with Bella Dreizler
Tune Up Your Active Body: Physical Therapy infused with Love
This 3 part series focuses on self care techniques implementing myofascial release with the aid of therapy tools. The human body is a miracle in motion, until it’s not. Injuries, genetics, habitual ways we sit, stand, work, sleep all create challenges. And these troubles compound as the years accumulate. This is the norm. Neck and shoulder, back and hip, knees and feet share very common and often easily treatable patterns of pain and dysfunction.
There are (3) therapy tools used in this process, and they will be available in class for trial use and purchase.
3 foot foam roller: when it comes to myofascial release, using correct density, so important. Bring your own and know that four densities will be available for you to try.
4 inch smooth ball: best tool for psoas release and gentle exploration of problem areas. Psoas release, strength, length and asymmetries will be a major focus.
Wrapped tennis balls (2 pair): a gift to you so you can go deeper if you are ready and access the sticky soft tissue below the knee and between elbow and hand.
April 22: 12-2pm
Foam Rolling: Release fascia in neck, shoulder, back, hip, legs. Introduction to core power. Stretch out tight lower body muscles. Roller density is key to success. Rollers available to trial/purchase; bring your own 3 foot roller if you have one.
April 29: 12-2pm
Ball Rolling: Quick review foam rolling. Fascia release with soft balls and double tennis balls. Focus on release, tone, length, asymmetry of central psoas. Balls and rollers available to trial/purchase. Bring your own massage balls and roller if you have.
May 6: 12-2pm
Tune Up: Foam roller and massage ball techniques to create a body loose, long and strong. Special focus on releases for ankle/foot challenges. Bring your own rollers and balls; some will be available for trial/purchase.
$40 drop in / $95 pre-pay for series
Bella is a physical therapist with an intimate knowledge of all of the physical challenges we experience as humans, and how to work through them effectively and with care. Bella has a clinical practice for myofascial release, and also teaches yoga and 5 Rhythms dance. She brings her love of life, wholistic health, and working with people wherever she goes. More info here: bodyjoy.net