My own blend of the many different techniques of Manual Therapy adapting and synthesizing into my Special Blend of Neuromuscular Therapy.
The client and I work together to form a partnership to stimulate the body's natural healing ability.
Do you wake up after a good night's sleep stiff and sore? How can this be? Your body should be well rested not stiff and sore. (Melt is an anachronym for Myofascial Energetic Lengthening Technique) was created by Sue Hitzmann, a noted New York City Body Worker and world Class Fitness instructor. At the peak of her career, she was in constant pain. Despite visits to many health professionals, surgeons and doctors not one had the answers. She also consulted with her peers and many of them were also experiencing constant chronic pain.
Sue set out to find the answers. She tirelessly studied current research and consulted with many cutting edge researchers. MELT is the product of 20 years of research and development.
Sue found out that much of the chronic pain that we experience is caused Dehydrated Fascia!!
Let's back up for a moment -- What is Fascia? When I went to school and initially studied anatomy, Fascia was thought to be like packing material around our muscles, bones and organs. In a gross anatomy lab, Fascia was the stuff to get out of the way to get access to the good stuff-- muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones and organs. We were wrong- it is a very important connective tissue that has it's own intelligence and supports, protects and stabilizes us 24-7 . Think of a Teflon like connective tissue that surrounds every organ, bone, muscle, tendon and ligament and creates an almost frictionless surface.
So back to the Big Problem: How do you hydrate Fascia? Even through drinking water is great, it does little to rehydrate the Fascia. Stretching is great for the muscles, strengthens bones and help us keep fit, but stretching alone does little to rehydrate the Fascia.
By a series of precise, simple, pain free exercises you can rehydrate the Fascia and live pain-free.
MELT is especially helpful for Plantar Fasciaitis, chronic pain conditions , surgery rehabilitation and athletic performance enhancement.
MELT is available in a class format and also as a small group private session to teach you to be your own bodyworker.
MELT is for anyone wishing to experience life Pain Free!!
Lymphatic Drainage Therapy aims to gently and rhythmically move the lymph through the body, especially swollen areas of the body, relieving pressure and enhancing the functioning of the immune system. As both a preventative and remedial technique, LD can be used for a wide range of purposes including faster recovery from injury, reduction of swelling and discomfort from pregnancy, and strengthened resistance to illness.
My version of Yoga therapy combines the MELT method with classical Hatha Yoga Asanas to help you eliminate chronic pain.
This synergistic approach is especially helpful for Chronic Pain, Low Back Pain, Palntar Fascitis, surgery rehabilition and athletic perfromance.
Yoga Therapy is alvailble as a private or semi private session.
Energy work is based on the belief that everyone has a "life force", and that the body needs to sustain its balance for optimum health. Anytime you experience emotional or physical illness, it indicates that your life force has simply become unbalanced. I work directly with your energy field to restore balance and flow to your entire system. And once your energy field has been restored to full health, your body will follow.
Reiki can be done in a private session or as a remote healing beyond the boundaries of time and space.
I regularly facilitate Reiki -1 and Reiki - 2 workshops so you can become your own healer.
Oncology Massage is a special type of massage developed specifically for cancer patients. Cancer patients have unique needs which must be addressed to make sure that a massage is beneficial to their health. I focus my attention on creating a gentle, nurturing environment for you to relax into.
Swedish Massage is a very relaxing and therapeutic style of bodywork. It combines oils or lotion with an array of strokes such as rolling, kneading, and percussion to help the body improve its circulation. The benefits of this type of bodywork are wide-ranging and include relief from aches and pains, decreased stress levels in the body, enhanced mental clarity, improved appearance, and greater flexibility.
Geriatric massage is a form of massage designed to meet the specific needs of the elderly. It helps to improve blood circulation, relieve pain, and also increase range of motion. If you are elderly, geriatric massage can help you maintain and improve your overall health, as well as regain certain physical functions that have been reduced due to aging. In addition, since the elderly don't typically receive enough physical touch, this massage can also help alleviate symptoms of loneliness or depression.
CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle yet powerful technique that is effective in releasing neck pain, back pain, and mental stress (among other things). It does this by optimizing the movement of cerebrospinal fluid through the spine and around the skull. Developed by physician William Sutherland, this therapy provides a very soothing and relaxing healing experience.
Neuromuscular therapy is a system of massage techniques that were developed in the 1930's by Dr. Stanley Lief in England. It uses a holistic approach towards healing, emphasizing and stimulating the body's natural ability to heal itself. Neuromuscular therapy also enhances the function of joints and muscles, and accelerates the overall healing process by facilitating the release of endorphins.