General Energetic Body Work Information

"Energy is the real substance behind the appearance of matter and forms."
-Randolph Stone, DO, DC, ND, Founder of Polarity Therapy

Polarity Therapy is the art and science of stimulating and balancing the flow of life energy within the human being. It is a holistic care system integrating energy-based body work, nutrition, exercise, breath work, sound, and self-awareness.

When life energy is distrupted by physical, mental, and emotional experiences, pain and disease arise. This approach promotes the uninterrupted and abundant flow of life energy in the human energy system.

Polarity Therapy includes many different elements, which include:

  • Craniosacral unwinding and releasing of myofascial
  • Lymphatic drainage
  • Laying on of hands and therapeutic touch
  • Gentle rocking and deep tissue
  • Balancing of energy system
  • Positioning release and reflexology
  • Structural alignment and spinal balancing
  • Sound, energetic exercise, nutrition, and counseling

Polarity Craniosacral Unwinding is a very gentle therapy that accesses the oldest rhythm in the body, the craniosacral rhythm-- the pulse of the human energy system. Craniosacral therapy brings the body into a deeply relaxed healing state that allows the body to correct restrictions in the connective tissue and restore balance in the nervous system. This therapy helps with the following dysfunctions:

  • Chronic pain
  • Headaches
  • Trauma
  • Stress-related illness
  • Emotional difficulties
  • TMJ
  • Insomnia
  • Neck injuries

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