Is the Atlas Installation and Activation a Chiropractic adjustment?

No. This technique does not manipulate bone or address 'subluxation' of a vertebra. It is a soft tissue release to the deep sub-occipital muscles that stabilize the cranium to the spine. Massage and trigger point work is used to address chronically tight and stressed short muscles of the upper neck. There are only a handful of practitioners in the US that are trained to relocate the Atlas.

How do I know if I need this?

Almost all of us suffer from an inherent weakness and instability in this vital, key joint. Whether it be from trauma at birth, or a pattern that develops early in our childhood, most of us are not balanced and are compensating within the muscular skeletal system. We have grown accustomed to feeling pain, and are living with a decrease in vital life force energy and blood supply, due to restriction in size within the opening in the spinal canal, where the brain stem meets the spinal cord. This results in less oxygen to and from the brain. Every system in the body, including the nervous system, is affected. It can be the cause of many chronic diseases and illnesses, with symptoms like: headaches, migraines, reduction in visual clarity, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, chronic pain and pressure at the base of the skull, neck and shoulder pain, chronic muscular tightness, TMJ and tinnitus, head tilted forward and loss of curve in the neck, collapsed shoulders, scoliosis of the mid back, bulging discs, spinal stenosis, leg length differences, hip rotation, low back pain, sciatica, nausea, and dizziness. Also mental and neurological symptoms can be: fight or flight, social anxiety and stress, feeling ungrounded and disconnected, brain fog and lack of clarity, trouble with sleep and relaxation, parasympathetic and sympathetic imbalance, vestibular migraines, vagus nerve disruption, ability to focus, depression, anxiety, lack of inspiration, motivation, and purpose.

How is this joint relocated and is it painful?

The Atlas Installation consists of precisely locating the correct trigger points, and is a gentle massage that is non-invasive and non-forced. The body unwinds naturally once the muscle tissue is softened and released, allowing this remarkable shift to take place. On occasion, there can be discomfort in massaging the areas that are already sore and tight, however in these cases it’s only for a few moments as the release does not take very long. There is no 'cracking' or high velocity adjustments.

How does the Atlas remain stable and balanced in just one session?

This joint that stabilizes the cranium fits like a tongue and groove, just like other joints in the body and is supported by muscles. Once the muscles are released, a full connection is restored. By design, when the two are in proper balance, they 'lock' together as intended by nature. The body recognizes this shift and relaxes the muscles around the stressed joint, integrating a new pattern of balance. The Atlas Installation and Activation is not intended to be a series of visits, but a complete release and stabilization supported by a follow-up and body work.