UNIT 8 SEMINAR MELISSA DENGLER, ND Manipulative and Bodywork Therapies

Can you list some examples of manipulative and bodywork therapies?

Acupressure Derived in China Based on energy meridians Accupoints located along the meridians Performed using digital pressure

Alexander Technique Developed by Frederick M. Alexander Awareness of posture and movement Alignment of head, neck and spine Retrains movement patterns through gentle exercises and manipulations Active participation of client

Amma (Anma) Practiced in China for more than 4000 years Traveled to Japan 1500 years ago where it was called shiatsu Combination of pressure points, energy meridians and massage

Aston Patterning Created by Judith Aston Based on work of Ida Rolf Body is assymetric One hand massages in the direction of the muscle fiber Other hand is using a spiral motion that follows the tissue leads

Bindegewebsmassage AKA Connective Tissue Massage Developed by Elizabeth Dicke Follows patterns of dermatomes Produces a vascular and visceral reflexive effect

Craniosacral Therapy Developed by John Upledger Based on techniques of Drs. Sutherland and DeJarnet Focuses 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, CA Ecclectic 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 Teeguarden Blend of shiatsu, acupressure, breathwork, psychology and Taoist philosphy Pressure points applied in pairs and held for up to 5 minutes

Applied Kinesiology Developed by George Goodheart Problems develop from poor alignment and abnormal posture Muscle Response Testing (MRT) Focuses on evaluation rather than treatment Later developed into Touch for Health

Lomi Native to the Hawaiian Islands Combination of Swedish massage, sports massage, stone therapy, chiropractic, prayer and mediation Passes over generations Dance-like motions May also include chanting

Manual Lymph Drainage Developed by Dr. Emil Vodder Facilitates lymph movement Uses pumping and stroking to open capillaries and lymph nodes Promotes a release of toxins

Myofascial Release Group of therapies to release muscle fascia Fascia becomes stressed and hardened Technique promotes a fluidity of the fascia Fascia warms and melts allowing for deeper work

Neuromuscular Therapy Developed by Paul St. John Based on pain relief Uses tissue manipulations and trigger point therapy to access the neuromuscular system and normalize muscle function and reduce pain

Polarity Developed by Dr. Randolph Stone Body is surrounded by a magnetic field Combination 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 times GTOs 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 Usui Energy technique with roots in Tibetan Buddhist concept 3 levels to become a master practitioner Hands are placed above or lightly on the client Focus is on realigning your energy (ki) and balancing the chakras

Rolfing Developed by Dr. Ida Rolf 10 sessions Deep 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 Hanna Based on Feldenkrais method, stress work of Hans Selye and biofeedback techniques Integrated mind and body to teach voluntary control of NM system

Spinal Touch Created by Dr. Lamar Rosequist Technique of light touch massage that focuses on posture Establishes L5-S1 joint as structural center of gravity Use 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 minutes

Post-event Massage Performed after an event Done within 2 hours after the event Relaxes the muscles, promotes healing and removes metabolic waste

Training Massage Reduces chance of injury Increases ROM Varied techniques

Intra-event Massage Performed during the event To keep muscles warmed up Reduces injury Work is short and stimulating

Rehabilitation Massage Injury management for acute and chronic conditions Acute – light Chronic – deeper; break up scar tissue

Tellington Touch Developed by Linda Tellington-Jones AKA Equine massage Work on animals and horses Focuses on injury prevention and rehabilation

Therapeutic Touch Developed by Delores Krieger Energy technique similar to Reiki Hands are floating above the body to locate “energy holes” “Holes” are filled with prayer, meditation and intuition

Touch For Health Derived from AK Dr. Goodheart and Dr. John Thie Self help system for health Uses MRT to determine imbalances Uses various points to balance energy and promote self healing

Trager Method Developed by Dr. Milton Trager Mind to muscle connection Involves 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 Travell Offspring of acupressure and shiatsu Deep tissue, pressure point technique to relieve pain and increase mobility Deep pressure for 5-30 seconds

Tui Na Derived from the Chinese AKA Acupressure Massage Combines acupressure and massage Works on energy meridians