Wellness

CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a light-touch, manual therapy that releases tensions, as well as restrictions deep in the body to relieve pain and dysfunction and improve overall health. CST was developed by Osteopathic Physician, John E. Upledger after extensive clinical research at Michigan State University.

By facilitating the body's natural and innate healing processes, CST is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease, and has been shown to be beneficial for people seeking help with a wide range of healthcare challenges and symptoms including:

• Migraines, Headaches

• Chronic Pain

• Motor-Coordination Impairments

• Central Nervous System Disorder

• Orthopedic Problems

• Traumatic Brain Injuries and Concussions

• Alzheimer's

• Spinal Cord Injuries

• Scoliosis

• Conception, Pregnancy, Birth

• Pediatric Challenges

• Learning Differences, ADD, ADHD

• Autism and Sensory Processing

• Chronic Fatigue

• Emotional Difficulties, Depression

• Stress and Tension-Related Problems

• Fibromyalgia and other Connective-Tissue Disorders

• Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ) and Dental Challenges

• Immune Disorders

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

• Post-Surgical Dysfunction

• Sleep Challenges

Visceral Manipulation is organ-specific fascial mobilization and is based on the premise that free movement within the body is vital, and thus any restriction will adversely affect health. It evaluates and treats the dynamics of motion and suspension in relation to organs, membranes, fascia, and ligaments. Visceral Manipulation relies on the palpation of normal and abnormal forces within the body, with the specific goal of encouraging normal tone and movements, both within and between the internal organs, their connective tissue, and other structures of the body where normal motion has been impaired. By using precise manual techniques, such as palpation of the superficial and deep fascia and the mobility and motility of individual organs, therapists can evaluate how abnormal forces interplay, overlap, and affect the normal body forces at work. The goal of Visceral Manipulation is to help the person's body return to normal function and thereby remove compensatory symptoms, whatever their source, leading to improved health and optimal body functioning. (Barralinstitute.com)

Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a gentle, non-invasive massage technique that stimulates the lymphatic system to promote the removal of excess fluid and waste products from the body. This therapy is performed by a trained therapist who uses rhythmic, light pressure and specific hand movements to move lymphatic fluid through the body's lymphatic vessels.

The lymphatic system plays a crucial role in maintaining the body's immune function and fluid balance. When the lymphatic system is compromised, excess fluid and waste can accumulate in the tissues, leading to swelling, inflammation, and a weakened immune system.

MLD has been shown to have numerous benefits, including:

Reducing swelling and edema: By stimulating the lymphatic system, MLD can help reduce swelling and edema in the body, particularly in the arms, legs, and face.

Boosting immune function: By improving lymphatic circulation, MLD can help boost the body's immune function, making it better able to fight off infections and disease.

Relieving pain and tension: MLD can help alleviate pain and tension in the body, particularly in areas affected by lymphedema or other conditions that cause fluid retention.

Promoting relaxation: MLD is a gentle, soothing therapy that can help promote relaxation and reduce stress.

MLD is often used to treat conditions such as lymphedema, post-surgical swelling, and fibromyalgia, as well as to support overall wellness and immune function.

Our functional movement exercise sessions are designed to help you move better, feel stronger, and perform daily activities with greater ease. Led by our certified occupational therapist, these sessions focus on improving your body's functional movement patterns - the movements that you use every day to carry out tasks such as bending, lifting, and reaching.

During your session, our occupational therapist will assess your current movement abilities and create a personalized exercise program tailored to your individual needs and goals. We use a variety of techniques and exercises to help you improve your strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination, with an emphasis on movements that mimic real-life activities.

Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or simply looking to improve your overall health and well-being, our functional movement exercise sessions can help. Our occupational therapist will guide you through each exercise, ensuring that you maintain proper form and alignment to prevent injury and achieve optimal results.

At the end of each session, you'll leave feeling stronger, more confident, and better equipped to perform your daily activities with greater ease. Contact us today to schedule your first session with our experienced occupational therapist and start improving your functional movement abilities!

Our manual therapy sessions, led by our licensed occupational therapist, use hands-on techniques to help relieve pain, improve range of motion, and restore function to injured or painful areas of the body. During your session, our occupational therapist will use their hands to apply pressure, manipulate soft tissues, and mobilize joints to help reduce pain and restore normal movement.

Manual therapies utilized in these sessions can include: myofascial cupping, trigger point release, myofascial release, soft tissue mobilization, IASTM, dry needling, Estim, TENS

Pregnancy and postpartum corrective exercise sessions are designed to help women safely and effectively strengthen their bodies during and after pregnancy. We work with you to develop a personalized exercise and treatment program that focuses on improving core stability, pelvic floor strength, and overall body alignment.

During pregnancy and postpartum, the body undergoes significant changes, and it's important to exercise in a way that accommodates these changes while reducing the risk of injury. We will guide you through exercises that are appropriate for your stage of pregnancy and help you maintain proper form and alignment. We can help you rebuild strength, alleviate pain, and improve your overall health and well-being. We'll work with you to gradually increase the intensity and complexity of your exercises as your body heals and recovers.

Whether you're pregnant or a new mom, our pregnancy and postpartum corrective exercise sessions can help you feel stronger, healthier, and more confident.