Inner Wisdom - Treatments

The Treatment Session:

Most Treatment sessions are approximately 2 hours in duration. Longer sessions allow the body to drop into the parasympathetic aspect of the nervous system were deep healing takes place producing more dramatic and lasting results. For maintaining balance and health once monthly treatments are suggested. More frequent sessions address chronic problems and help to shift habitual patterns. Most techniques are done with the client dressed in comfortable clothing allowing for freedom of movement. Gym shorts and a tank top allow for a synergy of Shiatsu and Massage techniques done using oils on skin.

The first session includes discussing medical history along with individual intentions and goals. An assessment is made based on information provided along with pulse reading and abdominal reflex palpation. More information is gathered from the body tissues as the session proceeds. By the end of the session I will be aware of where you hold tension, fascial restrictions, the condition of joints, level of flexibility, cranial rhythm, structural imbalances, energy level and the condition of the 12 major meridians of the body. I will use this information to form a treatment plan that will best suit your individual needs. My goal is to educate and guide you towards optimum health.

* Please Note that transformational healing is not meant to replace conventional medical treatment. It is best used as a complimentary therapy to assist in the healing process and maintain health.

Explanation of Techniques:

Listed are individual descriptions of the various techniques that I have studied extensively. After years of practicing and teaching I have developed a style that is a fusion of the following modalities which I call Transformational Healing:

Shiatsu is my primary modality. It is a form of Japanese bodywork combining palm and finger pressure along with rotation and stretching techniques to stimulate and promote health. It is derived from Eastern Medicine and has the same theory as acupuncture integrated with western anatomy and physiology. It works on the body’s energetic system, accessed through pathways of Ki (Chi / Prana) called meridians. In Shiatsu the entire meridian system is activated which works on all aspects of the body/mind. Meridians enter and help organ function. Each of the 12 meridians has a mental, emotional and spiritually balancing aspect as well. Treatments release muscular tension and increase blood circulation enhancing healing, flexibility and immunity. As the hormonal system balances and nervous system relaxes the body feels at peace. Treatments also help to access the subconscious mind. Developing a new sense of awareness, which may be a clearing for new possibilities in life. Acupressure may be used on specific points depending on assessment. Small magnets, hot stones, or moxabustion, which is the process of using the mugwort herb to warm, stimulate and activate a specific point, may also be used.

Kripalu Massage is a moving meditation. An energetic dance of touch and movement integrating body, mind and spirit. This technique uses some of the same strokes as Swedish massage and it is done using oils on skin. The mind set is to provide balance and health by touching the heart and soul of the receiver. It is done as a combination of slow flowing strokes with a focus on muscles as well as the chakras and energetic systems. The strokes may be light or deep depending on the receiver’s preference. Lomi Lomi is traditional Hawaiian Massage. It involves rhythmic circular and fluid strokes imitating wave like motions done with hands and forearms using oil on skin, combined with rocking and stretching. Like Kripalu massage it also has a spiritual component. I integrate these two elegant forms for the ultimate massage experience. These two techniques are often integrated into a shiatsu session.

Japanese Stone Massage is based upon Amna, the oldest form of Asian Massage. Stones are used to stimulate acupoints and meridians in order to restore the balance of ki in the body. This is based on the same theory as acupuncture. Hot stones allow heat to penetrate a tsubo point much like moxabustion. Both hot and room temperature stones may be used to balance meridians based on yin/yang and five-element theory. Benefits include reduction of stress and muscular tension and pain, increased energy and immune function and improved health. Stones may be used on skin or over clothing. (Available in Pawtucket office only)

Thai Medical Massage emphasizes pressing, compression, rocking, and stretching techniques accessing inner balance, harmony and peace. Like Shiatsu it works on the energetic pathways. It works on the skeletal and muscular systems to promote free movement. Enhances digestion and respiration. Calms the nervous system. Activates the endocrine and lymphatic systems. The rocking motion imitates the cranial rhythm, which reverberates in all the joints and the spine. This releases old myofascial holding patterns, cellular memory, and greatly increases flexibility.

CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a very subtle technique, which helps to adjust and balance the flow of the cerebral spinal fluid and release restrictions in the spine, cranial bones and fascia. It puts the body in position to release stuck energy. By gently shifting structure you give the body direction and room for change creating more space and flexibility physically, emotionally and spiritually. Somatic Emotional Release (SER) involves cranial techniques, fascial unwinding and dialoguing to release old holding patterns in the tissue. This encourages release of physical and emotional trauma. It helps in transforming stuck behavior patterns and limited belief systems, allowing for more freedom to choose a life you love.

Conscious Breathwork involves establishing a deep circular breathing pattern. This increases the oxygenation of the body releasing blockages of energy flow, which have been caused by previous trauma, and stress that is held at the cellular level. Healing and deep relaxation is greatly enhanced by the breath. It releases toxins, impurities, and repressed emotions that affect our physical and mental health. Conscious breathing is a vehicle to connect with our spiritual nature and a transcendental state of consciousness.

EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) is based on the premise that the cause of all negative emotions is a disruption in the body’s energetic system. By using a system of tapping on specific acupoints, EFT neutralizes limiting emotions which can block a person’s well being. The tapping sequence works by releasing stagnation in the energy centers of the body and the subconscious mind.

Sotai is a Japanese technique that aids in the proper alignment of the body. It is based upon both eastern medicine and western anatomy. It combines breathing and movement in the direction of ease against resistance. It releases muscular tension, which is very often the cause for structural imbalances. Positional Therapy is a western cousin to Sotai utilizing PNF stretching and Muscle Energy Technique (MET). It involves gentle stretching and resistance to realign and restore optimal function to joints, release muscle tension, increase flexibility and strengthen weakened muscles. Both Sotai and Positional Therapy are great adjuncts to chiropractic treatments since they assist the body in keeping the adjustments made.

Ear Coning acts as a catalyst to clear debris accumulated in the ear canal. The spiral cone and herbal smoke work together through osmosis to draw the debris into the cone. The process is noninvasive and relaxing. Through nerve endings and acupoints located in the ear the process also taps into the energetic flow corresponding to areas of the mind, body, and spirit clearing the way for other methods of healing. It is helpful in removing excess earwax, candida, and unblocking the ears and sinuses as well as clearing the mind.

Other healing techniques in my repertoire: Life and Wellness Coaching, Meditation, Yoga, Reflexology, Reiki, Fascial Unwinding, Medical QI-Gong, Jin Shin Do (Body-mind Acupressure), Chi Nei Tsang (Internal Organ Release), Hara (abdominal) Massage, Auricular Therapy (Stimulating ear points). Native and South American Shamanism (Soul Retrievals, Spiritual Journeying, Soul Coaching, Medicine Bag Readings) Chakra Balancing, Bach Flower Essences, Aromatherapy, Medical Intuition, Kinesiology, TAT (Tappas Acupressure Technique), Traeger, and Art Therapy. These techniques may be integrated when appropriate depending on individual assessment.