Glossary: Somatic Bodywork and Massage Therapies
Scar tissue mobilization
Manual treatment of healed scar tissue to improve mobility and reduce sensitivity or adhesions.
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
Integrates body awareness, movement, attachment, and psychotherapy to address trauma-related patterns.
Shiatsu
Japanese bodywork using sustained pressure along specific points and pathways, sometimes combined with stretching.
Somatic Experiencing (SE)
Trauma-oriented therapy emphasizing awareness of bodily sensations, autonomic responses, and gradual processing of physiological activation.
Somatic grounding
Uses sensory awareness, movement, pressure, or contact with surfaces to support orientation and emotional regulation.
Somatic Internal Family Systems
Integrates Internal Family Systems concepts with bodily sensations, movement, breath, and embodied awareness.
Sports massage
Combines massage and stretching to support physical performance, recovery, and injury rehabilitation.
Swedish massage
Uses long strokes, kneading, and rhythmic movements to promote relaxation, circulation, and reduce muscle tension.
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