Since 2017, I have been engaging with fascia through my artistic practice and as a holistic support to my health. Receiving treatments has helped me prevented injuries, release chronic tensions, and find a better sleep. Having completed my training in Fascia and Somato-Psycho-Pedagogy in June 2024, I now am very happy to accompany anyone who is curious about this somatic technique, or in need of treatments.

 

What is fascia?

Fascia, from the Latin word for “band”, is a fibrous connective tissue that is made mostly of collagen and a liquid called hyaluronan.

Scientists initially thought fascia only provided support to our organs, muscles and bones. Recently, the definition has expanded to include the tissue that envelop, go through, and connect all of the cells, nerves, joints, tissues, blood vessels, tendons and ligaments throughout our body as well. Fascia provides an environment that enables all of our body systems to work together. As a sensory organ, it also plays a crucial role in our capacity to feel our body.

 

Trauma and stress, small or big, physical or psychological, can cause fascia to lose its natural elasticity. When fascia tightens up, we can experience problems like reduced mobility, tension, pain, disturbances in digestion and sleep.

 

How do treatments work?
Through a soft, slow, and at times very deep touch, fascia bodywork aims to bring movement and elasticity where fascia is contracted. Bringing our fascia in motion usually has a deeply relaxing effect. This approach can be helpful to regulate stress-related problems, release tensions and aches, re-coordinate movement, develop one’s sensorial self-perception, and more.

 
Appointments & questions:
+32 484 425549
alicevdw@gmail.com
Metro St-Guidon, Anderlecht