Manual therapies are used to release musculoskeletal tension resulting from trauma, chronic postural imbalances and repetitive stress conditions. Tuina (Chinese massage), acupressure (acupuncture without needles), shiatsu (Japanese meridian pressure therapy) and assisted stretches are combined with Western massage techniques to alleviate pain, improve neuromuscular function and increase the range of motion of affected joints

Potential benefits include:

• Reduction of stress hormone levels and induces the relaxation response

• Improves blood circulation, particularly to the extremities

• Benefits lymph flow and removal of toxins from the body

• Stimulates nerve conduction and neuromuscular function

• Affects proprioception (active/ assisted stretching)

• Increases mind-body awareness by learning to “tune inward”