Types of Massage, Bodywork, and Somatic Therapies

There are a variety of bodywork techniques.

Following are brief descriptions of just a few.

Swedish Massage—The most common form

of massage, Swedish mainly relaxes the mus-

cles and eases aches and pains.

Sports Massage—For the athlete, sports
massage techniques are utilized at all stages:
pre-event, post-event, during training, and to
expedite rehabilitation after injury.

Ashiatsu-A deeply relaxing barefoot massage technique using deep compression effleurage strokes that glide over the body. Bars are used above the head for support and balance and lubricant is applied to the body.



Shiatsu—Japanese acupressure massage that
restores energy to the body.

Trager—Utilizes rhythmic rocking move-
ments to relax the body and mind.

Hellerwork—A combination of movement
reeducation and muscle and connective tissue
therapy.

Polarity—Balances the energetic systems of
the body.

Reflexology—Massage of the feet, hands,
and/or ears. Stimulates corresponding areas
in the body.

There are more than one hundred fifty varia-
tions of massage, bodywork, and somatic
therapy techniques. Many practitioners utilize
an integration of techniques.

Why Should I Receive A Massage? Compliments Of:
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What types of massage does Holistic Therapy offer?

Holistic Therapy specializes in:

Active Isolated Stretching

Acupressure

Aromatherapy 

Ahshiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy

Cranial Sacral Therapy

Low Back Injury Assessment & Treatment 
 

Lymphatic Drainage

Myofascial Release

Reflexology
 

Somoto Emotional Release 

Swedish Massage

At Holistic Therapy both Table and Chair Massage are available.  Out calls and gift certificates are available.

Holistic Therapy uses Julianne's special herbal mixtures and uses high quality oils and creams mixed with 100% pure essential oils.

Julianne Daher's Education

1989 Touch for Health I, Darcy Lewis
1989 Edu-Kinesthetics I, Darcy Lewis
1990 Massage Therapy Certificate, Lansing Community College
1993  Bachelor of Science, Western Michigan University
1998  Shoulder Injury Assessment & Treatment, Dr. Ben Benjamin
1999  Myofascial Therapy and Structural Kinesiology, James Hackett
2001  Myofascial Mobilization, John Barnes Institute
2002  Muscle Release Technique Workshop, Michael Young
2004  CranialSacral Therapy Level I, Upledger Institute
2005  Myofascial Release I, John Barnes Institute
2007  CranialSacral Therapy Level II, Upledger Institute
2008  Ahshiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy, Cindy Iwlew
2010  CranialSacral Therapy II, Upledger Insitute
2010  Myofascial Release, Lumbo Fascial Pelvis, John Barnes Institute
2010  CPR Certification, YMCA
2012  Ahshiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy: Anterior and Side Lying, Cindy Iwlew
2012  Ahshiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy: Thai Fusion, Cindy Iwlew
2012  CPR Certification, YMCA
2014  Lymphatic Drainage Therapy 1, Bruno Chikly Institute 
2016  Somoto Emotional Release I, Upledger Institute
2016  Advanced Neck and Back Techniques, Dr. Ben Benjamin
2017  Lower Back Injury Assessment and Treatment, Dr. Ben Benjamin
2017  Active Isolated Stretching For Lower Body, Dr. Ben Benjamin 



    

Julianne Daher, sole proprietor of Holistic Therapy, is a new member of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce.
She has been a  member of the Associated Bodyworkers and Massage Professionals Since 1999.