Pelvic Stabilization - A Protocol designed by Missy Grace Oleaga, LMT

A few years after launching my professional massage therapy practice, I realized that the clients I was seeing required a different modality to relieve their low back pain.  It seemed that most everyone who was referred to me at that time suffered from chronic low back pain.  This encouraged me to look further into the reasons why the pelvis becomes unstable. 

Although I completed my Insight Acupressure Certifications and used the protocols we were given, the sciatica and/or pain in the lumbar region wasn’t always completely relieved.  It was then that I began matching their leg length and a new protocol came to light.  Keeping with the insight of our specific style of touch and the use of the super 36 acupoints, a new protocol was developed.  Deviating away from the usual method of performing the protocol, I measured the amount of change in leg length and used multiple leg pulls/releases throughout the session.

My training in Paul St. John’s neuro-muscular therapy in 1993 was a vital teaching about the pelvic girdle and posture analysis.  I used this modality for balancing this area for several years. After my Clinical Acupressure Certification, I discovered a new way to achieve the same results but having it last longer while easing the whole-being symptoms that created the issue.  Using Insight Acupressure, the client is relaxed, and able to release areas where energy has been stuck for a long time. A with our principles, the client leads the session, we just need to tune in and follow their lead.

Important Notes – 

• The leg pull will give the practitioner a clue as to where energy is stuck within the body of the client. 
• After each leg pull, I reevaluate what is needed or out of balance and that determines the next step.
• What’s below, also above.  It is always a good idea to check the shoulders as well since the pelvis and shoulders are considered girdles.  When there is restriction in one, it can restrict the movement of the other.
• As a massage therapist since 1992, I also find muscle tightness or possible cause of the chronic condition and relieve that as well by using this protocol that I’ve developed — The Pelvic Stabilization Protocol.
• Also included in this class is a painless and non-invasive method of releasing the psoas muscle.  

Client Testimonial:

“I was scheduled to run a half marathon in New Jersey on Saturday. On Wednesday I got a pain in my low back and walking was really painful. I called Missy and after my Wednesday appointment, I was able to walk without pain.  Much to my delight I was fine to run and enjoyed seeing my family cheering me on at the side lines during my half-marathon run on Saturday.” AE, Princeton, NJ

“Nobody does what you do Missy”. Dr. Judy, Princeton, NJ

Objectives:

Students will learn:

About the pelvic girdle, the muscles that help it move and restrict movement and take a deeper look into the psoas muscle.

The relationship of the pelvic girdle and shoulder girdle.

Increase ability to release the psoas muscle.

To perform a new whole-being technique to achieve balance.

A self-care method of detecting an anterior rotation of their own pelvis and how to relieve their pain and bring about balance to their whole being.

Missy Oleaga, LMT has taught Clinical and Process Acupressure with Insight Acupressure since 2002.  She will be teaching her 6-Hour Acupressure for Pelvic Stabilization Class via webinar or in-person in Pennsylvania.  It will be held via webinar on September 13, 2024…..9am-4pm.  Please register with Missy directly at [email protected]. Registration closes on September 1st.