Functional Massage and Movement Bodywork AND Traditional Massage
Performance Orthopedic Massage Therapy Bodywork and Wellness, LLC mission is serve from a Whole Being Functionally Integrative Approach to performance, recovery, resiliency, and prevention.
It is my passion to bring about healing to the mind and body through the integration of art and science modalities. Since 2009, Ive been integrating breath into my methods of Body Sustainability Teachings. As a result, I focus on integrating the physiological truths of the orthopedic system and the nervous system. The main type of massage I apply consist of modalities that combine these two systems of the body. Integrative Functional Massage/Functional Massage and Movement Method will require the individual to move into developmental positions alternating from lying down, to kneeling, to standing, combined with massage techniques and most importantly, breath work! As a result, this approach to massage can be considered work and requires a willingness to move and participate in remaining in the present. Huge physiological changes can be made such as the reduction of cortisol in the blood stream, which can lead to tissue healing, relaxation and decreased anxiety. Other benefits include increased ranges of motion in the joints allowing for increased potential of strength gain and increased longevity of the benefits. I aim to help restore, rejuvenate and prevent injuries through this approach which I believe helps the individual gain independence from pain or postural neglect.
Integrative Functional Massage™/Functional Massage and Movement Method is the combination of: Orthopedic Massage, Restorative/Corrective Postural Training, and Functional Yoga. IFM provides a structured protocol of 12 weeks to provide a whole being approach to your pain, health, longevity, restorative, and sports needs. However, per client basis, IFM can be tailored or modified to ensure that one visit will provide tools of change, ensuring that every session is high quality and provides an increased sense of wellbeing.
It is my passion to bring about healing to the mind and body through the integration of art and science modalities. Since 2009, Ive been integrating breath into my methods of Body Sustainability Teachings. As a result, I focus on integrating the physiological truths of the orthopedic system and the nervous system. The main type of massage I apply consist of modalities that combine these two systems of the body. Integrative Functional Massage/Functional Massage and Movement Method will require the individual to move into developmental positions alternating from lying down, to kneeling, to standing, combined with massage techniques and most importantly, breath work! As a result, this approach to massage can be considered work and requires a willingness to move and participate in remaining in the present. Huge physiological changes can be made such as the reduction of cortisol in the blood stream, which can lead to tissue healing, relaxation and decreased anxiety. Other benefits include increased ranges of motion in the joints allowing for increased potential of strength gain and increased longevity of the benefits. I aim to help restore, rejuvenate and prevent injuries through this approach which I believe helps the individual gain independence from pain or postural neglect.
Integrative Functional Massage™/Functional Massage and Movement Method is the combination of: Orthopedic Massage, Restorative/Corrective Postural Training, and Functional Yoga. IFM provides a structured protocol of 12 weeks to provide a whole being approach to your pain, health, longevity, restorative, and sports needs. However, per client basis, IFM can be tailored or modified to ensure that one visit will provide tools of change, ensuring that every session is high quality and provides an increased sense of wellbeing.
Orthopedic Massage Modalities may include but not be limited too: Phoenix Prana Massage offers Functional, Integrative Massage Education:
Pandemic Update: As we return to hands on, please be Aware Covid Protocols are mandated and for the safety of yourself, myself and others- certain restrictions will apply for hands on therapy.
100% ONLINE 12 week Protocol: BreathBodyBe
Breath*Body*BE
This is a 12 + week Protocol, that Focuses on tailoring each session to fully Empower you, the individual to tap into your own internal resources to help you manage your own mobility, chronic pain, athletic performance , health and wellness goals. I will teach you, the client how to Functionally Self Assess and Adapt your own breath, movement patterns, identify goals and move forward addressing your body through a Whole Being Approach of Science and Soul Modalities.
- with a 12 week protocol, you will be able to identify your physical and energetic blockages
- you will be able to use critical problem solving skills to adjust and adapt to current functional pain, health and wellness goals
- you will learn basic neurology of your autonomic system to utilize problem solving and identification skills that directly relate to empowering you to choose what energetic and physical states you will invite
- you will learn self massage techniques tailored to your health, wellness, energy and illness/injury pain management needs
- you will learn foundational respiratory physiology in order to use critical thinking skills to choose a Breath technique that meets your Functional will/wellness, injury/illness, chronic pain management, immune and respiratory needs
- you will be Empowered, to feel you are not helpless over your present moment
- You will learn Functional Movement patterns that help Support your present moment needs and with advanced training, you will learn how to adapt to your future Functional movement needs
- If appropriate to you- you will identify what your needs are versus your wants and begin to Construct a Sustainable body-breath practice that will Sustain your body , support for longevity
- potentially identify spiritual, mindful, physical and whole being practices that evolve around body sustainability/longevity and how inter-connected your own life sustainability is to our planet and our financial sustainability with advanced practice.
Virtual Sessions One on One Zoom. All Zoom sessions will follow the Structural , Energetic, Mobility and Respiratory Functional Assessment. Which is preemptive to create a Plan of Action specifically catered to meet your needs in that session while taking into consideration you ultimate health and wellness goals.
FlowMassage/ Traditional Massage: includes Swedish application within the flow state, similar to Lomi Lomi, intentionally designed for lymphatic drainage, deep state of relaxation and restorative to the Nervous System.
Functional Massage and Movement : Includes Orthopedic, Structural, Functional Movement Assessment, Trigger point, Myofascial, Somatic with Breath, Visualization, Neural Rolling, Active and passive movement stretching
Thai Yoga Massage:
Traditional Thai Massage, specializing in 1.5 half protocols, performed fully clothed and on the earth/floor in silence. Inspiring focus for the receiver on letting go, breath awareness, and appropriate stretching to loosen the body, calm the mind, and facilitate energy flow.
PRE -Natal FlowMAssage: Carrying a baby can be Beautiful and Strenuous on the Mothers Body!!! Choose between 2 different types of Pre Natal Massage. 1) Water Baby Flow. Experience, in your OWN pool a completely relaxed, luxurious and therapeutic Flow massage, cradled/supported by the LMT. 2) Traditional on the table, with the LMT, guiding a Flow rhythmic and if appropriate, Neural gliding to assist in decreasing pain, such as Sciatica, a chronic and common symptom later in pregnancy. Feel completely supported and Seen, as Mommas Should BE- Always!
Trigger Point:
Involves ischemic pressure point on localized area of muscle, intended to release muscle tension and increase blood circulation. Other benefits include helping the muscle return to full potential of resting length therefore full potential of strength, increasing range of motion and decreased pain.
Deep Tissue:
Involves a slower pace that allows a deeper stroke into the muscle belly. Physiological benefits include increased blood circulation, pain management, tension release, stress management, increased range of joint range of motion.
Swedish:
Light effleurage type of stroke. Physiological benefits include increase lymphatic circulation and stress management.
Myofascial Release:
Slower, sometimes deep, sometimes superficial, sometimes active range is utilized. MFR techniques are applied that target both the superficial connective tissue and the deep fascial tissues that surround the muscle spindle . Physiological benefits include but not limited too increased joint range of motion, stress management, increased strength with postural changes. As a student of John Barnes, MFR has become a principle technique in my sessions.
Neuromuscular Techniques:
Strain counter strain, trigger point, reflexology, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation and breath work. NMR may be applied passively or actively. Physiological benefits include pain management, stress management, increased joint range of motion.
Sports Massage:
Massage immediately post-event helps to decrease recovery time. Massage pre-event for no more than 10 minutes helps enhance efficiency.
Cranial Sacral Upledger: As a beginner student of Upledger, Cranial Sacral is integrated into the sessions, offering a gentle touch to an overstimulated body. Cranial Sacral is powerful for whiplash, nerve pain, anxiety, chronic pain, and emotional releases.
Aromatherapy:
Manipulation of the sense of smell and tactile application to the skin to bring about relaxation.
Restorative Personal Training:
Tailored to each individual focusing on core and postural education dependent on client's goals and utilized in specific sequencing to ENHANCE the Orthopedic Massage.
Phoenix Prana Movement:
Sensory Integration techniques, Kinesthetic awareness, proprioceptive challenges, Breath work in motion and breath work in stillness, Focused attention skills, and Building a Personalized Asana practice to ENHANCE your massage session, long term and short term goals, and to Enhance other Forms of Movement Based or Mind Based Activities outside of the IFM session such as but not limited too, Athletic Competition or Corporate Speaking Performances.
Note: Each session is professionally tailored to meet the needs of the client. An initial assessment is provided to determine the most appropriate form of massage therapy, mind- body intervention. If the need of the client is to simply enjoy the benefits of a soothing massage, an abbreviated evaluation will be considered. Utilization of some aromatherapy is applied if appropriate. Suggested Protocol typically can be a minimum of 4-12 Sessions.
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