If a bone is out of alignment, including a vertebra, the surrounding soft tissue is often part of the reason. Bones do not move on their own. Muscles, tendons, ligaments, and connective tissue all play a role in maintaining the body’s structural balance. By identifying and releasing the tissues responsible for holding an imbalance, it is possible to encourage the body to return to a more natural position

The Holding Atlas Method works directly with these soft tissues to release long-standing tension, restore mobility, and improve structural balance throughout the body. Rather than forcing bones into position, the work focuses on releasing the muscular and connective tissue restrictions that influence their alignment. There are no high-velocity adjustments.

“Muscles move bones, bones do not move muscles”

Scotty Holding (formerly with Atlasprofilax) developed The Holding Atlas Method, a specialized approach to Atlas/Axis balance that draws on nearly 30 years of hands-on experience in structural bodywork. His background includes Advanced Structural Integration, European Osteopathy, Neuromuscular Therapy, Thai Healing, and training with the Atlas Academy in Switzerland.

Atlas/Axis balance is an important part of the Holding Atlas Method. Even a single treatment can sometimes bring noticeable changes in how the body feels and moves. The intention is simple: to help the body find greater balance, freedom of movement, and lasting structural integrity.

Scotty Holding (formerly with Atlasprofilax) continues to practice independently, combining the principles of Atlasprofilax with decades of experience and a broader understanding of the body’s interconnected structures. Each treatment is individualized, addressing the underlying patterns of tension rather than simply focusing on where discomfort appears.