There are several definitions of what it means to be practicing in a Holistic manner. As a therapist, I want to take the time to carefully listen to the concerns and experiences of my client. Then, after my initial physical findings, we can begin to construct a therapy and lifestyle plan that is both nurturing, comforting and strengthening to the body and the spirit.
Whether I am seeing a two-week-old infant or a 90-year-old man, my second concern will be to evaluate the client's structural alignment. Many people will go through their lives never understanding or feeling the need to learn about the structural alignment of their bodies. However, the people who experience chronic pain, infertility and serious health conditions often find themselves searching for a "crash course" education in why their bodies are malfunctioning.
Misalignment, scar tissue and adhesions can cause restrictions in the body which impede the flow of blood and limit nerve conduction to important organs and glands. A main reason for blood flow in our body is to bring fresh Oxygen and nourishment to our organs and tissues and to remove Carbon Dioxide and other waste products. When the Carbon Dioxide is removed at lesser rates, the body tends to become acidic and even at times necrotic. This can cause areas of extreme discomfort and can inhibit organ function.
As a therapist specializing in structural alignment, I work with muscles, connective tissue, bones and organs to gently return the body to a state of balance. I often combine many different types of therapies in a session in order to avoid storing trauma in the body and to ensure a longer lasting effect.
I work with many clients who are also under the care of physicians. Once the body is properly aligned and more fully able to care for itself, it may be necessary to decrease medications or discontinue them altogether. I prefer for the client to stay directly in touch with their physician while they are receiving holistic therapies in order to make educated decisions regarding their medications.
Holistic therapies are beneficial as preventative maintenance in our lives. Though you may not be currently experiencing any extreme health concerns, it is important to create a lifestyle that assists you in maintaining maximum health and happiness.
*Home visits are available for clients who are pre or post surgery patients or who are experiencing serious health challenges.
