Manual/Bodywork Therapies
Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, light touch approach that releases tensions deep in the body. CST enhances the function of the central nervous system and is an effective treatment for numerous medical problems associated with stress, trauma, and physical pain. By complimenting the body’s natural healing process, CST can be used as preventative health measure. Additional benefits include: a greater sense of well-being, deep relaxation, and improved ability to focus. CST is typically performed with the client completely clothed. Learn more
Myofascial Release (MFR) is a holistic form of manual therapy/bodywork that can eliminate pain, restore mobility, and enhance well-being. It is a soft tissue technique that releases muscular and connective tissue (fascia) restrictions to restore motion and improve function. Fascial restrictions can be caused by physical trauma, postural imbalances, surgery, emotional stress, or other factors. MFR utilizes a wide range of pressures, ranging from deep tissue mobilization/myofascial massage to light touch.
Visceral Manipulation (VM) can be considered a type of myofascial release for the organs. Visceral manipulation gentley and effectively releases tensions of connective tissue as it relates to the organs allowing the body to move freely. Strains in the connective tissue of the viscera can result from surgical scars, adhesions, illness, posture or injury. Tension patterns form through the fascial network deep within the body, creating a cascade of effects far from their sources for which the body will have to compensate.
Ortho-Bionomy is a gentle, non-invasive, form of bodywork which is highly effective in working with chronic stress, injuries and pains or problems associated with postural and structural imbalances. Ortho-Bionomy was developed by Dr. Arthur Lincoln Pauls, a British osteopath and Judo master, who wanted to find a way to work with the body which honored the body's inherent wisdom.
Holistic Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy is a licensed health profession that helps individuals achieve independence in their lives. Occupational Therapists work with people of all ages who because of physical, developmental, social, or emotional problems, need specialized assistance to lead productive and satisfying lives.
Holistic Occupational Therapy in the context of this practice, is a mind/body/spirit approach for treating the whole person for the purpose of achieving higher levels of function in all aspects of life. Holistic occupational therapy is a combination of Eastern and Western approaches that includes a comprehensive treatment program with functional evaluation and home exercise program, with a focus on manual (hands-on) therapy and mind/body practices. Breathwork, neuromuscular re-education, imagery, stress management techniques, wellness coaching, and myofascial stretching may be integrated into sessions. Holistic occupational therapy integrates structure and function and helps clients achieve wholeness in all areas of life. Occupational Therapy requires a physician referral and may be reinbursed by insurance. ( All ages welcome)
Integrative Mind/Body Coaching: brings an array of skills to help you discover how to lower your stress, break habits, maintain clarity in the midst of chaos, and achieve better performance in all areas of life. It is based on both Western and Eastern approaches, drawing from the fields of life coaching, positive psychology, mindfulness, imagery, self-hypnosis, somatic (body) therapies, martial arts, transpersonal studies (consciousness, spirituality) and energy medicine. For more on coaching visit: www.blickwellness.com
INSURANCE BILLING
When scheduling appointments, please advise us if you require Occupational Therapy and have "out of network" benefits. Patients are responsible for payment to at the time of treatment, and can then file for reimbursement by their insurance carriers. I do not bill insurance companies directly, but we will provide invoices with billing codes for patients to submit to their insurers for reimbursement, provided the criteria for submission are met.
Walter Blick is a Licensed Massage Therapist and Occupational Therapist. If a client has a physician's referral for Occupational Therapy, evaluation, documentation and invoices will be completed. For Occupational Therapy, Patients will be treated only for the diagnosis under that referral.
Walter Blick Hands - On Therapies 15 East 10th Street New York, NY 10003 Suite 1c 646. 957. 3155
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