About Me
Joseph graduated from The New York College of Health Professionals,
East West Bodywork and Massage program in 1992.
Joseph studied many osteopathic based approaches to manual therapy.
The mechanical approaches of Strain Counterstain, Muscle Energy, and Lauren Berry work.
The tissue specific approaches of Myofascial Release and Neural Tissue Tension.
Cranial Therapies expanded the range of people that may be helped. Concussions, whiplash, spinal and cranial surgeries, as well as cranial facial pain patterns secondary to dental procedures, TMJ and headache patterns were understood in fresh light.
Visceral Manipulation opened access to the 3 dimensional body. The cavities and their contents are frequently the crux of a persons pain patterns. Releasing the tension of post surgical scars and their subsequent effects often amazes the patient, and frankly it still amazes me. The ability to balance pressures and tensions skewed by falls, whiplash, and athletic contact were put in my hands. I am thankful!
Techniques are important, but integration of the various modalities and perspectives of the body afford the client a real advantage in finding the results they seek. Find a therapist that has the tools and knows how to use them.
My Skills
Cranial Therapies
Like the brain, cranial therapies have a vast influence on the whole being.
Gentle hands and subtle interaction encourage the tides of health. More assertive interactions seldom match the depth of pain resolution.
Cranial therapies have long history of addressing the whole person while utilizing the body’s inherent capacity to heal.
- Headaches
- Post traumatic visual issues
- Jaw and facial pain, including post dental pain
- Neural injuries, whiplash, concussion, botched surgery
- Swallowing issues post oral or cervical surgery
- Post anesthesia symptoms
- Cranial nerve involvement
Visceral Manipulation
Visceral tensions are commonly caused by surgeries, motor vehicle accidents, and falls. These restrictions impede free movement and are often involved in complex pain patterns.
Visceral manipulation addresses the organs and their connective tissue counterparts, balancing the circulatory and neural components to quickly restore healthy function.
Common causes of visceral disturbance: I have seen all of the following:
- Cesarean procedures
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Fallopian tube /ovarian scarring from ruptured cysts etc.
- IUD injury
- Laparoscopic procedures / internal scarring
- Hernia scars that effect movement
- Irritation fron surgical mesh
- Colectomy scarring
- Kidney's are often involved in low back pain and hip limitation
- Bladder and urinary issues, post surgical lifts, interstitial cystitis symptoms etc
- Biliary drainage, gall bladder removal
- Lung & bronchial irritation post bronchitis, pneumonia, intubation
- Sternal scarring post bypass surgery
- Vagal nerve irritation
Articles & Books Written
Modern Manual Therapeutics
The mechanical principles upon which osteopathy is based are as old as the universe. I learned them while living in Kansas.
A.T. Still
Universal principles exist on their own accord predating any particular collection of perspectives.
Natural health systems attempt to awaken up a dormant aspect of health that isn't fully expressing itself. Herbs and supplements fill nutritional gaps and influence specific functions in the body. Homeopathy awakens dormant healing capacity through the law of similars. Hands on healing arts go far beyond the power of touch alone. Which numerous studies document. https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=tiffany+field+touch+research&hl=en&as_sdt=0&as_vis=1&oi=scholart
Osteopathy began as an alternative to the allopathic approach which in A.T. Stills eyes, too often fell short. These were simpler times, the American frontier was tough and people worked hard. People needed to regain function to survive. They didn’t give a damn about some academic pontificating whether or not the mechanism of recovery is currently known, was it placebo, or should this personal success be marginalized as a mere anecdote.
The happy recipients of good manual therapy don’t care about the deafness of the critics. Unless these critics stand in the way of good care. I’m sure you’ve heard the stories, if you haven't lived them yourself.
Effective manual therapy is elegant. There is an intersection where touch, receptivity, interface, and knowledge of the body come together. A skilled manual therapist meets you there.
These core principles are combined and extrapolated anew to meet your individual needs.