Alexander Technique
The Alexander Technique The Alexander Technique is a method that was created to ultimately change the way we perform every day activities. The Alexander Technique puts forward the idea that changing the way we feel about thoughtless activities such as walking, sitting or even standing. As children, we had to learn to do these things using concentration and effort. In adulthood, however, we lose that sense of being present in our actions. The Alexander Technique aims to create a presence and an intellectual involvement in all areas of activity.
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Everyone noticed the spots on all the swimmers in the Olympics a few years ago
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Bodywork therapy is a broad term that refers to a variety of treatments that aim to realign and restructure a patient’s body to improve its physical functioning, and to improve the patient’s mental health.
Read moreWhat is the Feldenkrais Method? An Introduction to This Innovative Approach to Movement
Whether you’re seeking to improve your athletic performance, reduce discomfort, or simply feel more at ease in your body, the Feldenkrais Method is a valuable tool that can support you every step of the way.
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Craniosacral Therapy The name itself sounds daunting enough, but Craniosacral Therapy is a form of therapy that is non-invasive, gentle and aims to restore vitality and balance to the mind and body. Craniosacral Therapy is based around the idea of healing the body and mind through light touch, gently manipulating the body to hear itself in a way that it usually does not. The light touch of a Craniosacral Therapist will cause your body to react by starting to listen to itself and what is truly going on through out your body and mind. Often th
Read moreButeyko Breathing Method
Buteyko Method The Buteyko Breathing Method is a healing practice that was developed by Doctor Konstantin Buteyko. The practice is a specific way and understanding of breathing t that focuses on healing asthma and other breathing related difficulties. What baffles people about the method is that it involves no medicine, not even herbs or homeopathic solutions. The technique relies solely on how the patient breathes. Buteyko developed the method when he found that most breathing related problems such as asthma, allergies and bronchitis are all
Read moreCommon stress triggers of the 21st century
Stress is a common physical and mental setback in the fast-paced era of the 21st century. With massive technological development, fast-paced career advances and the challenges of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, it is no surprise that many people struggle with stress. Knowing common stress triggers can be a useful weapon for fighting back against the dangerous effects of too much stress. Read on to find out which common aspects of daily life in the 21st century can contribute to unhealthy levels of stress in your life:
Read moreColour therapy: Its methods and benefits
Colour therapy, otherwise known as Chromotherapy, is an alternative form of therapy that has evidence of use dating back thousands of years to ancient cultures in China and Egypt.
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Stress within the body can hold a very large variety of consequences that most of us are unaware of. Unnecessary stress can bring on symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, grinding teeth and tension in the jaw. It also can bring emotional symptoms such as anxiety, aggression, irritability and irrational thinking.
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If you're feeling out of kilter, don't know why or what about, let your feet reveal the answer, find the sore spot, work it out. EUNICE INGHAM, physical therapist
Read moreTrigger Point Therapy for Stress Relief: How It Can Help You Relax
By releasing tension in the muscles, improving circulation, and enhancing body awareness, this therapy can help break the cycle of stress and discomfort that many of us experience.
Read moreTHE BODY AND STRESS
Body Stress Release (BSR) is a life enhancing technique that addresses the manifestation of stress in the body.
Read moreA beginner’s introduction to the Alexander Technique
In 1890, Frederick Matthais Alexander pioneered the Alexander Technique after developing a serious case of voice loss that doctors found impossible to diagnose. After exploring several theories, Alexander realized that he himself had been unknowingly damaging his vocal chords while speaking due to the particular ways in which he stood, moved his head, or tensed his body while speaking.
Read moreHow can stress relief techniques help you?
Stress in the modern age is a common struggle for all people, regardless of age or occupation. For many, cycles of stress, worry and constant activity in daily life can be crippling and efficient stress release techniques are becoming increasingly vital.
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Shiatsu If you are looking for a physical therapy that focuses on both mind and body, then Shiatsu could be a great treatment for you to consider. If you are looking for a Shiatsu practitioner in your area, then Health4You is a great site for you to consider! Shiatsu, translated from Japanese, means ‘finger pressure’. This hints to how the practice is performed. Shiatsu is a hands on treatment that involved the practitioner manipulating, kneading and touching the body in various specific ways that affect the physical body as well as balanci
Read moreApplied Kinesiology: An alternative solution path to health
Kinesiology is also known as the practice of biomechanics and focuses on the study of body movement. Applied kinesiology branches off this foundation and emphasises the importance of muscle strength monitoring where diagnosis and treatment is based on the theory that muscles have important links to other body parts, such as organs and tissues.
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Myotherapy Myotherapy is a form of physical therapy that focuses on treating as well as preventing both soft tissue pain and compromised joint movement. Both of these ailments are cause of myofascia dysfunction. Myofascia is the substance that makes up ligaments and tendons, as well as surrounding muscles and separating muscles from one another. Soft Tissue Pain Symptoms You may benefit from seeing a Myotherapist if any of these symptoms have been present: - Stiff joints - Tingling or ‘pins and needles’ - Fatigue - Numbness - Constant pain
Read moreRemedial Therapy
Remedial Therapists Although learning techniques are becoming more flexible and inclusive of children from different learning strengths, it is also very possible that your child may be unable to reach their full potential in the classroom. Remedial Therapy is recommended to children who suffer from certain learning disabilities such as dyslexia, ADHD, ADD or perhaps even just need a little extra help and attention. Remedial Therapy has often come to be associated with children that are disruptive, difficult or lazy. It should be noted, howev
Read moreThe Benefits of Lymphatic Drainage: Boosting Health and Wellness
The benefits of lymphatic drainage are numerous and impactful, making it a valuable addition to your health and wellness routine.
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There are multiple practices in both western and eastern medicine that believe that the body is more interlinked than we know. Applied Kinesiology is one of those practices
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