Massage and Bodywork

Definition

Somatic re-education, another name for Ortho-Bionomy, is a gentle form of bodywork that allows the practitioner to work with the wisdom of the client, the client’s body, and the healing powers of nature.  When using the techniques of Somatic re-education, the practitioner exaggerates the dysfunctions and/or comforts of the body.  This allows the body to recognize that there is a problem (i.e. dysfunction, misalignment, pain, etc.) and allows the wisdom of the body/mind/spirit to make adjustments naturally.  Somatic re-education gently re-educates the body back into balance.

General Benefits of Massage

• Gives a sense of well-being

• Decreases stress

• Decreases aches and pains

• Speeds up healing time after injury or surgery

• Helps prevent sports or movement injuries

• Increases relaxation

• Increases circulation

• Increases cellular detoxification

• Increases range-of-motion

• Relieves tension headaches