Many people seek ConTact C.A.R.E. for ongoing musculoskeletal discomfort, tension, restricted movement, or stress.
ConTact C.A.R.E. is designed to work with the body's natural protective patterns, encouraging relaxation, ease of movement, and overall wellbeing.
Contact C.A.R.E - is a Common-sense Approach to Real Ease
About ConTact C.A.R.E
Flinchlock Release
ConTact C.A.R.E. Flinchlock Release is a gentle, hands-on bodywork modality developed in New Zealand.
It is based on the idea that physical stress, injury, and tension can influence the way the body moves and feels over time.
Practitioners use gentle touch to identify areas of restriction and encourage the body to release patterns of tension, supporting greater ease of movement, relaxation, and overall wellbeing.
Within the ConTact C.A.R.E. approach, the area of restriction is referred to as a Flinchlock.
The theory proposes that following physical or emotional stress, the body may develop protective patterns that contribute to ongoing discomfort or restricted movement.
The aim is to encourage the body to let go of these patterns, allowing movement to become easier and more balanced.
Many clients report feeling more relaxed, moving more freely, or experiencing greater comfort following treatment. Individual experiences vary.
ConTact C.A.R.E Flinchlock Release is gentle and suitable for people of all ages. Each treatment is adapted to the individual, and pressure is applied only within your comfort level.
Some people notice mild tenderness or temporary changes in how their body feels for a day or two following a session. As with many forms of bodywork, responses vary from person to person.
It is common for the full benefit of the treatment to be felt after 2-3 days.
The ConTact C.A.R.E Approach
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Comfort
I will ask you to find your comfort position. We will work together to achieve this.
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Identify
I search your skeletal system to identify areas of density and locked trauma.
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Release
I will gently release the skeletal sensory shock from the bone and surounding tissue.
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I will assess your body, observing your movement and taking note of what I see. You will fill out a form, telling me what you are feeling and where.
I will consistently ask you to “get comfortable”. We will work together to find the best position for you – whether that’s sitting, lying, standing – or a mixture of all!
I will then commence working on your body, applying gentle pressure with a series of “releases”.
Please wear loose, comfortable clothing.
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The entire premise of ConTact C.A.R.E is that it is gentle, safe and pain free.
I work to support your body to do what it already wants to do – unravel to its “balanced” state.
I will ensure you are comfortable throughout the whole session.
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Sessions are about an 1 hour.
Everyone’s body is different and my goal is to do as much as your body needs.
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Every person is unique, and every experience is different.
Some people notice changes immediately after a session, such as feeling more relaxed, lighter, more connected, or experiencing a greater sense of ease in their body.
Others notice changes gradually over time, and simply enjoy the experience of deep relaxation.
For some people, there may be temporary sensations such as mild tenderness, tiredness, or changes in how their body feels following a session.
These experiences are individual and usually settle naturally.
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Every person is different, and the number of sessions someone chooses varies depending on their individual goals, experiences, and what they would like to explore.
Some people feel they have gained what they were looking for after one or two sessions, while others choose ongoing sessions as part of their personal wellbeing practice.
Each session is tailored to where you are on the day. Together, we can explore what feels appropriate for you, while allowing your body and your own experience to guide the process.
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People choose ConTact C.A.R.E. for many different reasons, including support with physical discomfort, tension, movement, and overall wellbeing.
Some people seek sessions following:
Accidents, falls, or physical impacts
Sports-related strains and injuries
Work-related tension and repetitive strain
Ongoing areas of physical discomfort
Back, neck, shoulder, hip, or joint discomfort
Jaw tension and facial discomfort
Headaches and migraines
Whiplash or recovery following head and neck impacts
Foot discomfort, including plantar fascia-related concerns
Wrist and hand discomfort, including carpal tunnel symptoms
Elbow discomfort, including tennis elbow
Shoulder mobility concerns, including rotator cuff or frozen shoulder symptoms
Recovery following surgery or periods of physical stress
Nervous system-related concerns such as feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or out of balance
Sensory experiences such as dizziness or vertigo
Every person and every body is different. If your concern is not listed here, please get in touch to discuss whether ConTact C.A.R.E. may be a suitable complementary approach for your wellbeing goals.
We work with the facts - this modality is safe, sensible, simple and self-evident.
For more info on ConTact C.A.R.E visit: www.contactcare.co.nz
"Contact C.A.R.E with Rachel was amazing. It not only helped with injuries and pain, but also reduced stress, leaving a sense of calm and relaxation."
Charlotte Porter