Shermer was born and raised in Southern California, graduated from Crescenta Valley High School in 1972. He began his undergraduate studies at Pepperdine University, initially majoring in Christian theology, later switching to psychology. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology/Biology at Pepperdine in 1976. Shermer’s graduate studies in experimental psychology at California State University, Fullerton, [...]
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Some of the best known forms of spiritual non-touch bodywork methods include: Reiki, Yoga, Pranayama, as well as other non-touch methods: Breathwork respiration techniques, Therapeutic touch, Bates method for sight training, Qi Gong, and Tai Chi. The better known forms of manipulative bodywork include Alexander technique, Applied Kinesiology, Bioenergetics, Bowen technique, Chiropractic.Feldenkrais method, Polarity therapy, [...]
In practices of experienced psychotherapists, typically therapy is not pure a type, but draws aspects from a number of perspectives and schools. Psychoanalysis Psychoanalysis was developed in the late 1800s by Sigmund Freud. His therapy explores the dynamic workings of a mind understood to consist of three parts: the hedonistic ”id” (German: ”das Es”, “the [...]
The approaches known collectively as “energy therapies” vary widely in philosophy, approach, and origin. The ways in which this energy is used, modified, or manipulated to effect healing also vary. For example, acupressure involves manual stimulation of pressure-points, while some forms of yoga rely on breathing exercises. Many therapies, in regards to the given explanation [...]
Manipulative and body-based methods ”Manipulative and body-based methods”, is the precise name of a NCCAM classification, for alternative treatments that are based on manipulation and/or movement of one or more parts of the body (See also Manipulative therapy). *Active Isolate Stretching *Acupressure *Alexander Technique *Body work *Bowen Technique *Chiropractic *Feldenkrais Method *Martial arts *Massage therapy [...]
The focus of Naturopathy is on its philosophy of natural self-healing rather than specific methods, and practitioners use a wide variety of treatment modalities. Some methods rely on immaterial “vital energy fields”, the existence of which has not been proven, and there is concern that naturopathy as a field tends towards isolation from general scientific [...]
There are many different styles of manual therapy. It is a fundamental feature of ayurvedic medicine, traditional Chinese medicine and some forms of New Age alternative medicine as well as being used by mainstream medical practitioners. In one form or another it is probably as old as human culture itself and is a feature to [...]
Practitioners of massage include massage therapists, athletic trainers and physical therapists. Massage practitioners work in a variety of medical and recreational settings and may travel to private residences or businesses. Contraindications to massage include deep vein thrombosis, bleeding disorders or taking blood thinners such as Warfarin, damaged blood vessels, weakened bones from cancer, osteoporosis, or [...]
In the final session of the Rolfing® ten series there is no “new” work to initiate . This is the final opportunity for the Rolfer® to bring resolution to the client’s body. Tenth hour: Closure/Holism (8-9-10) 3D, present time, dynamic.
Rolfing compliments Orthopedics, Psychology, Chiropractic, Physical and Massage Therapy by working in a way that augments them in a ten series format. Contra lateral movement is critical in session five.
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