Corrective Body Work
"the muscles of the human body do not function as independent units. Instead, they are regarded as part of a body-wide network, with fascial structures acting as linking components. Since fascia can transmit tension and has proprioceptive and nociceptive functions, myofascial meridians could be responsible for disorders and pain radiating to remote anatomical structures. "
- Thomas Myers
CORRECTIVE BODY WORK
Aleisha has taken this theory twisted it, turned it, added some functional cupping & IASTM and through much trial and error - formed her own method! This type of Body work can be intense at times, especially for clients that have a lot of bound connective tissues that has not been touched in a very long time.....or EVER! Bodywork is a general term that refers to the manual manipulation of muscular and connective tissue in the body in order to alleviate pain and restore function. The term "Body Work" as the "massage" is generally associated with more of a relaxing experience as it may not be a necessity to be an active participant during the session. This is not to say that bodywork isn’t relaxing; it just may not mimic the same exact feeling you get with massage.
During one of her sessions, there may be moments where you will be asked to produce a certain movement while she holds a compression. This is done with the intention of bringing awareness to the client, creating space in the body, and bringing more fluidity to the body as a whole.
Typically, the time required for extensive therapy is 60min - 120min. Corrective Body Work is usually performed between ten to thirteen sessions, with each session building upon the previous. The treatment is tailored to the client’s individual needs and preferences. The amount of pressure used may vary from lighter or heavier, slow-moving or still, depending on therapeutic intent. You may be asked to move as pressure is applied, or to stand, move around, and notice your experience during the session. You may experience a variety of sensations ranging from warm and pleasant to mild discomfort. Although not mandatory, wearing workout clothes is preferred as entire fascial tissue may need to be stretched throughout the body, so it is best to avoid wearing any tight-fitting clothes.
AFTER TREATMENT - It may bring on some discomfort as it repairs the body's connective tissue. Mild side effects such as cold-like symptoms and soreness may be experienced for 2-3 days after a session.
"Where you think it is, it ain't"
- Ida Rolf.
A little about fascia…
Fascia surrounds and encompasses the muscles, groups of muscles, organs, blood vessels and nerves connecting some structures together while allowing others to easily slide over each other. The fascia is designed to give muscles their shape and the body its structure. Stress, injuries, gravitational pull, aging & work-related repetitive movements can cause the fascia to lose its elasticity becoming tighter, shorter and denser. Tightened or misaligned fascia can pull the skeleton and muscles out of alignment, causing poor posture, discomfort, pain and fatigue.
When we think and work with muscle and fascia together it can be good to cultivate an idea of ‘wholeness’ or ‘connection’’, to truly appreciate its unique and often unrecognized importance. The fascia throughout our bodies can become dry or 'sticky' over time with poor movement patterns/ poor posture or through injury/mental & physical trauma. That's right!.... Mental Trauma also! The goal of the session will be to bring more fluidity to the muscle and fascia so that you can get moving and feeling better again. These sessions are for those who may be needing something longer lasting than a relaxing massage.