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Light Touch Therapies Body
Mechanics Therapy (BMT) A
self-help approach to pain relief, following an exercise programme of
3-6 minutes daily. Muscles are the pulling power on our structural frame
and incorrect use of the body results in muscles being shortened or
lengthened. The ‘out of balance’ muscles gradually pull joints out
of alignment and the result id pain. Treatment and self-help is normally
given over six weeks so 3-6 appointments are necessary. BMT
treats a range of ailments and is suitable for all age groups,
especially children, since learning good posture will prevent all kinds
of problems later in life. Bowen
Technique (BWT) A
series of gentle moves on muscles and connective tissue. The
practitioner makes rolling-type movements on precise points of the body
(through clothing) allowing muscles, soft tissue and energy within the
body to re-align. There is no adjustment of hard tissue and no force is
used. Treatment promotes pain relief and healing. BWT addresses
many problems including back and neck pain, sports injuries and RSI.
Problems with joints and chronic conditions also respond favourably. 2-3
treatments at weekly intervals usually provide long-lasting effect. Cranio-Sacral
Therapy (CST) The
practitioner places their hands on your sacrum and cranium and, making
hardly any movement, frees the flow of spinal fluid and the flow of
‘shock-absorber’-type fluid around the brain. This relieves the
pressure on the nerves which causes many problems. CST can help
with neuralgia and migraine and with the discomfort following injuries
to the head, enabling treatment of a wide range of conditions and
improving health at all levels. Emotional
Freedom Technique (EFT) Gentle
tapping on the emotional meridians of the face and chest while
the client repeats a simple verbal affirmation of the desired outcome
clears the physical blocks which have impeded recovery. EFT
addresses habits, addictions, phobias, irrational fears, etc., and has
remarkably swift results. Health
Kinesiology (HKN) The
meridian system is balanced and practitioners use muscle testing to find
the best help for a particular need. Usually this involves holding
acupuncture points combined with any of the following: flower essences,
crystals, magnets, homeopathic remedies, word or thought form,
nutritional supplement, a sound, a light, a colour. HKN helps on
all levels. Indian
Head Massage (IHM)
A traditional treatment used by Indian women for over 1000 years
to relieve stress, tension headaches, eyestrain and insomnia. A rhythmic
massage to upper back, shoulders, neck, scalp and face, IHM is
very detoxifying, soothing and deeply relaxing. Kinesiology
(KIN) Each
group of muscles relates to other parts of the body so testing how
muscles respond to gentle pressure shows how the body is functioning. KIN
looks for imbalance in nutrition and energy, then revitalises with
fingertip massage to pressure points on the head and body. Anyone can
benefit, but KIN is best known for helping allergies or food
sensitivities, because this can result in a variety of symptoms.
Promotes physical, emotional and nutritional balance. Muscle
Release Therapy (MRT) The
body is taken back through movements that initially created problems,
finding the preferred posture for the affected part of the body and then
working to undo the damage. This is quite different from techniques
which practise forceful adjustments. If a muscle is tight the
practitioner gently tightens it further so that increased blood flow to
that muscle will enable it to regain normal form. MRT can help
whiplash injuries, headaches, spine and pelvic conditions, breathing
problems, sinus problems and glue ear.
Note MRT
was previously called Body Stress Release (BSR), a name which was also
used by practitioners of an entirely different therapy. The new name has
been adopted to avoid confusion. Orthobionomy
(OBY) is similar to MRT Polarity
Therapy (PLT) Relieves
congestion in energy flow to help return to a state of balance. The
therapist makes contact with the fascial systems of the body (the sheets
of connective tissue underlying the skin and surrounding muscles), which
is viewed as a ‘highway for touch’. Trauma on the body results in
fascia constrictions – scar tissue and adhesions – and PLT
frees these, together with releasing the trauma that caused the
congestion. Reflex points on the body show where energy is congested;
just as reflexologists work on points on the hands and feet, PLT
therapists use reflex points all over the body. Reflexology
(RFX) There
are points in the feet which correspond with all other parts of the
body, so gentle pressure and specific massage techniques are applied to
the reflex points to increase energy flow to the corresponding parts of
the body. RFX reflects the state of heath of the whole body, and
well-being is promoted by correcting imbalances before they develop. It
is extremely relaxing and maintains health by strengthening all body
systems. Used to treat a wide range of disorders, particularly anything
stress-related. Re-Harmonisng
(RHM) Treats
any condition by facilitating energy flow. Any stress or shock inhibits
smooth energy flow, leading to symptoms from slight pain to severe
illness. A blueprint for a perfect energy field influences our genetic
make-up and the memory of this blueprint stays with us. RHM
reminds the body of the original blueprint; the therapist ‘tunes in’
and corrects the mis-flow of energy. Reiki
(RKI) “Reiki”
is Japanese for “universal life energy” and the RKI
practitioner acts as a channel for Ki energy to be passed to the
recipient, thereby activating the body’s natural ability to heal
itself while restoring balance. Promoting powerful healing, RKI
releases blocked energy, cleanses the body of toxins, and works to
create balance on all levels of being. Treatment consists of the
recipient relaxing fully-clothed while the practitioner gently places
their hands on specific energy centres for a few minutes. Useful for any
age, pregnant women, and anyone recovering from surgery. Rejuvanessence
(REJ) The face is the primary organ of emotional expression; when
we want to see what a person is feeling, we look at their face. Every
trauma or stress sets itself into the facial muscles. REJ is a
unique form of facial massage which revitalises the whole body-mind
system. Precise, gentle fingertip massage softens and lifts the face.
Working on meridian lines and acupuncture points releases tension from
the muscles of face, neck, skull and shoulders. Useful for improving jaw
function and complexion, as well as for easing headaches and migraine. Spinal
Touch Therapy (STT) Any
deformity of the spine causes excess tissue pressure on the nerve roots
emerging from the vertebrae. As the whole body is governed by the
nerves, this can cause organ malfunction or false reporting of pain to
the brain. For example, pressure on thoracic vertebra 1 can suggest pain
in the lower arms, tingling fingers and shortness of breath – when
there is nothing wrong with these body parts! The therapist uses
extremely light massage technique on the buttocks, spine, shoulders,
neck, head and belly to convince the tense spinal muscles to relax. When
they do, the spine is restored and tissue pressure is removed so the
body will function properly without pain. STT has no
contra-indications, so is safe for all people. Therapeutic
Touch (ThT) A
system of healing which has been taught for many years in American
hospitals and schools of nursing. The three elements of practical skills
taught in UK include: hands-on technique of healing, chelation of the
physical body, and healing of the seven subtle bodies comprising the
human energy field. |