Aviara Posture in Los Alamitos
Cranio-postural therapy
Posture, breathing and balance meet in one place. Aviara Posture restores alignment of the cranium, spine, diaphragm and jaw to support efficient breathing and movement.
Posture begins with breath
Posture reflects how the body adapts to breathing patterns and structural stress. When the head shifts forward or the rib cage loses alignment, the airway can narrow and the diaphragm may move less freely.
- Forward-head posture
- Neck and upper-back tension
- Rib cage dysfunction
- Postural imbalance affecting the airway
How we treat it
Care moves from a functional posture evaluation, with structural imaging and breath analysis, to an alignment plan, a series of therapeutic alignment visits and finally neuromuscular stabilization.
- Cranial balancing
- Sacro-occipital alignment
- Neurofascial tension release
- Craniosacral fascial therapy
- Scar tissue release therapy
Who it is for
Posture care fits many stages of life, and it often works alongside our TMJ and orthodontic care.
- Children with forward-head posture
- Adults with chronic tightness
- TMJ and orthodontic patients
- Anyone who wants to move and breathe better
Questions we often hear
How does posture affect breathing?
When the head shifts forward or the rib cage loses alignment, the airway can become more restricted and the diaphragm may not move as well. Better posture creates the space and support for easier breathing.
Can poor posture contribute to TMJ problems?
Yes. The position of the head, neck and shoulders influences how the jaw sits and moves. When posture is off, it can strain the muscles and joints around the jaw and add to TMJ tension, discomfort or instability.
What is forward-head posture, and why does it matter?
It is when the head sits in front of the shoulders instead of balanced over the spine. It can increase neck and upper-back tension, affect jaw function and reduce airway space.
What happens during an Aviara Posture evaluation?
We look at how your body is aligned and how that alignment affects breathing and movement, including posture patterns, breath mechanics, structural relationships and areas of tension. The findings shape a plan for lasting improvement.
How is posture connected to airway health?
The position of the head, jaw, tongue, rib cage and diaphragm all influence how easily air moves. Improving structural alignment can support a more open airway and more efficient breathing.
Your care team
- Dr. Alison Wu, PT, DPT, NCS Neurofascial tension therapy and physical therapy A board-certified neurologic physical therapist with more than a decade of experience in complex rehabilitation.
- Dr. JP Khreich, DC, QME Craniosacral fascial therapy, sacro-occipital technique and myofascial release A sports medicine chiropractor with more than 21 years of experience, focused on myofascial and TMJ care.
- Dr. Jeff Rockenmacher, DC, CCSP Sacro-occipital technique and cranial therapy A chiropractor with more than 40 years of experience, serving the Los Alamitos community since 1984.
Begin with a conversation
Tell us what you are noticing, and we will help you decide where to start with Aviara Posture.