These chemicals can change the experience of pain or signal the body to release other appropriate chemicals and hormones to influence the body's own system of internal regulation. Both beliefs, include the idea that the acupuncture needles stimulate the body's natural healing abilities. Many people seek massage as a natural means of promoting health, and to enhance the body's own restorative powers. During treatment, the body is massaged to promote relaxation, manage stress, decrease muscle tension, increase circulation, correct and prevent soft tissue damage, and to decrease pain. Therapeutic Body Work Therapeutic body work is a gentle hands-on method for evaluating problems that are intimately related to the craniosacral , nervous, muscloskeletal and endocrine systems.
Craniosacral therapy can help to alleviate headaches and neck and back pain.
Myofascial release manipulates the layers of the facia to release restrictions from muscles, bone and nerve tissue to alleviate pain and restore function. Bio-energy work can help bring balance to weak congested areas through accupressure and massage. Nutritional Counseling Individual and group counseling helps clients improve their overall health in a preventive way. Medication and diet recommendations Psychological Specialties Individual, group and family counseling may be offered as treatment options. Relaxation and stress reduction skills are taught to decrease stress.