SOULIA ELEMENTS
Fascia Focused Bodywork
A powerful but light, intuitive, fascia focused bodywork session.
A powerful but light, deeply relaxing, bodywork session where we look at patterns of torque, dysfunction and postural history to gather an idea where your body may hold areas of fascial tension, emotional and physical restriction. Then, working with the body we support the fascial system to unwind itself, allowing it returning to a more supportive state.
What can happen during a session?
I will start with an in-depth consultation, body scan and visual postural reading which will guide the work we do.
I facilitate your body to return to a more manageable and balanced state physically and emotionally with light touch, gentle movement and a guided 'drop in' to the body using the breath.
Fascial bodywork can be deeply relaxing.
Sometimes you might feel nothing at all during a session, other times you may feel small releases within the body such as twitches or an unwinding sensation, or occasionally a more intense release occurs where your body has a more physical reaction.
Energy and emotion can be held within the fascial system and often is released during a session. I will work with you and your body to provide a safe and supportive environment for this.
“During fascial unwinding, the therapist stimulates mechanoreceptors in the fascia by applying gentle touch and stretching.
Touch and stretching induce relaxation and activate the parasympathetic nervous system.
They also activate the central nervous system, which is involved in the modulation of muscle tone as well as movement.
As a result, the central nervous system is aroused and thereby responds by encouraging muscles to find an easier, or more relaxed, position and by introducing the ideomotor action.
Although the ideomotor action is generated via normal voluntary motor control systems, it is altered and experienced as a voluntary response.”
– Minasny, B. PhD., 2009. Understanding the Process of Fascial Unwinding. Int. J Ther Massage Bodywork 2209; 2(3): 10-17.
Is Fascial bodywork suitable for me?
Fascial bodywork is suitable for almost everyone, no matter what your age or current state of health as it is very light and is normally done over clothes without oil.
It can help with imbalances, chronic pain conditions, reoccurring pain patterns, conditions such as PTSD, somatic trauma release, energy release, adhesions, headaches, and many more issues when other forms of massage may not have been effective long term.
Fascial bodywork can also be used alongside other forms of massage and aromatherapy as well as talking therapies (talking therapies not provided at Soulia Elements).
What can I expect after a session?
If your body has gone into release physically, emotionally or energetically you may experience some mild aches as you realign and adjust. This should pass resulting in a more balanced, connected sensation.
It is advised to restrict heavy physical activity for a few days after.
You may feel emotional.
I suggest that you receive a talking therapy alongside the unwinding if you feel a strong emotional release that doesn’t pass or resolve or that becomes unmanageable.
Do you provide any additional support?
Aromatherapy
I am also able to support you emotionally and physically with aromatherapy during and after these sessions.
Aromatherapy inhalers and Instant therapy roll ons are available for £10 or £15 respectively.
An individual, dedicated blend of massage oil is £20 for 100ml.
A 10ml individual, dedicated blend of concentrated oil that can be used in diffusers is £25.
All aromatherapy products come with a free consultation to ensure the most suitable blend.
Dropping-in guided walk through
I can also provide you with a guided 'drop-in' walkthrough to be able to continue your Fascial Unwinding at home between session where needed.
How many session will I need?
Quite often you will need more than one session, this is something to be aware of but can vary between people, this is something we can chat about during your consultation.
Prices
£100 for 90 mins at Telegraph Hill Centre
£110 for 90 mins at Mica Yoga
Block booking of four, 90 mins sessions for £370 - recommended for best results and value for money (sessions to be taken between 1 and 4 weeks apart as discussed with therapist at first session)
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