Somatic Therapy: Refers to the mind/body connection utilizing the fundamentals of Freud, Alexander, Reich, Feldenkrais, Gestalt, Hakomi, Rolfing and other therapy techniques. Touch, movement, bodily awareness and visualization are all components of somatic therapy.

 

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Somatic Therapy: Refers to the mind/body connection utilizing the fundamentals of Freud, Alexander, Reich, Feldenkrais, Gestalt, Hakomi, Rolfing and other therapy techniques. Touch, movement, bodily awarenes . . . View Full Definition

Craniosomatics: Craniosomatics is a paradigm for understanding relationships between the cranium and its sutures and joints, neuromuscular functions, and meridians throughout the body. The concept that both . . . View Full Definition

Core Structural Integrative Therapy: Originated by George P. Kousaleos, CORE is a myofascial, postural, and structural somatic therapy combining massage techniques with client-assisted movement. Normally lasting ten sessions, t . . . View Full Definition

Somatic Cell: A cell that is not or will not become a gamete; the cells of the body.

Somatic: Relating to the non-gonadal tissues and organs of an organisms body.

Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Therapy: This technique utilizes deep cross-fiber strokes applied with the thumbs and fingers. Developed by Therese Pfrimmer of Canada, this is a deep muscle therapeutic technique. As with many pione . . . View Full Definition

Shen Therapy: SHEN is the acronym for Specific Human Energy Nexus and was developed by American scientist Richard Pavek. A scientifically researched form of energy healing, SHEN aims to release emotions t . . . View Full Definition

Somatic Cell Gene Therapy: Incorporating new genetic material into cells for therapeutic purposes. The new genetic material cannot be passed to offspring.

Somatic Cell Genetic Mutation: A change in the genetic structure that is neither inherited nor passed to offspring. Also called acquired mutations.

Somatic Delusion: A delusion whose main content pertains to the appearance or functioning of ones body.