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Trager Approach (current student)
Recently, I became a student of the Trager Approach, a type of bodywork developed by Dr. Milton Trager. Trager is a movement re-education bodywork practice; it is a gentle, clothed modality involving passive movement (such as rocking and elongation) and active collaboration between client and therapist.
It is designed to free up the full bodily structure, release muscle tension, and improve your experience of embodiment. Because Trager is a very gentle and individualized type of bodywork, it is suitable for a wide range of clients. The tension and pain released by Trager sessions allows you to move more naturally and effortlessly, improving your overall quality of life.
In my experience, Trager typically brings remarkable relief and provides clients with tools to find comfort and ease outside of our sessions.
So far, here's what my clients are saying about The Trager Approach:
“More relaxing than regular massage”
“Noticeably improved my back tension."
“Overwhelmingly positive experience!”
“A sense of gentle release through touch and movement.”
“The pulling and using the weight of the limbs really helped with decompression”
“It was nice feeling the natural movement of my joints”.
“It helped to release tension that I couldn’t access by stretching”
Therapeutic + Relaxation Massage
A blend of Swedish, Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release, and Cupping.
Swedish Massage
Swedish Massage is a very relaxing and therapeutic style of bodywork. It combines oils or lotion with an array of strokes such as rolling, kneading, and percussion to help the body improve its circulation. The benefits of this type of bodywork are wide-ranging and include relief from aches and pains, decreased stress levels in the body, enhanced mental clarity, improved appearance, and greater flexibility.
Myofascial Release
Myofascial release is a form of soft tissue therapy intended to eliminate pain, increase range of motion, and rebalance the entire body. It does this by using massage techniques to stretch the fascia and release the bonds that exist between the fascia, muscles and bones. Fascia is the connective tissue that connects and covers all muscles, organs, and skeletal structures of the body. Direct myofascial release is sometimes known as deep tissue work. Indirect release applies light pressure and gently stretches the fascia; this allows for increased blood circulation and relief from pain.
Cupping
Cupping therapy is an ancient healing method that can be effective in easing pain, improving circulation, and promoting relaxation. It uses suction to increase blood flow to the affected area.
Lymphatic Drainage
Lymphatic Drainage Therapy aims to gently and rhythmically move the lymph through the body, especially swollen areas of the body, relieving pressure and enhancing the functioning of the immune system. As both a preventative and remedial technique, LD can be used for a wide range of purposes including faster recovery from injury, reduction of swelling and discomfort from pregnancy, and strengthened resistance to illness.