FAQs
Both Heilkunst and Classical Homeopathy use Homeopathic remedies according to the Law of Similiars. However, with Classical Homeopathy, the objective is to take into account all of a person’s symptoms, and select the one perfect remedy for them. The difficulty lies in the fact that we usually have more than one disease, which greatly complicates the symptom picture. This is because, throughout our lifetime, all of the assaults to our body through emotional and physical traumas, cause our life force to gradually weaken, and we begin to engender diseases. Additionally, chronic inherited diseases (chronic miasms), that are passed down through generations, also affect our health and wellbeing on a deeper level. With Heilkunst, all of these diseases are addressed and eliminated systematically using Homeopathic remedies and therapeutic education.
On average, people will book in for their follow up appointments every 4 to 6 weeks, depending on how much they have coming up for them. I think what people really want to know when they ask this question is, “How much is this going to cost me??” On average it is about $185 every 6 weeks, including the remedies, so as far as I’m concerned, a very affordable price for total mind, body and spirit transformation!
That is a difficult question to answer, because everyone is SO different. Some people only need a few appointments and they are feeling good to go! Other’s have more deeply rooted issues and so it can take some time to get to the bottom of it. Others love the spiritual evolvement aspect to it and continue to be treated for years as a way to accelerate their awareness and spiritual evolution.
In general, because we are treating in a sequence, and starting with all of the physical and emotional traumas that a person has endured in their lifetime, it can take a couple of years to get through all of them (depending on how much a person has endured), but as we go, we are taking off the layers that have been accumulating and affecting a person’s mental, emotional and physical health, so people will start to feel lighter, calmer, more centred, and more themselves as we go through the timeline. Physical complaints will start to fall away as well. Then we move onto the chronic miasms (chronic inherited diseases), and this is where the real shifts start to happen. We do 4 rounds of miasms, so that can take a few years to get through all of them. I know it sounds like a long time, but it flies by and all of the shifts that happen in the meantime make the journey so worth it! Also, like I said not everyone needs to go that deeply into treatment to get what they are looking for, but in general, most are so enthusiastic that they can’t wait to get to the miasms! Everyone’s journey is unique!
Everything is connected through the extensive fascial network. When one part of the body is injured or restricted other parts of the body must change in order to compensate for the lack of movement. By listening to the wisdom and interconnectedness of the body, the therapist may be drawn to other areas that may seem unrelated at first but will be quickly connected once felt. The client is able to then connect the relationship of that area being treated to the symptomatic issues they are initially there to treat.
During your initial 90-minute visit, a detailed health history will be taken outlining your past and present issues including any injuries, surgeries and traumas you’ve experienced. Your posture will be assessed as well as a range of motion testing to help determine where to begin treatment. This will be followed by your treatment which should last about an hour. The cost of this initial visit is $150. Follow-up 60 min sessions are $140.
For it to be most effective, it is important to have skin on skin contact when doing Myofascial Release. It is suggested that you wear comfortable shorts and, for women, either a tank top, sports bra or two-piece bathing suit. If needed shorts and tops are available upon request.
Unfortunately, there is no easy way to tell how many sessions one will need. Everyone is different and will respond to treatments in their own way. Typically, you should start seeing improvement within 1-3 treatments, however what you get out of the treatments will be reflected by what you put in. Those people who are engaged in their rehabilitation, make the necessary lifestyle changes, and are ready to delve into and face the things they are holding onto and are holding them back will see the biggest results. Those who take less responsibility will find their progress slower. Wherever you are on your journey you will be given the necessary tools to help support you where needed. Ultimately however it is up to you how fast you progress in your health.
Everyone responds in their own way to an MFR treatment. Following a treatment people often report feeling very relaxed and light with less pain and more flexibility. It is common to become stiff and sore for a day or two as the body incorporates the changes that are gained from the therapy session. However, it is common for people to have healing reactions as the layers of tension are removed and they begin to become more aware of areas of pain and dysfunction that will need further attention. It’s important to tune into the sensations that come up as this is the fascial voice guiding you to where you and your therapist must work next.
Following your initial visit, the frequency of your treatments will be determined based on your needs and goals. This will range from 1-3 hours of treatments per week. The more frequent and closer the treatments are, the faster the progress usually is. Generally, the more acute a condition is, the fewer treatments will be needed whereas more chronic conditions will require more sessions. As you begin to feel improvements, your treatments will be spaced further apart. Self-care techniques and exercises will also be taught during your sessions which will speed your progress further should you incorporate them into your daily practice.
For those people who have more extensive issues, an Enhanced Treatment Program can provide the most profound and effective way to get results in a shorter amount of time.
Yes. Myofascial release therapy has been proven to be highly effective in relieving pain and restoring form and function. It is especially effective when combined with a strengthening and movement program such as Pilates.
Treatments are gentle and supportive however some therapeutic discomfort can occur as the tissue is being released. The experienced therapist always works within the client’s comfort zone and allows as much time as necessary for the discomfort to dissipate before engaging deeper restrictions. Most instances where people become injured or flared up from manual therapy is because the therapy or its application is too aggressive. The JBMFR approach to myofascial release eliminates the chance of being injured because the experienced therapist maintains gentle tension at the tissue’s tension barrier without forcing beyond. When the tissue is given time to soften into, without having to guard against, the outcome is far more favourable and effective.
Encouragement is given to bring attention to any sensations or feelings as they arise. More often than not, any discomfort that is experienced quickly dissipates once the client allows themselves to become present and soften into the treatment.
There are very few risks associated with myofascial release therapy. That said, there are people for whom this kind of manual therapy is not ideal. These include people with:
- Burns or painful wounds
- Fractures / broken bones
- Cerebrovascular disease and deep vein thrombosis
