WHAT IS SOMATIC EDUCATION?

Thomas Hanna defined somatics as "...the field of study dealing with somatic phenomena, i.e., the

human being as experienced by himself (or herself) from the inside." He defined soma as the body

experienced from within.

I studied BioSomatics and Hanna Somatics with Carol Welch in the early 1990's and have continued to

practice and develop the work since then. Visit the Somatics website for more information. I also have

continued to study and enjoy Feldenkrais and I highly recommend this work.

A typical session begins with massage and movement explorations. Once we get a sense of where the

work should go, the focus is to introduce and induce easy movement - as efficiently and painlessly as

possible, within the structural and physiological limitations of the individual.  We extend the comfort

range by moving the limbs gently to release the muscles and breath. In an area that is habitually

"stuck" and painful, we apply a series of  "pandiculations" - interactive movement with biofeedback - to

"wake them up"  and "re-mind"  them of their full movement potential.

The approach "re-sets the resting length of muscles" and integrates the updated movement options

into the whole soma. By getting chronically contracted muscles mobilized, conditions like low back

pain, Frozen Shoulders, Sciatica and Chronic Pain can be quickly relieved and often completely

alleviated, in as few as one or two sessions.

An easy to do self-maintenance program is also designed, specific to individual needs, in order to

optimize any benefits gained in the table or floor session. This provides viable options for easy

movement before the pain of tight muscles causes the holding and inhibition that later freezes into

chronic pain.

For an appointment or more information please

CONTACT  jonell mills,  BY EMAIL  (zjm1 at mac.com) or

PHONE (575) 751 7594