 One of the main focuses of a Craniosacral Therapy session is to encourage your Nervous System to relax, so that your body can reset. When your Nervous System shifts from the sympathetic (fight or flight) to parasympathetic (rest and digest) function, the healing begins, on all levels. Allowing yourself to surrender and let go isn’t easy for some. It requires your confidence and trust in both me, and in yourself. Trust that I am a safe person to completely relax with, and that I have the skills and training to provide your session.
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 Spring is the season associated with new beginnings, new growth, lighter and warmer days, renewal…A time when nature shifts from dormancy to growth. If all of this is happening in nature, to every plant and animal, what is happening for you?
"Never stop learning because life never stops teaching" was a quote often shared by one of the instructors when I was studying Massage Therapy. She was right, and her words have had such an impact on me through my years as a Holistic Practitioner.  During the last day of instruction of the Level 1 Advanced Craniosacral Therapy training that I’m currently taking, I had an “a ha” moment. I realized that what I was learning was bringing together all that I’ve learned, practiced, understood and taught in the holistic health field through the past 34 years. A moment when all of my understandings and beliefs clicked, made sense and pointed to the path forward in what I do. It's a little overwhelming and difficult to put into words, but I will try.
Right from your first appointment with me, and through the ones that follow, I acknowledge that you know your body way better than I do. Actually, you know yourself much better than any other person. Something I will hear from clients often is "I know this sounds weird but it feels like _______________", or "I'm feeling ____________ (anxious, depressed, upset) and I have no reason to", or "I've been told I just have to live with this pain, but I'm not sure I agree with that."
 As a human being you have a natural instinct to protect yourself from harm. Your brain, through sight and hearing, stays alert to anything or situation that may be harmful. With exposure to stress, trauma and feeling unsafe, your nervous system can become somewhat stuck in protection and survival mode, even if there is no real threat.
 Holistic modalities have the common understanding that the mind, body and spirit interact with each other and are integrally linked in our sense of well-being. All aspects of your being work in partnership for your highest good.
 While my previous blog (click here) describes my holistic approach to your sessions, it doesn't include the most important part - meeting you where you are.
I understand that each person has their own view of what is holistically healthy for them. What holistic health means to you will be unique to your understanding and how you choose to implement it in your life journey. Your view will be as unique as you are. Autumn brings darker, colder days...the perfect opportunity to take an empowering journey inwards! Continuously wandering from one thing to the next seeking peace and inner connection, knowing that there is more 'out there' that may give you a clue as to your purpose... it's exhausting! What if the journey to inner peace and connection was not only inspiring and creative but empowering as well. A journey inwards to discover your Sacred self. It doesn't have to be 'work', it can be peaceful and loving. Offered in 3 one week blocks you will have a full year of access to this beautiful, experiential online workshop series, allowing you to take steps and changes at your own pace, plus revisit ideas and suggestions if you get stuck.  Just a few months ago the Massage Therapist that I see asked me when I would begin following the advice that I give to clients. Whomp!
The realization that despite my mind believing I'm still 30 years old, my body is saying a loud and clear "Hey, NO!" Not easy to come to grips with, but while I do practice self-care, I need to develop a deeper understanding of my limitations.  Many many years ago, in 1994, I received what I think, to this day, was the best business advice I've ever had (and I have received a lot)! It was simple advice but has proven itself invaluable these many years. Always, Always be ready to celebrate!
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