Unwind the Belly – Peter Melnychuk, RMT – back working as of 14 Jan 2021
Unwind the Belly at Larocque Health Centre (Wed & Fri, & most Sat afternoons) text or 
(780) 482-8960
Unwind the Belly at Cura Physical Therapies (Tues & Thurs), text or (780) 443-4473
Unwinding the Belly refers to several specialized bodywork practices that may involve touching your belly.
Peter TS Melnychuk, RMT
Peter Melnychuk, RMT, has run a private massage practice specializing in visceral bodywork since 2000. He may begin by calming your nervous system, or unwinding the knots in your belly, but he has a remarkable gift of helping you find, & then release, the source of your problem or pain. Peter is known for his skill, effectiveness, wit, and his compassion. His extensive training and long clinical experience in the fields of Visceral Manipulation, Chi Nei Tsang, & Neural Manipulation are unrivalled in Central Alberta.
Therapies
Visceral Manipulation (VM)
Visceral Manipulation is a soft touch therapy that improves your health by gently working to improve the function of your internal organs.
Visceral Manipulation has benefitted those with
- IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), constipation, diarrhea
- indigestion, bloating, gas
- acid reflux, GERD, heartburn, gastritis
- hiatal hernia
- dysmenorrhea, painful periods
- bladder issues – stress incontinence, urinary urgency, or frequency
- post-surgical pain (eg, hysterectomy, caesarean, appendectomy) due to scar tissue, adhesions
- infertility
- back pain, neck pain, hip pain
- thoracic pain, abdominal pain, pelvic pain
- gall bladder, liver issues
- headaches
- soft tissue injuries, whiplash, seatbelt injuries
- j-pouch, pouchitis
- Crohn’s, colitis
- asthma, certain breathing or respiratory difficulties
Chi Nei Tsang (CNT)
Chi Nei Tsang (pronounced chee-nayt-song) is a traditional oriental bodywork that invigorates digestion (physical & emotional), & clears stagnant energy in the body core.
CNT has benefitted those with:
- IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), constipation, diarrhea,
- indigestion, bloating, gas
- heartburn, GERD, acid reflux
- hiatal hernia
- chronic abdominal pain
- post-surgical pain (e.g., hysterectomy, caesarean, appendectomy) due to scar tissue, adhesions
- soft tissue injuries (after accidents – motor vehicle, sports)
- physical pain with an emotional root
- stress, anxiety attacks, insomnia
- low back pain, hip pain, sacroiliac pain
Neural Manipulation (NM)
Neural Manipulation is a precise, very soft touch body therapy which releases pinched nerves (fixations) typically in the cranium, the neck, limbs, or around the internal organs.
NM has benefitted those with:
- soft tissue pain, injury after car accidents or physical trauma
- neck pain
- headaches
- anxiety
- insomnia
- low back pain (sciatica, sacroiliac pain)
- frozen shoulder, shoulder pain
- leg pain, hip pain, certain knee pains
- arm pain, elbow pain, wrist pain
- repetitive strain injury (carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis or golf elbow)
- certain joint pains
TBM (Total Body Modification)
TBM uses muscle testing & acupressure sequences to help people reduce or eliminate their food, environmental & chemical allergies, sensitivities and intolerances.
TBM has benefitted those with
- dietary allergies & intolerances
- environmental allergies & intolerances
- chemical allergies & intolerances
- fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue
- stress, anxiety, insomnia
Tok Sen
Tok Sen is a remarkably relaxing & energizing traditional Thai therapy that uses a wooden mallet & tools to rhythmically tap away tension from tight tired muscles.
Tok Sen has benefitted those with:
- neck pain & tension
- back pain & tension
- leg or arm pain and tension
- muscular tension
- fatigue, low energy
- difficulty relaxing
- buried physical trauma
- stubborn injuries that have resisted other therapies