Integrative Therapy

Deanne DeForest,  BodyNova Therapy CEO and pain practitioner upholds the personal commitment “Your Tissue is My Issue” (TM) with her unique personalized approach to problem identification and individualized treatment options suited to each person’s body.   Occupational Therapy and Integrative Therapies include expert Body Tissue work and holistic rehabilitation services for multiple medical issues from orthopedic (neck, back, pelvis, limbs, hands and feet), neurological (spinal injury/compression/surgery, chronic pain, neuropathy, and tremors), oncological (cancer recovery, chemotherapy residual), amputation (loss of limb, mastectomy), autoimmune, burn recovery, respiratory (COPD, asthma), gastrointestinal, stroke (CVA, paralysis), cardiovascular (heart attack, bypass), musculoskeletal, diabetes, effects of pregnancy, and more.   MD order and communication may be requested. Treatments vary per individual and can range from weekly to monthly appointments.  Some services may be offered in complimentary conjunction with personal training and group fitness. Services are out-of-pocket and affordable.

• A Comprehensive Evaluation includes physical assessment, review of medical history, treatments, precautions, medications, sleep/eating/lifestyle habits, and goals. Together, a treatment plan is established tailored to each person’s needs to help them effectively achieve marked levels of improvement in a reasonable amount of time.

• Restorative Massage and Deep Tissue Therapy techniques include select body areas, or full body working through tight, painful, scarred, swollen, stiff, and achy areas.   Tissue therapies impact muscle, nerve, bone, joint, circulatory, and respiratory systems to improve health and body performance such as strength, flexibility, and stamina.  Other specialized body work includes deep stretching, Micro-current Point Stimulation (MPS – applied micro current into the nerve roots of the spine and points of the body to relieve pain and loosen knotted tissue), myofascial release, trigger point therapy, limb lymphedema mobilization (swollen feet and ankles and wrists, and hands), limb wrapping, splinting, postural correction, and care of targeted areas. Electrical stimulation (TENS), warm stones, ROCKblades, ROCK bands, ROCK balls, healing oils, rollers, and other modalities may be utilized to improve outcomes. Bodywork facilitates improved tissue health, oxygenation, detoxification and stimulates the bodies own healing abilities and immune response.

• Body Therapies may include increasing joint range of motion, muscle and tendon strength, elasticity, and recovery, cardiovascular conditioning for endurance, balance training, fine motor coordination, compensatory strategies to maintain independence, and reduction/elimination of pain. Life coaching fosters independence with daily living and work skills, body mechanics training, time management education, stress resilience tools, and nutritional education for weight management and body fueling.

• Holistic Integrative Therapies such as reflexology, energy work and balancing, breathing techniques, aromatherapy with 100% pure essential oils, multimodal meditation techniques, restorative yoga positioning and massage, and mind-body education enhance treatment outcomes for mental clarity, body renewal, and spiritual wellbeing. All care is heart centered, research based, and healing, designed to bring out the best, restore energy, and increase contentment.

Personal Training

THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE & PERSONAL TRAINING programs include a variety of exercises tailored to each participants needs, medical concerns, and goals.  Session may be weekly or monthly and often include a home program.  Modalities may include a variety of techniques such as weight training to tone and sculpt muscles; stretching to improve flexibility and ease stiffness and discomfort; cardiovascular fitness to improve stamina; mind-body meditation and yoga therapy to improve mental focus and enhance emotions; and life coaching to improve lifestyle habits. Personal fitness programs and wellness habits can be carried into daily life for use at home, school, and the workplace. Services are complimentary and often in conjunction with occupational therapy services and group fitness.

• Weight Training involves the handling and use of various types of weights to create resistance and build strength and muscle definition.   Dumb-bells, kettleballs, weighted medicine balls, weight lifting machines, stair steppers, climbers, and rowing machines are also used to target specific muscle groups while keeping certain areas of the body stabilized. Resistance training can also include straps, elastic bands, medicine balls, TRX straps for suspension training, and other equipment which create an opposing force to challenge muscles. In the Personal Training Program, Deanne uses a combination of weights, machines, and other products, as well as pilates techniques to build strength while toning and sculpting the body. This is often planned in conjunction with other wellness activities.

• Stamina endurance training includes activities to improve cardio (heart) vascular (vessels) fitness, increase overall energy, and increase the metabolism. Aerobic conditioning may be achieved in a variety of ways including, running, swimming, and cycling. Gym equipment such as the treadmill, oliptical, climbing and rowing machines and stationary bicycles are used for this. Also short high burst exercise trials will elevate the heart rate and build stamina. Outdoor fitness may include bicycle riding, swimming, tennis, running, and equipment handling to achieve this goal.

• Flexibility – Deanne specializes in increasing flexibility and body mobility making everyday movement more smooth and effortless. She guides clients through a series of stretches and restorative positions to increase joint range of motion and muscle elasticity. Deep stretching bodywork, yoga and pilates techniques, and focused positioning are used to lengthen myofascia, muscle tissue, and improve joint performance. This often leads to diminishment and even elimination of body pain and stiffness.

Yoga

Sessions draw to a close with a relaxing and refreshing meditation. This class provides a comfortably toned body with improved mobility, a calm focused mind, and an uplifted spirit. Classes may be inside or outside.

Mind-Body – Wellness Education

• Meditation and Mindfulness – Deanne teaches a variety of methods to achieve a state of calm with mental focus. Clients follow guided relaxation meditations to achieve a rejuvenating mind body experience. Meditation assists with achieving mental focus and intention quieting the brain and allowing for productive or creative thinking. This is particularly helpful to improve work performance, prepare for a challenging task, to improve athletic performance or accuracy, and to ease anxiety or sadness. Practices can be integrated into mindful lifestyle habits to improve performance and facilitate a state of wellbeing.
• Relaxation Techniques – These sessions of mind-body care may include myofascial release with deep stretching and healing modalities (warm stones, foam rollers, 100% pure essential oils). Guided relaxation helps to ease the body and facilitate a state of inner peace. Also, holistic energy balancing, crystal healing, tibetan bowls, native drum healing, and sage smudging are available upon request.
• Life Coaching and Consulting. Wellness education topics may include but are not limited to: mindfulness and selfcare practices for a optimal living, relationship building, coping with stress and loss, lifestyle eating practices, weight management, stress resilience, pain management, body mechanics, joint protection, creative arts, home programs for fitness, and sleep enhancement. Topics can be incorporated into a fitness class package with group participation to enhance the learning opportunity. Corporate and school consultation services available.

Referrals – Participants with significant medical conditions should obtain approval from their doctors before attending a BodyNovaWellness program. Deanne’s services can be a supplement to, but not a substitute for medical or psychological care. Certain conditions may warrant an MD order. Waiver/Consent forms must be signed prior to participation in ANY program. All approaches are designed to allow the participate to optimize their health and wellbeing and to render no harm. All levels of participation are at the participants own risk.