BODYWORK THERAPIES
Visceral Manipulation
Visceral Manipulation focuses on releasing restrictions through the organs and associated connective tissue. I specialize in pelvic floor dysfunction, digestive disorders, and chronic pain.
Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral Therapy works with the Central Nervous System, and connective tissue surrounding the brain and spinal cord called the dura. By releasing restrictions within the dura, the cerebrospinal fluid flows with more ease, providing nourishment to the brain and spinal cord. This modality is particularly helpful for people who suffer from headaches or migraines, concussion recovery, anxiety, depression, brain fog, insomnia, and sleep disorders.
Massage and Myofascial Release
Massage and Myofascial Release are used to release muscle tension and stress, increase blood flow, stimulate the lymph and immune systems, release toxins, stimulate the parasympathetic nervous systems, and create an overall state of relaxation and well being.
Tuina Massage
Massage (tuīná 推拿) has been used in China for thousands of years to heal illnesses and maintain health. Techniques used are specific to one's concern, such as rubbing, grasping, pressing, rolling, some gentle pounding, and acupressure. These techniques are employed to warm the body, promote the circulation of qì and Blood to relieve pain, and improve the functioning of the internal organs. It can be used for muscle tension, the common cold, and disorders of the internal organs.
Cupping
Cupping (bá guàn 拔罐) involves creating a partial vacuum within a cup which is adhered to the skin as a kind of reverse massage. This relieves muscular tension, releases fascial adhesions, and increases blood flow to the tissues. The partial vacuum draws stagnated blood and toxins away from nearby tissues and organs to the surface for elimination, thereby allowing fresh blood, oxygen and nutrients into the tissues. Cupping leaves darkened circles which disappear within a few days to a couple of weeks.
Guasha
Scraping (guāshā 刮痧) is the practice of rubbing a smooth-edged tool across lubricated skin to relieve muscular tension and fascial restrictions. Guā refers to the scraping action, and shā refers to the local redness of the skin that occurs. Often used to treat muscular tension, guāshā is also used to treat colds and flus, headaches, and support some chronic illnesses. It increases micro-circulation, suppresses pain, reduces inflammation systemically, and promotes lymphatic drainage.
BODYWORK AT RISING EARTH
Kimberley Conard
natural healing arts practitioner
Kim believes the point of her work is to return people to who they are meant to be in this world. Each individual is different, therefore each session is different. During your session, Kim may use one or many of the healing methods in her tool kit, based on what comes forward for you personally. When you come in for an initial session it begins with a conversation where Kim gets to know you, and if you've worked together before then you spend some time checking in on how things have been for you. This is not only to hear what you have to say but this time is actually the beginning of the assessment, there is a lot going on (in our world, system, etc.) that we are not consciously aware of, unless trained to do so.
Kylie Rodger, R.TCM.P.
registered traditional chinese medicine practitioner
Your body has a wondrous ability to restore and maintain physical, mental, and emotional wellness, but, we could all use a helping hand from time to time. Using acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, qìgōng energy work, and Chinese bodywork, Kylie gives your body support and guidance to initiate its innate healing process. The guiding philosophy for her practice is to provide a safe, inclusive, compassionate, and empowering space for individuals to be seen and heard, to decompress, and to blossom into their greatest vision for themselves. She has a general practice which tends to focus on digestive health, mental and emotional wellbeing, gynecological health, stress, fatigue, pain, and the maintenance of good health.
