THE HOLDING ATLAS

The atlas is the first cervical vertebra, located at the very top of the spine, directly beneath the skull. Its position and relationship to the rest of the skeletal structure are central to the work of The Holding Atlas.

When the atlas is displaced from its natural alignment, the consequences may extend far beyond the neck. In my experience, the pelvis, spine, shoulders, and other structures can respond through a series of compensations as the body attempts to maintain balance.

The human body is an extraordinarily complex and interconnected system. No two bodies are exactly alike, and neither are the experiences, injuries, and adaptations that shape them.

My approach to atlas relocation has evolved through decades of studying and working with the human body, incorporating my understanding of Structural Integration, Osteopathy, and other disciplines.

Throughout this website, I’ll explain the principles behind The Holding Atlas, the structural relationships I observe, what you may experience following treatment, and the symptoms that may be associated with structural imbalance.

The objective is simple: restore the atlas to a more balanced position and allow the body to respond.