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Does Structural Integration hurt?
Our bodies experience pain in many ways. Sometimes an individual can experience pain entering the body from some type of trauma, but pain can also be experienced when it leaves the body. Many people are unaware of how much pain they are in until the sensation is realized as their pain exits the body. The goal of Structural Integration is not to cause pain, however, when asking the body to reclaim its fully-functioning self, there may be periods of discomfort that need to be managed by the practitioner and the client.
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How is Structural Integration different from massage therapy?
Structural Integration is an interactive process between the practitioner and the client, where the results of the work are cumulative over time. The goal of the work is not meant to promote relaxation or to create a spa-like environment, but instead endeavors to create a partnership to most effectively produce functional change that will re-program movement patterns and postural deficiencies. As the client, you will receive movement cues during the session to connect the work to neural pathways in the brain, while on the treatment table, seated on a bench or while walking. Client participation is one of the fundamental ingredients in realizing the effectiveness of this work.
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What should I wear to a Structural Integration session?
The simple answer is, whatever you are comfortable wearing. Most people wear underwear, a two-piece bathing suit, or yoga shorts and a sport bra. Blankets and towels can be used to provide warmth and greater coverage when necessary.