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Contact Improvisation, created by Steve Paxton in 1972, is an improvised dance form based on tactile listening, weight sharing and the point of contact between dancers. Used therapeutically, it addresses trust, body boundaries, letting go and relating to others, with specific applications for touch phobia, social isolation and motor disability.
Biodanza is a system of human integration developed by Rolando Toro Araneda in Chile in the 1960s. Based on music, movement and group encounter, it activates five lines of vivencia — vitality, sexuality, creativity, affectivity and transcendence — to strengthen identity, self-confidence and social connection.
Dance movement therapy is a psychotherapeutic approach using body movement as the primary medium for expression and transformation. Founded by pioneers such as Marian Chace and Mary Whitehouse, it draws on Laban Movement Analysis and embodiment neuroscience to address psychological, emotional and relational disorders.
Therapeutic body expression uses free movement, improvised dance and body schema work as tools for psychological transformation. Focused on process rather than performance, it helps restore body image, release emotional tensions and address eating disorders, depression and identity difficulties.
Set of therapeutic techniques using water in different forms (baths, jets, showers, rehabilitation pool) at various temperatures and pressures to treat musculoskeletal, rheumatic, neurological and dermatological conditions, exploiting the mechanical, thermal and chemical properties of water.
Indirect osteopathic technique consisting of maintaining firm, sustained pressure on a dysfunctional tissue (muscle, fascia, connective tissue) until reflex release of tensions is achieved, based on the neurophysiological phenomenon of inhibition of spinal protective reflexes.
Classical form of Western massage developed by Per Henrik Ling, using effleurage, petrissage, friction, tapotement and vibration to relax muscles and improve circulation.
The foundations of functional rehabilitation in physiotherapy: initial assessment, standardized functional evaluations, individualized therapeutic planning and objective monitoring of patient progress at each stage of the care pathway.
Lumbar spine rehabilitation: chronic low back pain management, active spinal stabilization, core strengthening, functional restoration programs and therapeutic education for low back pain patients.
Osteopathic articular manipulation technique using high velocity and low amplitude, producing a characteristic 'crack' sound to restore joint mobility.
Gua Sha is a Chinese therapeutic scraping technique using a smooth-edged tool, producing controlled petechiae (Sha) that indicate Blood stagnation release and relieve pain and inflammation.
Chen style Tai Chi is the original Tai Chi Chuan style, characterized by alternating slow movements and explosive releases (Fa Jin), combining meditative fluidity and martial power.
Form of medical massage derived from Traditional Chinese Medicine using pressure, friction, kneading and joint manipulations on meridians and acupuncture points to treat musculoskeletal and visceral conditions.
Chinese cupping creates local suction on the skin to mobilize Qi and Blood, disperse stagnation, eliminate Cold-Dampness and relieve musculoskeletal pain.
Yi Jin Jing is a muscle-tendon strengthening Qi Gong attributed to monk Bodhidharma, combining deep stretching, breathing and isometric contraction to transform tendons and strengthen body structure.
Set of massage techniques adapted for athletes including preparation, warm-up, recovery and sports injury treatment massages to optimize performance and prevent injuries.
Tuina is Chinese therapeutic massage using specific manual techniques (pushing, grasping, kneading, rolling) on meridians and acupuncture points to treat musculoskeletal and internal pathologies.
Gentle rhythmic mobilization of joints to progressively restore range of motion without thrust, using repetitive and controlled movements.