Massage in Naples


A Client's recent Question:

What is Craniosacral Therapy?

Craniosacral Therapy is a light touch massage approach that can support dramatic improvements in the quality of your life. It releases tensions deep in the body to relieve pain and dysfunction. The intent of this form of massage is to listen to the Cranial Rhythm and help the nervous system to relax and self-correct. Because Craniosacral is so gentle, it may be used with infants, seniors, people of all ages.

Craniosacral Therapy as used at Lighten Therapies is based on the foundation of Dr. John Upledger's DO's work. Dr. John was a pioneer who brought this type of massage and manual therapy to a greater range of people who have studied and fine tuned their skills with various levels of training and experience. Check www.Upledger.com for a practitioner in your area.

For more information, call Sharon at (239) 692-8486 for a free telephone consultation.

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Structural Integration Massage in Naples

What is Structural Integration Therapy?

Dr. Ida Rolf is the developer of the 10 series of Structural Integration.  She found that by working with the fascia's network of interconnected tissue that she could unwind and lengthen the body and reach down into the core to release deep patterns of dysfunction.  The focus with Structural Integration is to align the body with gravity to create more ease in movement and to revitalize the body.  By working with form, the function of each aspect of the body is enhanced.  There is nothing more wonderful than getting off the table with so much more freedom, balance and energy in oneself.

Many people have heard that "rolfing" is uncomfortable.  The original Rolfers were taught by Dr. Ida Rolf and the bodywork was famed as being rather painful.  Since that time, many schools have opened their doors, and most have evolved to a place of listening to the body and respecting defense systems that activate when too much pressure or manipulation is done.  With that said, when the fascia has shortened, twisted or rotated over the many years,  most likely the reorganization of the tissues will bring a client into uncomfortable sensations.  An experienced Structural Integration Therapist will work with the client at whatever level is suitable to the person on the table.  If change is created too quickly, it does not integrate longterm as well.  The client needs to be able to relax and feel deeply for optimal benefits.

Most Structural Integration Sessions last anywhere between 1 1/2-2 hours.  In most cases, the client is dressed in his/her underwear so he/she can move easily.  It is recommended to do the 10 series to receive the best advantages of this type of massage work.  However, it is possible to try a session to see if this type of bodywork meets your specific needs.

Structural Integration is basically a therapeutic modality.  Its intention is to create a healthy web of connections in the 3 dimensional body with order and alignment in regards to gravity.  If you are interested in finding more about how to improve your posture and health, give Sharon Hartnett LMT, a call now for your free 15 minute phone consultation:  239 692-8486

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