• The body is a complex system of interconnected parts.   It is necessary to use a whole body approach, because we are comprised of complex interrelated systems.  Restrictions, tightness, or imbalances in any part of the body may potentially affect other parts.  Therapy sessions are designed to release restrictions in the soft tissue (muscles, connective tissue, nerves) and craniosacral mechanism to allow the body to move freely, as well as balance the nervous system.  When balance is restored , improved health and a sense of  well-being is a natural byproduct.  Treatment sessions are tailored according to individual client needs. While symptoms often change rapidly, we do not focus on symptoms, but rather the body’s self corrective mechanisms and its ability to adapt. This creates a higher level of organization and improved functioning on many levels.

  • Sessions are tailored to individual client needs. I will work according to your comfort level. This is a client- centered approach.   By accessing the wisdom of the body, we all have the innate ability for self-healing, better health, and improved functioning. 

  • Several patients can have pain and symptoms in the same location yet have different causes.   Pain/symptoms may be a result of structural, environmental, biochemical, energetic, mental and/or emotional stressors. Therefore, it is recommended that patients always see a physician to rule out or diagnose any medical pathology as well as work with a nutritionist to make sure they are eating properly to maximize health, healing, and vitality.

  • Treatment addresses the whole person including the structural (soft tissue) restrictions and energetic imbalances that accompany chronic stress, health issues, musculoskeletal problems, pain patterns, or other physical/emotional symptoms.


BODY
  • Whole body assessment is an important part of effective and comprehensive treatment.  It is necessary to use a whole body approach, because we are comprised of complex interrelated systems. Essentially, everything is connected, and life is motion. Restrictions or tightness in any part of the body may potentially affect other parts.  For example, chronic neck pain can be caused by restrictions/tightness in the thorax (chest), pelvis or diaphragm. An old knee injury can cause hip problems.  Restrictions in the sacrum or occiput can result in headaches. Visceral fascial restrictions can cause low back pain.  Scar tissue from an old surgery can cause adhesions resulting in imbalances throughout the rest of the body. The body’s ability to self-correct is diminished when it is overwhelmed by excessive tensions.


MIND
  • The mind and body are inextricably linked. Essentially there is no separation. Just as physical pain can affect how we think and feel, the effects of mental and emotional stress (conscious or subconscious) may cause pain patterns or other physical and emotional symptoms.  Stress is often insidious, causing the body to tighten up outside our awareness putting pressure on pain sensitive structures. It is important to note that we don't always feel the stress that is affecting our bodies before it is too late and symptoms emerge.  The body remembers all experiences, even if they are outside of our current awareness. You may be surprised where the symptoms are coming from. The goal is to create structural and energetic balance so the body can correct itself.   Life is motion. Our bodies tighten up as we resist the flow of life. This impedes the healing process and perpetuates the problem. It is necessary to "listen to the body" and treat the cause not the symptoms. Connecting the physical to the emotional, for some patients, is an effective way to get to the cause of a problem. (Releasing stress helps relax the mind/body but is not a replacement for psychotherapy from a licensed mental health professional).

SPIRIT
  • When the body /mind are in alignment, a person’s true self and spiritual well-being can be expressed. Often this process offers a person new meaning about symptoms allowing pain to be transformed by consciousness.



Wellness and Prevention

  • Treatment can also be preventative with many health benefits, as well as an effective approach for improved posture, relaxation, performance enhancement, body/mind integration, and an overall sense of well-being. It is important to recognize strain patterns before they become pain patterns. Even subtle imbalances and repetitive stress can predispose a person to more serious injury such as herniated disks, strains and sprains, repetitive stress injuries, or stress related illness, therefore, awareness and prevention are important.


  • Treatment sessions are "client centered"  and tailored according to individual client needs. Everyone is unique.  I treat the person, not the diagnosis. Sessions take place in a quiet supportive environment.

  • I can work according to your comfort level. Sessions can be performed fully clothed or on the skin depending on the modality or technique employed. Craniosacral Therapy sessions are usually performed with the client completed clothed unless integrated into an MFR session. Kinesiology sessions are performed fully clothed and can be done sitting, standing, or lying down.


 


     Walter Blick
        Hands-On Therapies
  CranioSacral Therapy and Myofascial Release                                                          15 East 10th Street
     New York, NY 10003
       Suite 1c

               646-957-3155








  
An Integrative mind/body/spirit approach