Welcome to Colleen Kelly - Natural Therapies

My aim as a therapist is to assist my clients to achieve their optimal fitness and general well being. I endeavour to do this through the use of Emmett Technique, Bowen Therapy and various forms of Massage.

I will often use a combination of some of these therapies to achieve the best results.

These therapies are appropriate to use on anyone, from newborn babies to the elderly.

Some areas which are addressed

• Back and hips
• Menstrual problems
• Neck and Shoulders
• Restrictions in lung capacity and body flexibility
• Frozen shoulder
• Body symmetry and balance
• Headache and sinus
• Lymphatic drainage
• Sciatic pain
• General pain and debility
• Knees and ankles
• Pregnancy and infants
• Sporting injuries
• Relaxation
• Jaw restrictions
• Forearms and grip (RSI and Carpal Tunnel)
• Stomach discomfort
• Stress

What is Emmett Technique?

The Emmett Technique is a unique body therapy which offers an alternative treatment to ease pain and discomfort and may benefit many other conditions.

The treatment can be done fully clothed and incorporates a gentle physical release of muscle groups whilst using a verbal approach to create attitude change.

How does it work?

The technique involves the application of light pressure at specific points and in sequences that enable the gentle physical release of muscle groups.

What if you use other therapies?

The technique works in conjunction with all therapies or can be used on its own. The technique often allows other therapies to work more efficiently. Client comfort and accurate assessment are important elements of this therapy.

What is Bowen Therapy?

Bowen Therapy is a soft tissue remedial therapy that stimulates energy flow, empowering the body’s resources to heal itself. It is a treatment that works on all levels of the body and creates a deep sense of overall relaxation.

The treatment can be performed through light clothing and consists of a series of gently rolling connective tissue moves, using light touch.

Since Bowen Therapy is an holistic approach and addresses the body as a whole, rather than merely the presenting symptom, it can affect physical, mental and emotional aspects of each person being treated.

Massage Therapy

Massage is a widely recognised and accepted form of treatment which is used for relaxation and therapeutic purposes. A relaxing, tactile therapy such as massage can help to address today’s many health problems which stem from the stress of living in our busy, modern times.

In general terms, massage helps to restore the structural balance of the body and it helps to relieve stress and promotes emotional, mental and spiritual well-being giving rise to the “aah” factor felt at the end of massage.

More specifically, massage is beneficial in a whole host of areas.

Massage:

• Reduces pain
• Increases metabolism
• Promotes circulation of blood and lymph
• Induces relaxation
• Reduces oedema
• Improves range of joint motion
• Aids recovery from exercise
• Aids stress management
• Can soften scar tissue and loosen adhesions
• Can address hypertension
• Improves sleep patterns
• Gives an improved feeling of wellness

These benefits are achieved by different types of touch and by addressing different areas of the body. Some types of movements help to relax muscles, some aid in clearing blood and lymph blockages, encouraging more freedom of flow in the relevant vessels, while others can give the body a “wake up call”.

The functioning of the major systems of the body is enhanced through massage.

The muscles in the body can become more supple, flexible and resilient as massage encourages blood circulation. This increases the availability of oxygen and nutrients to the muscles and helps to remove waste products, reducing muscle fatigue and post exercise soreness.

Considering the many benefits that massage can provide, it is little wonder, then, that people are heard to say “I could do with a good massage”.

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Training & Emm-Tech

Emmett Technique Courses

The Emmett Technique is a practitioner only course. Whilst Emmett Technique can be used as a stand alone therapy, it is offered as an adjunct to other modalities. Emmett integrates extremely well with all therapies, including, chiropractic, osteopathic, massage, bowen, physiotherapy and reiki. It is a requirement that all Emmett practitioners have adequate knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Colleen Kelly, on behalf of Ross Emmett, instructs in this technique in south east Queensland.
Emmett Technique is in high demand in countries across Europe and has been taken to Asian countries by Ross Emmett.
For further information and course dates, refer to the Emmett web site or email Colleen: colleen_kelly53@hotmail.com
www.rossemmett.com.au


Emm-Tech Courses

Colleen will be conducting courses around Brisbane and south east Queensland - please refer to the Emmett web site or contact Colleen on the above email address.

What is Emm-Tech?

Emm-Tech is an easy to learn quick muscle release technique, developed by Ross Emmett as a first aid ‘tool box’ which everyone, practitioner or non-practitioner can use.

Emm-Tech is designed to assist people who are involved in personal training, coaching, aged care and general care. The moves can be used to relieve muscle pain and discomfort, increase flexibility and reset balance. Immediate results often occur. This technique can be performed on oneself or others.

It is appropriate for use on all age groups from infants to the elderly.

Emm-Tech is used by Doctors, Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, Occupational Therapists, and Massage Therapists.

However, it is user friendly for all people; medical training is not a pre-requisite. Emmtech gives back to the general population the ability to help those around them achieve greater comfort and independence.

Areas of release

• Iliotibial Band (ITB)
• Calk
• Ankle/Balance
• Foot Flexion
• Latissimus Dorsi
• Biceps
• Forearm/Grip Strength
• Shoulder/Ac
• Respiratory/Breathing/Lung Capacity
• Neck Range of Movement
• Hamstrings
• Pectoralis Minor

The eight hour course teaches you how to:

• Identify affected muscles that cause pain and discomfort
• Release or activate affected muscles
• Test for and improve balance and stability
• Test for range of movement

At the end of the course participants are given a dvd covering the muscle release techniques covered over the course.