SomaFlow Therapy™ is a hands-on approach to structural body healing that works with the body’s fascia, movement patterns, and areas of physical restriction. The method combines skilled pressure with attention to internal chi and draws from principles of ancient internal healing arts.
Unlike approaches that focus only on one painful or restricted area, SomaFlow looks at the body as a connected system. It helps you explore areas of tension, improve movement, and develop a better understanding of how your body feels and responds.
At Create Health Nevada, SomaFlow Therapy™ gives people an opportunity to explore chronic pain, limited flexibility, and limited range of motion through this whole-body approach.
Tell us about your chronic pain, limited flexibility, or limited range of motion. The consultation is FREE.
What Is SomaFlow Therapy™?
SomaFlow Therapy™ is a method of structural body healing that uses skilled hands-on pressure and attention to internal chi. It focuses on areas where the fascia and body may feel restricted or out of balance.
The method also considers the connection between physical experience and emotional patterns. Instead of looking at the body as separate parts, SomaFlow works with the body as a whole.
For example, someone with ongoing shoulder discomfort may also have limited movement through the upper back, ribs, neck, or arm. During a session, the practitioner may explore these areas together to understand how they respond and how they relate to the person’s movement.
Origin of SomaFlow Therapy™ in BioSync© Bodywork
SomaFlow Therapy™ developed from another form of bodywork called BioSync©, which was developed in the early 1980s.
Mark Lamm, the founder of BioSync©, was a well-known bodyworker who was inducted into the Massage Hall of Fame. With the support of his wife, Leah Lamm, Mark developed a 360-degree approach to somatic bodywork.
His work placed emphasis on yoga-supported floorwork positions, special equipment, skilled pressure, and internal chi. The goal was to work with deeper fascial restrictions and explore the body through a broader somatic approach.
This work later became an important influence on the development of SomaFlow Therapy™.
How Does SomaFlow Therapy Work?
SomaFlow Therapy uses hands-on techniques to work with the body’s deeper structures and areas of fascial restriction. The practitioner applies skilled pressure while paying attention to how the body responds.
1- Works With Fascial Restrictions
SomaFlow focuses on areas where the fascia and surrounding tissues may feel restricted. Skilled pressure helps the practitioner explore these areas while observing how the body responds.
2- Uses Movement and Body Position
A session may involve different positions, movements, and areas of the body. The work can also include floorwork positions supported by principles from yoga and the use of special equipment.
3- Looks at the Body as a Whole
The practitioner does not simply work on one muscle or one painful area. Instead, they look at how different parts of the body relate to each other and how one area may influence movement in another.
4- Explores Connected Movement Patterns
For example, restrictions around the hips may affect how someone stands or walks. Changes around the shoulders may also influence how the neck and upper back move.
SomaFlow explores these relationships as part of the overall session.
What Role Does Fascia Play in SomaFlow?
Fascia is a thin layer of connective tissue that surrounds and connects different parts of the body. It helps connect muscles, organs, joints, and other tissues so they can work together.
SomaFlow focuses on areas where the fascia may feel restricted or less flexible. The practitioner uses skilled pressure to explore these areas and notice how the rest of the body responds.
The goal is not simply to loosen one area. The practitioner also looks at how that area connects with other parts of the body.
For example, someone may have tightness around the hips and notice that walking or bending feels difficult. The practitioner may explore the hips, pelvis, lower back, and legs together to understand how these areas work with each other.
This whole-body approach helps the practitioner see how different areas may be connected during movement.
Why Does SomaFlow Use Internal Chi?
Internal chi is an important part of the SomaFlow approach. The method combines skilled physical pressure with an emphasis on internal chi.
This part of the method comes from Glenn Hall’s studies of ancient internal healing arts and internal martial arts. His studies include Tai Chi Chuan, Baguazhang, Liu He Ba Fa, Qi Gong, and Nei Gong.
These practices influenced the way Glenn developed his understanding of movement, internal awareness, and bodywork.
The emphasis on internal chi helps distinguish SomaFlow from approaches that rely only on physical pressure or muscle work.
What Happens During a SomaFlow Therapy Session?
A SomaFlow session starts with you. You get a chance to talk about what you are feeling, what feels difficult, and how your body has been moving.
Start With Your Concerns
You may talk about pain, stiffness, limited flexibility, or a movement that does not feel easy.
Sharing these details helps the practitioner understand what you are experiencing and what you want to work on.
Look at How You Move
The practitioner may watch how your body moves and responds.
They look at how different parts of your body work together instead of focusing only on the area that feels uncomfortable.
Use Hands-On Techniques
The session may include skilled pressure, gentle movement, floorwork positions, and special equipment.
The practitioner works with different areas of your body based on what they notice during the session.
Look Beyond the Pain
The area that hurts may not be the only area involved in your movement.
For example, if turning your neck feels difficult, your shoulders, upper back, or ribs may also move differently.
The practitioner can explore these areas to understand better how they work together.
Notice How Your Body Feels
Everyone experiences SomaFlow differently. You may notice a change during the session, such as easier movement or less tension.
Sometimes, you may simply become more aware of how your body moves and feels.
What Can SomaFlow Therapy Help With?
SomaFlow Therapy™ may be worth exploring if physical restrictions affect the way you move or feel in your body.
People may seek this type of bodywork when they experience:
- Chronic pain
- Limited flexibility
- Limited range of motion
- Areas of persistent tension
- Movement restrictions
- Changes in movement after an injury
- Difficulty moving comfortably
SomaFlow does not claim to provide the same result for everyone. Your experience can depend on your body, your movement patterns, and the reasons behind your discomfort.
If you have new, severe, or unexplained pain, speak with an appropriate healthcare professional before starting any bodywork approach.
How Is SomaFlow Different From Other Bodywork?
SomaFlow Therapy™ uses hands-on work like some other bodywork methods, but the way it works is different.
Traditional massage focuses on relaxation, muscle tension, or soft tissue. SomaFlow looks more closely at how your body moves, where you feel restricted, and how different areas of your body work together.
The practitioner does not focus only on one painful or tense area. They look at the body as a whole and use skilled pressure, movement, body awareness, and internal chi as part of the SomaFlow Therapy Method™.
How Can Create Health Nevada Help?
At Create Health Nevada, SomaFlow Therapy™ provides a hands-on approach for people who want to explore chronic pain, limited flexibility, restricted movement, and areas of physical tension.
The session begins with your individual experience and movement goals. From there, the practitioner can explore how different areas of your body work together.
If you are dealing with chronic pain or limited range of motion and want to learn whether SomaFlow may be appropriate for you, contact Create Health Nevada to schedule a consultation.
How Can You Become a Certified SomaFlow Practitioner?
If you are a bodywork, fitness, or health professional and want to learn the SomaFlow Therapy™ method, you can train to become a Certified SomaFlow™ therapist.
The certification program teaches hands-on skills, fascia work, internal spiraling methods, and the use of internal chi as part of the SomaFlow approach.
The training is for professionals who want to build their bodywork skills and learn a different approach to working with movement and fascial restrictions.
People Also Ask
How does SomaFlow Therapy work?
SomaFlow works with areas of physical restriction and fascial dysfunction while considering how different parts of the body work together.
Is SomaFlow Therapy the same as massage?
No. Although both use hands-on techniques, SomaFlow focuses on structural body healing, movement, body awareness, fascial restrictions, and internal chi.
Who developed SomaFlow Therapy™?
SomaFlow Therapy™ was developed by Glenn Hall and Shoshana Hall, building on Glenn’s work with Mark Lamm and his studies of internal healing arts.
Can SomaFlow help with chronic pain?
SomaFlow may help some people explore areas of tension, restriction, and movement that are associated with their experience of chronic pain. Results can vary, and chronic pain may require appropriate medical evaluation and care.
What can I expect during a SomaFlow session?
A session may include a discussion of your concerns, movement observation, hands-on work, floorwork positions, and exploration of how different areas of your body respond.
Glenn Hall’s Work with Mark Lamm
Glenn Hall, though born with a dysfunctional bad back and disabled from a shoulder surgery, has gone on to become a global expert in the field of bodywork with a background in ten different direct manual therapies. Glenn’s clients come from around the world to experience this special form of bodywork.
Glenn and Mark’s path crossed in 2000. Glenn’s experiences with Mark’s therapy were so profound it would change Glenn’s entire approach to bodywork and his outlook on life.
Mark Lamm’s inspiration and teachings encouraged Glenn’s passion to seek out and discover a deeper knowledge into the ancient internal healing arts.
Glenn is a student of the internal martial arts studies of Tai chi ch’uan, Bua gua ch’uan, Liou He Ba Fah, Qi Gong, and Nei Gong.
Birth of the SomaFlow Therapy Method™
Studying with these teachers in the internal arts led Glenn to achieve in-depth-skills and insight to help his clients get the best results with their physical healing challenges.
Mark and Glenn’s friendship, mentorship, and professional relationship lasted till his passing in 2015. Glenn’s and his wife Shoshi’s inspiration have revolutionized the new profound methodology approach to structural body healing, the SomaFlow Therapy Method™ .
Together, Glenn and Shoshana have designed the SomaFlow Therapy ™Academy School: “The art and science of structural body healing”.
Tell Us About Your Chronic Pain, Limited Flexibility and Limited Range of Motion Issues. The Consultation is Free
Glenn Hall ghall@gabriellefritz.com 702-234-5610
Shoshi Hall shall@gabriellefritz.com 702-301-8903
