Aston-Patterning
I’m dedicated to helping people continue to feel better. I love to do the “detective work,” investigating how specific tension patterns manifest in the human body. I look at movement habits, i.e., how people walk, sit at work, play an instrument, drive and exercise. I even consider the shoes they choose to wear! When a particular part of the body needs attention, Aston Bodywork allows me to use my own body mechanics, and a unique spiraling technique to address specific problems with the most accuracy and least amount of tissue compression or discomfort. Because everything relates to everything else, focused work is followed by a general “blending” massage designed to provide the whole body an opportunity to integrate specific changes. All sessions are conducted with the client clothed in comfortable exercise shorts and a t-shirt or yoga clothes (for women, tank tops or sports bras are good alternatives). This makes it easier to go from bodywork to standing, seated and movement work. I enjoy working with clients as a team to find simple and easy movement and posture solutions to their current body challenges--Aston-Kinetics. Sometimes this involves strengthening and loosening/stretching exercises, but often, after bodywork, you notice that you move differently, more comfortably, and your body longs for this "new" movement pattern. You will learn easy ways to practice your changed movement patterns in the simple acts of daily living: sitting, standing, walking, eating, playing, running, yoga.....you name it.. Paying attention to the satisfaction you feel in the “new” place and comparing it to the feeling you have if you use the "old" pattern may be enough to keep you coming back to the new you. I'm a Certified Aston-Patterner and have taken many years of training in all the modalities below. Aston-Kinetics is Bodywork "The purpose of this three-fold bodywork system is to address all layers of the body with specificity, decrease holding and create new movement options. The evaluated tensions are released through comfortable, virtually painless techniques using the spiraling touch of the tissues". Aston-Kinetics is Movement "The ultimate goal of Aston Movement is to help each person claim their natural ability to move with ease, grace, and strength". Aston-Kinetics is Ergonomics "While ergonomic industry trends often focus on the “correct” product, Aston Ergonomics highlights the relationship between an individual’s body, task and product". Aston-Kinetics is Fitness "Aston Fitness extends the reach of Aston Movement from rehabilitation to activities of daily living and all the way to exercise for fitness and athletic performance". |
"...my various pains have disappeared--
I did the half-marathon—exhilarating and do-able. Who would have ever imagined I would be more fit at 62 than ever before in my life?" Kay Sohl ........................................................................ "I have worked with Valerie through the years, referring patients to her for Aston Patterning style movement mechanics. Her effective teaching helps clients move to a new level of understanding about their body, resulting in more efficient and pain free movement." Carol R. Conrades, P.T. Orthopedic & TMJ Physical Therapy Center ........................................................................ |