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Onsen
Therapy
The
style of therapy I have created is a product of my background
in Exercise Physiology, personal training and an integrative
type of therapy known as Onsen. My own personal approach emphasizes
treating you as a total, integrated individual.
The treatment is designed according to the activities
and work stresses engaged in, age, fitness/health level, personal
approach, medical history as well as current assessment and symptoms. The
assessment includes structural (skeletal) patterns and functional
(soft tissue) patterns for balance, range of motion, strength
and pain. Treatment
takes on three levels:
- Structural
Correction: The realignment of the bony structure is
achieved through a soft technique called Muscle
Energy Technique.
- Functional
Correction: A variety of techniques are used to release,
lengthen, flush and balance the specific soft tissues which
have become shortened, adhered and imbalanced. This step
is essential for the structure to remain aligned.
- Exercise
Therapy: Specific exercises are given to continue steps
1 & 2. Some muscles will be strengthened, while others
are stretched. Posture, body mechanics and ergonomics are
also worked with if applicable. Sports specific adaptations
are made, as are suggestions and resources for lifestyle
changes.
Now
the basis for lasting recovery is established. In most cases
pain can be
released in 1-3 treatments. Depending on the health, length of
time the problem has existed, prior therapy, and willingness
of the individual to participate in their healing, lasting recovery
can take place in 2-6 treatments. |
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