THE HOLDING ATLAS

Always remember:

“Muscles move bones, bones do not move muscles.”

If a bone is out of alignment, including a vertebra, the surrounding soft tissue is often responsible. Bones do not move on their own. They respond to the complex relationships between muscles, tendons, ligaments, and connective tissue.

When these tissues develop patterns of tension or restriction, they can influence the position and movement of the body’s structure.

The Holding Atlas works directly with these soft tissues. By identifying and releasing the restrictions that contribute to structural imbalance, the body is given an opportunity to reorganize itself naturally.

Rather than forcing a bone or vertebra into position, Scotty works with the tissues influencing its movement. The process is gentle, deliberate, and guided by the individual patterns of restriction found in each person.

There is no high-velocity twisting, jerking, or manipulation. This is not Chiropractic!

Developed by Scotty Holding, formerly with Atlasprofilax, The Holding Atlas combines principles of Atlas/Axis balance with nearly 30 years of experience in structural bodywork.

The Atlas/Axis relationship is an essential starting point in this process. From there, attention extends throughout the body, recognizing that restrictions in one area can influence movement and balance elsewhere.

Every person arrives with a different history, different patterns of tension, and a different relationship to their own body. No two treatments are exactly alike.

The intention is not simply to address discomfort where it appears, but to understand and work with the underlying restrictions that may be contributing to it.

Often, a single treatment can bring about a profound change in how a person feels physically & mentally.