SMP - Point/Counterpoint

Point - What is it?

Where the client is experiencing discomfort, pain, tightness or any other somatic sensation of where a memory or body narrative draws attention.

Point - How do you find it?

Be clear on the origin (pain, discomfort etc)

Counterpoint - What is it?

The diagonal opposite of the point (origin)

Counterpoint - How do you find it?

Cross the quadrant & spiral line

Referral Pain - Visceral

Originates from your internal organs

Referral Pain - Somatic

Originates from the other tissues of your body (fascia, muscle, joint)

Referral Pain - Neuropathic

Originates from the nerves (ex: Nerve impingement)

Balance Point - What is it?

A point that stabilizes and reconnects left and right hemispheres (creates coherence and connection)

Balance Point - How do you find it?

Find a middle connection/area between point and counterpoint

Coherence

A connection between both hemispheres of the brain and the heart

Balance point choices

A position along the midline, directly in between the point and counterpoint

Set Position - What is it?

The client’s chosen start position prior to mirroring and point/counterpoint work (client can choose how they would like to lay down)

Set Position - When would you go back to this position?

At the end (after moving to opposite position ex: Supine > Prone > Supine)

Action - How does the body need to process?

Either acknowledge, experience or rewire

What do you need to conduct a Point/Counterpoint Session?

•A massage table or yoga mat with blankets and bolsters

•A warm, peaceful atmosphere to conduct your session

•Rapport with your client (cannot be session #1)

•Intake paperwork