Abby is fully licensed in both Florida and Pennsylvania.

Therapy – Neuro-Muscular Repatterning

Visceral Manipulation

Eighty-five percent of all musculoskeletal issues have a visceral component.

Visceral Manipulation is a form of manual therapy that focuses on the internal organs to treat a person’s functional and structural imbalances revitalize a client, and relieve symptoms of pain, dysfunction, and poor posture. The aim is to affect their musculoskeletal, vascular, nervous, urogenital, respiratory, digestive, and lymphatic dysfunction. The system was developed by French osteopath Jean-Pierre Barral.

Neural Manipulation

Neural Manipulation is a gentle, hands-on manual therapy technique that focuses on identifying and releasing restrictions within the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. This is done by gently manipulating the tissues surrounding them to help improve nerve mobility and alleviate pain or dysfunction associated with nerve compression or irritation. The system was developed by French osteopath Jean-Pierre Barral.

Visceral Vascular Articulation

CranioSacral(SM)

CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle yet powerful technique that is effective in releasing neck pain, back pain, and mental stress (among other things). It does this by optimizing the movement of cerebrospinal fluid through the spine and around the skull. Developed by physician William Sutherland, this therapy provides a very soothing and relaxing healing experience.

Trigger Point

Trigger Point Therapy is a style of bodywork that focuses on stimulating and releasing “trigger points” in your body. Trigger points are tender areas of tension similar to acupressure points, except they occur in the belly of the muscle rather than along the energy pathways of the body. These “knots” are built up throughout a person’s life due to physical, mental, and/or emotional stress. During a session, focused pressure is applied through a variety of techniques to release your trigger points. This process can be quite painful at times, yet the effects are lasting and profoundly transformative.

Myofascial Release

Myofascial release is a form of soft tissue therapy intended to eliminate pain, increase range of motion, and rebalance the entire body. It does this by using massage techniques to stretch the fascia and release the bonds that exist between the fascia, muscles and bones. Fascia is the connective tissue that connects and covers all muscles, organs, and skeletal structures of the body. Direct myofascial release is sometimes known as deep tissue work. Indirect release applies light pressure and gently stretches the fascia; this allows for increased blood circulation and relief from pain.

Movement

Pilates-based Functional Movement

The art and practice of Pilates-based Functional Movement helps bring your body into alignment, leading to enhanced performance in sport and other physical activities as well as everyday lifestyle.

The program focuses on the core postural muscles which help keep the body balanced and which are essential to providing support for the spine. In particular, Pilates-based Functional Movement teaches awareness of breath and alignment of the spine, and aim to strengthen the deep torso muscles.

Pilates for Golf

NASM Corrective Exercise

Corrective exercise uses a variety of assessments and strategies to help identify imbalances and design effective programs for clients. It addresses unhealthy patterns and helps improve movement quality, and therefore overall quality of life, more effective workouts, and improved function in everyday life.

CES-certified professionals can help clients at any fitness level, including athletes, people recovering from injuries, and those with musculoskeletal disorders.

A Corrective Exercise plan will help reduce pain, prevent injury, and help clients move better, feel better, and live better.

Personal Training

At Bodytopia™, we work one-on-one with you to give you the training, motivation and support you need. Our goal is to help you reach your peak condition and achieve your fitness objectives. We will assess your level of fitness and create a plan that supports you in reaching your optimal fitness through exercise, lifestyle changes, and proper nutrition.

Movement Education

Movement education uses a custom-tailored approach to improving your body awareness and movement skills. Combining problem-solving, guided discovery, and exploratory methods, this practice inevitably leads to a stronger connection between the mind and body, creating a more natural and graceful experience of movement and interaction with other people.

MELT Method

Abby is a Level 5 MELT Instructor, the highest level attainable for an instructor.

From the MELT Method website:

“MELT Method is a simple self-treatment method that is clinically proven to reduce CHRONIC PAIN. Our gentle massaging techniques along with our soft tools increase fluid flow through the hands and feet to the whole body’s connective tissue (fascia), thereby creating a chain reaction and reducing pain, stiffness, stress, and tension.

“MELT techniques are easy yet effective, and based on the concept that you don’t have to cause pain to get out of pain.”

Manual Therapy

Manual therapy is a physical therapy technique that uses the hands to treat pain and improve function: 

• Manual therapy is a treatment that involves hands-on movements to skillfully manipulate joints and soft tissues. It can include massage, deep pressure, mobilization, and stretching.
• Manual therapy can address:
  • Reduce pain 
  • Improved range of motion 
  • Increased tissue extensibility 
  • Reduce swelling, inflammation, or restriction 
  • Facilitate tissue repair 
  • Induce relaxation 
• Manual therapy can be used in conjunction with other therapies as well as client education.