Classes and Workshops

(Made available in private or groups settings by William Bryan, who can be reached for details and scheduling at: 484-798-8029)

Couples Workshops

Nothing could be more natural than for couples to express their care and concern for each through healthy touch. I have taught several couples classes and enjoy sharing with others the benefits of therapeutic massage in the home.

Workshops can include simple ten-minute head, neck and shoulder routines, as well as low back routines, and full body.

Infant Massage Classes

Teaching parents the value of massaging their children is both an honor and a privilege.

In a world where touch has been reduced to exploitive or destructive behavior, infant massage is the perfect way to reintroduce loving, caring, nurturing touch.

Following the example of Indian and Oriental cultures, I like to encourage parents to massage their offspring on a regular basis through classes designed to teach the philosphy and the mechanics of healthy touch.

Self Massage in the Corporate Setting

Many job-related injuries occur not only on construction sites and machine shops, but in the safety and comfort of the cubicle.

Injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tension headaches, low back pain, and head-forward posture are just a few of the chronic disease states suffered within corporate America.

By praticing simple and effective self-massage techniques, many of these ailments can be managed, if not eliminated altogether.

Workshops can be taught over lunch and coffee breaks, and during special in-service days.

Tai Chi/Qi Gong Classes

 Tai Chi is a dance (called form) designed to strengthen muscle groups, teach physical balance and intellectual focus. By practicing form, tai chi players (as they are called) strengthen and stretch virtually every ligament, tendon and muscle in the human body, including fascia.

I began studying tai chi in 2001. Although initially skeptical, Tai Chi quickly proved itself to me.

Having used the principles of Tai Chi to help my father learn to walk again after his stroke, I had become convinced of its therapeutic benefit.

I often incorporate Tai Chi into my massage sessions, assigning various movements for homework to my clients.

Promoting core muscle strength, physical balance, and increased range of motion, Tai Chi is ideal for the elderly who want to regain balance and strength; for those with soft-tissue injuries who need follow-up exercises; and for young people in good health to maintain their vitality through proper posture.

Applying my knowledge of anatomy and physiology, my approach to teaching Tai Chi is to demystify this ancient discipline by explaining energy and force (chi) in practical terms.

(Bill co-teaches Tai Chi classes on Tuesday nights with Alexander Uskaritis at the Lionville Holistic Health Center, and is available to teach in private and group classes.)