DermoNeuroModulating is a structured, interactive approach to manual therapy that considers the nervous system of the patient from skin cell to sense of self. Techniques are slow, light, kind, intelligent, responsive and effective. Positioning of limbs and trunk affects deeper nerve trunks (by shortening and widening their container), and is combined with skin stretch directed toward cutaneous fields of nerves that branch outward into skin (which may draw neural structure further through its container). It is prudent to remember that manual handling of a patient’s physicality is only a small part of developing a complete therapeutic context for change—while optional, it can also be optimal.
Whew- this book is intense and really made me re-think the body work techniques I was taught in school. I love all things nervous system when it comes to body work and this book was so informative. There are many studies now being completed regarding dermoneuromodulation and I cant wait to see how research evolves around this subject.