Ohio College Physical Therapy


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Ohio College Physical Therapy

Ohio College Physical Therapy

AMMA THERAPY

Amma, meaning push-pull, is an ancient Asian word to describe massage. Amma is one of the massage branches of traditional Chinese medicine. This form of bodywork is based on the principles of Chinese medicine and is more than 5,000 years old. A derivative of Amma, Amma Therapy was developed by Tina Sohn in the 1960’s. Amma therapy is a different type of massage that pays attention to the more subtle vibrations of the human body. It focuses on the balance and movement of energy.

I welcome my guest, Vivian Menjivar, LMT, Dipl.ABT, with a private practice in Westchester County, New York and Greece.

Can you briefly explain the type of massage you practice and why someone might choose to try this particular massage technique?

I practice Amma Therapy which is one of the Massage branches of Chinese Medicine. It is very effective in treating most ailments from a tight muscle to cancer. I work to move stagnation of Qi in the body, unblocking the flow, bringing the energy body back into balance. Qi moves the blood and lymph and if the Qi is blocked in some way from emotional, physical or mental stagnation, the client may experience pain, dysfunction and eventually disease. By moving Qi, I am also helping my client raise their vibration. When Qi is stuck the energy vibrates at a low vibration which has been correlated with infection, diseases, viruses, and cancer. By moving this energy the body goes back into balance thereby allowing the body to vibrate optimally, and disease patterns may cease to exist.