Gloucester City: BACK TO FRONT

BY SARA MARTINO

From the \”Land down Under\” to the \”Back to Front\” location on King Street in Gloucester City, Marika Dutot, a holistic body practitioner professional, has established herself as a welcome addition to the waterfront area that is expecting a BIG revitalization. Marika, who came to America from New Zealand twenty years ago, lives in Gloucester City with her two young sons. \”I love being here. The people are wonderful and I am very excited to be a part of the city and the proposed redevelopment. Everything is convenient and accessible, especially the parking right across the street from the building,\” Marika said.

Wow, just talking about the therapeutic massage and the method\’s advantages for well-being creates a feeling of relaxation and also a new outlook on Integrative Healing from the inside out. Imagine having a two hour massage, with soothing oils and deep tissue therapy. What a novel idea for a special Valentine\’s Day gift!

While creating a business plan as part of her studies in school, Marika decided on the name of her future business, \” Back to Front \” .The term comes from the procedure used by professional massage therapists when they have completed treating one side of your body and request that the customer turn over from back to front.

Marika attended the National Academy of Massage Therapy and Healing Services in Kulpsville, Pennsylvania and also taught at the school for five years. She has administrated her techniques to many celebrities, including Bob Segar and Christina Aquilera. She has also treated the rich and famous at \”Toppers\” located in Philadelphia on Rittenhouse Square. \”I formerly treated the guests at the Borgata Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, but the busy schedule of getting one customer relaxed and then immediately on to the next person for their treatment did not fit in with my approach to relaxation,\” she said.

Marika treats the whole body, helping the body to de-stress which in turn relieves aches, lowers blood pressure, vanishes stress and creates an optimal balance of mind, body and spirit. She suggests that certain viruses that compromise the immune system can be eliminated with the use of the \”rainbow\”therapy. Ten to twelve different oils are slowly dripped along the spine, penetrate the area and assist in eliminating viruses from the body.

Other treatments include \”CranioSacral\” therapy, a gentle method of detection and correction that encourages your own natural healing mechanisms that help to dissipate the negative effects of stress on the central nervous system. Marika recently attended a seminar in Philadelphia presented by the Upledger Institute on the treatment. She does administer the technique which is intended to strengthen the body\’s ability to alleviate migraines and headaches, chronic fatigue, learning disabilities and many other conditions.

The above therapy is performed on a fully clothed person. The therapist uses a light finger and hand touch, generally no more than the weight of a nickel, to release problem areas and relieve undue pressure on the brain and spinal cord, resulting in a body that is able to return to its greatest level of performance.

Lymph drainage therapy is another hidden key to health and longevity by the proper functioning of the lymphatic system which is critical in helping the body detoxify and regenerate the tissues. The process also demands use of a light touch allowing the trained therapist to detect the specific rhythm, direction and quality of the lymph flow in the body

Once the therapy begins to re-circulate body fluids, the swellings will be reduced, and the body will be detoxified. The treatment also alleviates insomnia, depression, stress, loss of vitality and memory among numerous other benefits.

A special healing room in the establishment is therapy enough to begin with.. A place where you can relax , look at and read the symbols on the wall that represent knowledge, affection and passion and anticipate the award of feeling fine from the inside out.

\”Sometimes you really are not aware that your body is under stress until you are in the hands of a massage therapist. Most times, when the session is completed and the customer gets up they remark how wonderful they feel, as if all the pressures and stress have really been drained from their body and mind,\” Marika said.

If you would truly like to show your love and affection to your loved one (or ones) take advantage of the many therapeutic services available at \”Back to Front\”. Gift certificates may be purchased for the services. \”Isogenix\” products for cleansing and nutritional health are available and for sale in the inviting front room at 32 N. King Street. Please call Marika at 856-456-9429 or 215-694-5566 for a scheduled appointment Monday through Saturday.

 

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