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Rosen Method Bodywork: an exploratory study of an uncharted complementary therapy.

Riitta Hoffren-Larsson¹, Barbro Gustafsson, Torkel Falkenberg

¹Unit for Studies of Integrative Health Care, Division of Nursing, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institute, Huddinge, Sweden. Riitta.Hoffren-Larsson@ki.se

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Rosen Method Bodywork (RMB) clients reported significant improvements in physical and psychological health, and personal growth. This complementary therapy addresses various concerns, enhancing mind-body connection and facilitating life changes.

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Area of Science:

Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
Bodywork Therapies
Psychosomatic Health

Background:

Rosen Method Bodywork (RMB) is a complementary therapy lacking extensive scientific documentation.
Exploratory studies are needed to understand client experiences and perceived benefits.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe client motivations for seeking Rosen Method Bodywork.
To identify the perceived benefits and helpfulness of RMB for clients.

Main Methods:

Survey of 53 Swedish RMB clients with prior experience.
Collection of qualitative and quantitative data via questionnaire.
Descriptive analysis of quantitative data and content analysis of qualitative data.

Main Results:

Clients sought RMB for physical, psychological, and personal growth reasons.
A majority reported high satisfaction and significant benefits.
Key benefits included enhanced psychological and physical health, increased mind-body awareness, support for personal growth, and self-initiated life changes.

Conclusions:

Most RMB clients reported satisfaction, with benefits categorized into five areas.
Findings are limited by the exploratory nature and potential overrepresentation of positive experiences.
Further research from a nursing theoretical perspective could illuminate therapeutic mechanisms.