Alternative Therapies

Acupressure is similar to acupuncture except the hands are used instead of needles to stimulate flow of energy. Touching specific points along the meridians will activate nerves which send electrical impulses to the spinal cord, the lower centers of the brain and the areas of dysfunction.

Aura and chakra therapy / therapeutic touch and energetic hands on healing include techniques for working with and balancing the electromagnetic energies of the physical and etheric bodies as well as the endocrine glands.

Deep tissue utilizes techniques to affect the sub-layer of musculature and fascia which releases the chronic patterns of tension and injury to the body through the use of deep pressure and body positioning, working with the muscles, tendons, fascia and ligaments. Helps with chronic muscular pain, injury rehabilitation, arthritis and tendonitis.

Lymphatic compression uses techniques which stimulate the movement of lymphatic fluids in the body in order to assist in the cleansing of toxins and waste products, acts as an aid to blood circulation and strengthens the body’s defense mechanism and general immunity against disease.

Reflexology or zone therapy focuses on the reflex points on the feet and hands by applying firm pressure to specific nerve endings which in turn create a reflex response which stimulates vital body organs to return to optimal functioning.

Swedish / Esalen massage uses five main strokes to stimulate the circulation of blood through the soft tissues of the body. Through stroking and kneading, the body’s metabolic processes and blood circulation are stimulated, enhancing one’s sense of vitality, combined with active and passive movements of the joints to improve range of motion and muscle tone.

Trigger point therapy / myofascial soft tissue release is a non-invasive therapeutic modality for the relief and control of myofascial pain and dysfunction through the use of systematic compression, passive stretching and corrective exercise.