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Kelly was inspired to pursue body work as a profession after sustaining a serious ju jitsu
injury to her spine. She found that Rolfing Structural Integration was profoundly effective
in getting her body back on track, and the principles behind Rolfing intrigued her. She has
since attained advanced trainings in Rolfing as well as proficiency in Movement Training and
Biodynamic What is Rolfing? It is a fantastic system for alleviating chronic and long term musculo-skeletal problems that people may experience as pain or even merely as diminished physical vitality. Specifically, Rolfing is a system of manually releasing the restrictions of the sheaths of your muscles. The sheaths—which we call fascia—hold the shape of the muscles. Tight fascia can restrict the free range of motion of your muscles and joints, creating friction, compensations and further restriction over time. Fascia that is restored to its natural tone and shape allows
the muscle and skeletal structure to return to better posture and greater space
in the joints. Modern Rolfing is comfortable and satisfying to experience, and
the precision and thoroughness of the release work is notable by the great results people |
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Carole Hart Carole specializes in traditional Swedish oil
massage and Intrinsic Touch myofascial release
and has completed close to 500 hours of training
in massage techniques. She has also completed
over 120 hours of osteopathic style Cranio-
Sacral Therapy training. This is Another tool of Carole's is Ortho-Bionomy.
Ortho-Bionomy is also an osteopathic-based
technique whereby Carole gently places your
body or limbs into certain positions in which
your muscles, joints and nerves find relief. This
relief and its effect "resets" your tissues to a
better tone which results in improved body-to-mind Carole is also a Pilates instructor. For interested clients, she may suggest home exercises or stretching techniques to maximize your massage results. Altogether these techniques promote change in the relationships of the body, mind, and nervous system, enhancing deep levels of relaxation, self-healing and self-awareness. With the releases you will discover more energy, deeper sleep, greater balance and spiritual joy. |
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Lisa Garrett Lisa's work has been highly influenced through her studies and practice of Asian body work. Her massage techniques include Thai Massage, Shiatsu, Traditional Anma massage, and Lotus Hands. Anma massage is thought to be the precursor of shiatsu, techniques which specifically stimulate certain points on the body to release the chi, and increase circulation and the natural healing abilities of the body. Shiatsu work addresses tension in the meridians of the muscles. Meridians are energy lines that run throughout the musculature, skeleton and organs and are thought to regulate energy flow, health and vitality. Thai Massage is traditionaly practiced on the floor and utilizes long stretches and deep massage. It is highly relaxing to be moved in slow and therapeutic motions that relieve tension in muscles and joints. Lisa is a meditator, Yoga instructor and Tian Gong practitioner |
Doctor of Chiropractic, Sylvia Skefich – Santa Cruz, California 831-475-1995 |