuscular imbalances. NKT works with the body’s organizational intelligence, addressing pain at its source: the motor control center of the brain. Practitioners can quickly and accurately correct the dysfunctional postural and movement patterns that are the source of most mystifying chronic pain and degeneration of the muscles and joints. NKT uses strategy, not force to achieve results. It can provide solutions for conditions that have not responded to previous treatments. This advanced therapy blends well with and is the perfect adjunct to other treatments such as chiropractic, physical therapy and acupuncture. Some of the benefits of NKT include:

- Treat the problem, not the symptoms - Accelerate recovery from acute injuries - Resolve the lingering effects and pain from chronic injuries - Alleviate the debilitating effects of repetitive stress - Optimize athletic performance - Restore muscle coordination quickly - Increase range of motion, energy, strength and stamina   throughout the body - Eliminate aches and pains once thought to be something   you'd "just have to live with" - Achieve quick, long-lasting results

Bowen Therapy®

Bowen Therapy is a gentle, yet powerful technique developed in Australia in the 1950's by Tom Bowen (below). Bowen operates on the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and somatic nervous system (SMS) by way of gently manipulating a combination of the stretch reflexes, joint proprioceptors, lymphatic circulation, spinal reflexes, fascia, and the meridian system. Bowen "moves" initiate therapeutic "conversations" between the mind and body, stimulating deep relaxation and healing. These moves cue the body to heal itself. Some of the benefits of Bowen Therapy include:

-      Increase energy and greater sense of well being -      An effective therapy for those overcoming strokes, sports injuries, accidents and other ailments -      Increase range and fluidity of motion -      Promote optimal lymphatic circulation -      Help relieve pain and swelling -      Help a multitude of conditions often resistant to traditional therapies

CONDITIONS I WORK WITH INCLUDE, BUT AREN’T LIMITED TO…

-       Muscle imbalances and muscular pain -       Lower back pain -       Arthritis -       Tendinitis/bursitis -       Rotator cuff injuries -       Knee pain/injuries -       I.T. Band Syndrome -       Bunions -       Neck/jaw pain and injuries (including TMJ) -       Extremity pain and injuries -       Thoracic Outlet Syndrome -       Carpal Tunnel Syndrome -       Tennis Elbow/Golfer's Elbow -       Scoliosis -       Sciatica -       Plantar Fasciitis -       Shin Splints -       Intervertebral disk pathologies (e.g. bulging disk,         degenerative disk disease) -       Incontinence/bed-wetting -       Abdominal discomfort/digestive upsets -       Vertigo -       Kidney and bladder disorders -       Lymphatic/immune system dysfunction                 And more...