Our growing team at Body Stillness wishes you warmth and happiness this winter. We continue to expand with some really lovely practitioners and therapies to share with you!

Christine Toyama

Bowen- NST
Emmett Therapy
Naturopathy
CranioFascial Therapy

Christine has over 20 years experience as a natural therapist. She previously trained as a radiation therapist, and has worked at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute treating cancer extensively. She has lived a very active life, and early on realised the importance of nutrition and the value of sunshine, fresh air and exercise as important ingredients to good health. Christine's interests soon lead her to organic and biodynamic food, resulting in the setting up of an organic vegetarian catering business as well as a business in essential oils, essences, facial and hand cream. Naturopathy and Bowen were the next progression.

BOWEN THERAPY
Bowen Therapy is an important complimentary body therapy that facilitates healing of the whole body. Through its effect on soft tissue and fascia, it brings about lasting and profound results. The experience of Bowen is typically gentle, subtle and relaxing, and it is these features that make Bowen Therapy so unique.
Underlying origins of many health problems could be found in the fascia (connective tissue that envelopes all internal structures) of the body and that fascial dysfunction is often the cause of many health problems.
Fascia envelopes nerves, organs, muscles, bones, arteries and veins. Through specific soft tissue and fascial release techniques, Bowen enables the body to self correct fascial dysfunction and restore homeostasis on a holistic level. This release is achieved by short gentle rolling moves over muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves. These can be done through a layer of clothing or on the skin. The ultimate result is a fast and lasting relief from pain, discomfort and stress, and a return to balance and harmony may be experienced.
EMMETT THERAPY
Emmettt therapy is a nerve/energy treatment developed by Ross Emmett (Bowen Teacher). It uses switches and holding points to effect immediate gentle physical releases in the surrounding muscle tissue. This restores musculoskeletal function thus easing pain and discomfort. It is a technique that can be a stand alone treatment or it can be integrated into a Bowen treatment, which in turn will enhance the overall effect.

Christine is available most days.