CTM is a form of myofascial bodywork that promotes awareness through its slow movement along the skin. The pace of CTM helps increase one’s ability to feel into the sensations of the regions touched by the practitioner. Because of this, CTM is for individuals who want deep, more specific and technical bodywork. It’s not geared towards relaxation nor does it work specifically with connective tissue, as the name might imply. The aim of this style is to help release stuck, bound up tissue and it uses firm pressure to do so. It’s a great option for areas of chronic pain as CTM increases neural reflexes that can help increase blood flow to the affected region and greatly reduce pain.
