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 Virginia
Touhey, LMT
Specializing in Myofascial Release
Myofascial
Release
Myofascial
Release (MFR) is a bodywork technique that addresses the fascia
of the body. Fascia is connective tissue. It is not only the connection
between muscles, skin, bones and organs but it is also the building
blocks. If you address the fascia you will not only be relaxing
the muscles but also the surrounding tissues. Space is then created
for your vital organs, and clarity is experienced three dimensionally
from your head to your toes. We become more aware of our body, where
it is stuck and where we need to be released.
The
technique of MFR involves gentle prolonged stretching and holding;
giving the components of fascia time to melt and release. The stretch
could be a large area, one like a leg pull or a smaller and more
specific stretch within the palm of your hand. Most often I will
start at or near a site of obvious tightness. During that stretch,
I ask my client to relate to me what they are feeling. For instance,
if I do an arm pull to release tension in the neck, they may feel
heat or tingling in the chest. My next place of MFR would be in
the chest. I use the client's feedback and my own knowledge to lead
me to the next site.
It
is a very comforting and releasing feeling when ultimately you feel
clear on the inside as well as the outside of your body. One feels
more energetic and less dragged down. I have been incorporating
MFR work in the beginning of massage sessions and my clients are
asking for it more often.
Virginia has completed a 20 hour course in Myofascial Release/Unwinding.
This is her fifth seminar through John Barnes, P.T. Virginia now
has over 150 hours of Myofascial Release training.
Massage
Massage
is becoming a standard in health care. Not only does it reduce stress,
it wards off and helps prevent it. Massage addresses overworked
as well as under-worked muscles and enhances the cardiovascular
and immune systems. Massage can reduce or eliminate pain by affecting
the nervous system.
Swedish
This
type of massage is associated with long soothing strokes to relax
the body. It also includes deeper, shorter techniques to affect
the deeper muscles. Together these strokes stimulate the cardiovascular
and immune systems. The nervous system is also involved and
thus pain and stress are reduced.
Reflexology
Reflexology
is the practice of stimulating specific points on your feet that
will "reflex" to other parts of your body. For instance,
working the pads of your feet will stimulate your lungs. Consequently,
Reflexology is a Total Body Massage!
- Benefits
include:
- Stress
reduction
- Relaxation
of your feet
- Preventive
health care
More
than a relaxing foot massage!
Corporate
Massage
Corporate
massage is a short stimulating session. Finger pressure is applied
to areas on the head, neck, shoulders, arms and back. A 15 minute
session at your desk will energize you for the rest of the day.
Use corporate massage as a business incentive by providing this
for "employee of the month" OR incorporate this massage
into your benefit package. A healthy employee is happier and more
productive.
Massage
therapy offers relief from:
- Stress
- Migraines
- Tendinitis
- Sports
injuries
- Cardiovascular
and immune system complications
- and
many other conditions!
If
you are interested in any of these benefits, call
518-573-8064 (Cell Phone)
Virginia is a graduate of the Swedish Massage School and is a licensed
massage therapist in NY State, specializing in Myofascial Release
(MFR). She has over 150-hours of certified training in MFR by John
Barnes P.T. and has interned with him at his treatment center in
Paoli, PA. She has been a practicing massage therapist, certified
in Reflexology, since 1991.
"I
entered the healing arts profession to help others avoid the aches
and pains I acquired in the construction trades. The number of medications
that one consumes for ailments concerns me. I offer an alternative
by stimulating the body’s own immune system so it can heal itself."
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