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Acute – Of or relating to a condition with a rapid onset and a short, severe course.
Amitayus – Buddhist deity representing infinite life, longevity.
Balance – A state of equilibrium characterized by cancellation of all forces by
equal opposing forces. An influence or force tending to produce equilibrium. A harmonious
arrangement or proportion of parts or elements.
Biomechanics – The study of the mechanics of a living body, especially of the forces
exerted by muscles and gravity on the skeletal structure.
Bodywork – Hands-on massage that is targeted to specific restrictions. Body therapy
that changes the structure to its optimal state.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome [CTS] – Inflammation of tendons and nerves in the wrist.
Chi – The energy of the breath, life force.
Chronic – Lasting for a long period of time or marked by frequent recurrence.
Complimentary – Serving to complement or complete. Supplying mutual needs or offsetting
mutual lacks.
Compression – The act, process, or result of compressing especially when involving
a compressing force on a bodily part. An increase in the density, usually resulting
reduced range of motion and discomfort.
Decompression – The relief of pressure on a body part. The act or process of releasing
from pressure or compression.
Endurance – The ability to withstand physical work or stress.
Evolution – A gradual process in which something changes into a better form.
Five Element System – Traditional Taoist way of looking at the individual’s relationship
to all aspects of Life. Method of describing the relationship of the individual’s
microcosm to the macrocosm of life by contrasting the five elements of life (fire,
water, earth, metal and wood) to the meridians of the individual’s energy system,
thereby providing a map for harmonizing the microcosm and the macrocosm.
Fluidity – Smooth and flowing, graceful.
Frozen Shoulder – Extreme reduction of range of motion in the shoulder caused by
muscle strain and scaring.
Full Potential – Full ability or capacity for growth, development, or coming into
being.
Health Insurance – Anything that insures against ill health.
Homeostasis – The optimal state of healthy balance in all bodily systems.
Immune System – The integrated body system of organs, tissues and cells that protects
the body from illness.
Integration – The process of combining into completeness and harmony.
Kinesiology – The study of the anatomy, physiology, and mechanics of body movement.
The application of the principles of kinesiology to the evaluation and treatment
of muscular imbalance.
Longevity – Long duration of individual life. In Buddhism, living a long healthy
life is considered the best way to work out one’s karma. In Buddhism the Long Life
Trinity of deities include: Amitayus, White Tara and Ushnishavijaya.
Maintenance – The work of keeping something in proper condition. The act of providing
basic and necessary support.
Neuromuscular Therapy [NMT] – A hybrid style of bodywork created by Paul St. John.
Physiology – All the functions of a living organism or any of its parts.
Power – The ability to perform or act effectively. Forcefulness, effectiveness.
Prana – The energy of the breath, life force.
Prevention – Taking advance measures against something probable, as in injury.
Quality Of Life – Personal satisfaction with the conditions under which you live.
Range Of Motion [ROM] – The area through which a joint may normally be freely and
painlessly moved, the range of flexion and extension of a joint.
Rehabilitation – To restore to good health, condition, operation through therapy.
Repetitive Strain Injury [RSI] – Strain in the body caused by repetitive movements.
Role Of Flexibility – Optimal flexibility increases functional strength, increases
range of motion and results in pain free movement, (especially in the elderly, much
of the pain and stiffness associated with the ”aging process” is due to compression
and lack of flexibility, which creates, irritated joints). This compression is easily
released through bodywork and yoga.
Rotator Cuff – Cuff of four muscles that connect the upper arm to the shoulder blade.
Shou – Sanskrit / Chinese symbol for longevity.
Soma – An herbal drink used in spiritual ceremonies in ancient India for elevating
consciousness (translates as "Food Of The Gods"). In Greek it means, "of the whole
body or cells of the body", implying wholeness. Somatic sensing is the practice
of bringing consciousness to all the senses (or every cell in the body) at once
to experience (or "be in") the moment. Acronym used for an area in San Francisco
(South Of Market).
Strength – Ability to resist strain or stress. Balance of contractibility and flexibility
in muscles.
Therapy – Treatment of illness or disability. Healing power or quality.
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome [TOS] – Compression of the brachial nerve plexus and brachial
artery as it exits the thorax to the arm. Referred pain or numbness in the arm and
hand caused by this compression.
Transformation – A marked change, as in appearance or character, usually for the
better.
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