1. Scheumann’s The Balanced Body 4th Ed
Scheumann’s The Balanced Body 4th Ed. Ruth Werner _______________________ CHAPTER 1: Overview of the Integrated Deep Tissue Therapy System

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Learning Objectives
Having completed the reading, instruction, and homework related to Chapter 1, the learner is expected to be able to…
Explain the Wellness Model
Explain the Open System principle
Name the pioneers of massage and bodywork
Define “deep tissue therapy”
Identify consequences of muscular imbalance
List components of the integrated deep tissue therapy system (IDTT)
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The Wellness Model
“Wellness” is a dynamic process
Integrated systems work together
Physical
Mental
Spiritual
“Treatment model” only deals with degenerating health
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Figure 1-1
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Open System Principle
Organisms take in energy, dispel energy
Input: air, water, food, sensation
Output: work, ideas and responses, waste, etc.
Vital processes depend on efficient transformation
Inefficient transformation  somatic and/or psychological dysfunction
IDTT works to support efficient transformation
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Figure 1-2
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7. Pioneers in Massage and Bodywork
People whose work has informed the development of the IDTT system
Dr. Ida Rolf (“rolfing,” myofascial release)
Dr. Janet Travell (neuromuscular therapy)
Dr. Randolph Stone (polarity therapy)
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Figures 1-4, 1-5, 1-6
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9. What is “Deep Tissue Therapy”?
Massage with the intention to reduce pain and inefficient movement related to tightness or weakness
Slow, compressive, lengthening procedures
Addresses muscles and fascia
“Deep tissue” ≠ “deep pressure”
“Deep tissue” ≠ painful
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10. Consequences of Muscular Imbalance
In the best situation muscles exist in balance for equalized and efficient tension
If not…
Inhibition of fluid movement
Impaired nutrient/waste turnover
Neuron irritation and pain
Asymmetry and imbalance, postural distortion
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11. Components of the IDDT System
In a wheel, not a list
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Deep Tissue Therapy
Already defined
Massage with the intention to reduce pain and inefficient movement related to tightness or weakness
Works with muscles, fascia, proprioceptors
Goal: normalize tone
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Figures 1-8, 1-9
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14. Neuromuscular Therapy
Addresses trigger points
Trigger point theories:
Damaged fibrils, waste products, and irritation
ATP energy crisis
Something else entirely…?
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15. Neuromuscular Therapy
Trigger point symptoms
Hypertonic, painful, referred pain
Self-perpetuating: stress-tension-pain cycle
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16. Neuromuscular Therapy
Treatment of trigger points
Static pressure
Pulsing pressure
Stretching
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Swedish Massage
“Circulatory” style
Promotes blood flow
Facilitates metabolic efficiency
Good warm up and preparation for deeper work
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Cross Fiber Massage
Used along with Swedish massage
Perpendicular to fiber direction
To reduce or eliminate effects of adhesions
Improve efficiency of movement
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19. Connective Tissue Techniques
Address fascial membranes around and within muscles
To improve fascial mobility and resilience
Slow stretching of tissue
Low-force compression
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Stretching
Serves several functions
Assimilates neuromuscular changes
Reduces overall stress
Equalizes tension in muscle relationships
Engages client in activity to prolong effects of bodywork
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Energy Work
“Energy” refers to positive responses that can occur when one person receives the caring attention of another
Polarity
Shiatsu
Reflexology
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Polarity
Compares the body’s energy flow to flow of magnetic forces (positive, negative poles)
Blockages create problems
Effective introduction of touch in a session
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Polarity
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Shiatsu
Japanese approach
Encourages flow of qi through meridians
Scheumann’s experience is that these techniques augment and support IDTT benefits
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Reflexology
Often at the conclusion of a session
Derived from E. Ingham
Not a traditional Chinese medicine approach
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