Anatomy Trains Structural Integration

The ATSI 12-series is a trademarked approach to manual therapy that consists of 12 individual sessions designed to progressively release the connective tissue throughout the entire body.

This is a robust method to balance tension and develop better postural habits, providing lasting relief to those with chronic pain due to postural stressors.

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Neuromuscular Therapy

Neuromuscular therapy (NMT) is an umbrella term encompassing a spectrum of philosophies and specialized treatment approaches to alleviate pain and restore function that has been lost due to injury or postural issues. Three of the most common approaches are:

  • Trigger Point Therapy, an approach to identifying and treating painfully tight areas within muscles that can cause pain in other areas of the body and/or limit range of motion.

  • Positional Release, an approach that uses gentle positioning to ease muscle tension and pain.

  • Muscle Energy Technique, a method of assisted stretching to restore range of motion.

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Therapeutic Massage

Therapeutic massages can be great for warding off stiffness that leads to decreases in range of motion. Staying limber is important for preventing soft tissue injuries, both from repetitive stress and traumatic stress, such as strains and sprains.

Deep tissue massages consist of steady, slow glides and brief stretches to promote blood circulation. Sports massages are similar, but with the focus on maintaining range of motion and preparation for, or recovery from, an activity or event.​

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Jacob Spurlock

Structural Integrator | Neuromuscular Therapist

Throughout my life I’ve pursued athletic endeavors and studied movement arts ranging from yoga to jiu-jitsu to ballroom dancing. By the time I’d reached my early 20s my body was riddled with repetitive stress injuries and overwhelmed by the pain they caused. In the time it’s taken me to heal I’ve learned more about my own body than I’d have ever imagined I would.

The aim of my work is to see, hear from, treat, and provide guidance to those within my power to do so.

I’ve studied massage therapy at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, IL, Neuromuscular Therapy and Craniosacral therapy at the BTCSM in Swansea, IL, structural integration at the Anatomy Trains school in Walpole, ME, and been under the mentorship of Jesse Weaver of Jesse Tree Healing Arts.

In addition to the skills I’ve learned through formal training I also incorporate knowledge from the works of world-renowned osteopaths, chiropractors, and physical therapists into my treatment sessions.

My official credentials include:

Licensed Massage Therapist

Certified Neuromuscular Therapist

Certified Structural Integrator

Corrective Exercise Specialist

My greatest qualification of all is that I’ve undergone my own healing process.

Only by healing myself have I truly learned to help others through their own process of healing.