Missy Grace Oleaga: A few years after launching my professional massage therapy practice, I realized that the clients I was seeing needed a different method used to relieve their low back pain. It seemed that most everyone who was referred to me suffered from chronic low back issues at that time.
Although I completed my Insight Acupressure Certifications and used the protocols we were given, the sciatica and/or pain in the lumbar region wasn’t always completely relieved. It was then that I began matching their leg length and a new protocol came to light. Keeping with the insight of our specific style of touch and the use of the super 36 acupoints, a new protocol was developed. Deviating away from the usual method of performing the protocol, I measured the amount of change in leg length and use multiple leg pulls/releases throughout the session.
This work that I’ve created stems from my Acupressure experience as well as work with Paul St. John and Jan Koch.
Important Notes
The leg pull will give the practitioner a clue as to where energy is stuck within the body of the client.
After each leg pull, I reevaluate what is needed or out of balance and that determines the next step.
What’s below, also above. It is always a good idea to check the shoulders as well since the pelvis and shoulders are considered girdles. When there is restriction in one, it can restrict the movement of the other.
As a massage therapist since 1992, I also find the muscle tightness or possible cause of the chronic condition and relieve that as well (by..using this protocol that I’ve developed — The Pelvic Stabilization Protocol.
Also included in this class is a painless and non-invasive method of releasing the psoas muscle.
Client Testimonial
Client Testimonial: “I was scheduled to run a half marathon in New Jersey on Saturday. On Wednesday I got a pain in my low back and walking was real painful. I called Missy and after my Wednesday appointment, I was able to walk without pain. Much to my delight I was fine to run and my family was present on the side lines during my half-marathon run on Saturday.”
The Sinus Ear Release Self-Care Acupressure treatment can help alleviate issues due to allergies, inflammation, blood pressure, colds, blurred vision, dizziness and more.
The work comes from the Good Points Self-Care Program from Insight Acupressure and the work of psychologist Aminah Raheem, Ph.D. who created a style of bodywork that considered all levels of the human; body mind, emotions, soul, integrating concepts from Jin Shin Jytsu, Zero Balancing (Fritz Smith, M.D.) and Process Work (Arnold Mindell, Ph.D.).
Enjoy this Free Introductory Video below. Please let me know if you have any questions or comments. Alvina 732-266-5276 alvinaq@AOHMassage.com
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1 Awareness Journal To use with meditations and acupressure self-sessions (Print Out)
2 Introductory VideoPassword 4U 29 minutes. Includes Pyramid Meditation and Dr. Aminah Raheem’s Chakra Tai Chi, featuring Insight Acupressure Teachers Alvina Quatrano and Missy Oleaga.
The Following are included with the Sinus Ear Release VideoPackage:
I’m Susan Falkenstein and I LIVE IN NAPLES, FL AND OFFER THIS CLASS I CALL, TAI CHI SIMPLE, A BLENDED PRACTICE OF QI GONG AND TAI CHI THAT IS VERY POPULAR IN CHINA.
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CLASSES ARE CURRENTLY BE OFFERED:
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Tai Chi Simple – An easy to follow ancient Chinese health promotion practice for nourishing the body, mind and spirit. Tai Chi Simple will help you become more supple and flexible so you can bend, twist and stretch free from pain. It is a wonderful practice to add to your daily routine. Movements will help you improve your balance and range of motion in tight areas like hips and lower back. Gentle breathing and stretching exercises will help boost your immune system and are considered anti-aging movements. You will feel refreshed and revitalized to take on the rest of your day. The movements can easily be done from a chair.
Key health benefits include: Relief of chronic pain Stress reduction Improved sleep quality Improved cardiovascular fitness, including lower blood pressure Improved balance and coordination for falls prevention Cognitive capacity retention (brain plasticity) More energy
Our work at the Art of Holistic Massage consists of a variety of hands-on techniques characterized by hypnotic strokes that enable inner focus to attain healing through integration of mind/body/spirit. Shiatsu, Swedish, Reflexology, Zero Balancing, Stretching & Movement, Crania-Sacral Therapy, Reiki, Process Acupressure & Chakra attention can all show up in a treatment. Currently offering Amethyst Far-Infrared BioMat Treatment.
Your first session includes a free interview and consultation along with one-hour of customized bodywork. Allow for 2 hours on this initial session.
My name Alvina means many things. It comes from the Latin language meaning “Elf Friend”.
Also “White Lotus Flower”
In India an alvina is a lute, like a guitar.
Alvina can mean “of the vine” like grapes that make fine wine.
I was named after my grandmother since I was the firstborn of an only child Italian American-Heritage man.
That exotic, Latin name wasn’t an easy one to have growing up in rural Connecticut. My mother who was half Italian American and half Canadian French wanted to name me “Rebecca (of Sunnybrook Farm) or “Anastasia”.
I also inherited my grandmother’s nickname which I no longer used once I left home for my second year of college at 17. (I went to UConn Waterbury, CT Branch for 1 yr then to The College of New Rochelle, NY until graduating in 1980 with a Communications Major – mostly photography)
I like that the name Alvina has a certain flavor or essence that relates to lightness, nature, music, wine, beauty, friendship.
My father looked at me once and he said, “You are an Alvina!”
Regarding a flower I love gardening — cultivation– and it has helped me retain my sanity in this changing world. Luckily I have a garden that I can tinker in as much as I like! You might be familiar with the work of Eliot Cowan — Plant Spirit Medicine — and so you know that plants are alight with “fairies” and energy healing which is why we look to it in our medicines and Flower Essences (FES) which help to balance our field.
I suit the name.
My life work has been infused with the energy of healing myself and others – Light comes through me! And, I use music in my work, I make my own oils and I provide a beautiful environment, the soul-affirming Insight Acupressure, consider everyone in the highest personal regard (as Dr Fritz Smith conveyed to me through our Zero Balancing work) and I cultivate lasting connections.
Gratitude to my family, my teachers and to myself!!!
Tai Chi Simple Promo Video.mp4
