NJ Yoga, Pilates, Dance
Pain Relief Massage for Overuse, Tightness, Injuries and Strains
Welcome to our site. This page is for those practicing Pilates, Yoga or Dance. Although each of these disciplines is different from the other, they share some common threads. Range of motion, clear movement, flexibility and openness.
On a daily basis we address these common problems and more. If you're not sure what you need, feel free to call Todd with questions. 856-912-8219.
*range of motion pain
* joint injuries, joint injury, joint strain, joint pain
* muscle injuries, muscle injury, muscle strain, muscle pain
* head injuries, head injury, head pain, head aches
* neck injuries, neck injury, neck strain, neck pain
* shoulder, injuries, shoulder injury, shoulder strain, shoulder pain
* knee injuries, knee injury, knee pain, knee strain
* pilates injury, yoga injury, dance injury
* foot injuries, foot injury, foot strain, foot pain
* back injuries, back injury, back strain, back pain
* hip injuries, hip injury, hip strain, hip pain
Alyson Pray | Pennsylvania Ballet | Founder, Align Healing, LLC
I have been a professional ballet dancer for ten years and spent the last five years of my career as a member of the Pennsylvania Ballet. As you can imagine, ballet is very hard on the muscles and joints.
Over the years, I had developed several structural problems that limited my range of motion and caused me a lot of pain. Despite working with a massage therapist and a physical therapist, the injuries continued to inhibit my dancing.
In 2007, I reached a point where I thought I might have to stop dancing. Then, a friend referred me to Todd. Although I had heard of Rolfing, I had never tried it. I figured that it was worth a shot. After one session, I was hooked. No other healing method gave me such immediate relief. After completing all ten treatments, I felt amazing. It was as if my body breathed for the first time in years. My alignment improved and my joints were fluid. Tight muscles relaxed. The stiffness and rigidity that I struggled with disappeared. I was finally able to be more supple and light on my feet. Because the pain ceased, I could focus on my artistry rather than on avoiding discomfort.
I also have a degree in Alternative Medicine. Everything I understand about holistic therapy was demonstrated with Todd. In addition to helping me with my dancing, the Structural Integration worked wonders on my overall well-being. I was not only renewed physically, but also mentally and emotionally. My stress level dramatically decreased. I always left his office calm and balanced. For these reasons, I believe that Rolfing is a powerful tool. It creates an environment where the body can self-heal. There is really no limit to its benefits.
I could never express how grateful I am to Todd. I highly recommend Structural Integration. It goes beyond any other treatment that I have tried. I believe it is one of the best things you can do for yourself, and I feel that Todd has a gift in this area.
Alyson teaches Movement Healing, Core Training and Reiki at her place of business. She offers Nutritional and Lifestyle Consultations as well.
Align Healing, LLC
www.alignhealing.org
alysonpray28@hotmail.com
941.807.3359
The body functions at its best when movement and energy expands from the core and flows outward without restriction. Stress can cause structural imbalances and restrictions in the fascial layers of the body that will impede this flow, making access to the core more challenging.
Stress comes in many forms. On a physical level, repetitive movement patterns, traumatic injuries and illness are stresses that can cause strain and tightening in the fascia. Emotional stress can be telegraphed through the physical body as poor posture, alignment and movement.
The goal of Structural Integration is to release the restrictions in the human structure that are holding the body from reaching its full potential.
There are some clues to the presence of fascial restrictions. One is when proper posture seems forced and unnatural. If a person requires effort to hold the shoulders down and back, that is not natural. The shoulder girdle should fall to a natural and balanced position over the rib cage. The same example can be used for angles of pelvic tilt, spinal extension, head and neck, etc. Another clue is not being able to attain the depths of posture in Pilates and Yoga. If positions seemed forced or unattainable there is most likely fascial restrictions involved. Stretching the muscles is not always the answer and in some cases, it is a futile effort.
Please call me with any questions. 856-912-8219.
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