In the bodywork component of the course the student will become expert in giving a full body relaxation treatment which incorporates a variety of bodywork techniques. The student will be familiar with the concept of grounding and centering themselves before a treatment. They will learn and become fully aware of contraindications, appropriate client/practitioner conduct, draping, charting, and professionalism in the business of bodywork. This component requires a practicum.
a very gentle, nurturing, safe and powerful healing modality
The term bodywork refers to a family of therapies including massage, deep tissue manipulation and movement awareness which are employed to improve the structure and functioning of the body. Bodywork in all its forms helps to reduce pain, sooth injured muscles, stimulate blood and lymphatic circulation, increase flexibility and promote deep relaxation.
Bodywork is a general term for practices involving touch and movement in which the practitioner uses manual techniques to promote health and healing in the recipient.2
A general term used to describe any type of manual, manipulative healing modality that aims to restore health of body mind and spirit. Some examples include massage, craniosacral therapy, acupressure and yoga therapy.
This term refers to therapies such as massage, deep tissue manipulation, movement awareness, and energy balancing - a general collection of modalities, all of which improve the structure and functioning of the human body. They may or may not involve physical touch, but they all facilitate the body's own healing response. Bodywork in all its forms helps to reduce pain, soothe injured muscles, stimulate blood and lymphatic circulation and promote deep relaxation. See individual practitioners and specific definitions for more detailed information.
Refers to therapies such as massage, deep tissue manipulation, movement awareness, and energy balancing, which help to reduce pain, soothe injured muscles, stimulate blood and lymphatic circulation, and promote deep relaxation. Includes modalities such as; Swedish Massage, Rolfing, Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais Method, Myofascial Release, Trager, Rubenfeld Synergy, Rosen Method, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Therapeutic Touch, CranioSacral Therapy, Reiki, Holotropic Breathwork, Polarity Therapy.
Touching or manipulating techniques using massage or exercise to relax, ease tension or treat illnesses or pain. It may also involve instruction in posture and movement.
Bodywork refers to the utilization of multi-therapies including massage, deep tissue manipulation, movement, energy balancing, acupressure, reflexology, rolfing and many others to help reduce pain, soothe muscles, stimulate blood circulation and promote relaxation and healing. It may also include emotional or energetic healing work.
The term bodywork refers to hands-on therapies such as massage, deep tissue manipulation, movement awareness, and energy balancing, which are employed to improve the structure and functioning of the human body. Bodywork in all its forms helps to reduce pain, sooth injured muscles, stimulate blood and lymphatic circulation and promote deep relaxation.
A term that encompasses many hands on therapies.