Massage therapy
Whether your goal is relaxation, pain relief or soft-tissue healing and repair, massage therapy offers exponential benefits, and is an excellent companion therapy to somatic therapy.
KINECTIONS, Inc. offers clinical massage therapy via Leslie Cedros, CMT. Leslie is trained in a variety of massage techniques, including: Swedish, deep tissue, sports, myofascial release and more. Leslie also has additional training in Somatic Therapy, via the URSA foundation, and is a member of the Association of Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP).
Appointments with Leslie may be arranged at 916-441-5094. Questions (and first-timers!) are welcome.
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Soft-Tissue Technique
Soft-Tissue Technique is commonly applied to the musculature surrounding the spine, and consists of a rhythmic stretching, deep pressure and manual traction. The purpose of this technique is to move tissue fluids (edema) and to relax tight muscles and myofascial layers (fibrous tissue) associated with body tightness.
Myofascial Release Treatment (MRT)
Designed to primarily treat the myofascial structures, the direct use of this treatment (Direct MRT) stretches a restrictive barrier (tight area) with a constant mild force until release occurs. In using this treatment indirectly (indirect MRT) the dysfunctional tissues are guided along a path of least resistance until free movement is achieved.
Cranial Technique
Inside the skull or cranium there is a covering over the brain, the dura, which continues down inside the spine to the tailbone or sacrum, protecting and supporting the central nervous system. This central nervous system controls the functioning of every organ, muscle and nerve in the body. Cranial Technique is a systematic approach to patient treatment utilizing the body’s inherent cerebrospinal fluid wave impulse, emanating from the central nervous system and the fluctuation of cerebrospinal fluid. This is called Cranial Rhythmic Impulse (CRI.) This gentle, manual technique uses the CRI to treat the whole person, emphasizing the head and spinal regions.
Lymphatic Technique
Lymphatic Technique is designed to promote circulation of the lymphatic fluids
Muscle Energy Technique
When using Muscle Energy Technique, the patient is directed to use his or her muscles from a precise position and in a specific direction against counter force. The purpose is to restore motion, decrease muscle/tissue changes and modify asymmetry of somatic tightness.
Counterstrain
The Counterstrain Technique the patient is moved passively away from the restricted motion barrier (tightness), towards the position of greatest comfort. At this point, a symptomatic strain is induced. This technique is used for relief of somatic dysfunctions that are too acute or too delicate to treat with other procedures.