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Cranio-Sacral 1
I have had a client come to me for massage to work on whiplash issues related to a fairly severe auto accident which happened a year ago. After 3 appointments she was getting relief…
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Levator Scapula
Levator scapula is one of the muscles of the neck. The origination points are at the first through fourth transverse processes of the cervical vertebrae. The insertion points for the levator scapula are…
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Rotator Cuff
Many times I hear clients say they have a rotator cuff tear or injury. I ask them specifically if they know which of the four muscles making up the rotator cuff was injured. Most…
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Complimentary Alternative Modalities
The human body is a complex and fascinating creation. Not only does the body include muscular, skeletal, circulation, breathing, craniosacral rhythm, organs, glands, etc but also energy meridians, chakras and so forth. It is…
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Grief and massage
I recently had a client who tragically lost her husband. The shock of the loss, the immediate surrounding by friends and family, the memorial service, the reality of legal issues following takes a toll…
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teeth move
I recently had a client come in who had been hit in the face while crouched down by a neighbor’s very large dog who thought it was time to play and head butted her.…
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Spheniod Bone the butterfly shaped bone
The sphenoid bone is deep in the cranium. It articulates with fourteen bones in the skull. Cranio sacral therapy can work with this bone to make sure the articulations with the other…
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Ears as part of massage – really?
Have you ever asked your massage therapist to massage your ears? If that is not part of your massage routine try it some time. Massaging the scalp is quite relaxing and blending…
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Parasympathetic Nervous System
Ever wonder why you feel so relaxed after a massage? Many aspects related to massage engage the parasympathetic nervous system. The function of the parasympathetic nervous system is to restore the body to ‘balance’…
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Transversospinalis Group
There are three distinct branches of muscles making up the Tranvsersospinalis Group; semipinalis capitis, rotatores and multifidi. The action of these muscles allows us to extend (straighten) the vertebral column and to rotate to…