Encyclopedia - Bodywork: Encyclopedia - Bodywork
In automotive engineering, the bodywork of an automobile is the structure which protects: The occupants Any other payload The mechanical...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bodywork: Natural Health Therapy Dictionary On Bodywork
BODYWORK: The term bodywork refers to therapies such as massage, deep tissue manipulation, movement awareness, and energy balancing, w...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bodywork: Alternative Health Dictionary Iii On Bodywork
Bodywork encompasses many practices that utilize manual manipulation of the body. Techniques include massage, acupressure, energy work...   » Read the article

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There are three main types of automotive bodywork: The first automobiles were modelled on horse-drawn vehicles, and had body-on-frame co...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bodywork: Alternative Health Dictionary On Bodywork
bodywork (Bodywork Therapy, bodywork therapies): A potpourri of methods typified by exercising, manipulating, and/or manually (especia...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bodywork: Natural Medicine Dictionary On Bodywork
Bodywork: A general term used to describe any type of manual, manipulative healing modality that aims to restore health of body mind a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Kripalu Bodywork: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Kripalu Bodywork
KRIPALU BODYWORK The Kripalu bodyworker guides the client into a state of deep relaxation and meditation for the purpose of releasing ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Conscious Bodywork: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Conscious Bodywork
CONSCIOUS BODYWORK This form of neuromuscular reprogramming and therapy combines massage techniques with muscle testing in order to he...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Insight Bodywork: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Insight Bodywork
INSIGHT BODYWORK Insight Bodywork, developed by Kondañña Barry Kapke, is a floor-based energy work that seamlessly integ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bioessence Bodywork: Alternative Health Dictionary On Bioessence Bodywork
BioEssence bodywork: Component of BioEssence bodywork based on Zen Shiatsu.   (See also: BioEssence bodywork , Alternative Hea...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Trager Bodywork: Holistic Health Therapy Dictionary On Trager Bodywork
TRAGER BODYWORK   (See also: Trager bodywork , Alternative Health, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Oriental Bodywork: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Oriental Bodywork
ORIENTAL BODYWORK Monitoring the flow of the vital life energy (known as chi, ki, or prana) is at the heart of Oriental bodywork. Usin...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Breema Bodywork: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Breema Bodywork
BREEMA BODYWORK The Breema system places particular emphasis on the experience and comfort of the practitioner, teaching that we can b...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Alchemical Bodywork: Alternative Health Dictionary On Alchemical Bodywork
Alchemical Bodywork: Combination of Alchemical Hypnotherapy and various forms of bodywork. Its principle is that emotion can become st...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Energetic Bodywork: Alternative Health Dictionary On Energetic Bodywork
Energetic Bodywork: Subject of Energetic Bodywork: Practical Techniques (Samuel Weiser, Inc., 1998), by herbalist and massage therapis...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bodywork Plus: Alternative Health Dictionary On Bodywork Plus
Bodywork Plus: blend of techniques from energy balancing, shiatsu, and other methods. It includes breathwork and imagery.   (Se...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Polarity Bodywork: Alternative Health Dictionary On Polarity Bodywork
Polarity bodywork: Part of Polarity Therapy. It assists the flow of healing energy in the body.   (See also: Polarity bodywor...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Integrative Bodywork: Natural Health Dictionary On Integrative Bodywork
Integrative bodywork: A variety of massage therapies, bodywork techniques and energy therapies used to assist the healing process. Tec...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Structural Bodywork: Alternative Health Dictionary On Structural Bodywork
Structural Bodywork: System of deep tissue therapy promoted by Charles (Chuck) Ruland (see Somatic Dialogue and Structural Alignment)....   » Read the article

Dictionary - Hawaiian Bodywork: Alternative Health Dictionary On Hawaiian Bodywork
Hawaiian bodywork: Mode of massage originally practiced only by kahunas (see kahuna healing). It releases old patterns at the cellular...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Micromovement Bodywork: Alternative Health Dictionary On Micromovement Bodywork
micromovement bodywork: down-to-earth form of bodywork whose theory posits kinesthetic melodies and myriad elusive processes that carr...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Transformational Bodywork: Alternative Health Dictionary On Transformational Bodywork
transformational bodywork: Combination of aura balancing, chakra healing, Reiki, and integrative body work.   (See also: Tran...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bodywork Tantra: Alternative Health Dictionary On Bodywork Tantra
Bodywork Tantra: Meditative derivative of chakra healing and Zen Shiatsu developed by shiatsu schoolmaster Harold Dull. It encompasses...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Trager Bodywork: Health And Healing Dictionary On Trager Bodywork
TRAGER BODYWORK movement-education approach that gently rocks, cradles, and moves the client’s body. Meant to promote relaxation...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Breema Bodywork: Alternative Health Dictionary On Breema Bodywork
Breema Bodywork: an ancient health-improvement method whose design is: (a) to release tension; (b) to promote health, vitality, and in...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Kripalu Bodywork: Alternative Health Dictionary On Kripalu Bodywork
Kripalu Bodywork: Derivative of Kripalu Yoga. It involves breathwork and massage and draws from Polarity Therapy and Swedish massage. ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Oriental Bodywork: Alternative Health Dictionary On Oriental Bodywork
Oriental Bodywork: a group of methods, including acupressure massage and Jin Shin Acupressure, used to stimulate natural self-curative...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Actualism Bodywork: Alternative Health Dictionary On Actualism Bodywork
Actualism bodywork: Component of Actualism designed to assist awakening the body and its consciousness to the indwelling Creator and t...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Huma Transpersonal Bodywork: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Huma Transpersonal Bodywork
HUMA TRANSPERSONAL BODYWORK A method of bodywork that integrates subtle, articulate touch and verbal communication by combining the fo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Syntropy Insight Bodywork: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Syntropy Insight Bodywork
SYNTROPY INSIGHT BODYWORK A combination of neuromuscular re-education, hands-on application, qigong, Taoism, and meditation, Syntropy ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Neuro-structural Bodywork: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Neuro-structural Bodywork
NEURO-STRUCTURAL BODYWORK Neuro-Structural Bodywork (NSB) is a somatic therapy which combines a variety of techniques, including fasci...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rosen Method Bodywork: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Rosen Method Bodywork
ROSEN METHOD BODYWORK Using gentle, nonintrusive touch, Rosen Method works with held muscles to bring about physical and emotional awa...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Thai-style Bodywork: Alternative Health Dictionary On Thai-style Bodywork
Thai-style bodywork: Variety of bodywork therapies native to Thailand. Their design is to create energetic balance and wholeness of bo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deep Tissue Bodywork: Holistic Health Therapy Dictionary On Deep Tissue Bodywork
DEEP TISSUE BODYWORK: general term for a range of therapies that seek to improve the function of the bodyÕs connective tissues and/or ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Hawaiian Temple Bodywork: Alternative Health Dictionary On Hawaiian Temple Bodywork
Hawaiian Temple Bodywork (lomi ha'a mauli ola): Variation of lomi-lomi that combines prayerful bodywork, music, the hula (a Polynesian...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Massage, Bodywork, Somatic Therapies
MASSAGE, BODYWORK AND SOMATIC THERAPIES Massage, bodywork, and somatic therapies is the application of various techniques to the muscu...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Amanae Transformational Bodywork: Alternative Health Dictionary On Amanae Transformational Bodywork
Amanae transformational bodywork: a unique Multi-dimensional healing process that helps in shifting out trauma held in the body. &nb...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Transformation-oriented Bodywork: Alternative Health Dictionary On Transformation-oriented Bodywork
transformation-oriented bodywork (transformational bodywork): Combination of physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual processes rela...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deep Tissue Bodywork: Alternative Treatment Dictionary On Deep Tissue Bodywork
Deep Tissue Bodywork: This term covers a range of therapies such as myofascial release, Bonnie Prudden method, Hellerwork and Rolfing....   » Read the article

Dictionary - Whole Person Bodywork: Alternative Health Dictionary On Whole Person Bodywork
Whole Person Bodywork (Whole Person work): Form of chakra healing promoted by Stacey Griffin. It includes energetic field work (see en...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Life Impressions Bodywork: Alternative Health Dictionary On Life Impressions Bodywork
Life Impressions Bodywork: Healing process developed by Donald Van Howten (Ravi Dos). It includes cranial membrane treatment (probably...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ki-shiatsu/oriental Bodywork: Alternative Health Dictionary On Ki-shiatsu/oriental Bodywork
Ki-Shiatsu/Oriental Bodywork (Ki-Shiatsu, Ki-Shiatsu/Oriental Bodywork Therapy, shiatsu oriental bodywork): Healing art encompassing m...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deep Emotional Release Bodywork: Alternative Health Dictionary On Deep Emotional Release Bodywork
Deep Emotional Release Bodywork (D.E.R.B. , Deep Emotional Cellular Release Bodywork, Deep Emotional Release Bodywork System): Multi-d...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acu-meridian Energy Transmission Bodywork: Alternative Health Dictionary On Acu-meridian Energy Transmission Bodywork
acu-meridian energy transmission bodywork: Component of the Er Mei Qi Gong Therapy External Energy Diagnosis and Treatment system. &...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Hawaiian Bodywork: Alternative Health Dictionary On Hawaiian Bodywork
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Dictionary - Hawaiian Temple Bodywork: Alternative Health Dictionary On Hawaiian Temple Bodywork
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Dictionary - Bindi: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Bindi
BINDI This bodywork combines marine algae exfoliation, herbal treatment, and light massage.   (See also: BINDI , Alternative H...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Myotherapy: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Myotherapy
MYOTHERAPY See Bonnie Prudden Myotherapy.   (See also: MYOTHERAPY , Alternative Health, Massage, Bodywork, Body Mind and Soul)...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chi-gong: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Chi-gong
CHI-GONG See Qigong.   (See also: CHI-GONG , Alternative Health, Massage, Bodywork, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Chinese Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Chinese Massage
CHINESE MASSAGE See Tui Na.   (See also: CHINESE MASSAGE , Alternative Health, Massage, Bodywork, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Massotherapy: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Massotherapy
MASSOTHERAPY Another term meaning therapeutic muscle massage.   (See also: MASSOTHERAPY , Alternative Health, Massage, Bodywor...   » Read the article

Dictionary - On-site Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On On-site Massage
ON-SITE MASSAGE Also called seated and chair massage, on-site massage includes techniques that provide fully-clothed seated massage, b...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Body Logic: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Body Logic
BODY LOGIC Developed by Yamuna Zake, this is a highly organized system of structural therapy/bodywork. This yoga-based therapy works t...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chair Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Chair Massage
CHAIR MASSAGE Also called on-site and seated massage, chair massage includes techniques that provide fully-clothed seated massage, bod...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Geriatric Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Geriatric Massage
GERIATRIC MASSAGE Geriatric massage, with its focus on the elderly, addresses the psychological and physiological aspects of aging and...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Equine Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Equine Massage
EQUINE MASSAGE The practice of soft tissue manipulation applied to horses. See animal massage.   (See also: EQUINE MASSAGE , ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Intuitive Work: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Intuitive Work
INTUITIVE WORK Intuitive work is a way of incorporating the perceived and received information that extends beyond the five senses, tr...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Integrated/eclectic Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Integrated/eclectic Massage
INTEGRATED/ECLECTIC MASSAGE Indicates a combination of various massage, bodywork, and somatic therapy techniques utilized by a practit...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Hellerwork: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Hellerwork
HELLERWORK Movement education and deep-tissue bodywork are the major components of Hellerwork, named for founder Joseph Heller.  ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Macrobiotic Shiatsu: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Macrobiotic Shiatsu
MACROBIOTIC SHIATSU This is a combination of macrobiotic diet, philosophy, and shiatsu. Macrobiotic shiatsu makes use of the classical...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Integrative Medicine: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Integrative Medicine
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE Alternative and conventional (allopathic) methodologies are combined to stimulate the person’s natural heal...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Reflexognosy: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Reflexognosy
REFLEXOGNOSY Reflexognosy is defined as the application of appropriate pressure to the leg and feet, by the hands of a trained practit...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Reichian Release: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Reichian Release
REICHIAN RELEASE This technique utilizes manipulation of the musculo-skeletal system to release emotional blockages from the body. It ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Phytotherapy: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Phytotherapy
PHYTOTHERAPY This technique utilizes massage, mud packs, wraps, baths, water, and steam therapies, and/or inhalation treatments using ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Balneotherapy: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Balneotherapy
BALNEOTHERAPY Ancient use of waters to restore and revitalize the body is known as balneotherapy. It has been used to improve circulat...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Berrywork: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Berrywork
BERRYWORK A combination of corrective stretches involving the fascia, cartilage, and joints, Berrywork was created by and named for La...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Colon Hydrotherapy: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Colon Hydrotherapy
COLON HYDROTHERAPY A gentle infusion of warm water through the colon is intended to cleanse trapped impurities, preventing the recycli...   » Read the article

Dictionary - St. John: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On St. John
ST. JOHN St. John’s neuromuscular therapy seeks out the cause of pain, focusing on creating a balance between the muscular and n...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Yogassage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Yogassage
YOGASSAGE This is a massage modality that enhances the free and natural movements of the body through gentle, sustained stretching and...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Resonant Kinesiology: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Resonant Kinesiology
RESONANT KINESIOLOGY Resonant kinesiology is a meditative form of educational bodywork. A resonant kinesiologist teaches experientiall...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Hakomi Therapy: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Hakomi Therapy
HAKOMI THERAPY A body-centered psychotherapy, hakomi was started in the mid-1970s by American Ron Kurtz. Hakomi uses body tensions and...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Core Energetics: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Core Energetics
CORE ENERGETICS Developed by John Pierrakos, core energetics is the unblocking and releasing of emotion in order to self-heal both phy...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Seated Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Seated Massage
SEATED MASSAGE Known as seated massage, chair massage, or on-site massage, this technique involves the use of a specially designed mas...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Touchabilities: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Touchabilities
TOUCHABILITIES Developed by Iris Burman and Sandy Friedland, TouchAbilities Essential Connections is a universal skill set and philoso...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Kinetic Awareness: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Kinetic Awareness
KINETIC AWARENESS Developed by dancer/choreographer Elaine Summers, kinetic awareness is a system of bodywork that aims to increase kn...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Reiki-alchemia: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Reiki-alchemia
REIKI-ALCHEMIA Reiki-alchemia utilizes keys of different geometric shapes to trigger states of consciousness which allow healing and v...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ohashiatsu: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Ohashiatsu
OHASHIATSU Ohashiatsu is a method of bodywork offering both giver and receiver a complete experience of self-development and healing. ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Hydrotherapy: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Hydrotherapy
HYDROTHERAPY Although ancient Greece and Rome had both adopted the beliefs that water had healing properties, it was the Romans to fir...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ingham Method: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Ingham Method
INGHAM METHOD The Ingham Method is a form of zone therapy or reflexology. In the 1930s, Eunice Ingham, a physiotherapist working for a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Allopathic Medicine: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Allopathic Medicine
ALLOPATHIC MEDICINE Known as conventional medicine, allopathy is a medical approach which seeks to cure by producing a condition in th...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acrosage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Acrosage
ACROSAGE This combination of massage, yoga, and acrobatics was developed by Benjamin Marantz. The client is placed in an inverted pose...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sports Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Sports Massage
SPORTS MASSAGE Sports massage consists of specific components designed to reduce injuries, alleviate inflammation, provide warm-up, et...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sound Therapy: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Sound Therapy
SOUND THERAPY Using the media of sound (music, tones, vibrations, etc.) as a tool for healing, sound therapy enables the realignment o...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Spa Therapies: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Spa Therapies
SPA THERAPIES A variety of body treatments administered in spas. Herbal wraps, loofah body scrubs, parafango, salt scrubs, seaweed bod...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shiat-surf: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Shiat-surf
SHIAT-SURF This is a hands-and-foot-on therapy system designed to create space and unblock restrictions in the body via gravity. Shiat...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Zen Shiatsu: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Zen Shiatsu
ZEN SHIATSU This style was developed by Shizuto Masanuga, who proposed the treatment of meridian extensions beyond those recognized in...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Lenair Technique: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Lenair Technique
LENAIR TECHNIQUE This energy medicine therapy abates addictions, compulsions, fears, phobias, and stress-related problems with a hands...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Looyen Work: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Looyen Work
LOOYEN WORK Developed by Ted Looyen, this technique is a painless approach to deep-tissue therapy, working with the connective tissue ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Kinesiology/appliedkinesiology: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Kinesiology/appliedkinesiology
KINESIOLOGY/APPLIEDKINESIOLOGY Kinesiology is the study of the principles of mechanics and anatomy related to human body movement, spe...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Jamu Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Jamu Massage
JAMU MASSAGE Jamu massage is a Balinese-inspired technique based on Indian, Chinese, and European techniques involving acupressure, ro...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mariel: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Mariel
MARIEL Developed by Reiki Master Ethel Lombardi, the expression MariEL refers to a transformational healing energy that works at the c...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mechanical Link: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Mechanical Link
MECHANICAL LINK Mechanical link is a system of evaluation that allows practitioners to locate and release primary restrictions within ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Medical Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Medical Massage
MEDICAL MASSAGE Performing medical massage requires a firm background in pathology and utilizes specific treatments appropriate to wor...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Myomassology: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Myomassology
MYOMASSOLOGY Myomassology is an integration of techniques including basic Swedish massage, aromatherapy, reflexology, shiatsu, iridolo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Process Acupressure: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Process Acupressure
PROCESS ACUPRESSURE This integrated therapy combines traditional acupressure with zero balancing techniques and psychological processi...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Quantum Energetics: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Quantum Energetics
QUANTUM ENERGETICS Quantum energetics is a subtle, gentle healing method that works with the energy body to allow disrupted energy pat...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Point Holding: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Point Holding
POINT HOLDING This acupressure technique requires several practitioners to apply pressure to specific acupoints for up to two hours in...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Osteokinetics: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Osteokinetics
OSTEOKINETICS This therapy utilizes dialogue, coached breathing, and applying qigong from one side of the body through to the other wh...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Nambudripad: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Nambudripad
NAMBUDRIPAD This therapy involves light acupressure applied along both sides of the spinal column in an area where the energy flow of ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Neural Kinesiology: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Neural Kinesiology
NEURAL KINESIOLOGY This technique is a holistic healing system which utilizes the best of American kinesiology and European neural the...   » Read the article