Psoas massage therapy
The psoas is a deep-seated muscle that connects your lower back to your upper legs. Together with other muscles, it plays an important role in your posture and movement.
Tension, stress, and the way your body responds to your environment can influence how you experience your body. You might feel tension in your lower back, hips, or groin area. Or perhaps you notice that your body finds it difficult to unwind, even when your mind is ready for rest.
In psoas massage therapy, we work with targeted massage and gentle movements, with special attention to the psoas and the surrounding areas. In doing so, I look not only at the muscle itself, but also at your breathing, the responses of your nervous system, and how you experience the touch during the treatment.
When your body finds it difficult to unwind
Perhaps you regularly experience tension in your lower back, hips, or groin area. Or you might notice that your body feels stiff and moving feels less natural.
Sometimes you find yourself holding onto a lot of tension without knowing exactly how to let it go. You may feel a need for more relaxation, greater freedom of movement, or simply more attention to what your body is telling you.
Psoas massage therapy offers the space to pause and experience your body in a different way.
My focus and approach
In psoas massage therapy, I work with targeted massage of the psoas and surrounding areas, such as the lower back, abdomen, and groin. I also use gentle movements of the legs to bring awareness to the area around the psoas and the way your body moves.
Additionally, throughout the treatment, attention is paid to your breathing and your nervous system. The nervous system responds not only to what happens inside your body, but also to your environment and contact with others. That is why I do not view touch as an isolated technique: how the touch is offered, how we attune to each other, and how you experience the treatment are all essential.
I tailor my touch and approach to your responses. We take the time to notice what you feel, how your breathing changes, and what happens when we slow down or adjust the treatment. You do not have to force anything. There is always room to indicate what feels comfortable and where your boundaries lie.
What can psoas massage therapy bring you?
Psoas massage therapy can help you to:
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Bring more awareness to tension and sensations in your body.
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Support relaxation and freedom of movement.
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Become more conscious of your breathing and bodily responses.
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Experience what touch and gentle movement do for your body.
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Pause in an attuned way to see what your body needs.
Everyone experiences a treatment differently. We do not focus on forcing relaxation, but rather on carefully exploring what your body is experiencing and how you can respond to it.
Would you like to experience if psoas massage therapy is right for you?
You are welcome to get in touch if you have any questions or would like to discuss whether this form of bodywork aligns with your needs.