The Ekonatura experience

Before we begin, I’d like to find out what’s troubling you, how long it’s been going on, and how it’s affecting your day-to-day life.

Perhaps you haven’t been able to rest properly for months, you’ve stopped playing your favourite sport, or you’ve noticed that it’s becoming increasingly difficult to get through a working day without discomfort.

We’ll discuss what you’ve tried, what improved and how long that improvement lasted. We’ll also talk about what you need to regain.

We then begin the examination. We observe how you move, how you breathe and what happens in the areas we examine.

Palpation is fundamental to my work. During the assessment, it allows us to explore the tissues, assess differences in mobility, balance and tension, and identify the areas that need attention.

With all this information, we decide where to start, what we’re going to work on and what our aim is.

Once the assessment has been carried out, we begin the manual treatment.

I use specific techniques targeting the joints, muscles, fascia and other structures that we have agreed to address.

Two people may present with the same neck pain but have very different circumstances.

One person may have localised tension that requires direct treatment. Another may also notice a clenched jaw, stiffness in the upper back or restricted movement of the ribs when breathing.

That is why the treatment is tailored to each individual.

I integrate structural, fascial, visceral, cranial and sacrocranial techniques according to the specific characteristics of each case.

The assessment continues whilst we work. Palpation allows me to keep observing how the tissues respond, and what you notice also provides us with information.

We can start with one area, adjust the technique or alter the intensity as the session progresses.

The treatment is 100 per cent manual. Most of the techniques I use are gentle.

I work primarily through touch, palpation and progressive tissue techniques. I adjust the pressure, intensity and rhythm depending on the area being treated and how you’re feeling.

Some techniques may feel a little uncomfortable. You can let me know at any time and we’ll adapt the treatment accordingly.

I do not believe that causing pain leads to better results. The key lies in adjusting the intensity on an individual basis.

Treatment on the treatment table is manual. Where it is appropriate to incorporate an active component, we also work with adapted movements and exercises.

You may need to regain confidence in your movement, take up physical activity again, or improve your ability to perform certain movements without so many limitations.

We select a few exercises, practise them together and I correct them as necessary during the consultation.

You can then continue at home with what we’ve already worked on.

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You can bring an MRI scan, a medical report or a diagnosis that explains some of your symptoms.

All this information is useful and I take it into account.

During the assessment, we observe how you move, which activities you find difficult and what we find when examining the areas related to your problem.

Two people with the same diagnosis may experience different symptoms and limitations. That is why individual assessment plays a key role in my approach to treatment.

To reduce the discomfort that is holding you back, restore your mobility and help you return to the activities you need or enjoy.

I also want you to feel free to ask questions during the session, tell me what you’re noticing and understand what we’re working on.

With time, care and a treatment plan tailored to you.

You’ve come because something’s bothering you. We’ll start there and assess the bigger picture.