What is posturology?

Posturology is a tool for understanding the body’s posture and identifying where a problem lies.

Posturology is used as a treatment method to correct the body’s posture. This makes it particularly well-suited for managing physical pain throughout the body and addressing psychological challenges.

Posturology incorporates auriculotherapy into its treatment method.

The course takes place over one weekend and includes a follow-up Zoom session the evening after the weekend.

WHAT POSTUROLOGY CAN DO

Physical pain:

Post-surgery or following physical trauma such as falls, traffic accidents, or improper lifting, problems with posture may arise. When pain occurs, the body adapts to achieve the most appropriate position under the given circumstances. This adaptation can manifest as tension in muscles, connective tissue, fascia, and tendons, as well as twists and rotations in joints, which are reflected in posture. Rotations, misalignments, and twists can perpetuate existing pain and potentially lead to new pain, both acute and long-term. It can be difficult to understand that pain can manifest years or even decades later as a consequence of past complications.

Psychological stress:

The interaction between the two hemispheres of the brain is crucial to the body’s ability to maintain healthy posture and internal alignment. In cases of stress and other forms of mental and emotional strain, this interaction—known as laterality—plays a crucial role. When overload occurs, it manifests not only psychologically but is also reflected physically, particularly through twists and rotations. Therefore, posturology is a powerful approach to both understanding and treating psychological overload.

 
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN TO TREAT DURING THE PROGRAM

Pain Conditions:

Muscles and Joints
Whiplash and Concussion
Headaches and Migraines
Stress-related conditions such as mouse arm, golfer’s elbow, and tennis elbow
Neck and Lower Back Pain
Foot Problems and Foot Pain
Neurological pain, such as trigeminal neuralgia, etc.
Mental health challenges:

Stress, Depression, and Sadness
Difficulty concentrating and the feeling of being “out of it”
Insomnia and Fatigue
Hormonal imbalances such as infertility, menstrual cramps, etc.
Visual disturbances, eye coordination, and other vision problems
Body Balance, Motion Sickness, and Dizziness
 

PROTOCOLS YOU’LL LEARN

Posturological Toolkit:

Posturological Tests for a Clear Treatment Plan
Knowledge about ear points and their influence on posture
Insoles, custom-made for patients
Exercises for the Eyes and Jaw
Use of Magnets for Stress Relief and Testing
Frequency Knowledge for Effective Treatment with and without Needles
 

RIKKE GODTHJÆLP

Rikke Godthjælp is the founder of the GMI Institute and serves as the director, instructor, and practitioner at the institute. Her expertise spans a wide range, as she is a trained classical acupuncturist, auriculotherapist (ear acupuncturist), auriculomedicine practitioner, chromotherapist (color therapist), and posturologist. She teaches in both Danish and English and runs the GODTHJÆLP Institute at Søerne and Forum, both centrally located in Copenhagen.