Takayoshi Munemoto
Osteopathic Manual Practitioner, Massage Therapist, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner
Takayoshi Munemoto, DOMP, RMT, RAc, GCFP, has been practising manual therapy since 2005. His comprehensive treatments utilize a variety of treatment approaches. Taka is dual registered as a Massage Therapist and a Osteopathic Manual Practitioner. He incorporates techniques from many of his certificate trainings including Manual Lymphatic Draining, Feldenkrais, CranioSacral Therapy (CST), myofascial release, Visceral Manipulation, and Stecco Method. Taka’s practice focuses on acute and chronic pain, complex injuries, headaches, migraines, vision strain, and TMJ Dysfunction.
Treatments with Takayoshi Munemoto
Taka utilizes the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) understanding how our body works in an integrated and holistic way. TCM applies principles from meridian channels, running throughout the body. Taka’s whole-body approach to treatment is unique and gentle in nature, but also promotes self-healing of the injured tissues.
CranioSacral Therapy
CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle yet profound treatment modality. CST is beneficial in calming the nervous system which address soft-tissue and fascial restrictions. This type of treatment is effective for head/neck/sinus complaints, headaches, migraines, post-concussion symptoms, and TMJ dysfunction.
Feldenkrais
This dynamic approach to treatment is beneficial for sensory, motor deficiency, coordination and balance issues. Feldenkrais Method uses finely coordinated movements to ease tight muscles, joint stiffness, reduce pain and improve joint range of motion. This type of treatment helps to strengthen our kinetic sense, aiding in preventing injuries and learning how to move our body in a more efficient manner. Taka has completed all of the required levels in Feldenkrais to become a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner (GCFP).
Osteopathy
Osteopathy treatments are a hands-on form of manual therapy. Applying a full-body approach to care to address the root cause of your symptoms.
Stecco Fascial Manipulation
Adapts Eastern and Western philosophy addressing the fascial system. While many myofascial stretching techniques are localized, the Stecco method treats the mechanical chains of fascial extending throughout the entire body, allowing for a unique whole-body approach.
TMJ Dysfunction
Do you experience jaw pain or tension? Headaches or migraines? TMJ Dysfunction can manifest in a variety of symptoms and can range in severity, from localized pain and headaches to having difficulties eating or experiencing tinnitus. Treatments include assessment, intra-oral and extra-oral techniques. TMJ dysfunction has been a clinical focus in Taka’s practice for many years, including his recent ostepathic thesis on complex TMJ disorders.
