What is
Rhythmical Massage?
The rhythms and harmonies in art and nature are the same energies that support life and strengthen our inner being. Wellness is a state of equilibrium in which our potential to heal from within unfolds naturally. Rhythmical Massage therapists awaken this harmony by enlivening the natural balance of creative, healing energy in the body. They work with subtle aspects of the human being and, through a gentle rhythmic quality of touch which penetrates deeply, help to harmonize the imbalances of the body.
Anthroposophical Medicine
Anthroposophical medicine is a
discipline that integrates the fundamental advances of modern medicine with a
holistic understanding of the psyche and spirit. The patient and physician work together to understand the meaning
of an illness in the context of the patient’s physical and spiritual
development. An important component of
treatment is the use of complimentary anthroposophical therapies, such as
psychological counseling; movement, art, and music therapies; and rhythmical
massage.
“The healthy organism has an internal
equilibrium involving all its members, and so is in balance with the world
around it… When this harmony is shaken, certain members of the whole are
favored and others neglected; the neglected atrophy, and the favored develop
excessively. Because of the lost inner
equilibrium, the outer is lost as well… The lost inner equilibrium can be seen as the diseased constitution, the outer
as its secondary consequences.”
-Wilhelm Pelikan
Applications
of
Rhythmical Massage
Rhythmical Massage Therapy is beneficial in the treatment of
acute and chronic conditions. It is
appropriate for children, adults, and the elderly. Some areas in which it is
especially effective are:
Orthopedic conditions such as fractures and joint re-
placement
Circulatory disturbances and heart conditions such
as
high blood
pressure, cold extremities, and
wound care
Respiratory conditions such as asthma
Digestive tract disorders
Neurological disorders (M.S. and C.P.)
Pregnancy and childbirth
Mental handicaps
Psychological conditions (stress, depression)
Insomnia
Migraine
Immune Deficiencies
Pain management
Bedwetting
Attention Deficit Disorder
Hyperactivity
Developmental disorders
Muscle strains, sprains, tension
Care of the dying