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Who benefits from receiving bamboo massage?

April 10, 2024
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acupuncture, Health, Lifestyle, Massage & Bodywork, Wellness

Bamboo massage can be beneficial for a wide range of individuals, but certain groups may find it particularly advantageous. Here are some examples: Athletes: Athletes often experience muscle tightness, tension, and fatigue due to intense training and physical activity. Bamboo massage can help alleviate these issues by providing deep tissue manipulation, promoting muscle relaxation, and improving flexibility. Office Workers: People who spend long hours sitting at a desk or computer may develop tension in their neck, shoulders, and back. Bamboo massage can target these areas of tension, helping to relieve stress and discomfort caused by poor posture and sedentary lifestyles. Individuals with Chronic Pain: Those suffering from chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia, arthritis, or back pain may benefit from bamboo massage. The combination of...

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Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) for Allergies

March 18, 2024
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Health, Lifestyle, manual lymphatic drainage, Massage & Bodywork, MLD, Wellness

Think of your body like a busy city with streets and alleys bustling with activity. Just like in a city, there are main roads for important traffic, and there are smaller lanes where things can get a bit congested. During allergy season, these smaller lanes might get clogged up with extra fluid and waste, making you feel uncomfortable. Manual lymphatic drainage is like hiring expert cleaners to clear out those congested lanes, allowing everything to flow smoothly again. So, when people use manual lymphatic drainage for allergies, they're basically giving their body a good cleanup, ensuring everything runs efficiently and they feel better despite allergy troubles....

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Post Op Manual Lymphatic Drainage

September 12, 2023
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Health, Lifestyle, Massage & Bodywork, Uncategorized, Wellness

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a specialized massage technique that is designed to stimulate the flow of lymph, a clear fluid that carries white blood cells and waste products away from the tissues and back toward the heart. It's commonly used in the management of lymphedema, a condition characterized by swelling due to a compromised lymphatic system.  There are two main types of MLD: regular MLD and post-operative MLD.  Here are the key differences between the two: Purpose: Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD): This is a general technique used to improve lymphatic circulation and reduce swelling in various conditions, including lymphedema, edema, and certain inflammatory disorders. It's often used as a preventive measure in some cases to promote overall lymphatic health. Post-Op Manual Lymphatic Drainage:...

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Manual Lymphatic Drainage

September 12, 2023
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Health, Lifestyle, Massage & Bodywork

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a specialized massage technique designed to stimulate the lymphatic system and promote the natural drainage of lymph fluid from the body's tissues. The lymphatic system plays a crucial role in maintaining the body's fluid balance, filtering toxins, and supporting the immune system. The lymphatic system consists of lymph vessels, lymph nodes, and lymphatic organs. Lymph fluid, which contains waste products, cellular debris, and pathogens, circulates through this system. However, unlike the circulatory system with a pump (the heart), the lymphatic system relies on muscle contractions and movements, and breathwork for lymph fluid circulation. Tinna Burkhart is trained in Vodder technique. This is performed using gentle, rhythmic, and repetitive movements using her hands to manually guide the lymph fluid to the lymph nodes,...

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Hellerwork Session FAQ’s

November 5, 2021
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Health, Lifestyle, Massage & Bodywork, Structural Alignment, Wellness

FAQ Q: What kind of conditions does Hellerwork treat? A: Hellerwork has been found to be very effective in relieving chronic pain conditions, muscle aches, joint dysfunctions, injury recovery, daily overuse, low energy, digestive issues, TMJ, and headaches (to name a few). It is also helpful in addressing mental and emotional dis-ease, including depression, anxiety, low mood, difficulties concentrating, low libido, and stress. Q: What should I expect in my first session? A: Our initial session will include a brief intake so that I can understand the history of your body, injuries, trauma, medical conditions, etc. We will do an assessment of your structure, both standing and moving, to determine the main areas of restriction and how to best work with you. The bulk of the session is bodywork,...

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Hellerwork Structural Integration

November 5, 2021
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Health, Lifestyle, Massage & Bodywork, Structural Alignment, Wellness

Welcome to the possibility of a radically new way of embodying your life experience. It’s time to come back into connection with the truth of who you are, and the incredible power and wisdom that lies within you. It is my passion and my joy to serve you. -Theresa Elwell Hellerwork Structural Integration is a bodywork, movement, and dialogue process that addresses all aspects of being human: body, mind, spirit, energy and emotions. The primary goal of the work is to release tension and compensation patterns in the body, and to bring the body back to its natural alignment for ongoing relief. This process involves clearing emotional and psychological strain that has been entrapped in the body. The results of the work are feelings of freedom, ease, and...

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