HOW TO WORK WITH EXCELSIOR
You know your body best. We aim to help you know it better. And provide insight and expertise to help you do so. Sometimes issues alleviate, or goals are discovered and met, in one session. More complex issues or goals can take longer. Clients schedule treatment or coaching at a pace that works for them. We have clients that visit the clinic once or twice a week for several weeks until a desired outcome is reached. Others visit bi-monthly or monthly. And others come as-needed. Many clients take advantage of weekly classes, or schedule regular coaching session.
Excelsior Bodywork does not prescribe a one-size-fits-all path. We support you in your individual goals, needs, and evolution in treatment and training.
Most clients begin with a consult to assess, discuss, and explore how the work may help.
From there, many schedule a full treatment session and see what results are attained.
Clients use coaching and classes to gain education and support to preserve their results.
All clients learn CARs whether participating in clinic, coaching or classes.
WHAT TO EXPECT
HOW WE BEGIN
Treatment sessions begin with a functional assessment through which we'll come to an agreement about where you might benefit most from change in your structure. Coaching sessions often begin with CARs warm ups.
WHAT TO WEAR
For coaching and classes: wear clothing you’re comfortable in and can move freely in. For Integrative Bodywork Sessions, muscle and connective tissue is often treated through contacting parts of the skin. Many clients wear shorts and tank top/tshirt to make this possible. Above all, be comfortable.
WHAT TO EXPECT
In the clinic, the work can be intense; few changes happen without challenge. We won't give you more than you can take. You should take as much as you can. We'll all meet in the middle. We'll call for movements and remind you to breathe, these simple intentions will guide you through. And, the work isn't ALL challenge. Much of it is calming and restorative. Like a good play, sessions ramp up, reach a peak, and resolve with some denouement.
WHO WE WORK WITH
Excelsior has worked with youth, athletes, rehabilitators and retirees, ages 12 and up.
CONDITIONS + CONDITIONING NEEDS
we see in clinic and class
tension
chronic pain
arthritis
joint stiffness
muscle tightness
immobility
neck pain
balance issues
back pain
soft tissue injury
scar tissue
scoliosis
thoracic outlet syndrome
degenerative disc disease
sciatica
piriformis syndrome
frozen shoulder
knee pain
multiple sclerosis
whiplash
headaches
migraines
TMJ disorder
carpal tunnel
bunions
ankle sprains
plantar fasciitis
joint replacement reconditioning
bulging disc
spinal fusions
tennis elbow
bursitis
rate of force development
fast-twitch recruitment
endurance
strength training
injury-prevention
tarsal tunnel syndrome
parkinson’s
pregnancy
spinal stenosis
stroke recovery
autoimmune disease
costochondritis
fibromyalgia
muscle wasting
rotator cuff injury
diabetes
fallen arches
achilles heel pain
prosthetics
spondylolisthesis
spondylosis
trigger finger
torticollis
diastasis recti
plantar fibromatosis