unit 8 seminar melissa dengler, nd manipulative and bodywork therapies
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Manipulative and Bodywork Therapies
Can you list some examples of manipulative and bodywork therapies?
Acupressure
Derived in ChinaBased on energy meridiansAccupoints located along the meridiansPerformed using digital pressure
Alexander Technique
Developed by Frederick M. AlexanderAwareness of posture and movementAlignment of head, neck and spineRetrains movement patterns through gentle
exercises and manipulationsActive participation of client
Amma (Anma)
Practiced in China for more than 4000 yearsTraveled to Japan 1500 years ago where it
was called shiatsuCombination of pressure points, energy
meridians and massage
Aston Patterning
Created by Judith AstonBased on work of Ida RolfBody is assymetricOne hand massages in the direction of the
muscle fiberOther hand is using a spiral motion that
follows the tissue leads
Bindegewebsmassage
AKA Connective Tissue MassageDeveloped by Elizabeth DickeFollows patterns of dermatomesProduces a vascular and visceral reflexive
effect
Craniosacral Therapy
Developed by John UpledgerBased on techniques of Drs. Sutherland and
DeJarnetFocuses on alignment of the 5 “diaphragms” –
pelvis, diaphragm, chest, jaw and cranial base
Tiny adjustments of the skull that causes movement of CSF
Esalen Massage
Esalen Institute in Big Sur, CAEcclectic combination of techniques tailored
to the individual
Feldenkrais Method
Developed by Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, nuclear physicist and mechanical engineer
2 components:◦ Awareness Through Movement (ATM) – client moves
and focuses on action of the body part◦ Functional Integration – Therapist guides client
movement and makes gentle manipulations
Clients become aware of old habits and create new ones
Hellerwork
Created by Joseph Heller, an aerospace engineer turned bodyworker
Based on rolfing but includes a somatoemotional element
Deep and strenuous tissue manipulations and dialogue to achieve postural balance and an emotional release
Body is plastic in nature
Jin Shin Do
Developed by Iona TeeguardenBlend of shiatsu, acupressure, breathwork,
psychology and Taoist philosphyPressure points applied in pairs and held for
up to 5 minutes
Applied Kinesiology
Developed by George GoodheartProblems develop from poor alignment and
abnormal postureMuscle Response Testing (MRT)Focuses on evaluation rather than treatmentLater developed into Touch for Health
Lomi Lomi
Native to the Hawaiian IslandsCombination of Swedish massage, sports
massage, stone therapy, chiropractic, prayer and mediation
Passes over generationsDance-like motionsMay also include chanting
Manual Lymph Drainage
Developed by Dr. Emil VodderFacilitates lymph movementUses pumping and stroking to open
capillaries and lymph nodesPromotes a release of toxins
Myofascial Release
Group of therapies to release muscle fasciaFascia becomes stressed and hardenedTechnique promotes a fluidity of the fasciaFascia warms and melts allowing for deeper
work
Neuromuscular Therapy
Developed by Paul St. JohnBased on pain reliefUses tissue manipulations and trigger point
therapy to access the neuromuscular system and normalize muscle function and reduce pain
Polarity
Developed by Dr. Randolph StoneBody is surrounded by a magnetic fieldCombination of Ayerveda, Oriental meridian
theory, energy concepts, tissue manipulations, nutritional guidance, stretching exercises to promote balance and health
Postural Integration
Promotes postural balance through integration of body and mind techniques
Jack Painter – most well known version
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
Stretching technique to achieve up to 15% more flexibility
Muscle or groups of muscles are held in resistance for a count of 5 and released for a count of five and then moved into resistance again
Repeated 3 timesGTOs are reset to achieve a greater stretch
QiGong (Chi Kung)
Chinese technique that balances qi (chi), mental focus and healing
2 components: Meditative and energizing through movement Energy movement similar to Reiki
Locate the tan (dan) tien - center
Reflexology
Based on zone therapy developed by Dr. William Fitzgerald
Specific points on the hands, feet and ears correspond to organs/regions of the body
Eunice Ingham – systematized the technique
Reiki
Created by Dr. Mikao UsuiEnergy technique with roots in Tibetan
Buddhist concept3 levels to become a master practitionerHands are placed above or lightly on the
clientFocus is on realigning your energy (ki) and
balancing the chakras
Rolfing
Developed by Dr. Ida Rolf10 sessionsDeep tissue manipulations to remold the
fascia Allows the body to realign itself with gravity
and to restore the relationship between muscle and bone
Shiatsu
Japanese finger pressure technique to stimulate ki by pressure applied to tsubo points
Derived from Chinese technique of amma
Soma (Hanna Somatic)
Developed by Thomas HannaBased on Feldenkrais method, stress work of
Hans Selye and biofeedback techniquesIntegrated mind and body to teach voluntary
control of NM system
Spinal Touch
Created by Dr. Lamar RosequistTechnique of light touch massage that
focuses on postureEstablishes L5-S1 joint as structural center of
gravityUse of a plumb line to determine postural
imbalance
Sports Massage
Designed to improve an athlete’s performance
Performed in specific time frames relative to the event
Pre-event Massage
Performed before the event and usually part of the event
Focus is to stimulate metabolism, increases mental focus and bring blood to the area
10-15 minutes
Post-event Massage
Performed after an eventDone within 2 hours after the eventRelaxes the muscles, promotes healing and
removes metabolic waste
Intra-event Massage
Performed during the eventTo keep muscles warmed upReduces injuryWork is short and stimulating
Rehabilitation Massage
Injury management for acute and chronic conditions
Acute – lightChronic – deeper; break up scar tissue
Tellington Touch
Developed by Linda Tellington-JonesAKA Equine massageWork on animals and horsesFocuses on injury prevention and rehabilation
Therapeutic Touch
Developed by Delores KriegerEnergy technique similar to ReikiHands are floating above the body to locate
“energy holes”“Holes” are filled with prayer, meditation and
intuition
Touch For Health
Derived from AKDr. Goodheart and Dr. John ThieSelf help system for healthUses MRT to determine imbalancesUses various points to balance energy and
promote self healing
Trager Method
Developed by Dr. Milton TragerMind to muscle connectionInvolves rocking, bouncing, cradling, shaking
and moving body parts through their natural ROM
Practitioner “hooks up” on a mental level with the client
“Mentastics”
Trigger-Point Therapy
Developed Dr. Janet TravellOffspring of acupressure and shiatsuDeep tissue, pressure point technique to
relieve pain and increase mobilityDeep pressure for 5-30 seconds
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