When the connection between body and mind is key to well-being

Psychophysical physiotherapy is much more than traditional physiotherapy. It doesn’t focus only on physical symptoms—it also takes into account the connection between the body and the mind. This holistic approach helps you understand why pain, tension, or stress may remain in the body and how to process them.

Who is psychophysical physiotherapy for?

Psychophysical physiotherapy is designed for anyone seeking a more holistic way to care for themselves. It may be especially helpful if:

• Your pain or muscle tension keeps recurring or does not improve with conventional treatments

• Stress, pressure, or emotional load builds up in your body as tension, insomnia, or difficulty breathing

• You want to understand your body’s reactions and find ways to calm them

• Your well-being challenges involve more than just physical symptoms—you feel the mind is involved too

How does psychophysical physiotherapy support work ability?

In occupational health care, psychophysical physiotherapy is a valuable way to support employee well-being and work ability. It helps prevent and treat issues that may reduce work performance or resilience. In working life, the benefits of psychophysical physiotherapy may include:

• Reduction in chronic pain and tension, improving physical endurance and ergonomics

• Better stress management, leading to improved recovery between workdays and reduced risk of burnout

• Enhanced concentration and emotional balance, supporting productivity and decision-making

• Improved overall recovery, benefitting both individual well-being and the functionality of the work community

Psychophysical physiotherapy offers practical tools for managing stress and strain, and for balancing body and mind—positively impacting both individual performance and workplace atmosphere.

Why choose psychophysical physiotherapy?

Traditional physiotherapy often focuses on movement, muscles, and joint function. Psychophysical physiotherapy expands the perspective to include the body’s reactions, emotions, and nervous system activity. This approach helps recognize how stress, strain, or past experiences show up in the body and offers tools for working through them.

What happens during a psychophysical physiotherapy session?

Under the guidance of physiotherapist Joonas Selenius, you will receive personal support and exercises that may include:

• Deepening and balancing breathing to calm the nervous system

• Body awareness exercises to help identify the source of tension or pain

• Muscle relaxation using both physical and mental techniques

• Methods to manage everyday stress, such as calming movement sequences

Each session is individually planned based on your situation and goals. Psychophysical physiotherapy may be exactly what you need to better understand your own well-being and find long-term tools to support it.

To learn more, book an appointment with physiotherapist Joonas Selenius through our online booking system or call our customer service.

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