Therapies

Yoga & Structural Therapy

*physical or online classes*

This treatment combines the medical knowledge of  Physiotherapy with the traditional practices of Yoga Asanas (postures) and Pranayama in order to realign, strengthen and condition the body and mind.

Format

Single session

Intensive (6 sessions)

1 month program (12 sessions)

Benefits

  • postural training, theory and practice

  • gait training, theory and practice (how to walk)

  • alignment awareness

  • healing of affected structures

  • improvement of general physical health

  • rehabilitation after accident

  • treatment of chronic pain

Includes

  • use of simpler Asanas and structural testing from Physical Therapy to understand the source of the ailment

  • design and practice of a routine: the client will learn how to keep practicing alone

  • strengthening, passive/active flexibility, cardio exercises with the use of Yoga Asanas

  • passive stretching performed by the therapist or through the use of props

90 minutes per class

Fire Cupping

Cupping therapy has been used in China for thousands of years. Its main goal is to restore the flow of energy along the Meridians by removing toxins from along their paths.

In this treatment, the fire cupping tradition will be adapted and combined with that of Physiotherapy: the cups will be slid and placed in the affected area to find release of the paining and/or stiff structures.

Contrary to muscle cells, the connective tissue is made, among others, of gluey cells (collagen) that, in lack of physical movement and/or in presence of pathologies, can get sticky. This results in a type of pain and a reduced range of motion in the affected joints  that massages and passive stretching alone cannot address.

Creating a vacuum effect through the applied cups on the skin literally separates the gluey cells of the connective tissue from one another, liberating them and resulting in a sense of relief.

01. Back & Shoulders Treatment

Benefits

  • releases the deep tissue

  • soothes back pain

  • improves mobility

  • stimulates lymphatic system

  • stimulates blood circulation

  • releases toxins

  • removes stagnation

Includes

  • oil application and lymphatic massage to prepare the body

  • use of glass cups of different sizes for different areas

  • sliding on the affected area

  • placement on the affected area for some minutes

  • Breathwork

02. Anti Cellulitis Treatment

Benefits

  • reduces cellulitis from the first appointment 

  • soothes lower back pain

  • stimulates blood circulation

  • stimulates lymphatic system

  • removes stagnation

Includes

  • oil application and lymphatic massage to prepare the body

  • use of glass cups of different sizes

  • passive Thai Yoga stretch for the hips

60 minutes per treatment

Thai Yoga Massage

his form of massage treatment has been practiced in Thailand for over 2500 years. It originated in India with influences from both Ayurveda and traditional Chinese Medicine.

It is practiced on the floor with clothes on.

The therapist applies pressure with thumbs, hands, palms, elbows and feet, in addition to pulling and rocking the entire body to stretch the Sens/Meridians (pathways) and all the physical structures.

The combination of stretching, pressuring and moving of the body restores the natural flow of energy among the Sens, gifting calm and balance to the mind as well.

Format

Single session

Intensive (6 sessions)

1 month program (12 sessions)

Benefits

  • treats joint stiffness, increasing mobility

  • helps detoxification of the body by stimulating lymphatic system

  • boosts immune system

  • improves body alignment 

  • stimulation and rebalancing of Sens/Meridian through pressure and stretching

  • promotes blood circulation

  • relaxes the muscles

  • reduces stress, anxiety and inflammation 

  • improves the flow of energy through the body

Includes

  • full body treatment, from feet to head, front and back

  • Breathwork

90 minutes per treatment

Sadhu Board

Nail boards find their origins in Easter Traditions over 2000 years ago, in India and China, where the sages have used them to reach transcendental states of consciousness.

According to Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine, the feet and hands host thousands of acupressure points connected to the organs and internal systems of the body that are activated, energised and balanced through the standing on the nails.

Benefits

  • pain to pleasure training 

  • release of endorphins

  • treats pain in the entire body

  • triggers self healing mechanisms

  • teaches the mind how to overcome stress situations through focus and concentration

  • releases stress, anxiety and blocked emotions

  • relaxes the entire body, removes tension

  • deepens presence and meditative states

Includes

  • setting of goal, consultation

  • Breathwork preparation

  • standing on nails

  • laying on nails (if indicated)

  • guidance through process

  • integration

60 to 90 minutes

Structure of Treatments

  1. Verbal consultation: lifestyle, history of accidents/diseases, physical determining factors, questionnaire

2. Physical testing: walking diagnosis, alignment diagnosis, testing of strength/flexibility/endurance

3. Planning of required treatment: setting of realistic goals, choice of therapy, schedule