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New Years resolutions seem to be a thing of the past, or are they? I don't tend to call them that, but as each year draws to a close I find myself reflecting on what has passed in the year before, and what my intentions are moving forward.
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As I complete level 3 of advanced Craniosacral Training I was really impressed with how much time was spent in discussion around awareness to being really sensitive when working in a client’s mouth. Discussion was focused on awareness right down to how you put your glove on and it made so much sense.
 A Concussion is something that often brings clients in for a Craniosacral Therapy session, whether for a recent injury or when navigating post concussion symptoms. Headaches, “foggy brain”, problems with balance, “shooshing in the ears”, problems with concentration, ongoing sensitivity to light or noise, Depression, Anxiety, more Emotional or experiencing mood swings… are just some of the symptoms that clients have mentioned post concussion.
 It would only be those clients who have been with me for many many years who would possibly remember that I once had my own aromatherapy line of products. No, I am not going back to creating again, however I felt it was time to start sharing my knowledge around Aromatherapy and Essential Oils.
 Sometimes selfcare is not just about bubble baths and meditation, sometimes it's about recognizing and then addressing issues that need to be resolved, with consistency, so that you can clear them. It can be more arduous work like clearing physical clutter to allow for increased clarity of mind, or making self care appointments ahead of time to ensure that you honour the commitment to healing you've promised yourself. It may be focusing on taking your life in a new and more empowering and supportive direction.
 Many, many years ago a good friend shared some of the medicine that her Grandfather, a shaman, had passed on to her for letting go of worries and stress. She has since passed away, but in the time that I knew her she was a friend and a mentor, who taught me about living on the earth holistically. She shared how to "be" in harmony with nature.
A couple of days ago, as I walked by the river, memories of her sharing this powerful ritual of letting go returned, and I will share them here with you.  In a recent discussion amongst Holistic Practitioners the question was asked “Why do clients come to see you?” “Why do they come back?”
After thinking about this I decided that a part of the reason was perhaps, the opportunity to take a “time out” for however long they were on my table. That for an hour or more they could rest in mind, body and spirit, not be “on” and not have to be “doing”. Instead for a short time they could just rest and be. Why do I get this impression? Because the thing I hear from you most often is “I have never felt so relaxed. Ever." Taking “time out” or resting your mind, body and spirit is a crucial part of physical, mental and emotional health. It does not have to be earned.  When you book an appointment with me you are agreeing to my Clinic Policies. All of them. No ifs, ands or buts. I really encourage clients to be sure they are familiar with them because I do enforce them. They were created to ensure that there is a safe and respectful environment for you and for me.
As Cold/Flu/Virus season approaches it's an opportune time to post some reminders.  Autumn reset? What does that even mean?
I am going to challenge you to take a look at the way you shift from summer days to what tends to be, but doesn’t have to be, the more mundane routines of Autumn months. Summer days tend to be more carefree with school out, holidays happening, more hours of daylight and just an overall sense of greater freedom. As the shift to scheduled Autumn days takes place with returning to work, school, team sports, meetings… you have a choice to fall into your usual patterns, or to create a reset.  Do you twirl? You know what I mean don’t you? When you spread your arms wide and gently spin your whole body. Feeling the breeze through your finger tips, your body in motion and a sense of freedom. I think that as we age twirling becomes a lost art. An art that benefits your health at all ages including increasing balance, proprioception, joy and relaxation.
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Teresa Graham,
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