The Trager Approach® is a therapy promoting increased physical and mental well-being. The techniques used today were created and developed over a period of 65 years by Milton Trager, M.D.

Trager® combines gentle, relaxing manipulation of the body called Tablework, with self-care exercises called Mentastics®.

Tablework : the person receiving the treatment lies comfortably on a special padded table wearing loose-fitting clothes.

Each person brings with them an individual history. Their body is unique. The qualified Trager® practitioner is aware of this and will treat a person according to what they find.

The person, wearing loose fitting clothes, lies comfortably on a specially constructed padded table. Using graceful and gentle manipulation of limbs and joints the practitioner works through natural paths of movement.

No attempt is made to put strain or force on the receiver's body and the movements induce deep relaxation, increased physical mobility, and mental clarity.

The aim of the Tablework session is to promote a state of mental and physical well-being in the person receiving the treatment by releasing built-up patterns of tension in the joints and muscles of the body. The client, through the intuition and expertise of the practitioner, feels deep relaxation which Re-Educates the person's body to its natural state

Mentastics® : The quality of effortless movement and deep relaxation induced by the Tablework sessions are maintained and reinforced by Mentastics. These are simple movements that the client can incorporate into their daily activities. With Mentastics, the client is given a tool with which to regain and develop the physical and mental qualities experienced in the Tablework session.

A typical Trager® session lasts 60-90 minutes. A 90 minute session is advised for the first visit to your practitioner.

Is Trager® suitable for me?
The Trager Approach® can benefit a wide range of physical conditions, including low-back pain, as well as other types of chronic pain. Stress-related conditions, such as tension headaches, can be relieved by Trager sessions. A great many professional athletes also rely on Trager to help enhance their athletic performance.

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