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Sojourn Therapeutic Massage
Sojourn Massage

Massage Techniques

Aromatherapy is a full body massage transformed by the use of essential oils to uplift your mind, body and spirit. Aromatherapy is helpful for relaxation, pain reduction, headaches, muscle aches, inflammation, digestive complaints and women specific ailments. Aromatherapy can be added to any other treatment!! >>more

Stress Busters

Neck Exercises: (1) Drop head forward (chin to chest), hold for 10 seconds. Slowly rotate to the left with ear toward shoulder, hold for 20 seconds. (2) Look over left shoulder, relax, hold for 20 seconds. Look over right shoulder, hold for 20 seconds. >> more

Bowen Technique

Bowen Technique The bowen technique is a unique form of neuromuscular repatterning. It works primarily through the nervous system on both structural and energetic levels. The technique is gentle and noninvasive, and can be performed through clothing.

The bowen technique is a completely new concept in bodywork. It is neither derived from, nor is it similar to, any other physical modality.

  • Misalignments commonly right themselves -- yet there is no manipulation of joints or bones as in chiropractic.
  • Muscle tensions and strains are relieved and normal lymphatic flow is restored -- yet muscles are not squeezed as in massage.
  • Meridians show immediate improvements -- yet the work is not based on meridians, and does not resemble acupuncture or acupressure.
  • Fascia rehydrates, adhesions release and scar tissue softens -- yet there is no heavy pressure as in Rolfing or deep-tissue work.
  • Internal psychological shifts are common -- yet it is not necessary to evoke emotional response as in mind-body therapies.
  • Nearly everyone reports a pleasant, relaxed state, and a deep sense of well-being and ease

Bowen Therapy is completely safe and appropriate for everyone from the highly trained athelete to newborns, pregnant women, elderly, and the chronically ill. Bowen has been successful in treating muscoskeletal problems such as back and neck pain, scoliosis, sporting injuries, TMJ alignment, and carpal tunnel syndrome. It is also renowned for its effectiveness with internal conditions such as migraines, digestive and elimination complaints, colic in babies, and respiratory problems, including asthma.

A Bowen treatment consists of gentle, rolling movements. These stimulations activiate a systematic response so powerful that a few minutes' pause is observed to allow them to be integrated. A pattern of movements and pauses continues throughout the treatment. The rhythm is soothing, and most patients fall asleep at least once during the session. Benefits are usually apparent within two sessions, even when long-standing conditions are being treated. Bowen results are lasting and profound.