Osteo Symmetry®
Osteo Symmetry® is a non-invasive type of therapeutic bodywork that is designed to release structural tension patterns. As opposed to massage, which works with muscle, this holistic manual therapy disperses energy blockages from the bone. The result is an increase in flexibility and a release of tension. In a relaxed state, the spleen, liver and kidneys may return to normal movement and improved function. Likewise, greater range of motion in the pelvis relates to a healthy lower gastrointestinal system. Clients will see an overall improvement in the general health of the body with regard to circulation, neural facility, organ function and disease resistance.
How is Osteo Symmetry® performed?
An Osteo Symmetry® session usually takes between 45 minutes to one hour. During this non-invasive therapy, clients relax in a reclined position, fully clothed. Your Osteo Symmetry® practitioner will talk with you about your current lifestyle, any pain you might be experiencing, and any conditions you might have.
During your session, the therapist will identify obstructions in the skeletal structure, pressing gently on balance points where energy is dormant. The therapist encourages small but significant movements, utilizing tension and gentle resistance, while making a sequenced evaluation of the entire body. Each client becomes an integral part of his or her own healing, by using breath and resistance throughout the session. Ultimately, once tension is released from the bones, the body’s organs are once again able to move freely.
How was Osteo Symmetry® developed?
Linda White, the developer of Osteo Symmetry®, has over seventeen years experience as a scholar and practitioner of bodywork. She is a Reiki Master Teacher, a licensed Chiropractic Assistant, a Licensed Massage Therapist and has been certified in Zero Balancing. For over twelve years, Linda has been an instructor at Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) in Reno, Nevada, helping students to master a variety of skills in massage therapy, including Integrated Massage, Integrated Deep Tissue Massage and Touching Bone energy. Linda has now blended her knowledge of the body and the physiology of healing to develop a revolutionary technique in the field of bodyworks: Osteo Symmetry®, a method she now teaches to bodywork practitioners around the country.
Who Benefits from Osteo Symmetry®?
Osteo Symmetry® may help clients overcome injuries due to trauma, such as an accident or surgery. It may also assist with chronic conditions like rheumatoid and osteo-arthritis, fibromyalgia, Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ), orthopedic problems, sports-related disorders and stress. Asthmatics may improve due to expansion of lung capacity. Clients receive tremendous relief from pain, and report feeling a greater sense of balance, more aware and focused after treatment.
Can I learn to perform Osteo Symmetry®?
Linda White provides training in Osteo-Symmetry through extensive hands-on practice. Her professional experience combined with her understanding of the human body and a gift for motivating others makes her an outstanding and helpful instructor. With her students, she is patient, respectful and generous with her time and knowledge. From beginners to experienced bodyworkers, all students benefit from her ongoing efforts to study and stay current in her field, and her enthusiasm and passion for her work translates into a positive and fun learning environment that inspires others. In 2007, Truckee Meadows community college awarded Linda with the Excellence in Teaching Certificate.
