technique

Tension overload can limit blood flow and nerve flow. Working this area can lead to much-needed relief.

Using the movements of belly dancers engages the body in rarely used or unfamiliar movement patterns. This enhances the body-mind connection and helps the body release unnecessary muscle guarding.

Encouraging the client to be part of the discovery process can help build the connection with the practitioner.

Ankles often get overlooked during a bodywork session in favor of the feet or calves, but giving attention to this complex area can provide more balance to the greater whole.

Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) mechanics indicate that therapists should take a holistic, movement-focused approach to SIJ pain.

With about 30 muscles supporting the hand’s ability to grip and grab, treating forearm issues can be a challenge.

Massage therapy alone can’t fix bony misalignments, but it can help manage soft-tissue disorders and symptoms associated with valgus and varus alignments.

Oscillation can be a perfect beginning to a session with clients who struggle to let their guard down.

Guiding clients through meditative visualization will help them reach a fully relaxed state and help their massage be most effective.

We can help clients understand that pain indicates protection rather than damage.

By analyzing movement, you can determine where to focus your myofascial release on the held areas or your proprioceptive awareness work on the “forgotten” areas.

Embrace the repetition that’s at the heart of bodywork; then, reinvent each session depending on your client’s needs.