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Using a mixture of MAT (Muscle Activation Techniques), MET (Muscle Energy Techniques), PRI (Postural Restoration Institute), SomaTherapy, SomaTraining, and ELDOA I work to address the root cause of discomfort, weakness, or lack of mobility.

MAT (Muscle Activation Techniques) is a process of assessing and addressing muscle imbalances throughout the body. First range of motion is assessed to find which joints have muscles that are functioning inefficiently. Then using a combination of light contraction muscle testing and palpation to muscle attachments, muscle fibers are stimulated to improve function. These techniques are helpful for everyone looking to improve or rehabilitate their movement. It works for grandparents trying to keep up with their grandchildren as well as professional athletes looking to maximize their performance.

MET (Muscle Energy Techniques) are used to adjust the structure of the body as well as change the length-tension relationship of muscles. Unlike the manipulations and “cracks” used by Chiropractors, MET can move a bone by creating a certain position and using a light isometric contraction. This uses the client’s own muscles to move the bone back into the ideal position. This is less jarring, painless, and it teaches the muscle where that bone is supposed to be located.

PRI (Postural Restoration Institute) uses specific exercise and breathing combinations for creating strength in weakened muscles. The exercises are positional and often incorporate a breath that will tie in core and trunk support.

SomaTherapy is a group of manual techniques including fascial normalization, osteo-articular joint pumping, and transverse tendinous ligamentous stretching. SomaTherapy is used to normalize tissue by moving the water of the body to areas that need healing.

SomaTraining is used with personal training. Using exercises designed to work specific sections of a particular muscle, one can strengthen and condition muscles with a great amount of detail. This can ensure full functionality of muscles for everything from daily maintenance and health to performance conditioning.

ELDOA (Etirements Longitudinaux avec Decoaptition Osteo-Articulaire), or in English LOADS (Longitudinal Osteo-articular Decoaptation Stretches) was created by Guy Voyer DO and is a postural exercise one can practice by themselves to create space at a specific joint. This is also a great exercise to create strength and stability around joints that often cause pain.

Tai Chi is an ancient martial art practiced at a very slow pace. In modern times it is used for meditation, exercise and stress relief. It uses a series of techniques that teach control and coordination and utilize a mind, body, and breath connection. Students learn forms that are combined to form a sequence. Forms combine coordination of all parts of the body with the breath. Tai Chi is accessible to people of all skill levels and is a great way to begin or continue an exercise program.

Benefits of Tai Chi include:

• Improved coordination

• Decreased stress

• Improved breath