Rhythmic rocking, easeful compression, gentle elongation
The Trager® Approach is a hands-on approach to release holding patterns in our tissue that cause restriction, discomfort and pain. Holding patterns are caused by past events from injuries, trauma, posture, repetition, beliefs, and repressed emotions. The Trager Approach uses gentle, rhythmic and natural rocking movements to explore where there is movement, however limited it may be. The exploration starts with movement that is available and authentic in the moment, and expands to what is possible. There is no manipulation, no force, and no fixing. Rather, the approach is suggestive, and supportive. Shifting patterns from the past, to a new way of being, more true to who you are.
The primary principle is to find movement that resonates with the felt experience of ease, pleasure and freedom. This experience creates a shift in the nervous system, in the unconscious mind, where holding patterns reside. The client responds with profound relaxation, peace, lightness, spaciousness, increased range of motion, mental clarity, and self-awareness.
Clients seek Trager for a wide range of issues from stress relief to chronic or disease induced mobility issues, as well as to enhance athletic and artistic performance.
I have treated many physical mobility issues such as stiff neck, frozen shoulder, headaches, tight back, stress related tightness and injuries, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia, trauma, and non-acute injuries. I have also used Trager with clients dealing with a feeling of malaise, disconnection, anxiety or depression desiring relief and improvement in their overall well-being.
The Trager® Approach is a hands-on approach to release holding patterns in our tissue that cause restriction, discomfort and pain. Holding patterns are caused by past events from injuries, trauma, posture, repetition, beliefs, and repressed emotions. The Trager Approach uses gentle, rhythmic and natural rocking movements to explore where there is movement, however limited it may be. The exploration starts with movement that is available and authentic in the moment, and expands to what is possible. There is no manipulation, no force, and no fixing. Rather, the approach is suggestive, and supportive. Shifting patterns from the past, to a new way of being, more true to who you are.
The primary principle is to find movement that resonates with the felt experience of ease, pleasure and freedom. This experience creates a shift in the nervous system, in the unconscious mind, where holding patterns reside. The client responds with profound relaxation, peace, lightness, spaciousness, increased range of motion, mental clarity, and self-awareness.
Clients seek Trager for a wide range of issues from stress relief to chronic or disease induced mobility issues, as well as to enhance athletic and artistic performance.
I have treated many physical mobility issues such as stiff neck, frozen shoulder, headaches, tight back, stress related tightness and injuries, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia, trauma, and non-acute injuries. I have also used Trager with clients dealing with a feeling of malaise, disconnection, anxiety or depression desiring relief and improvement in their overall well-being.
"I had been increasingly debilitated by muscle aches for quite some time-
I attributed them to the after effects of a [medication]. PT, yoga, meds, etc., were of minimal help.
I got on Gail's table not expecting much and 1.5 hrs. later I got off pain free.
Not just a little better, but totally pain free.
It was truly miraculous-and I am a hard science type person.
I restarted exercise-biking, walking, and hauling wood.
Each subsequent session has been wonderful, and I have never been in such dire straits again." AS
I attributed them to the after effects of a [medication]. PT, yoga, meds, etc., were of minimal help.
I got on Gail's table not expecting much and 1.5 hrs. later I got off pain free.
Not just a little better, but totally pain free.
It was truly miraculous-and I am a hard science type person.
I restarted exercise-biking, walking, and hauling wood.
Each subsequent session has been wonderful, and I have never been in such dire straits again." AS
