Holisticopia Naprapathy as a system of deep connective tissue massage may share it's origins with Czechoslovkian Napravit, German Bindegewebsmassage, osteopathic and chiropractic systems of treatment. It uses soft tissue manipulation to release tension and balance energy flows in the body. The practitioner uses palpation to explore the tissue, looking for rigid, contracted areas of the body. He then begins repetitive, rhythmic, thrusts to gently stretch the contracted connective tissues.
Practitioners focus on the ligaments near the spinal column.
Diet, exercise, and postural adjustments help improve circulatory and nervous system function. Naprapths are licensed in Illinois and Ohio.