Human body is very delicate as changes in the external as well as the internal environment easily affect it. Generally, these changes increase the physical as well as psychological stress and most of the time the person is unaware of it. Hellerwork is an alternative form of therapy in which training is given to body and the mind in order to regain its balance and deal with the changing life situation more efficiently.Joseph Heller was the founder of this therapy, which was propagated by him around 1970s. During that time, he works closely with other associations on body posture, movement education and awareness of people regarding this. He gained a vast experience in the field of healing methodology and after that, he gives a frame to a different type of bodywork treatment. Thus, he introduced a new form of bodywork named as Hellerwork.According to experts, stress is the main cause of most of the health problems and most of the life situations. As a result, these situations give rise to stress or muscle tension as it settles in the body and results in body aches.
However, this can cause changes in movement pattern, posture and control. It means that, as the mind gets affected then it consequently brings various changes in the system of body and its movement. Correspondingly, if the body movement and posture is correct and right trained then, it can bring about positive effects in the mind and keeps it out of stress.This therapy is primarily based on the belief that using a perfect as well as balanced blend of bodywork, massage and movement education can be beneficial in releasing physical and psychological tension and maintain balance of the body. This is also advantageous in recovering psychological balance and restoring health.
Hellerwork makes the use of bodywork through massaging the deep tissue in order to relax the muscles and tissues and strengthen the body.Another element of this theory is movement education, which teaches the patients the correct body movements, ways of sitting, standing, bending and lifting to recover the normal posture and avoid creating tension in the body.Hellerwork therapy can be helpful in poor posture, body aches, neck or back pain, headaches, fatigue, restricted breathing, restricted movement.
