Debbie Sergent, LMT, PBP
Lic.#MA00012789
TREATMENTS
designed by you for you
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The Emmett Technique
The EMMETT Technique is a light touch form of therapy which involves light pressure at specific points on the body. It is used to address pain and discomfort, improve body movement, restoring a positive emotional state, which generally improves the quality of life. The EMMETT Technique is based on the understanding of the body's response to light touch, which accesses the nervous system via the brain, influencing muscles and tendons. Often, the points accessed have memory and emotional attachments, which may also be released.
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Fast and accurate assessments of imbalances in the body are an impressive feature of this technique, allowing the practitioner to tailor the treatment according to the specific needs of each client. The Emmett technique is often referred to as the "chameleon technique to bodywork" due to it's adaptable and individualized nature of application as the body changes.
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Spinal Flow
Restore Your Body's Natural Rhythm
Your spine is the communication highway for your body. Stress, whether physical, emotional, or chemical/enviromental, can leave your nervous system stuck in "fight or flight",creating spinal blockages that disrupt your ability to heal, sleep, and thrive. We don't just treat symptoms; we get to the root cause!
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The Approach:
Spinal Flow is a gentle, non-invasive, light touch technique that identifies and reduces interference along the spinal cord. By shifting your body from survival mode into "rest and repair" (the parasympathetic state), we unlock your inate capacity for healing.
Why Spinal Flow?
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Calms the nervous system by relieving chronic stress and nervous system overload.
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Releases tension by addressing persistent back pain, neck strain, which can cause headaches/migrains.
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Restore balance, improve sleep, posture, digestion, and immune function.
Bowenwork
BOWENWORK is a system of touch which initiates a series of responses in the body through the stimulation of the nervous, musculoskeletal, and fascial systems and it's energetic pathways. Practitioners perform a sequence of small movements on specific points on the body interspersed with rest periods. The gentle Bowenwork moves stimulate the nerve endings, which overlie both muscles and acupoints.
The body's response to this stimulation, which begins during the rest period, includes a balancing the autonomic nervous system and changes the musculoskeletal system in the direction of increased symmetry. These effects, in turn, remove blockages to the free flow of energy throughout the body. From the point of view of complementary health care, when the body's nervous and energetic and physical systems are in balance, the body is better able to return to a state of wellness and ease.
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Bowenwork activates the innate healing mechanisms within the body, so that given time, the autonomic nervous system will self-regulate and the body will heal to the extent it is able.
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Scar Tissue Release
The effects of scar tissue on the body can not be underestimated in its possible effect on myofascial pain and/or dysfunction. The body forms scar tissue as a natural response to physical trauma as a result of surgery, cuts, or by accidental means.
Collagen, a natural substance produced by the body is laid down to repair the wound. Purposefully, a thick fibrous mass is created which can hinder proper circulation, congests lymph flow and can even impact the range of motion. Since scar tissue is fibrous and non elastic, it can create a mechanical "pull" on many fascial membranes effecting muscles, organs and glands. Scar tissue can create a bio-mechanical restriction.
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Additionally, surgery, accidents and injuries often sever delicate nerve tissue resulting in nerve damage to the surrounding area as well.
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The effects of scars can be far-reaching due to the emotional impact from any number of traumatic events related to the scar, including Caesarian Sections, surgeries, accidents, and even war wounds.
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When the physical attributes of a scar and surrounding tissue are changed, often there can be a positive change in the emotional aspects as well.
ABOUT
Welcome to Tranquility Bowenwork and Combined Muscle Therapies! After a decade in the massage industry, I sought a more effective way to help my clients achieve relief from pain and enhance their overall well-being. My journey began with Bowenwork, which amazed me with its gentle yet powerful effects. A friend, who is a Bowen therapist, introduced me to try a session to help me with a bad cold that I had at the time. I initially thought it was a strange therapy and how could it help me with a cold? But, by the next day, my cold was all but gone. I couldn't believe it! I immediately knew that I had to learn this light touch therapy! I have been helping my clients with this technique ever since. I have also gone on to learn two otherl light touch therapies; Emmett Technique an Spinal Flow.
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Tranquility Bowenwork
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combined muscle therapies
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TEL: (360) 705-9758
117 N 8th Street
Suite 200
Shelton, WA 98584
OPENING HOURS
Tuesday-Friday 10-5
Saturday Sunday Monday
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