Rehabilitative Bodywork – Windsor, CA

The human body, like a car, requires routine upkeep to keep it in good working order. Thomas Wells, with his expert knowledge about the human body, has provided an excellent service to the people of Windsor for more than thirteen years. He’s known as the name “The Body Mechanic”. You might be stricken by sore joints, recurring pain, an accident injury, or minor discomfort from repetitive movements during sports. You may expect nothing but pain relief, restored movement, and enhanced flexibility after even only one treatment with Thomas. Below are just a few services offered at The Body Mechanic, each having its own specific application and purpose.

Active Release Techniques

Do you happen to be a novice or professional athlete? Active Release Techniques® is an extremely popular soft-tissue management system that provides immediate, enduring relief. Pain arising from trapped nerves as well as adhered or fibrotic tissues can be effectively cured using this procedure. Dr. P. Michael Leahy created the Active Release Technique. Windsor’s The Body Mechanic applies this Active Release Techniques to achieve results. To split up fibrotic and scar tissue which is blocking range of motion, Thomas applies force and tension while the patient attempts to move the affected body part. Treatment method breaks the sequence of repetitive stress injuries by supporting proper healing. Active Release Techniques optimizes athletic performance through renewal of the body’s speed, power, and endurance.

NeuroKinetic Therapy (NKT)

It is hard to establish a new personal best when your body is not supportive. NeuroKinetic Therapy (NKT) is a fast-acting body work and muscle therapy with long-term benefits. Thomas Wells uses hands-on muscle testing to uncover dysfunctions of the brain’s motor-control center, located within the cerebellum. There may be [next_page anchor=”a number of causes”] for inhibited coordination. For instance, stress from poor posture, overuse or under-use of muscles and debilitating injury. NKT reprograms the motor control center to send the correct motion patterns. Or else, improper signals trigger muscle as well as joint soreness and degeneration. You will experience improved sports performance through enhanced muscle coordination and a wider variance of motion. Also better stamina, strength, and energy.

Bowen Therapy

What happens when pain is so intense that a patient could not bear to imagine enduring even more pain to enhance healing?. To tackle this problem, Thomas Ambrose Bowen designed a new procedure in 1950’s and it’s known as Bowen Therapy. It’s a mild technique of manipulation to encourage your body’s natural propensity to heal itself. Thomas Wells provides service to Windsor and is trained in this therapy method to enhance signals between mind and muscles of his patents. Conditions resistant to traditional therapies respond to this treatment well. Bowen Therapy promotes the alleviation of inflammation, range of movement, & lymphatic circulation. Patients will experience improved vitality and a sense of healthiness.

Class IV Laser Therapy

Acute injury and long-term dysfunction may be treated with a treatment known as the Class IV laser treatment. This treatment was approved by the FDA in 2003. Various types of musculoskeletal damages can be viewed with this method that is also called by the name deep tissue laser therapy. It’s the preferred option of many competitive NFL, NBA, FIFA, and MLB players. This is because of its fast and successful method of reducing or eliminating aches while fast-forwarding recovery. In this process, the damaged tissue area is targeted with a therapeutic dose of light. The brighter light’s application to the epidermis enables photons of light to penetrate well into the tissues. Dysfunctional or affected tissue gets restored. The procedure is often an alternative to surgery and prescription medicines.

Cranio-sacral Therapy

For the management of stress and tension associated disorders, gentle hand-on Craniosacral Therapy, first practiced by John E. Upledger, is recommended. This therapy gives excellent results. Even fibromyalgia, headaches, & migraines may be cured with this treatment. Releasing stress deep in the body creates whole-body health as well as performance whilst easing pain & dysfunction. The light touch exerted by Windsor’s own Thomas Wells releases the tensions around the brain and spinal cord. He aims to improve the craniosacral system’s movement as well as the transportation of cerebro-spinal fluid. Other issues seen to respond to this relaxing therapy include: ADD/ADHD, motor coordination impairments, as well as PTSD.

The Body Mechanic is available by appointment only. Contact him at:

Phone: 707-332-0735

Fax: 707-754-2552

Email Address: info @ thebodymechanic.com

Address: 106 Wikiup Dr, Santa Rosa, CA 95403

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