Staff Other Disciplines Energy Work
Angela Behrend, RM, CNMT, RMT, MECP
Introduction to Angela "Ange" Behrend
Working with many different modalities, Ange has a true heart for healing. She has spent her life looking for ways to help people. Thus, she has studied to become certified as a Massage Therapist, Matrix Energetics Practitioner, Reiki Master/Teacher and an AIS Preferred Therapist. Ange opened her own businesses, Springs Therapeutic Massage and Angel's Touch Massage Therapy in 2006 with the goal of helping as many people as she could. She is also a volunteer at the Pikes Peak Hospice Center and a coordinator for the Special Olympics here in Colorado Springs. All of this has now brought her to Perfect Fit Wellness Center.
AIS Therapeutic Massage
Known as the Mattes Method of Active Isolated Stretching and Strengthening. www.springstherapeuticmassage.com/ais/
During the past three years, Angela has been working with clients who have had knee replacement surgery who couldn’t bend their knees past 108 degrees, our wonderful military personnel who are returning from their overseas duties and tasks, as well as the PIHA (Pro Inline Hockey Assn.)
“Active Isolated Stretching: The Mattes Method” centers on physiological principles of specific muscle lengthening, increased circulation and oxygen to the tissues, lengthening of the superficial and deep fascia. By utilizing the techniques of AIS; improvements in mobility for neurological problems - including spinal cord injuries, Cerebral Palsy, stroke, Parkinson’s disease and Lou Gehrigs disease - individuals recover faster and exceed the expectations of their doctors, including joint movements, posture restoration, ambulation and speech restoration.
AIS provides specific movement and involves getting the neuromuscular system to function with the joints, muscles and fascia. It involves re-establishing concentration and active controlled movements which help increase circulation, oxygenation and lymphatic drainage. The increased blood flow to the flow and body movement allows oxygen to get to the vital areas of the body and help the individual(s) heal faster.
For knee replacements, individuals who have opted to utilize an AIS Therapist instead of just physical therapy have increased their range of motion from 108 degrees to upwards of 130 degrees in a few short weeks. (160 degrees is the maximum normal knee bend before a surgery and a maximum after surgery is 135 degrees)
AIS Therapists in Colorado are few and far between. We are lucky to have her here.
During the past three years, Angela has been working with clients who have had knee replacement surgery who couldn’t bend their knees past 108 degrees, our wonderful military personnel who are returning from their overseas duties and tasks, as well as the PIHA (Pro Inline Hockey Assn.)
“Active Isolated Stretching: The Mattes Method” centers on physiological principles of specific muscle lengthening, increased circulation and oxygen to the tissues, lengthening of the superficial and deep fascia. By utilizing the techniques of AIS; improvements in mobility for neurological problems - including spinal cord injuries, Cerebral Palsy, stroke, Parkinson’s disease and Lou Gehrigs disease - individuals recover faster and exceed the expectations of their doctors, including joint movements, posture restoration, ambulation and speech restoration.
AIS provides specific movement and involves getting the neuromuscular system to function with the joints, muscles and fascia. It involves re-establishing concentration and active controlled movements which help increase circulation, oxygenation and lymphatic drainage. The increased blood flow to the flow and body movement allows oxygen to get to the vital areas of the body and help the individual(s) heal faster.
For knee replacements, individuals who have opted to utilize an AIS Therapist instead of just physical therapy have increased their range of motion from 108 degrees to upwards of 130 degrees in a few short weeks. (160 degrees is the maximum normal knee bend before a surgery and a maximum after surgery is 135 degrees)
AIS Therapists in Colorado are few and far between. We are lucky to have her here.
Energy Work
Why work with Energy?All matter has an energy field, including the human body. This field has been verified by scientific instruments and specialized photography. Energy fields may be disrupted or incur blockages and this may have a direct impact on the physical, mental and emotional health of individuals.
Energy work is able to re-establish flows within the body so it can better respond to daily stimuli of the internal and external environments.
Matrix Energetics - is a complete system of healing, self-care and transformation. It is a transferable and teachable phenomenon, powered by intent, which has a physical and observable effect every time.
Reiki - is a running or channeling of energy through the practitioner to the client.
Dressing down for these sessions doesn't happen - they are designed to help the client relax and promote the deepest levels of healing possible within the body while the practioner channels .
Energy work is able to re-establish flows within the body so it can better respond to daily stimuli of the internal and external environments.
Matrix Energetics - is a complete system of healing, self-care and transformation. It is a transferable and teachable phenomenon, powered by intent, which has a physical and observable effect every time.
Reiki - is a running or channeling of energy through the practitioner to the client.
Dressing down for these sessions doesn't happen - they are designed to help the client relax and promote the deepest levels of healing possible within the body while the practioner channels .
