MODERN INNOVATIONS:
Scientific approach fine-tunes traditional therapies  

In the West today, well-trained manual therapists increasingly use the best of modern medical knowledge to address sore, tired muscles and chronic pain due to injury, disease and misuse.

Deep tissue treatments such as myofascial release and neuromuscular therapy address muscle and soft tissue imbalances, often in conjunction with physical therapy, chiropractic and orthopedic care.

Many people have the idea that deep tissue means deep pressure.  But it is not necessary to push hard to affect bodies deeply.  Several styles of treatment--such as craniosacral and visceral manipulation therapies--are based on gentle osteopathic manipulative techniques, where subtle touch can have surprisingly profound benefits.

On the other hand, pressure that is too intense or painful can be counter-productive, retraumatizing the tissue and the person.

In the fast-paced world of the 21st Century, there is also a growing understanding of the role of stress in the disease process and the value of massage in reducing its toxic influence.  Gentle treatments reduce tension and bring calm to overworked nervous systems.