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MYK (Myokinesthetic)
Craniosacral

Myokinesthetic (MYK)

MyoKinesthetic (MYK) Session is a revolutionary approach to Musculoskeletal therapy.  It may sound complicated, but it is much simpler than you would think. This type of treatment is ideal for long-standing pain conditions which have not been resolved by other forms of care (Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, Basic Massage, etc). 

 

Myo = muscle     Kinesthetic = movement. In short, Myokinesthetic is a muscle movement technique which corrects and balances the nervous system.  One of the main things MYK addresses is posture.  Because "Posture Never Lies".  

 

The treatment begins by determining which nerve root level is contributing to your pain. Next, the muscles along that nerve root are isolated, stimulated with pressure or touch, and taken through a gentle range of motion.  This in turn "wakes up" the nerve, sends feedback up the spine into the brain, and causes a "reset" of that nerve root.  This causes changes in muscles and posture and, in turn, decreases pain and symptoms along that nerve root. 

 

It's a fresh approach to pain relief.

Who Can Benefit From Myokinesthetic?

 

An MYK session may be beneficial to you if you:

  • are suffering from chronic pain.
  • have tried various other forms of pain relief without success.
  • are ready to get to the root of your pain, and make it disappear for good.
  • are looking to decrease pain medications (I am not a doctor and will not lower your doses, but clients have shown to take less pain medication when receiving MYK sessions).

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Conditions That Respond Well:

 

Here is a list of the many things MYK has been shown to help with.  MYK session may be beneficial to you if you:

  • Migraines & Headaches (including children)

  • Menstrual Cramps and Pain

  • Neuropathy

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

  • Rotator cuff, Frozen Shoulder, Brachial Plexus, and other  pathologies

  • Tennis/Golfers Elbow, Loss of Grip

  • Knee/Foot Pain (including Shin Splints, Plantar Fasciitis, and other athletic pains)

  • Hip/Back pain

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*Initial Evaluation costs $100*

Craniosacral

Craniosacral therapy, or cranial sacral therapy (CST), is a gentle, noninvasive and hands-on treatment that may provide relief from pain like headaches and chronic pain. 

 

It focuses on the gentle placement of hands to help release tension in your bodys connective tissue (fascia). This is a casing found throughout your body that holds your organs, glands, nerves, muscles, blood vessels, brain and spinal cord.  Since the facial forms a body-wide connective tissue network, it is deep tissue work, without being deep (painful) work.  

 

The human body is interconnected, both structurally and functionally.  This means one area of your body can affect another.  The goal of CST is tension and pain relief through clearing the fascia.  In turn, this may help other connected parts of your body function better through:  

  • Self-regulation
  • Self-correction
  • Self-healing

Conditions That Respond Well: 

 

Here is a list of the many things Craniosacral massage has been shown to help with.  A Craniosacral massage may be beneficial to you if you suffer from:

  • Migraines
  • Chronic neck & back pain
  • Insomnia or disturbed sleep cycles
  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • Mood disorders such as Anxiety or Depression
  • TMJ
  • Sinus infections

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What To Expect:

 

Your massage session will be about 50-60 minutes.  You'll lay on your back on the table, wearing comfortable clothing which stays on, with a sheet and/or blanket to stay warm. 

 

The therapist will lightly touch/work on different parts of the body including: feet, legs, back, abdomen, neck, and head. 

 

The client may feel deep relaxation, fall asleep, recall memories, sense pulsing or spinning, feeling of pins & needles, and/or heat & cold sensations.

 

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*50 minute session $120*

Hi, I'm Charisse

Aside from being a wife and mom of 5 kids, my second greatest joy is helping others live pain-free.  I've been a Physical Therapist Assistant for 12+ years and have always enjoyed using my hands to release restrictions, increase mobility, and decrease pain in friends, family & clients.  I'm currently learning Massage Therapy in order to increase my knowledge, learn more hands on skills, and have no limitations in helping those with pain. 

 

I've worked with all kinds of clients ranging from newborn babies and young kids to teenagers and adults, and even up to the elderly finding more comfort in life. I've found true joy in hearing the phrase "I didn't know it [pain] would ever go away" from many of my clients with a variety of injuries:

  • Sports injuries: shin splints, knee pain, plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, etc.
  • Overuse Injuries:  carpal tunnel, neck pain, low back pain, frozen shoulder, etc.
  • Living Pain (aka getting old 😜): menstruation pain, headaches & migraines, brain tumors & strokes, etc.

I especially enjoy working with women and children who suffer from migraines and headaches, or who are limited one week out of the month with menstrual pain. 

 

When I'm not at school, in the kitchen, helping with homework, or working... you can find me running, reading, or doing something in the warm sunshine.  

 

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Text:  "MYK" to 480-212-2874

Email: Charisse@charissemerrill.com adding "MYK" into the subject line

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Here's how you can get a hold of me...

Text:  "MYK" to 480-212-2874

Email: Charisse@charissemerrill.com adding "MYK" into the subject line

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Here's how you can get a hold of me...

Text:  "MYK" to 480-212-2874

Email: Charisse@charissemerrill.com adding "MYK" into the subject line

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