Integrative Manual Therapy is a specialty that finds its roots in osteopathic medicine. It is a form of both structural and functional rehabilitation.

     Its basic concept is that structure determines the functions of the body and that no part of the body part functions independently. Manual therapy addresses the entire body, locating the source of pain and disability, not just the symptoms.

     Essentially, If the soft tissue structures of the body dysfunction and become chronic, the biomechanics of the body are compromised. As tissues can no longer adapt, compensations will occur throughout all the facial systems in the body. By locating the causes of dysfunction and reopening the body's natural lines of communication, through Gentle, non-invasive manual manipulations, structural integrity and physiologic function can be normalized to support the body's inherent ability to heal itself to promote optimal health.

     The field of Integrative Manual Therapy has enhanced recovery, restoration of hope and regained purposeful, co-operative participation in the healing process. Integrative Manual Therapy is a systems approach for structural and functional rehabilitation.
 

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     The body is always speaking volumes of information that provide incredible diagnostic tools. Integrative Diagnostics focuses on listening to that information. As a simple example each system in the body has its own unique circadian rhythm–a more subtle version of the way in which the vascular system presents a distinct heartbeat for diagnosis. Integrative Manual Therapy practitioners utilize advanced yet gentle palpation techniques to "listen" with their hands to all of these rhythms. In doing so they determine whether each system is in optimum flow or suffers anomalies and impediments.

     The palpation techniques employed in Integrative Diagnostics also aid the practitioner in revealing a great deal of information about the health and functionality of all parts of the body including the fascia lymphatic system organs muscles and bones.

     Key to these techniques is the fact that ailments appearing to be obviously related to one area of the body are often actually "referred" from other parts. This results from the body's tendency to give priority to protecting the most important systems such as the heart and brain. Integrative Diagnostics is extremely effective at revealing how dysfunction in one body system can negatively impact other systems.

     The results of Integrative Diagnostics are evaluated along with "functional medicine" test results, nutritional counseling and other contemporary modalities. We combine all of this information to yield an individualized treatment plan for each client.

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     Myofascial release is a therapy that allows the connective tissue system (fascial) of the body to release restrictions and long held patterns in the body. Fascial restrictions can cause pressures on pain sensitive structures and create pain and disease. Myofascial Release eliminates pain and restore pain free range of motion.

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     Laser therapy is a highly effective modality that is use with amazing success for pain relief, both acute and chronic.  Laser therapy utilizes a super pulsed infrared laser which has deep and strong stimulating effects on blood circulation membranes and intracellular metabolism.

     Used in countries around the world, Laser therapy is effective for the following conditions:

     Laser therapy has the amazing biological effects of anti-inflammatory action, increased vascular activity, stimulation of nerve growth and faster wound healing..

     Used by Olympic athletes,  chronic pain sufferers and as an anti-aging device all over the world.

     Laser sessions available daily. Please call the office for more information.

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