by davidl | Dec 23, 2013 | David Lauterstein
I asked some questions the other day in this blog and on Facebook and got over 250 comments! Today it occurred to me to see how I would answer these questions. 1. Is massage/bodywork a science? 2. Is it a form of non-verbal psychotherapy? 3. Is it a fine art? 4. A...
by davidl | Dec 19, 2013 | David Lauterstein
Is massage/bodywork a science? Is it a form of non-verbal psychotherapy? Is it a fine art? a form of holistic healthcare? an allopathic medical practice? a wellness modality? a liberal art? a spiritual practice? Massage and bodywork in the U.S. have been regarded as...
by davidl | Dec 10, 2013 | David Lauterstein
I periodically remember, way after the fact, that it could be useful for any of us to share the details of our sessions. Each session is such a fascinating integration of art, intuition, critical thinking, applied science, touch experiments, careful observations of...
by Bethany | Nov 26, 2013 | David Lauterstein
by David Lauterstein There are a vast number of potentially effective techniques for lower back pain. In my experience, however, there are three which are most dependably useful and, if done well, have a wonderful impact. Like most effective techniques in troubled...
by davidl | Nov 22, 2013 | David Lauterstein
When we meditate, we may concentrate on an experience such as feeling breath at the tips of our nostrils, or the silent repetition of a mantra, or visualizing a symbol, etc. That then becomes a “home” for our awareness. Our mind will naturally wander; it’s restless....
by davidl | Nov 21, 2013 | David Lauterstein
I have no problem using the word “energy” when it refers to experience. Take bones, for example. When we look at the femur, it is describable with its varied shapes: trochanters, neck and head, shaft, condyles and epicondyles. This is structural anatomy and lives...
