New Techniques!

This spring I have taken two interesting and exciting courses on advanced massage techniques. I have enjoyed incorporating them into my practice.
The first course was on Myofascial techniques for the legs. It is hard to explain this quickly, so I will do my best.
Fascia surrounds everything in our bodies, like muscles and organs. It can shorten or get stuck or gluey to the tissue it surrounds, preventing muscles from functioning at its best. Or with stress or injury, fascia can thicken. All of these are problems because it restricts movement. Fascia responds to slow pressure and this is done without oil generally. The goal is to loosen and separate, so muscles function more in individual units rather than in big globs.
Who would benefit: Anyone who has had trama or overuse injuries. If your muscles no longer function at there best or an area feels like there is restriction, you would benefit from loosening and separating fascia. Athletes would benefit. Those who have ankle problems or plantar fascitis would improve.
Because this technique needs to be done slowly, it is best to work on just one or two areas per treatment.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions.