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Therapy Definitions
Biodynamic Massage
Biodynamic Massage can be part of the psychotherapy process as one way of
working with the body and is also available as a treatment on its own to work
with tension and stress, psychosomatic symptoms and to increase body awareness.
Biodynamic Massage reaches for the inner dynamic of a person. Its aim is to
establish a harmonious flow of energy throughout the body. It was Gerda Boyesen
who brought biodynamic massage to England in 1968, having developed it from
methods commonly used in Norwegian Psychiatric hospitals by physiotherapists
working in conjunction with psychotherapists. It consists of a number of
techniques which work specifically with the energy held within the physical
structure of the body, from bone and muscular levels to the connective tissue
and skin layers as well as the energy field. With its holistic and therapeutic
understanding, biodynamic massage is very much part of the Body Psychotherapy
tradition and follows and expands basic theoretical principles elaborated by
Wilhelm Reich (i.e. that physical symptoms have their emotional counterpart and
psychological stress may lead to various bodily manifestations).
Biodynamic massage is a form of bodywork. It is holistic and integrative and
comprises a range of diverse and complementary techniques. It works both at the
physiological level of skin, tissue, muscle and bone, and at the level of the
more subtle energy How in the body. Biodynamic massage is designed to respond to
the particular needs of each individual. Its range is broad - from revitalising
and invigorating, to working deeply to release tension, to providing the support
and comfort of a gently flowing massage.
Biodynamic massage has the capacity to go right to the heart of the person,
working with the effects and origins of stress. It can promote deep relaxation,
improvement of circulation and immune functioning, increased energy and
well-being.
It may help relieve chronic symptoms such as headaches, hypertension, pain,
digestive problems, skin complaints, depression, anxiety and insomnia.
Because of its combined physical and emotional scope, Biodynamic massage is
especially suited for working with psychosomatic symptoms.
It is effective as a therapeutic approach in its own right, and it is useful in
complementing medical treatment or alternative therapies such as homeopathy,
acupuncture or osteopathy.
Biodynamic massage is also increasingly being appreciated as an adjunct to
psychotherapy or psychoanalysis, because it supports and enhances the
development of self-awareness. Insight is anchored through a deeper connection
to the sensations and feelings in the body. Your therapist's permission and
support for this process is vital.
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