What is Bodywork?
The term ‘bodywork’ refers to a global approach to aligning human structure within the myofascial web. It is deep, direct, and aims to bring body segments into a more harmonious relationship with gravity. Consider the case of a stiff neck: Rather than kneading the tight neck muscles to make the pain (often temporarily) go away, a bodywork approach considers the whole structure to discover what might be causing the symptoms. What is causative is often a lack of support from below; a slumped ribcage pulling the neck forward or a tilted shoulder girdle canting the head in the opposite direction.
Bodywork Sessions
Single sessions are available for folks with time/financial constraints.
For those with more acute problems, releasing the strains of an issue and balancing the change to the body’s structure can usually be achieved in 3-5 sessions done in a short series.
The term ‘bodywork’ refers to a global approach to aligning human structure within the myofascial web. It is deep, direct, and aims to bring body segments into a more harmonious relationship with gravity. Consider the case of a stiff neck: Rather than kneading the tight neck muscles to make the pain (often temporarily) go away, a bodywork approach considers the whole structure to discover what might be causing the symptoms. What is causative is often a lack of support from below; a slumped ribcage pulling the neck forward or a tilted shoulder girdle canting the head in the opposite direction.
Bodywork Sessions
Single sessions are available for folks with time/financial constraints.
For those with more acute problems, releasing the strains of an issue and balancing the change to the body’s structure can usually be achieved in 3-5 sessions done in a short series.
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Structural Integration Series (SI)
Karen’s specialty is Structural Integration, a well crafted Series of Twelve Bodywork Sessions aimed at thorough alignment of the entire body in its facial web within the field of gravity. Myofascial tissues are separated, lengthened and repositioned to allow the bones to come into their natural, neutral alignment. As a result of this reorganization, the body achieves more length and spaciousness and can more easily adapt to and recover from demands. Posture becomes not a static position, but an on-going awareness of the much preferred ease of n e u t r a l a l i g n me n t. |
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Single Sessions If you think you might be interested in an SI series but are not sure, just book the First Session and you’ll have a much clearer idea of how we’ll work together and whether this is right for you. |
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Office Hours/Rates Tuesday – Saturday by appointment. Sessions are 90 minutes at a rate of $160 per session. Payment by cash or check. SI series sessions can run 90 minutes to 2 hours for the above rate. To inquire about an appointment, click here or call 206.329.7046 |
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