Introducing Structural Integration at Carissa Shima Healing Bodywork
Lasting pain relief and aligned movement start at the foundation. Structural Integration is more than posture correction—it’s a full-body recalibration that works with your fascia, nervous system, and movement patterns to restore natural balance, ease, and function.
At Carissa Shima Healing Bodywork, you’re cared for as a whole person. With over 20 years of experience and deep expertise in advanced bodywork, I use a personalized, integrative approach to uncover the root of your pain, realign your body, and help you move freely again—so you can feel better, perform better, and live pain-free.
- Comprehensive 10-session series designed to realign your entire body
- Each session builds on the last to systematically release restrictions
- 75–90 minute sessions for deep, focused manual therapy
- Fascia-based approach to correct posture and chronic imbalances
- Restores efficient movement patterns from head to toe
- Targets the root causes of pain—not just the symptoms
- Improves energy, flexibility, and body awareness over time
- Enhances athletic performance, recovery, and injury prevention
- Tailored progression based on your body’s unique structure and needs
- Ideal for active adults 40+, athletes, and post-op healing
- Delivered in a calm, expert-led space with one-on-one support
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Our Mission
At Carissa Shima Healing Bodywork, I take an integrative, whole-body approach to uncover and address the root causes of pain and dysfunction. With over 20 years of experience, I’ve helped hundreds of high-performing individuals restore alignment, accelerate recovery, and reclaim their active lives—through a personalized healing process designed for real, lasting results.
Structural Integration Series Through Carissa Shima Healing Bodywork
- Full-Body Structural Assessment & Postural Evaluation
- 10-Session Fascia Rebalancing Protocol
- Step-by-Step Realignment of the Body
- Relief from Chronic Pain, Tension & Imbalances
- Restoration of Natural Posture & Movement
- Improved Joint Function & Flexibility
- Release of Old Injury Compensation Patterns
- Enhanced Athletic Performance & Recovery
- Increased Energy, Vitality & Movement Efficiency
- Prevention of Future Strain & Repetitive Stress
- Personalized Guidance Between Sessions
- Ideal for Active Adults 40+ and Athletes
- Long-Term, Sustainable Results Beyond Temporary Fixes
What’s Included in the 10-Session Structural Integration Series
A Personalized Full-Body Recalibration for Pain-Free Movement, Better Posture, and Long-Term Relief
- Session 1 – Foundation & Breath
- Full-body postural and movement assessment
- Identification of holding patterns, tension, and imbalances
- Focus on opening the rib cage and establishing optimal breathing
- Gentle work with superficial fascia to initiate release
- Session 2 – Ground & Support
- Foot and lower leg work to establish grounded support
- Realignment of arches, ankles, and lower kinetic chain
- Improved balance and foot-to-core connection
- Session 3 – Side Body Integration
- Work along the lateral lines to free the body’s sides
- Unwinding of asymmetries in hips, ribs, and shoulders
- Improved gait and walking efficiency
- Session 4 – Pelvic Alignment
- Deep focus on hip, glute, and pelvic fascia
- Address anterior-posterior tilt and leg-length discrepancies
- Begin to stabilize and rebalance core movement
- Session 5 – Core & Psoas Unwinding
- Release of deep abdominal and pelvic structures
- Work with hip flexors, psoas, and diaphragm
- Support for spine, digestion, and low back relief
- Session 6 – Spine & Back Body Realignment
- Focus on the spine, erectors, and sacrum
- Releasing long-held tension along the back body
- Restoring length and ease to the spine and posture
- Session 7 – Neck, Head & Jaw
- Refined work for the neck, cranium, TMJ, and upper thoracic area
- Enhances craniosacral rhythm and nervous system regulation
- Relief from headaches, jaw tension, and forward-head posture
- Session 8 – Lower Body Integration
- Advanced rebalancing of legs, knees, and hips
- Full integration of lower body patterns for smoother motion
- Ideal for athletes and active adults
- Session 9 – Full Upper Body Integration
- Shoulder girdle, arms, and upper chest alignment
- Improved mobility and shoulder function
- Opens heart space and restores fluid upper-body movement
- Session 10 – Whole-Body Integration & Functional Movement
- Final integration of all previous work
- Postural reassessment and movement re-education
- Nervous system reset and personalized movement guidance
- Focus on sustainability, resilience, and long-term mobility
Get Started With Your 10 Session Structural Integration Package
Book your Pre-Treatment Assessment Session today to get started on the 10 Sessions Structural Integration Package!