What is Structural Bodywork ?Structural Bodywork is accomplished in three ways: through integrative bodywork on a massage table, with movement education that teaches clients more efficient ways of using their bodies than they have known before; and in dialogues with the practitioner that allow clients to examine the attitudes, feelings, thoughts, and beliefs that have shaped their bodies and make them what they are today. The difference between Structural Bodywork and most other Western bodywork traditions is comparable to the difference between the preventive, holistic Western medicine of the early 20th century: rather than treating a condition and sending a client back to their old ways of living, the Stuctural Bodywork practitioner seeks a fundamental change in the condition of his client's life. In this approach Structural Bodywork may be regarded as psychosomatic education. Who should receive Structural Bodywork?Anyone! With Structural Bodywork the alleviation of pain brings about better posture, emotional relief, more flexibility and fluid movement inside and outside of the body. Stuctural Bodywork addresses the different layers of tissue in the body and allows it to relax, lengthen and release chronic holding patterns. In other words, Structural Bodywork is for everyone!What therapist would I see if I wanted to get Structural Bodywork?We are so very lucky to have Ted Smith working with us. Ted is the owner of High Desert Wellness and has been practicing for over 13 years. He has and extremely intuitive touch and will educate his patients as he works with them in each session. Many patients who are experiencing chronic pain issues, old injuries, pain in the joints or have post-surgery scar tissue work will be referred to Ted to help increase their range of motion, decrease their pain and to be educated on home care routines. We all work well as a team with our goal being to help each patient through their healing process. This means offering the service that is in their best interest.To learn more, here are some other websites we would recommend...Ted has always continued his education through seminars, on-line courses and he is an avid reader on subjects related to bodywork. Structural Bodywork is included in a family of modalities which focus on the importance of releasing and lengthening the fascia. The following sites will all offer valuable information.www.Hellerwork.com www.rolfingworks.com.au For the definition of Structural integration, go to.... www.wikipedia.org/wik/structural_integration |