SLM Bodywork

SLM stands for Steve Lockhart's Myotherapy, it is a hands-on form of bodywork influenced largely by ancient Eastern healing techniques. SLM Bodywork involves manipulating the body's soft tissue using a unique combination of acupressure and massage techniques, length and function of the muscles is restored and the body balanced, allowing it to function normally.

As an SLM Practitioner, Anna (your Help to be Well SLM therapist) is trained to recognise where your body requires attention to diet and/or exercise and a holistic approach is taken, clients are advised where improvements can be made in conjunction with SLM Bodywork therapy. Because of this holistic approach, SLM bodywork is highly effective in the majority of cases.

Can SLM Massage help me?

As you go about your daily activities, some joints and muscles have to work harder than they should and some work less. Over time the body starts compensating for this uneven state and you start to lose flexibility and often gain weight as your circulation slows. As the imbalance increases, at some point you will end up experiencing some pain. What starts out as a small problem, builds up over time and before you know it a chronic pain condition has surfaced, which can have a debilitating impact on your daily life. 

Remedial massage concentrates more on relaxation and removing tension from the muscles whereas SLM Bodywork stimulates flaccid muscles through various nerve lines, restoring length and function to permanently contracted muscles, and it removes the muscles imbalances so pressure is released from the joints. SLM Bodywork works at a deep structural level, quite differently to a normal deep tissue or remedial massage. Most conventional treatments these days treat symptoms whereas your SLM Bodywork therapist will get to the root of the problem, treat it and also advise on how to stop the problem coming back. SLM Bodywork is a fast and effective way of returning the body to its normal state with lasting results.

What our clients say...

Following a back operation several years ago, I always have muscle spasms in my buttocks and groin area, this also extends up my back.  After trying the normal anti-inflammatory drugs, I decided to look for an alternative.  I was recommended to see Anna at Helptobewell, who suggested, I can try a pain relieving massage called SLM body work. I was a little unsure what to expect. I was very tense at first as Anna targeted the muscles that were in spasm. At first I didn’t realise how much tension I had. Anna worked in the very professional manner and reassured me that things would get a little easier as the massage took place. After a short while my muscles began to feel much better. After the massage I did feel very little pain and that night, the following day there was a noticeable improvement and I didn’t have my usual pain and stiffness in the mornings. I would like to Thank Anna, and definitely will be having more treatments. 

Paul W (13 April 2011)

I found my first SLM treatment very invigorating and uplifting.  Deeper pressure work was applied and it certainly ironed out some of my tight muscles.  After treatment I felt very good all over.  The following day I awoke and I had no pain but experienced a lovely "feel good" factor which I have never experienced before.  This treatment targets the pain but I was amazed how refreshed I was in the morning.  Considering this is a new treatment Anna has done, you would never have guessed it was her first time as she did a wonderful job, very good indeed, first class, looking forward to many more.

Glenn D (13 April 2011)

I didn't feel that my body was stressed before I went, but after the first few minutes I realised that every muscle was tense and Anna had a lot of work on her hands, she made short work of some of them with others needing more work. I felt reassured in the way Anna explained what she was going to do and how it would help me and would not hesitate in recommending her.

Nick (20 May 2011)

Superb massage!! Never been so uplifted like this in ages. A marvellous(SLM)- holistic treatment one of the best I have ever tried. I have already booked my next appointment!

Jennie K (2011)

Find out more about SLM Bodywork

Help to be Well cover the Market Deeping, Bourne, Stamford and Peterborough areas.  Please contact us for more details about SLM Bodywork and other massage therapies.

Useful Links

www.backpain.com.au
www.learnmassage.com.au
www.myotherapy.com.au

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