any member of the kingdom Animalia, comprising multicellular organisms that have a well-defined shape and usually limited growth, can move voluntarily, actively acquire food and digest it internally, and have sensory and nervous systems that allow them to respond rapidly to stimuli: some classification schemes also include protozoa and certain other ...
Integrative massage therapy is a treatment that involves the integration of therapy techniques from a number of different modalities including massage, somatic therapy and bodywork techniques.
Muscle Energy Technique is a form of massage therapy that utilizes the patient's muscle contractions and body positioning to normalize joint motion.It was originally developed by Dr. Fred Mitchell, a senior osteopathic physician, and his son Dr. Fred Mitchell, Jr.uring a typical Muscle Energy Technique session, the patient is asked to contract a muscle in the affected area for approximately five seconds while overcoming a resistance to this contraction which is applied by the therapist.