The newest facial and nervous system research is revealing the power of light touch in manual therapy. With science validating the relationship of pain to the tension and compression relationship of the peripheral nerves and the fascial network, we are beginning to understand why we don’t need to apply aggressive connective tissue interventions to make significant changes in tissue tension, pain symptoms, and functional movement!

Learn about the latest fascial research related to mechanotransduction, mechanoreceptor stimulation, the autonomic nervous system and the fascial network. Learn how we can use these anatomical and physiologic principles to apply specific, measurable manual therapy strategies in a targeted way in order to affect tissue tension and pain symptoms.

See how we can affect neuromyofascial imbalances that contribute to common diagnosis and pain patterns in new and easy hands on applications.

These innovative approaches include Bowen and Reciprocal Gliding which can be performed as stand alone whole body therapies or in conjunction with traditional therapies. They can be done directly on the skin or with the client fully clothed. These techniques are easy on the therapist and the client and can be used in general rehabilitation, in massage or wellness type settings, or as self help interventions.