Wellness
With decades of experience in physical therapy practice treating and preventing pain, KNOSIS has evolved into a Whole Body wellness center. A place to come to take care of your body and focus on whole-istic body health.
At KNÓSIS, we explore human body movement. Opening blockages and awakening your health potential.
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PILATES
Pilates is the ideal exercise method to connect the body to its core, improved posture, strength and dynamic flexibility. Our instructors provide expert guidance, and tailored programs to inspire the development of embodied knowledge; to know what it is like to move well, breathe, well, feel well and be well.
Private Session
Connect mind and body with individually tailored Pilates private sessions. Through one-on-one instruction, private sessions are ideal when managing an injury, changing a body pattern and/or working towards a specific goal.
Semi-Private Classes
The flow of a Pilates group class aims to build strength, endurance and mobility. Group classes are limited to 3 students per class, allowing for an intimate experience alongside the energy of a group class dynamic.
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GYROTONIC®
Gyrotonic® is a cutting-edge movement method that seamlessly blends art with specialized equipment that includes both weights and pulleys. It draws inspiration from yoga, dance, swimming, and tai chi to create a dynamic and fluid exercise system. This unique approach combines circular and spiraling movements, allowing your body to move freely and gracefully in all directions.
Gyrotonic®
Gyrotonic®, is a unique exercise method that focuses on fluid movements, circular motions, and spiraling patterns to enhance strength, flexibility, and coordination while fostering a sense of body awareness and rejuvenation.
Gyrokinesis®
Gyrokinesis®, a mesmerizing mind-body movement technique, entails participants being expertly led through a sequence of supine, seated, and reclined postures, inducing profound tranquility and facilitating the unravelling of stress from the interconnected tissues of the body.
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STRENGTH
TRAINING
Strength training revolves around the enhancement of one's physical strength, power, and endurance. We incorporate strength training into our clients well-rounded wellness programming.
Our method involves a range of activities, such as engaging in resistance exercises, weightlifting, and implementing progressive overload principles.
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THERAPEUTIC
YOGA
Yoga is one of the six schools of the Hindu Philosophy, focusing on movement and meditation as a path to self-knowledge and liberation. This ancient tradition dates back 5,000 years. It can help provide movement, support, breath and balance to your body.
The potential benefits include increase range of motion, released chronic tension, reduced blood pressure, reduced or eliminated pain, strength in the deep supportive musculature and improved resistance to psychological and physical stress. Yoga also has the potential to promote overall physical and mental well-being. For people with back problems, studies have shown that yoga helps improve strength, flexibility and endurance as well as create relaxation through breathing and meditation techniques.
At KNOSIS, we provide one-on-one Yoga instruction as an adjunct to your physical therapy or injury prevention program. Our therapists will devise a program together with a yoga instructor to target your body’s specific needs. This program is aimed to help heal your injury and restore movement and balance. It can also help you safely transition into your prior yoga class after rehabilitation.
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MASSAGE THERAPY
At KNÓSIS, we believe in the transformative power of hands on therapies. We offer a range of massage experiences, each with a unique focus. Massage therapists work alongside our physical therapists and movement specialists to identify and release articular, myofascial and other body restrictions. We work with the client, tuning into their body rhythms, breath, vibration and life force energy. Massage therapy can play a vital role in the healing process of musculoskeletal injuries and the ongoing balance and alignment of the body.
Orthopedic Massage
Orthopedic Massage utilizes hands on techniques to target specific areas of musculoskeletal discomfort, and addresses whole body biomechanics. A multi-dimensional approach is used including active and passive release techniques to improve joint mobility, and target muscle imbalance.
Body Work by a Physical Therapist
Specific myofascial and articular restrictions can limit movement and set the body up for excessive strain in other areas. Identifying and releasing these restrictions is central to overall musculoskeletal body health. This session is done by a licensed physical therapist as part of a tailored wellness program.
Mayan Abdominal Massage
Arvigo Maya Abdominal Therapy Is a specific technique of massage which helps guide internal abdominal organs into their proper position and relieves pelvic congestion. It is beneficial for up to 6 of the body systems - reproductive, musculoskeletal, respiratory, circulation, nervous and digestive systems.
Structural Thai Yoga Therapy
A deeply relaxing movement based massage focused on realigning your muscles and bones. Tight muscles are released through broad, long compressive movements and trigger point pressure in areas slightly above and below the pain centers of the body. The body is massaged and stretched simultaneously. When your personalized session is complete, you leave energized, relaxed and elongated in ways you may not have known possible.
Pre-post Partum Massage
Prenatal/PostPartum Massage: A healthy, relaxed Mom helps baby to be healthy and relaxed. During pregnancy, massage stimulates the lymphatic system, increases immunity and the removal of excess toxins. It also stabilizes hormone levels and balances the glandular system. Massage postpartum can help with structural alignment, restoring muscle tone in the abdomen and re-positioning of the pelvis.
Relaxation Massage
Did you know that 55 minutes of a relaxing thorough massage has the equivalent health benefits to 4.5 hrs of sleep! Indulge in this immensely nourishing and revitalizing relaxation massage. Soothe and de-stresses your mind and body. Restore normal circulation to muscles and tissues that are contracted or over-stretched, resulting in less pain and more freedom of movement.
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VIBROACOUSTIC
THERAPY
Vibroacoustic therapy is a cutting edge technology that delivers sound waves to an individuals body while lying on a vibration table (mechanical vibration) and wearing a set of headphones (acoustic vibration). This powerful combination creates an immersive, therapeutic whole-body sound therapy experience and alters multiple areas of the brain and nervous system.
Vibroacoustic therapy can reduce stress, improve sleep, stimulate blood circulation, decrease the experience of pain, reduce nausea, headaches, anxiety, fatigue, depression, and relax muscular tension. It can be booked as an add on to a PT session or as a stand alone experience.
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ENERGY WORK
Energy therapies remove blockages and restore a healthy energetic balance in your body. Based on ancient healing traditions, energy therapies are now well-established throughout the world as powerful techniques for easing pain, reducing anxiety, stress and more. It helps your body to activate it’s own natural healing abilities and restores physical and emotional well-being.
Essenian Healing
This ancient energy healing with gentle touch/ hands-on method intends to awaken, restore, repair and harmonize the circulation of energy that may have been disturbed by stress, difficulties in daily life, emotional shock, disease or to prevent possible stagnations. Awaken self-healing mechanisms, facilitate state of consciousness, regain and create emotional, mental and physical harmony in the body.
Cosma Experience / Meditation
(In-person- group and private sessions)
It is energetic & mental Art, this simple and deep method allows development of our perception, field of strength, and raises our frequency. We can optimize our energetic body by working with « Qi » for regenerative, energizing and protective purposes.
Reiki
Reiki is a powerful healing technique that originates from ancient Japan in which the therapist channels the Reiki energy through their hands (gentle touch is often part of it but not required) to allow the universal life force to flow freely through the patients body. It activates the patient’s natural healing processes, removes blockages and restores physical, mental and emotional well-being.
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HYPNOTHERAPY
Hypnotherapy is a powerful tool that taps into your subconscious mind to unlock potential, promote positive change, and address various issues by guiding you into a deeply relaxed state where you can access your inner resources, alter patterns of thought and behavior, and fosters personal growth, healing, and transformation.
Benefits of Hypnotherapy:
Healing
- Pain Management: Naturally alleviate chronic pain conditions.
- Anxiety & Stress Relief: Discover relaxation techniques for a calmer mind.
- Emotional Healing: Find inner peace by healing past wounds.
- Managing PTSD: Coping strategies for post-traumatic stress.
- Improving Sleep: Address insomnia for better overall sleep quality.
Transformation
- Behavioral Change: Overcome hindering habits.
- Mindset Shift: Embrace a positive perspective for personal growth.
- Breaking Addictions: Tackle substance abuse, gambling issues etc.
- Improving Relationships: Strengthen connections and communication.
- Career Enhancement: Conquer workplace stress and boost confidence.
Personal Growth
- Self-Improvement: Boost confidence and explore personal potential.
- Personal Development: Foster emotional intelligence and creativity.
- Goal Achievement: Align your mind for better focus and motivation.
- Spiritual Development: Find inner peace through spiritual alignment.
- Enhancing Performance: Improve sports, academics, or professional endeavors.