Block Therapy

Block Therapy is a brilliant holistic system of bodywork that combines exercise, breathing. and meditation to release the restrictions in the body’s fascia and improve overall health.  The specifically designed wooden Bloc Buddy or Baby is placed in various positions and uses body weight, gravity and diaphragmatic breathing to deeply compress and “melt” fascial adhesions.  

This process increases blood and oxygen flow to cells, corrects alignment, and fosters self-healing by addressing the root cause of pain, inflammation, and cellular dysfunction.

 Block Therapy was founded by Deanna Hansen, an Athletic Therapist here in Winnipeg. 

The Elm blocks are produced in a local factory, located in Winnipeg, Manitoba

What is Fascia?

Fascia is the tissue connecting every single one of our 100 trillion cells. In order for cells to be properly aligned, posture and diaphragmatic breathing have to be observed and practiced. Without this, cells begin to migrate away from proper alignment.

As fascia is here to protect you, one of its functions is to keep you upright. As most aren’t conscious of posture or breath, compression occurs from tissue collapsing into the space inside the body. The result is a body off balance. Fascia will grip with a 2000 pound per square inch force to attempt stability, but unfortunately, it also blocks blood and oxygen flow from cells.

The fascia requires a certain temperature for optimal flow of oxygen and nutrients to cells, as well as the removal of waste and toxins from cells. The diaphragm is like the body’s furnace; the upper chest muscles are like a space heater. In order for there to be flow to every cell, the furnace needs to be turned on at all times.

Block Therapy teaches you to melt the blockages through increasing tissue temperature. This occurs through a combination of lying on the tool, the Block Buddy, and turning on the furnace.

The Three Components of Block Therapy

Maintain Space – Understanding how to use your body properly and strengthen correct foundation is crucial to maintaining proper cellular alignment. Block Therapy addresses this to give you a full body program and teaches you how to bring proper posture into daily activity.

Together you heal.   One Powerful Path to Balance,  Release and Renewal  

Reflexology is the first building block to releasing stuck energy and empowering your own body to heal itself. 

By stimulating reflex points and releasing fascia through the feet, reflexology helps open energetic pathways throughout the entire body.  You will leave feeling as though your whole body has been deeply restored, relaxed and reconnected.

Using your blocks between treatments helps maintain the benefits of reflexology and keeps your body in a restorative, parasympathetic state. 

The blocks help to melt adhesions and release fascia, and restore blood and energy flow to all your cells and tissues.  It improves your posture and body alignment, and supports long term healing and stress relief. 

Accountability is the key.

Both reflexology and block therapy offer  unique benefits on their own, but when combined into a regular routine, they become a true powerhouse for fascia release and self healing. 

Prevention is always the goal.

Discovering Block Therapy was the missing piece of my puzzle. There was a time I was concerned that I may have to give up my Reflexology practice due to physical pain and repetitive injury.  Once I integrated block therapy into my routine,  I quickly realized  that block therapy was the self care that I needed.   I consider my blocks to be my Massage Therapist, my Chiropractor and my Osteopath- all rolled into one.

Whether I’m in bed, on the couch, or on the floor, my blocks are with me –  helping me reset, realign, and restore.

This practice has kept my heart in the work I love.

What does this look like?

Step 1: Reach out by email with a description of what you are looking for and any questions you may have

Step 2: If we decide you want to work together.  If so, I will send you the instructions on how to take your pictures.  (please note that a block therapy membership will be very helpful for this work.  You can purchase a month, three month or a yearly membership by clicking on the link below, which will take you to the website for membership purchase)

Step 3:  Along with your pictures, you will give a brief description of yourself and what you are looking to work on, along with payment.  (etransfer will be the method of payment)  TBD

Step 4:  I will look over your pictures and description and put together a month plan of action that you can use as a platform to enhance your block therapy journey.  This is done by email ( a zoom call can be part of the picture) 

Step 5:  Within the month you will receive weekly checkin ins by email

Step 6: After the month is complete, you will send your new set of pictures and we will look at the results.  This will be done by email and a zoom call.  At this time you can determine if you would like to continue with the program.  No pressure! 

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Block Therapy Links

The Starter Package

The starter program which includes a block, introductory &
explanatory videos, 9 day full body fascia program, and
introductory positions & descriptions.

Block Therapy Programs/Training