Sedona Massage Therapy
What is a Myofascial Release Massage Therapy session like?
In a myofascial release session, I will assess your posture for distortions that may be contributing to your pain. I will palpate (feel the tissue) for pliability and motion. By paying special attention to the fascial restrictions that may be causing postural distortion, I can determine where your particular imbalances lie. Armed with this essential information I am then able to perform myofascial release massage therapy techniques on your fascial restrictions to lengthen shortened structures and bring your posture to balance. Lengthening shortened myofascia and elminiating fascial adhesions allows your body to move more freely. Releasing shortened myofascia eliminates pulling from distant structures. This realigns your posture and eliminates the root cause of your pain.
Myofascial Release takes place on the massage table, either wearing underwear, or bathing suit, or undressed and properly draped. I will apply massage therapy techniques using various degrees of sustained pressure from gentle to deep depending on the area of the body and your particular needs. Using my palms, forearms, or elbows I will slowly stretch shortened or adhered myofascial structures to elongate and mobilize tissue. Unwinding may occur. This is a natural bodily response to releasing fascial restriction and may include graceful movements of the tissue or limbs.
Contact me for a free consultation to determine how Myofascial Release or other Structural Balancing Massage Therapies can help you. Experience better posture and pain free living today!
Article by OmShi'. May be reprinted with the written permission of the author. ©2008
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I have had the privilege of working with OmShi’ through a difficult time in my life; I dealt with breast cancer. I came to know her as a consummate healer. She treated my body and fed my soul. She is blessed with an incredible energy that enables self healing. Thank you, OmShi’, for all you have done for me.
LD - West Chester, Pennsylvania

