MIND-BODY MEDICINE

We offer a variety of modalities in the realm of Mind-Body Medicine.  For simplicity, we will outline each of these modalities separately here.  In reality, our Mind-Body sessions are usually a dynamic blend of a number of these modalities all combined into one very personal and individualized treatment session.  These sessions tend to be very dynamic and uniquely tailored to your personal needs.

MANUAL MEDICINE:

 

Our Manual Medicine modalities include Osteopathic Manipulation, Craniosacral Therapy, and Visceral Manipulation.

 

These sessions usually will be 60-90 minutes in duration and are directed to assistance in aligning and balancing the body’s physical and energetic structures.

 

OSTEOPATHIC MANIPULATION

 

Our primary modalities are non-direct and subtle.  We do not utilize a large amount of “direct” force type manipulation and these sessions are generally very gentle and, at the same time, effective.

 

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

 

This is a gentle hands-on modality of aligning the fascia in the entire body.  It is based on the research driven premise that our central nervous system is surrounded by fluid (cerebrospinal fluid) and a set of membranes that should be in proper relation to each other.  This system of fluid and membranes is evaluated by a trained therapist by checking for the cranial pulse throughout the body.  The therapist makes subtle adjustments in the fascia and musculoskeletal system and the patients realize more “balance” in their physical and energetic existence.  This should translate into better health.

 

Craniosacral therapy is particularly useful with:

• Migraine Headaches
• Chronic Neck and Back Pain
• Motor-Coordination Impairments
• Colic
• Autism
• Central Nervous System Disorders
• Orthopedic Problems
• Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
• Scoliosis
• Infantile Disorders
• Learning Disabilities
• Chronic Fatigue
• Emotional Difficulties
• Stress and Tension-Related Problems
• Fibromyalgia and other Connective-Tissue Disorders
• Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)
• Neurovascular or Immune Disorders
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Post-Surgical Dysfunction

 

VISCERAL MANIPULATION

 

When one is enjoying optimal health and wellness, the relationship between the internal organs (viscera) and structures of the body (muscles, membranes, fasciae and bones) remain in a dynamic balance. But when even one organ can’t move in harmony with its surrounding structures due to abnormal tone, adhesions or displacement, it works against all the body’s organs and structures. This disharmony creates fixed, abnormal points of tension that the body is forced to move around. That chronic irritation may lead to disease and dysfunction.

Visceral Manipulation is a gentle hands-on therapy that works through the body’s visceral system (the heart, liver, intestines and other internal organs) to locate and alleviate these abnormal points of tension throughout the body.

Visceral Manipulation works to encourage the normal mobility, tone and motion of the viscera and their connective tissues. These gentle manipulations can potentially improve the functioning of individual organs, the systems the organs function within, and the structural integrity of the entire body.