Bodywork

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Bodywork encompasses a variety of specialised techniques for working with the body to relieve pain and restore balance. It includes but isn't limited to familiar forms of massage therapy.

 

A typical bodywork session is given on a low wide massage table or a mat on the floor, allowing the practitioner to move, position, and work more freely with the body to provide the most effective therapy. 

 

A bodywork therapist has advanced training in anatomy and physiology, and techniques and approaches to support emotional and mental well-being.

 

When you come for a bodywork treatment, the practitioner will usually ask a few questions to assess your needs for the session.  As well as remedial and therapeutic massage techniques, treatment may incorporate acupressure, shiatsu, fascia release, passive stretching, pulsing, and rocking, to restore balance and well-being.

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If you find massage helpful, you will love the experience of a bodywork session. 

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Moruya Chiro and Wellness offers three styles of bodywork treatment:

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• Somatic Massage Therapy

• ZenThai Shiatsu Therapy

• Transformational Bodywork

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Somatic Massage Therapy

Somatic Massage Therapy combines a range of therapeutic massage and fascia release techniques that not only help remediate injuries but endeavour to address underlying causes, supporting the release of stress and stored trauma.

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This approach recognises that emotional experiences often live in the body. By working with breath, subtle movement, and therapeutic presence, Somatic Massage can not only address injury, pain, and tension, but also bring awareness to subconscious patterns that keep you stuck.

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Whether you're seeking deep rest, pain relief, or emotional healing, Somatic Massage offers a compassionate and holistic path to well-being

 

Benefits may include:
• Reduced pain and muscle tension
• Improved relaxation and nervous system regulation
• Greater emotional resilience
• Support for trauma integration
• Enhanced mobility and posture

 

Zenthai Shiatsu Bodywork 

Zenthai Shiatsu is a fluid mindful bodywork therapy that draws on zen shiatsu, traditional Thai massage, and osteopathic techniques.

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ZenThai is guided by Chinese five-element theory the principle of focused intention.

It is an effective structural and energetic therapy that is also incredibly nourishing and good for the soul. 

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Emotional or physical trauma, postural imbalance, and pathogens can restrict the flow of blood, chi, or nerve impulses, resulting in pain, low energy, and a diminished sense of well-being.

 

Musculoskeletal, digestive, and nervous system issues are all beautifully supported by this therapy.

 

These sessions are offered on a mat on the floor with receivers wearing loose, comfortable clothing. Diagnosis will usually include pulse and tongue diagnosis at the beginning of each session.

Rhythmic mobilisation, acupressure along meridian lines, passive stretching, yogic gestures, and breath are some ingredients that make up this deeply nourishing and healing experience.
 

Each session is unique, focusing on client needs. A treatment may have a remedial and realignment focus, or it could be to create a feeling of freedom and spaciousness. 
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Transformational Bodywork

Transformational Bodywork is for those who want to delve deeper into subconscious patterns and chronic holding in the body.  These sessions are for those on a personal growth journey or who are feeling stuck and want to shift what is holding them back. 

 

This specialised form bodywork focuses on fascia and breath.

 

Fascia is the connective tissue that wraps all muscles, bones, and nerves throughout the body. It plays a significant role in mediating chronic
pain and inflammation. Memories, emotions, and trauma are stored in fascia and can be accessed, released, and resolved via manual therapies.
 

Transformational Bodywork has its roots in Rolfing, Postural Integration, Lowen Therapy, and Holotropic Breathwork. It is offered as a
progressive series of 12 sessions lasting 90-120 minutes. You can do as many or as few as you
need. The best results come from committing to three sessions or more. These are ideally spaced no more than two weeks apart. 

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Meet our Bodywork Therapist Kerry Hyndes