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Modalities- Different types of massage
therapy
Radiance Breathwork/Movement therapy-
The work of Gay and Kathyln Hendricks to resolve birth trauma and release
unresolved emotions that are held in the body.
Radiance Technique- Supposedly the
true science of Reiki by Barbara Weber Ray
Book resources:
Web resources:
Radiance
Technique Association International
Reflexology- Massage that deals
with the feet and hands, treating reflex points. Sometimes referred to
as "zone therapy" because of the specific zones in the feet, hands
and ears. The bottom of the foot and the palm of the hand mirror
the body. The toes reflect the head and neck; the balls of the feet
correspond to the chest, lung area and shoulder; the arch covers the diaphragm
to the pelvic area; the heel corresponds to the pelvic area;
the inner (medial) side of the foot reflects the spine; the outer
(lateral) foot reflects the arm, shoulder, hip, leg, knee, lower back;
the ankle corresponds with the pelvic area and reproductive organs.
Stimulating certain areas may not directly "cure" the aliment, but the
points may increase the energy to the organ or related area to assist in
healing. Many experienced reflexologist can predict deeper underlying problems
from what they read in the feet.
Web resources:
Reflexology-
Link to links about reflexology
Reflexology
research project- charts, research.
Universal College of Reflexology Certification and Training
Reiki- Japanese word for "universal
life force". The practitioner channels the universal energy.
The reiki energy enters the practitioner through the top of the head and
exits through the hands, and is directed toward the client.
Web resources:
Reiki
Alliance- Dr. Mikao Usui's system
Reiki
Alliance- Seattle
Reiki Simple and Profound A Balancing
Practice for Client and Therapist By Shirley
Vanderbilt. Massage and Bodywork Magazine
Rolfing® - 10 session system of bodywork
developed by Ida Rolf in the 1970's. Ida was a biochemist and practiced
yoga for 30 years. Works to rebalance posture and balance in the body.
There are many different versions of the work that are being passed on.
Book resources:
Rolfing®:
Re-establishing the Natural Alignment and Structural Integration of the
Human Body by Ida Rolf
Rolfing®
and Physical Reality by Ida Rolf and Rosemary Fetis
Bodies,
Health and Consciousness; A guide to Living Successfully in your body
through Rolfing® and Yoga by Rosie Spiegel
Balancing
your Body: A self help approach to Rolfing® Movement (cassettes) by
Mary Bond
Spacious
Body: Explorations in Somatic Ontology by Jeffrey Maitland
Web Resources:
Guild
for Structural Integration
The
Rolf Institute®
See other therapies based on the work of Ida Rolf
Hellerwork
Soma Institute
Core Structural
Integrative Therapy
Kinesis Myofascial Integration
Rosen Method- Developed by Marion
Rosen who studied breathing and relaxation techniques extensively.
The work is about transformation by improving alignment and flexibility
using non-intrusive touching, verbal interaction and breathing. The
body protects itself from painful past experiences by separating from it's
true self. Shortness of breath and chronic muscle tension are a result
of this protective mechanism.
Web resources:
Rosen
Method- Rosen Institute
Rubenfeld Synergy Method ®-
Body centered psychotherapy developed by Ilana Rubenfeld from many disciplines
such as the Alexander technique, Feldenkrais, Gestalt, Hypnotherapy of
Milton Erickson. This method uses many techniques including verbal expression,
movement, breathing, posture, awareness and sound to access repressed emotions.
The body is the sacred
sanctuary of the soul. Also uses some Aura
analysis and dreamwork.
Web resources:
Reubenfeld
synergy Method®
