Created by chiropractor P. Michael Leahy, ART is a set of protocols designed to treat soft-tissue (muscles, tendons, connective tissue) issues using specific massage and movement techniques. It is especially beneficial for overuse injuries and nerve entrapments. ART is patented, and ART practitioners must recertify regularly.
Adjustments are used in therapy to promote an increase of movement in the joints of the spine. It is widely believed that chiropractors only adjust spines, but, in reality, they can adjust almost any joint in the body.
Graston technique uses a unique instrument to treat scar tissue and fascia adhesions in our soft tissue. It helps to increase local blood flow, allowing for faster recovery of range of motion, pain, and function. A wide range of conditions can be treated including muscle strains, carpal tunnel, plantar fasciitis, rotator cuff tears, tension headaches, and tennis elbow.
Swedish TechniquesOur basic massage techniques are based on a practice created by Pehr Henrik Ling, a Swedish doctor in the 1800s. With the use of lotion directly on the skin, we knead, squeeze, and compress muscles to relax tension and increase circulation to needed areas.
Myofascial ReleaseFascia is the connective tissue that forms the layers between the skin and muscles and bones, creating structure and stability. When it’s restricted and tight, it pulls in the wrong direction and causes compression and inflexibility in muscles and joints. Releasing the fascia allows blood flow back into tissues and provides room for muscles and joints to move properly.
Sports Massage
By treating both acute and chronic injuries and optimizing the health of tissues, we aid an athlete’s preparation for or recovery from training and competition. In addition to treating specific injuries, we address muscle imbalances, release joint and fascial restrictions, and improve flexibility, with the goal of improving the athlete’s overall performance.
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Pregnancy MassageWe can relieve the symptoms of pregnancy, including low back pain, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, swollen legs, and general fatigue. Post-pregnancy, we can treat various issues, such as upper back strains, sore breasts, and scar tissue.
Cupping
Cupping is used to separate the layers of fascia and increase blood flow to the affected area. Cups are placed on the skin where a vacuum pressure draws the skin into the cup. They can be left in place (static cupping) or dragged along the skin (dynamic cupping) as a more aggressive technique. They can result in dark purple cupping marks, an indication that stagnate material has been stuck in the tissue.
Gua Sha
Gua sha is a type of myofascial release, using a tool to “scrape” along the fascia and separate restricted tissue. It helps to increase local blood flow, allowing for faster recovery of range of motion, pain, and function. As with cupping, it can result in dark purple gua sha marks, an indication that stagnate material was stuck in the tissue and can now rise to the surface to be circulated out of the body.
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Craniosacral TherapyCraniosacral therapy examines the cerebrospinal fluid which bathes the central nervous system and brain. It gently examines the sacrum and each cranial bone/joint for movement dysfunction, then gently follows and resists patterns to break them and restart the cycle.
ReikiReiki gently influences the universal life force within the body, similar to the Chinese concept of qi in traditional acupuncture. Through placing of their hands on a body, the practitioner can assist the energy flow in another, encouraging their self-healing and balancing abilities.
YogaOriginating from India, yoga is one of the most ancient forms of healing movement. This form of exercise uses poses/postures or the dance-like movement of flowing from pose to pose to attain the ideal balance of strength and flexibility for your body. Yoga also emphasizes the importance of pairing one’s breath with movement in a way that is both intuitive and and efficient. Any pose or movement can be modified to fit your body’s unique anatomy or limiting conditions.
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