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Trager Approach - Dr. Milton Trager, M.D., developed his
own system of bodywork, which emphasizes gentle rocking
and rolling of the client to encourage release and loosening
and softening. Trager® or Tragerwork seeks to unblock
neuromuscular patterns that inhibit the body's natural,
free-flowing motion. Clients begin by lying on a table while
the practitioner uses a light, non-intrusive technique such
rhythmic rocking, swinging, jiggling to loosen the limbs
and torso. Clients are also taught techniques to use at
home to reinforce the experience from their sessions. Milton
Trager developed his body work, referring to it as psychophysical
integration and mentastics. Mentastics refers to the mind.
In Trager, the mind is everything. Trager was training to
be a boxer when he discovered his exceptional ability to
work with his hands while rubbing down his trainer. Trager
quit boxing to take care of his hands and began the long
pursuit, which eventually took him to medical school. What
distinguishes Tragering from other body work is the focus
and intent of the practitioner's manipulations. Tragers
focus and intent are not specifically directed towards local
conditions in the body tissue, muscles, joints or skin,
like Rolfing, but toward reaching the unconscious mind.
It has taken Trager over 50 years to expand and develop
his technique.
Trager mentastics is a system of effortless movements to
enhance the body's sense of lightness, freedom and flexibility.
Rhythmic massage and stretching movements encourage the
body to let go. Through a series of movements, swinging,
stretching pressing, and rocking the entire torso, the body
moves into a restful meditative state.
Benefits/Contraindications
Relaxes, the
moves appear effortless. Plan on about an hour to an hour
and a half for each session. Trager carries no risk and
is gentle.
Training/Licensing
Professional
certification is available. Some massage schools also offer
introductory trainings in Trager bodywork.
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