STRUCTURAL BODYWORK

The process of structural bodywork utilizes:

1.    Assessment to determine a body’s relationship to GRAVITY determining the patterns both structurally & functionally created by the body.
2.    MYOFACIAL TECHNIQUES, SPINAL MECHANICS, and MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUES  aim at a goal of changing a pattern thus allowing a change in function.
3.    Strengthening the CORE through proper alignment & exercising to reduce stress on the neuromuscular system, joints and the entire skeletal system.  
4.    Educating client to awareness of maintaining, strengthening and offering better function to change their bodies which are supported by ACTIVE MOVEMENT & BREATHWORK and other modalities like ADAPT TRAINING which are crucial to long term improvement!

Structural bodywork is different from Therapeutic Massage. It has its own specific set of images The Basic Premises & Principles include:

1.    The body exists in relationship with the field of GRAVITY (stacking parts upon one another)
2.    Fascia shapes the body & exhibits the property of PLASTICITY
(ability to be molded and reshaped)
3.    The principle of SEGMENTATION 
(pelvis, legs, feet; spine and rib cage; neck, shoulders and arms)
4.    The stated goal of Structural Bodywork is to organize the body along or around its VERTICAL LINE 
(lateral view stacked in proper alignment)
           5. Aligning the body along the vertical line strengthens a central “CORE”.

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

Integrating many massage styles and practices, therapeutic massage is the manipulation of superficial layers of muscle and connective tissue to enhance their function and promote relaxation and well-being. There are more than 80 recognized massage techniques, from Swedish to Myofascial Release Techniques.
Awakening Hands integrates a few main styles:

Swedish
Lomi lomi
Neuromuscular Therapy
Unwinding Techniques
Deep Tissue
Body mobilization
Therapeutic stretching
Reflexology
Myofascial Release Techniques
Acupressure