Biodynamic massage is a complementary therapy developed by Gerda Boyesen in Norway in the 1950s.
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History
In 1969, Boyesen set up the Gerda Boyesen Training School at Acacia House in Acton Park. It is both a psychological and energetic therapy which is concerned with the integration of all aspects of an individual.
Biodynamic massage is used on its own, as part of body psychotherapy or to support psychotherapy of a different modality. The touch does not attempt to cure but rather bring the client into relationship with her body.
Biodynamic massage techniques
There are a wide variety of different techniques that touch on skin, bone, muscular, fascia, energy and aura.
Theory
According to Biodynamic massage, the digestive tract has a dual function; to digest physical nourishment, but also the emotional digestion of stressful situations. Once away from the stressful situation the experience can be digested in our guts when rest is possible. Biodynamic therapists use a stethoscope during the massage to listen to the peristalsis and use it as feedback to guide the massage.