LW Bodywork

Personalized pain relief programs designed for those seeking relief for acute or chronic pain.

LivingWell Bodywork with Frank
Specializing in the relief of muscular pain, Frank uses a systematic approach with a variety of soft tissue techniques, as well as movement and strengthening systems (Pilates/Somatics) to meet the client’s goals of pain relief and a higher quality of living. For over 15 years his system has proven effective relieving both acute and chronic muscular pain. Some of the techniques he blends together are Myofascial Release, Deep Tissue Massage, and Relaxation Massage. Working for 90 minutes is preferable for all new clients. The longer time is also recommended to those who are working on multiple body issues. The pace can be slower and different styles of pain relief work can be incorporated.

Polarity
Polarity Therapy is the process of balancing the body’s energy fields through various pressure points and energy pathways. The practitioner assesses energy flow using palpitation, observation and soft touch to provide a profoundly calming effect on the entire nervous system. The results of Polarity Therapy may include pain relief as well as relief of stress and tension.

Reflexology
Wonderful does not even come close to how to describe the feeling of a Reflexology session. The concepts of Reflexology, one of the oldest recorded massage techniques, have  been traced to pre-dynastic China (possibly as early as 3000 B.C.) and to ancient Indian medicine. Reflexology is a therapeutic method of relieving pain by stimulating predefined pressure points on the feet and hands. This controlled pressure alleviates the source of the discomfort. In the absence of any particular malady or abnormality, Reflexology may be as effective for promoting good health and for preventing illness as it may be for relieving symptoms of stress, injury, and illness.

Reiki
Reiki is a method of stress reduction therapy that uses simple hands-on, no-touch, and visualization techniques to promote healing. Reiki, in Japanese, means "universal life energy". The goal of this work is to improve the flow of life energy in a person.  Reiki practitioners are trained to detect and alleviate problems of energy flow on the physical, emotional, and spiritual level. Lay practitioners have used it for more than 90 years, and its popularity is growing.

Physicians and nurses are beginning to recognize the value of Reiki and have begun adding it to services provided by hospitals, medical clinics, and hospice programs. They indicate that Reiki reduces stress, decreases the need for pain medication, improves sleep and appetite, and accelerates the healing process. They also indicate that Reiki reduces many of the unwanted side effects of radiation and drugs, including chemotherapy.

Shiatsu
SHI = finger, ATSU = pressure is a traditional Japanese technique of thumb and palm pressure based on anatomical and physiological theory.  This ancient method involves a thorough whole-body treatment in which pressure is applied to emphasize a pattern of neuro-muscular points to relieve pain, promote relaxation and stimulate blood and lymphatic flow.

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