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BODYWORK
the healing power of touch
Bodywork is an integral component of classical Chinese medicine.
Since the 1700s, Chinese medicine has utilized a modality known in Chinese as Tuina (tway-nah), which evolved out of the needs of martial arts students and practitioners. This modality involves various deep tissue massage techniques that open the body's lines of communication to treat pain and stiffness and improve overall health.
My preference is to utilize gentler bodywork techniques that emphasize "listening" to the body and helping it unwind patterns of pain and tension as it is ready.
My bodywork training includes craniosacral therapy, myofascial release, and sotai. While never a central component of my treatments, I will employ these modalities when indicated and if time allows.
Other physical techniques I may use are cupping and guasha, both of which relieve muscular tension, improve circulation, decrease inflammation and support internal organ function.
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