Touch
Tactile Therapy
Tactile stimulation includes the activating of nerve signals beneath the skin's surface that inform the body of texture, temperature and other touch-sensations.
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Also known as nociceptors, these nerve endings release chemicals through the spinal cord which alert the brain of tactile stimulation.
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These nerve endings focus on location of the body by sensing movement and pressure at different positions. Most of these are located in the muscles and limbs.
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Tranquility House Tactile Therapy has been developed from three-dimensional textiles and other sensory objects incorporated throughout the retreat.
The implementation of tactile therapy helps to better equip people with different tactile sensory needs to
The goal of tactile therapy is to help develop appropriate responses to touch sensation so that daily tasks can be performed with greater ease
During Tactile Therapy, brain cells develop new connections and changes occur in brain structure as well as function, resulting in improved cognitive skills, such as learning and memory. Tactile Therapy strengthens parts of the brain that play a key role in memory, attention, awareness, thought, and language.
Other related health benefits such as lowering the heart rate, blood pressure and breathing, reducing muscle tension, improving concentration and mood as well as reducing fatigue, fear & anger
Tactile Therapy helps by giving something else to focus on, allowing the mind a chance to clear
Tactile Therapy reduces stress and the symptoms of depression and anxiety
Physical benefits of Tactile Therapy
The body's heart rate, breathing rate, blood pressure and even body temperature are lowered which produces a sense of wellbeing as well as many other physical benefits. ​
improve their ability to regulate, interpret and execute appropriate behavioral responses to touch sensations.