Osteopathy posits that our bodies have a great capacity to heal themselves when fresh arterial blood, ample drainage, and sufficient innervation are afforded to recovering areas by healthy structural relationships. Osteopathic Manual Therapy allows the therapist to support the body in reestablishing such relationships through a range of assessments and manual techniques to specifically locate and treat areas of tissue that are most likely to change for widespread positive effects throughout the body system.

Ortho—Bionomy is a principles-based therapeutic approach developed by a British osteopath that seeks to help clients rediscover natural balance in their bodies without causing pain. It is therefore highly effective for folx struggling with acute injuries or chronic pain and trauma that might be too sensitive for other bodywork modalities. Ortho—Bionomy can also be applied to help people of any health and fitness level assess and improve posture and movement efficiency. Abraham is certified as an Associate Member of the Society of Ortho—Bionomy International®. Typically, Ortho—Bionomy is clothes-on work.

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ScarWork, developed by Sharon Wheeler, is a groundbreaking approach to improving the appearance and function of scar tissue using specialized techniques of gentle touch. Although scarring is a necessary part of our bodies’ amazing ability to self-heal, scar tissue can create problems when it becomes rigid, pulling on surrounding tissues and potentially leading to discomfort, limited movement, and altered function. Anyone with scarring——whether from surgery, injury, burns, or trauma——can benefit from ScarWork, and it doesn’t matter how old the scar is. Benefits include improved mobility, reduced pain and sensitivity, improvments in aesthetic appearance, and emotional release. 

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Our body natural processes create wastes. The lymphatic system is a crucial part of moving these wastes, carried in the lymph fluid, from where they are produced to where they can be processed for reuse or excretion. Lymphatic drainage massage utilizes gentle techniques to gently stimulate and support the flow of lymph fluid through its vessels, nodes, and organs. By supporting lymph flow, these techniques also help promote other fluid circulation in the body through reduction of tissue fluid pressures that can obstruct flow.

Lymphatic drainage massage is clinically shown to have numerous benefits. Because it supports the immune system and helps to reduce swelling, it is widely used in hospitals and clinics to support patients recovering from surgery and illness—as well as patients struggling with lymphedema. Some clients seek lymphatic work for cosmetic reasons, as it can reduce water retention and promote healthier-looking skin. Furthermore, whether for functional or aesthetic purposes, lymphatic work can help reduce scar tissue. Finally, the strokes used in lymphatic massage are very calming and reduce stress and promote relaxation for many people while also helping to promote better sleep.

Therapeutic touch has been clinically shown to elicit many beneficial effects. Touch is necessary for our survival and helps clients manage all types of pain and stress while also improving conscious awareness of their bodies through integration of the nervous and myofascial systems. It can support recovery from accidents, traumas, or surgeries and help improve joint function as well as muscle balance & tone. Touch therapy can also help folx work through body shame, make progress with dysmorphia and dysphoria, and can be a resource in coping with addiction recovery and chronic conditions such as Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome, anxiety, and depression.

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