UNIT 8 SEMINAR

MELISSA DENGLER, ND

Manipulative and Bodywork Therapies

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

Training Massage

Reduces chance of injury Increases ROMVaried techniques

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

Tui Na

Derived from the ChineseAKA Acupressure MassageCombines acupressure and massageWorks on energy meridians