BodyWork - passive muscle work. (massage therapy category)
Bodywork is passive for the receiver and active for the worker. I work on either a table or floor depending on what I am working on. This is not the typical commercial massage technique. My Deep-Muscle technique and much more than a massage; I have been told by my teachers in the past, clients, and even world-renowned cirque performers that my hands are the 'golden gift'. When I started massage studies in school in the early 80s, my teachers told me they couldn't teach me, but I could teach them. After years of experience, I learned to understand what they meant and learned to accept that some things are a gift. The only way I can simply define it is to call it a 'feel'. During a work session, all my senses are in focus, along with a sixth sense of directing my focus on healing coupled with a strong intuition which guides me. The 'feel' is not something that can be taught in any commercial massage school.
A beginner starts with basic direct "touch and feel," and my hands observe. The method advances over time, until a deep muscle working level is achieved. Starting with advanced levels of bodywork isn't possible unless you have prior bodywork experience. I designed my method of bodywork central with three primary goals: 1. To wrestle the "over reactive muscle," 2. Break down any fat pockets that interfere with function, 3. Soften any "fiber or Grissel-like tissues." These three conditions interfere with muscle function, balanced alignment and the movement. Any type of muscular unbalances can cause pain and un-necessary tension and restrict mobility. The root of muscle unbalances is the under-developed muscle. Immature muscles are weak and prone to injury, and the root cause of poor posture and asymmetry. Unlearned bodies grow excess filler-tissue; the over growth of fibrous and adipose (fat) tissues and sometimes mutations such as tumors.
There are three categories of students:
- The lean strong flexible body, who gains the quickest results.
- The lean in-flexible body, whose results take longer because there is generally fiber growth, which is stubborn to work through.
- The fat body, takes a longer commitment of sessions because adipose tissue can be marbled inside the muscle, much like a salami. Alternatively, attach itself outside the muscle, a lot like a lumpy growth. Where there is excess fat growth, there is the fibrous tissue. Fiber tissue helps to hold and sew the unconditioned body all together. Thick skin grows a webbing similar to that of a fence. Working through these tissues in impossible without the collaborated effort of participating in a functional exercise program and natural food diet.
The Skin-Rolling technique is used to restore the balance of plasma flow between deep skin tissue and muscle. Muscle tone needs to be developed in order to separate the thick adipose tissues that may grow roots into muscle tissue, interfering with the function of circulation and movement. Building strong muscle will expedite any breaking down the filler fat marbled inside the muscle. And the skin-rolling technique help break-down pockets of excess body fat in stubborn places and increase circulation to advance muscle development. Because of the health issues at hand, skin rolling is a technique that I can only perform with the client willing to make a collaborated commitment. I am in this business to heal health, and be a strong advocate of "health-style", I am no match for those who believe in the "moderation-style". Moderation cannot be exercised when there is much work to be accomplished. Serious beginners are welcome but must be committed to the program. I exercise touch love because I care, I do it with empathy and compassion. And I will not enable bad-habits that cause misery.
Different massage techniques return distinctive results. The techniques practiced, are designed to complement physical conditioning. I will not waste your time or my time in offering services that do not get results. If you have any questions, just ask, I am here to help the healing process and restore health.
Keeping it real...
Your Body Teacher; Karen Rudiger
