Clinical Bodywork
Our bodies are unique, complex, ever changing, and they don’t come with an instruction manual.
Clinical Bodywork sessions are designed to improve function, decrease pain, and to educate clients about healthy ways to improve their posture.
Welcome to Clinical Bodywork, where we focus on addressing acute and chronic pain through a functional approach, prioritizing your overall well-being.
As a practitioner with over 20 years of experience, I’ve delved into various aspects of human existence, from the physical to the spiritual. When you choose to work with me, you’re not just receiving treatment; you’re sharing your story, your pains, and your journey towards wellness.
Observing your posture, movement, and balance, I discern areas of disharmony within your body. Through tactile examination and manual muscle testing, I identify structures in need of attention, whether through release or activation. This process is not only informative but also empowering, akin to a guided exploration of your body’s potential.
Together, we embark on a journey of self-discovery, understanding how your body serves you, how we can enhance it, and how to prevent the recurrence of symptoms. Let me be your companion in uncovering the path to your optimal well-being.
This type of bodywork is typically performed on clients that are clothed in sports attire: shorts and tank top/sports bra etc.
Sessions begin with a conversation about your life, health history, and the symptoms that you are currently experiencing.
I will evaluate you. This will involve some combination of palpation, postural and gait analysis, and basic orthopedic testing.
This is where NKT® manual muscle testing comes in and things get interesting!
I use what we have learned so far to begin looking for structures involved in high priority motor control issues like core weakness, neck stiffness, knee pain, plantar fasciitis, or chronic shoulder pain.
I use something from my manual therapy tool kit to treat the dysfunction that I find with NKT®. I am always learning new methods. I currently rely heavily on deep tissue massage and PNF stretching to achieve results.
After the treatment I will explain the situation and provide a short personalized home corrective program. This usually involves a stretch followed by an activation. These exercises are intended to support long-term changes to the motor control pattern.
Neurokinetic Therapy® (NKT®)
The brain builds complex neurological patterns for the way it uses muscles to move and stabilize the body. NKT® is a sophisticated method of manual therapy that can expose and address dysfunctional movement patterns through the use of precise manual muscle testing. Actively involving the brain allows for profound and often long-term improvements to coordination, balance, and overall neuromuscular function.