Therapeutic Bodywork

Photo courtesy of the American Massage Therapy Association 2008

Effective therapeutic bodywork requires that the therapist have an astute attentive presence, fine observation and listening skills,
along with a keen sense of intuition, in order to discern the client’s needs before attmepting to apply bodywork skills.

The following is a list of the highlights of the many benifits to therapeutic bodywork:
Reduces post-surgery adhesions, edema and scar tissue Increases circulation of blood and lymph Improves the condition of the skin. Releases endorphins - the body's natural painkiller Reduces stress, anxiety and depression Reduces spasms, cramping, pain and stiffness	Blood pressure control Immunity builder Increases joint flexibility and range of motion Improves posture and musculoskeletal problems Increases body awareness Promotes an overall feeling of well-being
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MASSAGE THERAPY is a profession in which the practitioner applies manual techniques, and may apply adjunctive therapies, with the intention of positively affecting the health and well-being of the client.

MASSAGE is manual soft tissue manipulation, and includes holding, causing movement, and/or applying pressure to the body.

THERAPY is a series of actions aimed at achieving or increasing health and wellness.

MANUAL means by use of hand or body.

Therapeutic Bodywork

Effective therapeutic bodywork requires that the therapist have an astute attentive presence, fine observation and listening skills, along with a keen sense of intuition, in order to discern the client’s needs before attmepting to apply bodywork skills.

The following is a list of the highlights of the many benifits to therapeutic bodywork:

Reduces post-surgery adhesions, edema and scar tissue

Increases circulation of blood and lymph

Improves the condition of the skin.

Releases endorphins - the body's natural painkiller

Reduces stress, anxiety and depression

Reduces spasms, cramping, pain and stiffness

Blood pressure control

Immunity builder

Increases joint flexibility and range of motion

Improves posture and musculoskeletal problems

Increases body awareness

Promotes an overall feeling of well-being

Effective therapeutic bodywork requires that the therapist have an astute attentive presence, fine observation and listening skills,
along with a keen sense of intuition, in order to discern the client’s needs before attmepting to apply bodywork skills.