Massage and Body Work in Hockessin

Therapeutic Massage facilitates healing by restoring chemical balance in the muscle tissue, improving circulation and muscle relaxation and reducing fatigue. May include trigger point, compression, stretching or massage.

MyoFascial Release uses gentle, sustained pressure and movement on the fascia to equalize pressure and reduce restrictions within the layers of the fascia.

What is CranioSacral Therapy? The CranioSacral system consists of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. It extends from the bones of the skull, face and mouth which make up the cranium, down to the sacrum or tailbone area.

Since this vital system influences the development and performance of the brain and spinal cord, an imbalance or restriction in it could potentially cause any number of sensory, motor or neurological disabilities. These problems could include chronic pain, eye difficulties scoliosis, motor-coordination impairments, learning disabilities and other health challenges.

CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle method of detection and correction that encourages your own natural healing mechanisms to dissipate these negative effects of stress on your central nervous system. You also benefit from better overall health and resistance to disease.

Because of its positive effect on so many body functions, CranioSacral Therapy is practiced today by a wide variety of healthcare professionals. They include medical doctors, doctors of Oriental medicine, naturopathic physicians, nurses, psychiatric specialists, psychologists, dentists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, acupuncturists, massage therapists and other professional body workers.

How is CranioSacral Therapy Performed?

The CranioSacral therapy practitioner uses a light touch – generally no more than the weight of a nickel to test for restrictions in the CranioSacral system. This is done by monitoring the rhythm of the cerebrospinal fluid as it flows through the system. While experienced clinicians can detect that motion anywhere on your body, they can most easily feel it at the skull, sacrum and coccyx. These bones attach to the membranes that enclose the cerebrospinal fluid. The positive effects of CranioSacral therapy rely to a large extent on your body’s natural self-corrective activities. The therapist’s light, hands-on approach simply assists the hydraulic forces inherent in the CranioSacral system to improve your body’s internal environment – and strengthen its ability to heal itself.

Viscera is the name of the internal organs of the body. Visceral manipulation is a gentle manual therapy that releases restrictions that cause pain and dysfunction. We evaluate the entire body to locate the source. The therapist feels for reduced motion and compensation in the body. The therapy enables the body to adapt and return to health.

Reiki is a Japanese energy healing modality. Rei means ‘spirit’ and Ki means ‘energy’. Reiki is the spiritual energy that is flowing all around us. When the energy is flowing freely and balanced, a body is healthy. When the energy is blocked, it causes diminished function or illness. A Reiki session can address physical, mental, emotional or spiritual issues. Reiki is a gentle, non-invasive treatment, and is done with the client fully clothed. During a Reiki treatment, the practitioner channels the universal energy to help unclog energy blockages and help heal the origin of the issue. Once the blockages are removed, the energy can flow naturally to help the body heal itself. Reiki can be useful in the following situations: provide added healing energy or pain management following an injury, accident or surgery (can be done immediately after the incident since the work is non-invasive); help release emotions such as grief, anger, fear, etc.; promote relaxation and improve sleep; support the body during cancer treatment; assist a client dealing with depression, as well as many other issues.

Rossiter stretches the body’s connective tissue under weight to release fascia restrictions. It is a collection of powerful pain-relieving techniques.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage is a profound technique to help increase lymph flow. With increased lymph flow, immune function is increased; harmful substances are removed from the tissues and neutralized. It has also been shown that an increase in lymph flow stimulates an increased production of lymphocytes enhancing immune function. Lymphatic drainage is very helpful for clients who are suffering from a lack of energy, a sluggish immune system or acute injuries.

Jin Shin Do® Bodymind Acupressure® is a form of bodywork that uses finger pressure on energy meridian points. It engages your awareness of tension patterns and enables your body to increase endorphins, reduce pain, balance energy and bring to your attention any physical and emotional stressors. Jin Shin Do® Bodymind Acupressure® helps you body to maintain its health and well being.

Mu-Xing Therapy is a treatment that incorporates a variety of massage strokes designed to address ischemic tissue. This treatment utilizes various heated instruments created from the purest form of woods, combined with a custom blend of oil. Mu-Xing Therapy works on two levels; the warmth of the wood and oil, combine with the specialized techniques, aids in delivering an exceptional therapeutic massage.

Acupuncture is a therapy used to treat dysfunction within the body. Therapy utilizes meridian points to return the body’s energy field to a more balanced state. The overall effects reduce pain and improve function.

Cold Laser Therapy stimulates and speeds up cellular growth within injured musculoskeletal tissue for the regeneration of healthy tissue. The overall effects are decreased pain and inflammation, and increased range of motion.