WHAT IS HELLERWORK?

Hellerwork improves posture and brings the body’s natural structure into proper balance and alignment. This realignment can bring relief from general aches and pains; improve breathing; and relieve physical and mental stress.

There are many benefits provided by Hellerwork, including the

instantaneous ones, such as more flexibility, more energy, a better awareness of the body and its movements, reduced stress and an overall youthful feeling. In addition to these instant benefits, Hellerwork is thought to relieve, pain associated with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and repetitive stress injuries, chronic back, neck, shoulder, and joint pain, sciatica, planter fasciitis, and a variety of athletic injuries.

The massage therapy aspect of Hellerwork is designed to release the tension that exists in the deep connective tissue, called fascia, and return it to a normal alignment. The fascia is plastic and highly adaptable; it can tighten and harden in response to the general effects of gravity on the body, other ongoing physical stresses, negative attitudes and emotions, and periodic physical traumas. One example of ongoing physical stress is carrying a purse, which pulls up the shoulder on one side of the body. Over time, the connective tissue becomes hard and stiff; the body becomes adapted to that position even when the person is not carrying a purse. In trying to adjust to the uneven weight distribution, the rest of the body becomes unbalanced and out of proper alignment.

I am passionate about Hellerwork because I have personally benefited from receiving the work. It has completely changed the way I literally carry myself through life.

Hellerwork is transformational bodywork that is designed to align your body with gravity and improve your posture. It is amazing because it actually changes the way you carry yourself within your body and that change ripples out into everything in your life.

Although Hellerwork may be effective for temporary pain or tension relief, I recognize that pain and tension are usually the result of an overall pattern of imbalance occurring in the body. Rather than treating the pain or symptom of this imbalance, Hellerwork focuses on rebalancing the entire body.

WHAT IS THE TRAINING FOR HELLERWORK?

My intensive Hellerwork training certification program required over 1200 hours of anatomy, psychology, and kinesiology.

HOW MANY SESSIONS DO I NEED?

Hellerwork Structural Integration is offered as a complete program for rebalancing the entire body. The series is 11 sessions, organized to build awareness and integrate the body in a systematic manner. But, many people come in for a specific problem that requires only one or two sessions.

PRECAUTIONS

Since Hellerwork involves vigorous deep tissue massage, it is sometimes described as uncomfortable, yet many clients find the therapy very relaxing and fall asleep! If you are sensitive or afraid that there will be pain, do not worry we will work within your limits.

Hellerwork should be avoided by those who have rheumatoid arthritis or other serious inflammatory conditions.

Hellerwork can be modified to accommodate pregnant women.

RATES

$80/session (hour)