Biodynamic massage
Biodynamic massage is a complementary therapy developed by Gerda Boyesen in Norway in the 1950s.
History
"During a massage, if I see any sign of movement trying to emerge in the client, I would always try to encourage it, because my conviction is that this is going to liberate and express much more energy than would result from what I'm going to do with my hands."
— Think Through the Body - Roz Carroll[1]
In 1969, Boyesen set up the Gerda Boyesen Training School at Acacia House in Acton Park.[2] It is both a psychological and energetic therapy which is concerned with the integration of all aspects of an individual.[3][4]
Biodynamic massage is used on its own, as part of body psychotherapy or to support psychotherapy of a different modality. The touch does not attempt to cure but rather bring the client into relationship with her body.[5][6]
Biodynamic massage techniques
There are a wide variety of different techniques that touch on skin, bone, muscular, fascia, energy and aura.[7][8][9]
Theory
According to Biodynamic massage, the digestive tract has a dual function; to digest physical nourishment, but also the emotional digestion of stressful situations. Once away from the stressful situation the experience can be digested in our guts when rest is possible. Biodynamic therapists use a stethoscope during the massage to listen to the peristalsis and use it as feedback to guide the massage.[10]
References
- ^ Carroll, Roz. "Think Through the Body". http://www.thinkbody.co.uk/.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ Young, Cournetay. "In Memoriam: Gerda Boyesen: 1922 - 2005".
- ^ Staunton, Tree (2002). Body Psychotherapy. Runner Routledge. p. 78. ISBN 1-58391-116-2.
- ^ Malloy, Mary. "GBII". http://www.biodynamic.org/.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ ABMT. "Association of Biodynamic Massage Therapists". http://www.abmt.org.uk/theoretical-principles.html.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ Nunneley, Peg (2000). The biodynamic philosophy and treatment of psychosomatic conditions. Bern: Lang. p. 75. ISBN 3-906763-16-1.
- ^ Staunton, Tree (2002). Body Psychotherapy. Runner Routledge. p. 79. ISBN 1-58391-116-2.
- ^ Hartley, Linda. Contemporary Body Psychotherapy: The Chiron Approach. p. 32.
- ^ Fries, Ellena. "Biodynamic Psychology: Healing Through the Body's Wisdom".
- ^ Stauffer, Kathrin (2010). Anatomy and Physiology for Psychotherapists. London: Norton. p. 130. ISBN 978-0-393-70604-8.