Manual therapy of light touch & body holding developed by Osteopathic doctor John Upledger, DO. Intended to nourish the central nervous system, relieve stress & tension, release worry and obsessive thoughts, promote emotional regulation, alleviate pain, restore balance, and produce profound positive changes. Client is typically clothed. 

Intended to relieve stress & tension in the neck and facial muscles, improve circulation, alleviate jaw pain (TMJD) and headaches/migraines, increase range of motion in the neck, decrease face puffiness, reduce wrinkles, promote collage production, and improve overall tone & texture of skin. Utilizing gentle Swedish massage techniques, with possible addition of: muscle energy technique, trigger point therapy, Gua Sha/scraping, and vibration therapy. Client is typically clothed. 

Myotherapy (muscle therapy) is to evaluate and treat soft tissue disfunctions such as pain, tightness, muscle spasms, adhesions, edema, scar tissue, trigger points, decreased range of motion. Its effective in treating myofascial conditions such as: headaches, back & neck pain, whiplash, shoulder issues, carpal tunnel syndrome, piriformis syndrome/sciatica and more.

This treatment is dynamic & interactive vs. a relaxation massage. It's typically done with the client clothed, actively moving and participating in stretches. 

A personalized treatment plan may include the following techniques: Assisted stretching (Muscle Energy Techniques/Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation), Table Thai, Tui Na, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point therapy, Dynamic & Static cupping, Gua Sha/scraping, Hydrotherapy (hot & cold), Vibration therapy.