Zentherapy® by Nichole Stanford
Nichole studied several different modalities with massage during her diploma, the technique that inspires her most is the Trigger point and Myofascial work through ZenTherapy. The strong base of structural integration melded with Trigger point therapy is very effective in realigning the body, as well as having lasting results over time.
Zentherapy® is the creation of William “Dub” Leigh that integrates the teachings and bodywork styles of Ida Rolf, Moshe Feldenkrais, Lauren Berry, Raymond Nimmo, and Tanouye Tenshin Rotaishi. There is a solid foundation of structural integration, which is a form of bodywork that focuses on the connective tissue of the body called fascia, rather than the muscles. It helps to align and balance the body and works to stretch, lengthen and soften the restricted fascia to bring about postural balance, efficient movement and feelings of being comfortable with one’s own body.
Zentherapy® is performed over several sessions within a specifically designed and customised approach. The practitioner applies pressure to specific points on the body, working the entire myofascial system in a systematic and customised way. When the restricted fascia is released, the body can return to its structurally optimal position. During a session of Zentherapy®, significant changes in the body’s posture, movement and physical experience are achieved through education, awareness and therapeutic touch. Zentherapy® emphasises movement education, which might also address issues concerning or habits of standing posture, walking, sitting, breathing, or any specialized movements in everyday life.
The work ultimately aims to get the client/patient back to their original, non-aberrated state for comfort of movement, pain relief, and general wellbeing. Zentherapy® is very intense, and as such the sessions are limited to a maximum of 60 minutes as to not overwhelm the body/person. However, the results can be more effective than Swedish or deep tissue massage and works to correct alignment of the body to produce lasting results over time. The idea is to have less treatment as time goes on as your body will maintain alignment. As a practitioner of Zentherapy®, it is my goal to facilitate self-development so you can learn to listen to your body.
If you are interested in learning more about Zentherapy please call us today on 07 5451 1599 to book an appointment with Nichole. Nichole is available from Maroochydore clinic on Wednesday, Friday and Saturdays.