Every BODY is a unique and dynamic system. Experience individualized treatment according to your needs, at any given moment - look to the entire body/mind for its answers, discuss it with Elena and decide which modalities will be most appropriate for each session.
Integrative Manual Therapies
Integrative bodywork combined with elements of dance and psychodrama for treating trauma through lifespan - helping patients resolve trauma symptoms that remain in the body
Cranio-Sacral Therapy is a technique for finding and correcting cerebral and spinal imbalances or blockages that may cause sensory, motor, or intellectual dysfunction. For more information about this techniques click here! The American Cancer Society and many oncologists understand that Craniosacral Therapy may be advantageous for cancer patients with mesothelioma, a rare variety of cancer, if used in harmony with mainstream cancer management techniques like chemotherapy or radiation. Craniosacral Therapy is believed to relieve pain and headaches, restore a sense of balance and calm, and is said to promote immune system function. For more information about malignant mesothelioma and additional content on complementary therapies for cancer patients, please visit Mesothelioma.com.
Lymph Drainage Therapy The proper function of the lymphatic system is critical to our bodies' ability to drain stagnant fluids, detoxify, regenerate tissues, filter out toxins and foreign substances, and maintain a healthy immune system. The LDT is using gentle manual maneuvers to detect the specific rhythm, direction and quality of the lymph flow anywhere in the body. From there, the practitioner uses his hands to perform Manual Lymphatic Mapping of the vessels to assist the overall direction of the lymphatic circulation, areas of stagnation, and the best alternate pathways for draining lymph and other body fluids. In essence, this stimulates the immune system and balance the autonomic nervous system. The results may be:
• Reduction in edema and Lymphedemas of many origins
• Relief of chronic and sub-acute inflammation and conditions such as acne, eczema and allergies
• Regeneration of tissues (from burns and post-surgical scars) anti-aging effects on skin
• Detoxification of the body
• Deep relaxation to aid insomnia, depression, stress, loss of vitality or memory
• Reduction of symptoms of CF Syndrome and Fibromyalgia
• Alleviation of cellulite
BREEMA The ART of BEING PRESENT is a system that teaches us the practical steps anyone can take to unify the energies of mind, body and feelings and become present. It uses the body to connect us to the harmony of life as it actually is in the moment. The movement and postures of BREEMA partner bodywork and Self-BREEMA exercises are profoundly comfortable and natural. Practiced with BREEMA's Nine Principles of Harmony, they lead us to a totally new experience of ourselves
Visceral Manipulation (VM) This delicate Manual therapy focuses on the internal organs, their environment, and their potential influence on many structural and physiological dysfunctions. VM is based on the specific placement of soft manual forces to enhance the normal mobility of the viscera (internal organs). The goal is to encourage the body's normal forces remove abnormal effects, whatever their sources. The technique is as subtle as pervasive. The modern concept of VM is based on the pioneering work of the French osteopath Jean-Pierre Barral. Learn more about VM : http://www.barralinstitute.com .
Myofascial Release utilizes passive movement of the myofascial layers from superficial to deep. The purpose is to release muscle spasms, stretch abnormal fibrous tissue, decongest the tissue, increase blood flow, and increase proprioception
Muscle Energy Technique is positional technique that facilitates correction of biomechanical dysfunction by normalizing neuromusculoskeletal balance.
Shiatsu and Acupressure
are Oriental-based systems of finger pressure massage which treat special points along acupuncture 'meridians', the invisible channels of energy flow in the body
Postisometric Relaxation (PIR) is a positional technique, using muscular facilitation and inhibition. As it obviously acts on muscles with increased tension, it is advantageous for muscle relaxation, if there is muscle spasm and particularly if there are Trigger points. The good results can be significantly enhanced by combining PIR with methods that affect the postural musculature as whole, such as eye movements, inhalation and exhalation. The effect of treatment can be ascertained not only in the muscle treated, but also in the pain points, situated most frequently where the tendon is attached to the bone. At times, those pain points are more likely to be result of referred pain, in which case RIP is as effective as local anesthesia or needling. This demonstrates very clearly the close interrelation between tension and pain, and relaxation and anesthesia.
Cupping Therapy may be used to bring relief from stress,pain, allergies, fatigue, flu, colds, back pain, anxiety, muscle aches, red itchy skin conditions or fever, improve cellulite and acne. If it wasn't for the overwhelming media coverage of the cupping marks on M Phelps' shoulders , who would tell us! Oh, may be WSJ or NYT , for sure. It's an ancient TCM method with profound and versatile effects.The Cupping technique ( with or without magnets) is integrated In the massage session following the principles of Lymph circulation and according to the individual patient's needs.