Katharine Sneary-Beachy, PDMT,LMT
FL Lic. MA44773
Katharine is a dynamic therapist, with over 14 years of experience. Each session is tailored to her client. This multi-faceted approach allows for a broader base to help her clients meet and address their challenges. Katharine is also a visiting therapist with the Upledger Institute in Palm Beach Gardens, FL where she works in the intensive program. She’s an avid runner and is delightfully dedicated to her three daughters. She has a heart for people and the work she does.
Sports Massage and Medical Massage
CranioSacral Therapy is one of her passions as it is a gentle way to work with the Central Nervous System along with the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. It releases tensions deep within the body that have accumulated from daily stress as well as physical and emotional trauma. Using about a nickel’s worth of pressure, the CranioSacral practitioner evaluates your CranioSacral rhythm and then locates restrictions throughout your body. Releasing these restrictions frees the nervous system to perform its best and is a natural way to eliminate pain, stress, and strengthen your resistance to disease and enhance your health and well being.
CranioSacral Therapy is a great independent or complementary therapy. It couples well with Sensory Integration work as applied by specialized occupational therapists; persons seeking relief from ADD/ADHD, OCD, and the autism spectrum profoundly benefit as do those with hypersensitivity, balance/inner ear issues or lack of sensitivity within the nervous system. CranioSacral Therapy also works well with sleep disorders, hormonal imbalances, post traumatic stress, sports/work injuries, whiplash/car accidents, cranial/spinal challenges from newborn on, and numerous other conditions …upledger.com is a great link to find out more on this therapy.
Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Therapy ® is Katharine’s favorite and most comprehensive deep tissue approaches. Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Therapy ® addresses the tissue on many levels giving it the honor of being noted as a highly refined corrective treatment designed to aid in the restoration of damaged muscles and soft tissue in the entire body. This cross fiber technique is applied at a “good pressure,” allowing the body to relax and release the congestion/dysfunction while freeing up the lymphatic and blood circulation. It has helped in the improvement of ALS, Bell’s Palsy, Cerebral Palsy, Fibromyalgia, Lupus, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Parkinson’s, Polio, Scoliosis, TMJ dysfunction and many other disorders.
Lymphatic Drainage - Especially targeting congested and compressed tissue, Lymphatic Drainage works to alleviate these conditions by promoting the flow of the lymph fluid. This technique, as taught by Bruno Chikly,MD, create pathways for dynamic change throughout the body as the rest of the body is able to decompress and circulation of fluids is increased. Lymph affects every system of the body: it allows the organs to function with less strain, lymph removes toxins and transports essential fatty acids, assists in the removal of scar tissue, and is key to circulation and immune system enhancement by carrying fighter and clean-up cells to areas as needed. Katharine often combines Lymphatic Drainage with other modalities such as Pfrimmer Deep Muscle, CranioSacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation to help clients achieve the balance they are seeking.
Sports Massage and Medical Massage - Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Therapy ® combined with CranioSacral Therapy, Lymphatic Drainage, and Visceral Manipulation work well together in releasing restrictions and providing a solid foundation for the body to heal and function optimally. As an athlete or person recovering from an injury or medical condition, this approach offers a multi-level focus for more complete results.
Visceral Manipulation involves the release of tension in the ligaments of the organs in the body. It is a gentle, but relatively deep tissue therapy with the entire emphasis on making sure that the organs move and glide freely. Frequently the cause of the lack of motion in the organs is due to severe trauma to the body (i.e. car accidents, falls, etc.). Visceral Manipulation was developed by French Osteopath, Pierre Barral. Barral has anecdotal evidence that Visceral helps with a variety of problems, from chronic back and joint pain to indigestion, infection, incontinence, migraines and even impotence and sterility. According to Barral , "In a single day, your internal organs move 30,000 times. Your liver alone travels 600 meters." It is thought that any restrictions in this natural motion, could over time create pain and inflammation within the body.
For apppointment call Katharine Beachy 813-727-8388
