Infinite Touch Integrative Therapies, LLC: CranioSacral Therapy Lake of the Ozarks

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Monday, September 9, 2019

CranioSacral Therapy in Action

Success Stories & Positive Feedback From Our Clients

We decided to pursue a career in CranioSacral Therapy (CST) and other bodywork modalities because we deeply believe in the power of gentle, non-directive, hands-on therapeutic presence to help people heal. One of the things we love about CranioSacral Therapy, in particular, is its versatility. CST can be used to treat a huge variety of different conditions and symptoms.

We are blessed to have had the opportunity to help people with all kinds of different challenges. In this blog, we are taking the opportunity to share some of the exciting feedback we have received from our wonderful clients.

"She hasn't had any signs of reflux since her session!"
After exhausting all other options to rule out causes of our infant’s “silent reflux/colic,” we brought our four-month-old for CranioSacral Therapy with Darin. We drove an hour to get there because we felt Darin is the most qualified person in our area to do this work, and we trust his expertise. She hasn’t had any signs of reflux since her session! We were very pleased with the experience and results.
- Erin

"Extremely professional and amazing at what he does."
I had a pretty bad back injury a few weeks ago. Darin worked on me for 30 minutes, and it felt so much better right away. I completely forgot that it was even there!!! He was extremely professional and is amazing at what he does. He also worked on my son when he was around 6 or 7 months. My son was really sick with a high fever, and after Darin saw him he started recovering that day. He was so good with my son -- super gentle and only did what he needed to do, no more! I would refer anyone to him!!! Oh and his wife Bailey is also fantastic!!!
- Brittney

"Very gentle, compassionate, and thorough."
I was in desperate need of finding a solution for my 2 week old newborn baby boy, as he would scream in so much pain to pass gas or BM. I heard about Darin and his ability to provide CranioSacral Therapy. Wow, I could not explain how thankful I am to have taken him to Darin! He is very gentle, compassionate, thorough, and will talk you through every little technique he is performing. My son is 100 times better and I would recommend Darin to absolutely anyone! There’s no better time than being a newborn to take your baby to Darin so their bodies are anatomically corrected at the beginning of their life!
- Haven

"There is something to this that works."
I had been experiencing some fairly severe back pain for several months prior to my visit with Darin. I do have degenerative disc disease and the three ER doctors I spoke with chalked it up to that and went as far as telling me I should, "expect to have pain for the rest of my life." Darin had a different opinion. In all honesty, my session was not like anything I had ever experienced before, though I can say that since my visit I have been 90% pain free. There is something to this that works.
- Carli

"His eye cleared up completely less than 24 hours after his visit!"
I took our 5 week old in for an evaluation. He had no big issues, but I wanted him looked over. Since he was born, his right eye had been consistently been watery and “crusty.” We had to wipe it out multiple times a day or else he couldn’t open it. The pediatrician said it was a clogged tear duct. We had one visit with Darin, and it seemed a little better that afternoon. We wiped it out again the next morning, and haven’t had to since (a full week ago). His eye completely cleared up less than 24 hours after his visit!! 👍😊
- Hannah

"I feel a lot more mobility."
I still feel pain when I arch my back, but it takes a more severe arching. I do, however, feel a lot more mobility, even with the pain. I even went for a walk last night! I can bend over and actually touch my toes and can stand up without holding on to anything. Although there is still pain, I couldn't usually do that on most days.
- Missy

"I am so grateful to have such a healing resource available."
I have been getting regular massages for years, but recently needed a new provider and was recommended to Darin! I am so thrilled to have found such a great resource! Every time I go, I feel like I get exactly what I needed for that visit. Our bodies are always changing and sometimes more stressed than others, but Darin has the experience to find the tension and relieve the stress. I am so grateful to have such a healing resource available. Thank you so much.
- Crystal

Thank You For All Your Wonderful Feedback!

We deeply appreciate all our clients who take the time to share their feelings, observations, and results with us. We are also very grateful for these clients who have allowed us to share their stories with others. It is truly an honor to be a part of your healing journeys.

If you would like to learn more about what CranioSacral Therapy is and some of the different applications of CranioSacral Therapy, feel free to visit some of our earlier blog posts!

Give us a call at (573) 280-4470 or (573) 480-7080 to learn more about how our CranioSacral Therapists in Mid-Missouri can help you!

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- Post by Bailey Puppel, Owner

Infinite Touch Integrative Therapies, LLC

www.InfiniteTouchLLC.com

Phone:
(573) 280-4470
(573) 480-7080

Hours:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Monday-Friday
by appointment only

Address:
110 Crossings E Drive, Suite 5
Lake Ozark, MO 65049

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Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Diving Deeper into CranioSacral Therapy via SomatoEmotional Release

You are not made up of segmented parts.

Your body, your mind, your emotions, and your spirituality are all inextricably connected, every aspect coming together to make YOU. Your body is an integrated whole, and every part of you affects every other part.

When you come to Infinite Touch Integrative Therapies, you will receive a session that is structured within this concept of holism. We believe that the best way for symptoms to dissipate is for the core physical issues be addressed alongside any emotional, energetic, or spiritual issues that may also be present.

Emotions Are Stored Within Your Tissues

Our bodies process and remember every event that happens within our lives. This includes events that we may not be consciously aware of (such as moments when we are unconscious, under anesthesia, and moments that are overlooked and/or considered unimportant).

If a certain event is traumatic or overwhelming, the body may choose to store the energies and emotions associated with the event until they can be safely processed at a later date. These traumatic or overwhelming events can take many forms, such as:

A car accident
A heated argument
Physical, emotional, or sexual abuse
Losing a loved one
Falling
Surgery
A difficult labor or birth (as experienced the mother, child, or even the father)
And more

Unfortunately, opportunities to safely process these stored emotions can sometimes be hard to come by. We lead busy lives, and most of us are often too caught up in the mayhem of day-to-day life to allow ourselves the time we need to process.

Sometimes We May Be Consciously Aware Of The Trauma; Other Times We May Not Be

Generally, our bodies and conscious minds interact with stored energy/emotion in one of four ways:

We may relegate the memories of a traumatic event to our non-conscious mind so as to not become overwhelmed by them. This is often referred to as "blocking it out."
We may remember the traumatic event and become frequently overwhelmed by the weight of the memory. This may result in depression, anxiety, anger, etc.
We may remember the traumatic event and think/talk through it enough times that our conscious mind may convince us that we have dealt with it -- that it is no longer affecting us. While this may be true, our tissues may still be holding onto separate, more visceral emotions that have yet to be addressed.
We may remember the traumatic or stressful event and convince ourselves, in our logical conscious minds, that the event was really not that stressful. We may try to reason our way through it without acknowledging the full emotional effect that it had on us.

Regardless of how the conscious mind gets involved, each of these four scenarios results in the same thing: overwhelming energies or emotions are stored in our tissues, without the opportunity to be properly addressed, processed, and released.

When Energy Remains Stored In Tissue, The Body Has To Compensate

When we encounter an event that is stressful, traumatic, or overwhelming to the point where the body cannot effectively process it all in the present moment, the extra energy is "walled off" somewhere within the tissues. This creates what CranioSacral Therapists commonly refer to as an "Energy Cyst."

Once created, an Energy Cyst will remain intact until we find ourselves in a situation that our body deems safe enough to process the stored memory, energy, and/or emotions. Until then, the body has to work hard to keep the energy tucked safely away. The body also has to compensate by working around this Energy Cyst as it carries out all the constant functions associated with maintaining life.

Healing From The Trauma With SomatoEmotional Release

One of the reasons why high-quality bodywork is so essential to our well-being is that it can help create the opportunity for the body to finally release these Energy Cysts. Because of its gentle, non-invasive, and client-led approach, CranioSacral Therapy lends itself especially well to this process.

SomatoEmotional Release ("soma" meaning "body") is the term given to describe the process that occurs when the body finally processes and lets go of stored tension. SomatoEmotional Release (SER) occurs spontaneously -- the therapist doesn't plan to induce an emotional release for the client, and often the client also does not make a conscious decision to initiate an SER (although the client always has the option of choosing not to allow the SER to continue). During an emotional release, clients may cry, laugh, yell, and generally express emotions however they need to in order to bring them to a safe, effective resolution.

Our CranioSacral Therapists At The Lake Of The Ozarks Are Here To Help

Because CranioSacral Therapy lends itself so well to helping clients process stored emotions, advanced CranioSacral Therapists are trained extensively in supporting clients through this process. As CranioSacral Therapists at the Lake of the Ozarks, we specialize in being a non-judgmental, non-directive, and supportive resource for your body, mind, and spirit. The body is self-healing; it does not need our guidance. We are simply here to support you as you go through your own healing process, according to the perfect treatment plan your body has already designed for you.

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It can be a challenging concept to wrap your brain around at first, but the truth is that SomatoEmotional Release is a natural, organic process that our bodies are designed to undergo. We consider ourselves truly blessed to be able to help support our clients as they go though such powerful healing.

If you would like to learn more about SomatoEmotional Release, CranioSacral Therapy, or bodywork in general, we hope you'll reach out. We are here to help however we can.

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Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Darin's On The Path Towards Becoming An Upledger Instructor!

Get excited -- we've got some BIG news to share!

At Infinite Touch Integrative Therapies, we are honored to get to share the powerful benefits of CranioSacral Therapy with our clients. Our passion for the therapy goes far beyond our local community. Our CranioSacral Therapist, Darin Puppel, also travels around the country to participate in comprehensive therapy programs and also volunteers his time as a teaching assistant for classes hosted by The Upledger Institute.

This month, we learned that he will get to continue that relationship not simply as an assistant...

Darin has been selected to begin training
to become an instructor for The Upledger Institute!

Teaching CranioSacral Therapy is Darin’s dream job, and we can’t WAIT for him to get started!

The Instructor Apprenticeship Program

The Upledger Institute is committed to providing superior CranioSacral Therapy courses to people all over the globe. As such, upcoming instructors must undergo a thorough training process before being allowed to teach courses independently.

Before he can officially begin the apprenticeship program, Darin must first serve as a teaching assistant for two more courses (one in April and one in June). After that, he will begin serving as a "guest lecturer" at the courses he attends so that he may practice lecturing while under supervision. The apprenticeship program will continue until the Upledger Institute feels that he is fully equipped and ready to teach courses on his own.

Darin's Journey with CranioSacral Therapy

Darin first discovered CranioSacral Therapy while in massage school back in 2010. After receiving a deeply powerful and impactful first session, he threw himself into studying the therapy so that he could offer the treatment to his own clients. He began working his way through the CranioSacral Therapy curriculum in the form of continuing education classes offered by The Upledger Institute. The more he learned about the therapy, the more his passion for it grew.

Upon completing his first Advanced CranioSacral Therapy class in January of 2014, he began looking for ways to give back to The Upledger Institute and help share the therapy with more people. He began volunteering as a teaching assistant for courses he had already completed, and quickly fell in love with helping new students hone the techniques.

For the past several years, Darin has been working towards the goal of teaching for The Upledger Institute. The fact that his application has been accepted and that he can begin actively pursuing that path is literally a dream come true. We are SO excited, humbled, and honored for Darin to have the opportunity to give back to the institute that shares the wealth of CranioSacral Therapy with the world.

What Does This Mean For YOU?

Fortunately, Darin's apprenticeship (and eventual role as an instructor) does not replace his role as a CranioSacral Therapist at the Lake of the Ozarks. He will travel more frequently to attend classes, but for now these travels will be limited to one 4-day course approximately every two months. This means that he will have plenty of time to continue offering individual therapy sessions at Infinite Touch Integrative Therapies.

He may travel more often once he is officially an instructor, but offering CranioSacral Therapy in central Missouri will remain a primary focus. We hope to continue expanding our local practice to eventually host Comprehensive Therapy Programs and CranioSacral Therapy courses right here at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Interested in learning more about CranioSacral Therapy and how it may be able to help you? Call us at 573-280-4470!

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Friday, November 17, 2017

Getting In Touch With CranioSacral Therapy

Join us for an interactive presentation to learn about the healing power of CranioSacral Therapy & SomatoEmotional Release.

"How does CranioSacral Therapy work, exactly?"
"What's the theory behind this unique practice?"
"What does a typical session include?"

If you've had these (or other!) questions about CranioSacral Therapy, please bring them with you to our upcoming presentation:

Getting In Touch With CranioSacral Therapy
Presenter: Darin Puppel, BCTMB, CST

WHEN: Saturday, December 2, 2017 OR Sunday, December 3, 2017
WHAT TIME: 2:00 - 4:30 PM
COST: Free!

The same content will be covered on each day, so you can choose the date that will work best with your schedule. The event will be held right here at our Lake of the Ozarks manual therapy office:

Infinite Touch Integrative Therapies, LLC

110 Crossings E. Drive, Suite 5

Lake Ozark, MO 65049

Our office is located on the rear lower level of the Cooper Building.

What Will Be Covered?

We are planning an engaging, interactive presentation that should be fun as well as educational. Here is a sneak peek at the topics we plan to include:

General explanation of what CranioSacral Therapy is and how it works.
Overview of the relevant anatomy that CST frequently treats.
A look at the key innovators who helped develop CranioSacral Therapy.
A simple but thorough discussion of the theory behind CST and how we practice.
An introduction to SomatoEmotional Release, how it was developed, and its therapeutic power.

Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and get direct feedback from our CranioSacral Therapist at the Lake of the Ozarks, Darin Puppel. Darin will also perform a short demo session on a volunteer so that everyone will have an opportunity to see CranioSacral Therapy in action.

Why CranioSacral Therapy?

Humans are complex creatures with complicated lives. We have several aspects to our existence: physical, psychological, emotional, professional, energetic, personal, spiritual, and more. Each of these aspects are inextricably interrelated. You are not segmented into bits and pieces - every part of you affects every other part.

CranioSacral Therapy enables us to treat the entire person as an integrated whole. By listening attentively to the body, we are able to respond to its true needs. CST isn't about treating symptoms; it's about addressing the root cause and facilitating the body's natural progression towards health.

RSVP To Reserve Your Spot!

If you are planning to attend, we kindly request that you RSVP to Bailey Puppel by texting/calling 573-480-7080 or messaging our Facebook page. Space is limited, and we want to be sure that we can accommodate all of our guests. Feel free to invite family, friends, or whomever else you know that may be interested in the event.

Questions? Comments?

Hopes, dreams, fears? Contact Darin or Bailey Puppel to learn more about the upcoming presentation. We look forward to seeing you there!

Hands That Listen

- Post by Bailey Puppel

Infinite Touch Integrative Therapies, LLC

www.InfiniteTouchLLC.com

Phone:
(573) 280-4470
(573) 480-7080

Hours:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Monday-Friday
by appointment only

Address:
110 Crossings E Drive, Suite 5
Lake Ozark, MO 65049

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Monday, October 30, 2017

A Closer Look At The CranioSacral Rhythm

It's one of the most critical parts of the body, but it is often completely overlooked by modern care providers.

The craniosacral system is comprised of the ventricles in the brain, the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that they produce, and the structures that house and protect the brain and spinal cord. As its name suggests, this system begins at the cranium and stretches down to the sacrum (the triangular bone at the end of the spine). Though it is only in this localized area, its function drastically impacts the body's vitality.

In this month's blog, we are taking a closer look at the craniosacral system and how we use it to conduct treatment sessions at our manual therapy office at the Lake of the Ozarks. First, however, we need to take a closer look at the central nervous system and the fluid that surrounds it.

The Central Nervous System

The brain and the spinal cord make up the central nervous system. These structures are without a doubt the most crucial structures in the body. The brain controls everything that happens in the body - respiration, digestion, movement, senses, reproduction, thoughts, emotions, and all other bodily processes. The spinal cord is responsible for relaying messages from the brain to the different parts of the body so that the appropriate actions may be taken.

As you are probably well aware, damage sustained by the brain and/or spinal cord can result in severe and far-reaching consequences. For this reason, the central nervous system is protected by the cranial bones, vertebral column, and various tissues and fluid to insulate, cushion, and guard against impact. However, what you may not realize is that even if the brain and spinal cord remain intact with no obvious signs of damage to their structure, their function can be impeded by various external factors.

Cerebrospinal Fluid

Cerebrospinal fluid is one of the most important substances that helps protect the central nervous system. It flows around the brain and the spinal cord in a continuous loop, serving three primary functions:

Insulating against blows or impacts by serving as a shock absorber
Distributing nutrients to the brain and spinal cord
Removing waste products from the central nervous system

The amount of cerebrospinal fluid in the craniosacral system must remain fairly constant, with a volume of approximately 2/3 of a cup. In order to maintain this balance, the system is always oscillating between filling and emptying.

When the fluid is its filling phase, the craniosacral system is said to be "in flexion." When the system is emptying, it is said to be "in extension." The loop is continuous, and the flexion/extension rhythm, though subtle, can be palpated throughout the entire body. This is the rhythm our Lake of the Ozarks CranioSacral Therapist tunes into when determining the best course of treatment.

Using The CranioSacral Rhythm For Treatment

In an ideal situation, the cerebrospinal fluid would be allowed to ebb and flow unimpeded. All structures of the body would have the mobility required to shift gently as the fluid travels its course, allowing each structure to gain the maximum benefit of a fully functioning craniosacral system.

Unfortunately, this ideal rarely - if ever - manifests in real life.

The craniosacral system is delicate. It can be easily impeded by countless different things, from distinct trauma (such as physical trauma or car accidents) to seemingly unimportant incidents (such as tripping over a step but catching yourself before you fall). It may also be impeded by emotional and/or psychological challenges, such as failing to speak your truth during an emotional conversation.

By tuning into the craniosacral rhythm at various key locations throughout the body (called "listening stations"), we can identify where the flow is impeded or, in some cases, entirely obstructed. Generally, we begin our therapy sessions in the location where the rhythm appears to be the most restricted.

Once this location has been identified, we meld with the tissue using a very gentle pressure (often only five grams or less) and allow it to lead us where it wants to go. By following its chosen path, we support the body on its journey toward improved function and help facilitate its natural progression towards health.

Contact Us To Learn More!

While some people may experience more profound results than others, practically everyone can benefit from CranioSacral Therapy in some way. The light touch used and the inherently non-invasive approach in CST make it a safe, effective option to add to your healthcare arsenal.

If you would like to learn more about CranioSacral Therapy and how it may be able to help your specific situation, please call us directly at (573) 280-4470. We truly look forward to being a part of your journey to a healthier, more fully integrated you!

Hands That Listen

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Understanding CranioSacral Therapy

You've learned it has countless applications, but what exactly IS it?

If you saw our last blog post about the different types of manual therapies we offer and the types of conditions we can help treat, you know that the applications of CranioSacral Therapy are extensive. However, the actual methodology (and, to some extent, the philosophy) of CranioSacral Therapy is largely unknown. In this blog post, we aim to help you get a better understanding of CranioSacral Therapy - what it is, how it works, and how it can help you.

What Is CranioSacral Therapy?

At its essence, CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on way of tuning into and releasing abnormal tensions in the body that are impeding its function. It is named after the craniosacral system (the structures that house and protect the central nervous system), as many of its techniques were originally designed to treat these structures. However, the applications of CST have since been expanded to treat every part of the body.

Osteopathic Physician Dr. John E. Upledger developed CranioSacral Therapy after years of extensive research and testing at Michigan State University, where he served as the Professor of Biomechanics. He later founded The Upledger Institute, which now hosts classes and intensive programs throughout the United States (and in several other countries) to make CranioSacral Therapy accessible to both patients and therapists around the globe.

How Does CranioSacral Therapy Work?

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The craniosacral system has a pulse that can be felt throughout the entire body. Our CranioSacral Therapist at the Lake of the Ozarks uses a light touch to evaluate this rhythm. By identifying disturbances in the rhythm, Darin can determine which location within the body could most benefit from treatment that particular day.

Once we have identified where to begin treatment, we approach that part of the body using the same light touch. By coming in slowly and lightly in this manner, we avoid using unnecessary energy to battle the body's defense mechanisms that are activated by firmer pressure. This maximizes the benefit that the body may get from our touch. Using such a light touch also enables us to be sensitive to the subtle changes within the tissue. These subtle changes and movements are what guide each session.

How Can CranioSacral Therapy Help You?

If you read our previous blog post about the different therapies we offer, you may remember that we firmly believe in the body's innate power and wisdom to heal itself. We love CranioSacral Therapy because its methods truly embrace this philosophy.

By palpating the craniosacral rhythm to evaluate where treatment is needed, we can often identify the true sources of our clients' conditions - even when the source is nowhere near the location where symptoms are manifesting. Many of our clients who previously had difficulty identifying the cause of their symptoms have benefited from CranioSacral Therapy.

SomatoEmotional Release

No conversation about CranioSacral Therapy would be complete without also mentioning SomatoEmotional Release. The body processes every event we experience. If an event is overwhelming or traumatic, the body may store the accompanied energy/emotion to be safely processed at a later point in time. Inevitably, the body must compensate around this stored energy. Over time, the body may begin to develop physical symptoms that trace back to these held energies. Sometimes the symptoms are not obvious, but can still be just as debilitating.

SomatoEmotional Release (SER) is a process that the body may go through to release held tension, energy, and/or emotion. SER can be spontaneous - often, there is no conscious decision by either the client or the therapist to pursue an SER. However, we are trained and equipped to support our clients through this emotional aspect of their release, should the need arise. In future blog posts, we will take a closer look at how SomatoEmotional Release works.

Contact Us To Learn More!

While some people may experience more profound results than others, practically everyone can benefit from CranioSacral Therapy in some way. The light touch used and the inherently non-invasive approach in CST make it a safe, effective option to add to your healthcare arsenal.

If you would like to learn more about CranioSacral Therapy and how it may be able to help your specific situation, please call us directly at (573) 280-4470. We truly look forward to being a part of your journey to a healthier, more fully integrated you!

Hands That Listen

Friday, August 18, 2017

Introduction to Infinite Touch - Part 2: What We Do

Welcome back!

A few weeks ago, we published our introductory blog post. This first post focused on the team at our manual therapy office in Lake Ozark MO. This week, we are continuing our introduction by focusing on our overarching healing philosophy, the unique therapies that we offer, and the various applications of our work. Keep reading to learn how the services offered at Infinite Touch Integrative Therapies, LLC may be able to help you!

What We Do

Our Healing Philosophy

Humans are complex creatures with complicated lives. We have several aspects to our existence: physical, psychological, emotional, professional, energetic, personal, spiritual, and more. Most of us are unaware of the interconnectedness of these things; however, you are not segmented into bits and pieces. You are an integrated whole, and every part of you affects every other part. It is within this concept of holism that we focus our therapy sessions here at Infinite Touch Integrative Therapies, LLC.

Our mission is to provide the community with high-quality, comprehensive, and affordable therapy options in an optimal environment for integrating the health benefits of the therapies we offer. We deeply believe in the body's innate wisdom to heal itself. Our purpose is to look for restrictions that are preventing or inhibiting this natural progression towards health and to help the body overcome these obstacles.

We work with clients of all ages and developmental stages. No matter where you may be in your life's journey, we are honored to be part of your path towards becoming a healthier, more fully integrated you.

Our Healing Therapies

Much of our work revolves around our four primary therapies: CranioSacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, Massage Therapy, and SomatoEmotional Release. We will discuss each of these therapies in more detail in the coming months, but here is a brief description of each of them for now:

CranioSacral Therapy ~ This therapy is named after the craniosacral system (the structures that house and protect the central nervous system), as many of its techniques are intended to treat these structures. This system has a pulse all its own that can be felt throughout the body. By detecting subtle disturbances in this rhythm, we can evaluate and determine where treatment is needed and what techniques will be effective for restoring balance and vitality to the system.
Visceral Manipulation ~ This therapy focuses on the visceral (or organ) aspect of the body. All of our organs have a certain position in our bodies and a certain degree of movement that they are allowed. When their space is invaded or their movement is restricted, their functions are compromised. By restoring the proper relationships of the organs to their surrounding structures, we can help the organs regain lost mobility and function.
Massage Therapy ~ This therapy is among the oldest forms of healthcare. Every culture around the world has its own form of therapeutic touch. Asia, Europe, the Pacific Islands, Africa, Native America, and even today’s scientifically-minded medical world has found ways to aid people's healing through hands-on contact. We love diving into the wealth of knowledge and experience passed down through the millennia in order to provide the best experience for our clients.
SomatoEmotional Release ~ This is a process that occurs when the body releases held energies and emotions. Our bodies process everything we experience in our lives. When an experience is overwhelming or traumatic, the body may choose to hold onto the experience so it can be safely processed at a later point. A holding pattern is created to guard the tissues where this energy is stored. Inevitably, the body then has the added challenge of compensating around this holding pattern. The therapies that we offer may give the body the proper environment and necessary resources to revisit its held experiences so that it may finally begin to integrate them. We are equipped to aid in this aspect of your healing process.

In addition to these four primary therapies, we are trained in Eco Somatics, Myofascial Therapy, Reiki, and various massage techniques including Medical Massage, Shiatsu, Thai Massage, Swedish Massage, Sports Massage, and Deep Tissue Massage.

Each of these therapies offers profound individual benefits, but we find that by blending the techniques from these various modalities, the results can be truly phenomenal. Because multiple therapeutic techniques are often used in a single session, we charge the same rate no matter what is useful to you on any given day. Our exact pricing information is available on our website: www.InfiniteTouchLLC.com.

The Applications Of Our Therapies

Each session at our Lake of the Ozarks manual therapy office is unique. Our primary therapist, Darin Puppel, tunes into the unique needs of each individual client to identify what may be most useful to them on any given day. The customized nature of our work allow us to benefit clients with a vast array of needs. Here are some examples of the conditions our therapies have been shown to help with:

Migraines, headaches, TMJ, and sinus pressure
Depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic stress, fatigue, and postpartum depression
Arthritis, fibromyalgia, torticollis, and post-surgical pain
Birth trauma, lip/tongue ties, and colic
Fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum recovery
Constipation, digestion, and circulation
Tinnitus and balance problems
Back, neck, jaw, hip, and other joint pain
Muscles stiffness, strains, and sprains
Posture, flexibility, and range of motion
Head and face trauma

As you can see, the therapeutic applications of our work are as unique and varied as our clients. If you would like more information about how our therapies may be able to help you with a specific issue, feel free to call us directly at (573) 280-4470.

A Closer Look At Our Healing Therapies

Our blog posts in the coming months will delve deeper into the far-reaching benefits and applications of each of these therapies and processes. In the meantime, please visit our website or give us a call to learn more about how Infinite Touch Integrative Therapies, LLC may be able to benefit you.

'Til next time!

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