The Ten Sessions in Brief
The first three sessions are considered superficial. We concern ourselves with the outer layer of fascia, or the layer just below the surface of the skin.
Session 1 opens up the breath, and begins the process of establishing balance in the pelvis. The work around the shoulders, ribcage, and hips leaves clients feeling uplifted. This session gives more length to the front of the body.
Session 2 focuses on lower legs, ankles, feet and seated back-work. This lower session leaves the client more grounded. The back of the body feels longer as a result.
Session 3 focuses on the sides of the body. Shoulders, ribcage, hips, down to the knees. By the end of 3 sessions the client should feel an overall looseness that allows for more breath and freedom of movement. An over all good feeling ensues, and some symptoms begin to be less of an issue as a result.
Session 1 opens up the breath, and begins the process of establishing balance in the pelvis. The work around the shoulders, ribcage, and hips leaves clients feeling uplifted. This session gives more length to the front of the body.
Session 2 focuses on lower legs, ankles, feet and seated back-work. This lower session leaves the client more grounded. The back of the body feels longer as a result.
Session 3 focuses on the sides of the body. Shoulders, ribcage, hips, down to the knees. By the end of 3 sessions the client should feel an overall looseness that allows for more breath and freedom of movement. An over all good feeling ensues, and some symptoms begin to be less of an issue as a result.
The next four sessions are considered deeper in nature. We become more focused on deeper layers of fascia, musculature and boney landmarks.
Prior to session 4, we sometimes see the client looking short in the middle. Having “opened up” the outer layer, and released any superficial strain, inner tensions become more apparent. By middle I mean from the inner ankle through the crown of the head.
Session 4 focuses on the lower half of the mid line. The work gives length from the inner ankle to the inner knee onto the inner thigh. Hamstrings and back-work are typical in this session.
Session 5 completes what was started in the previous session. Focusing on the abdomen, the ribcage and arms get work to free up the upper portion of the mid-line. Seated back-work is usual at the end of the session.
Session 6 is usually the first session where the client is face down on the table. While we do some work on the front of the thigh, the hip rotators and hamstrings get much attention. Again seated back work is appropriate at the end of the session.
Session 7 is an upper session. Shoulders, head, and neck. The session is usually very quiet and calming.
Prior to session 4, we sometimes see the client looking short in the middle. Having “opened up” the outer layer, and released any superficial strain, inner tensions become more apparent. By middle I mean from the inner ankle through the crown of the head.
Session 4 focuses on the lower half of the mid line. The work gives length from the inner ankle to the inner knee onto the inner thigh. Hamstrings and back-work are typical in this session.
Session 5 completes what was started in the previous session. Focusing on the abdomen, the ribcage and arms get work to free up the upper portion of the mid-line. Seated back-work is usual at the end of the session.
Session 6 is usually the first session where the client is face down on the table. While we do some work on the front of the thigh, the hip rotators and hamstrings get much attention. Again seated back work is appropriate at the end of the session.
Session 7 is an upper session. Shoulders, head, and neck. The session is usually very quiet and calming.
Sessions 8, 9, and 10 are finishing sessions. Typically in 8 we address any imbalances in the legs and pelvis. In 9 we work with the shoulder girdle. 10 is an overall working of the joints and tissue to leave things in highest order possible at that time.