by SharonHartnett | Oct 10, 2014 | Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K, thought for the day
Dr. Andrew Weil has been a huge influence in bringing attention to Integrative Medicine in the US.
Recently I was reading the October 2014 Natural Awakening magazine, and he was asked, “What influence can the public have in supporting a shift” ?
Personally, I have been sitting with this question myself for quite a while. The allopathic part of medicine is so helpful and supportive in some ways, but sorely missing in regards to the connection to humanity as whole beings. It feels like one goes to a physician and is slotted a 15 minute appointment, and on to the next patient. Insurance companies don’t compensate doctors for listening to a complete history for an hour. Not to mention- have you noticed how medications are handed out a lot easier than a prescription for massage or acupuncture. They are covered by insurance easier, that’s for sure. I am not pointing my finger at physicians, as they are having to fit into something that only partially works. What I am suggesting is that the system needs to be restructured.
For me, it is nice to hear a medical doctor interested in changing the healthcare system. However, change is not going to have to be only coming from people like him. It’s up to us as patients, but more fundamentally as full human beings to create this shift.
Dr. Weil wrote, “Our dysfunction healthcare system is generating rivers of money flowing into very few pockets. Those are the pockets of big pharmaceutical companies, medical devices manufactures and big insurers;interests that control legislators. So, I don’t think any real change is going to come from the government.”
Integrative Medicine
If you would like to see changes, I’d invite you to research alternative and integrative therapies. Help make connections between these fields and western medicine. We need rainbow bridges to help bring the best qualities of all the various health protocols together. This requires a grassroots movement. I don’t always agree with all of Dr. Weil’s assessments on all things, but he does have a clear vision in bringing this about. We need to all put away the need for there only being one method to heal…instead let’s come together to create a new system that addresses holism and quality of life.
Right now, we have more people living longer, less doctors to meet their needs. Let’s work together and write to our government, but more than that… get involved and support the wellness programs that help you feel healthier and happier. Find out more about physicians who believe in integrative and functional medicine. You deserve that!
Thought for the day,
Sharon Hartnett CST
www.massageincolumbusohio.com
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by SharonHartnett | Oct 9, 2014 | Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K, Structural Integration
Structural Integration by Ida Rolf, is not the most mild type of bodywork.
It’s not meant to be…
Evolution
The ten sessions are intended to help clients to find better alignment in relationship to gravity. Not only in standing or quiet poses, but also in movement. The idea is to help people find more fluidity, flexibility and range of motion through effective touch and thorough manipulation.
One thing that is important to address, is that this type of work often gets labeled as being uncomfortable. With Ida Rolf’s work- in most cases, as pain is sometimes encountered and touched, clients will feel things that have been avoided. It’s natural for people to compensate when they have injuries or emotional patterns holding them out of alignment. As such, as things open, deeper sensations do occur. However, if a professional and respectful dialogue is kept, the session can weather the storm with proper care and efficient contact. With healthy touch, the work can go slowly at the client’s rate and comfort level. During and after the sessions, clients will often be surprised at how they can feel grounded into their bodies and the earth both energetically and physically in a whole new way.
One of the biggest considerations when deciding if Structural Integration is right for you, is to ask yourself if you are looking for a pleasurable massage session or a more long-term and holistic approach. Some clients enjoy light touch effleurage massage. It can feel warm, invigorating and healing. On the opposite side of the spectrum though, the Ida Rolf Structural Integration type of work focuses on the ability to work deeper without working harder. A good Structural Integration Therapist will apply pressure to touch into the different levels of the fascial web to help you unwind and lengthen dysfunctional patterns. The fascia softens and hydrates allowing time to awaken and integrate.
Without question, at Lighten Up Therapies, our goal is to help you to achieve your goals for your health and wellbeing.
If you would like a free 15 minute telephone consultation with Sharon Hartnett LMT, please give her a call at: (740) 966-5153
http://www.massageincolumbusohio.com/structural-integration/
by SharonHartnett | Oct 6, 2014 | Craniosacral Therapy, Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K
Self-Discovery with Craniosacral Therapy is an adventure.
Sessions are very gentle and can support you in finding your Inner Light.
Clients often remark how this type of therapy feels like connecting to their deepest cellular sense. Feedback: They awaken and respond well through the interactive dialogue of listening and communication. They often feel restrictive patterns begin to melt away on the table, and sometimes the continuation afterward. As the energy that once went into holding painful isolation opens up, it easier to find freedom in expanded movement and choices. Working with the Craniosacral natural rhythms helps you to get centered, feel restored and more balanced. Integration then brings the change into deepened state of inner peace.
Craniosacral Self-Discovery
With a more experienced Craniosacral Therapist, ask to find out more about SomatoEmotional Release®. This more advanced mind body spirit work directly dialogues with the rhythm to find the significance of stuck patterns. Your Craniosacral Therapist listens to your body like a psychotherapist listens to your words. A dance springs forth and the therapist who is trained to support your feelings, and unfolding will hold space as you travel the path of self-discovery.
For more information, contact Sharon Hartnett CST at (614) 372-6598.
www.massageincolumbusohio.com
by SharonHartnett | Oct 5, 2014 | Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K
Craniosacral Therapy with SomatoEmotional release is a gentle and supportive type of hands-on bodywork that allows clients to open up to deeper feelings, especially residual trauma.
As you sense deeper into your body, the cellular experience has the opportunity to release energy cysts that have previously been walled off from the rest of the body.
Craniosacral Therapy Columbus
Advanced Craniosacral Therapy offers clients an opportunity to work with sensitive, well-trained therapist who will support you will dialogue, without giving advice or directing. SomatoEmotional Release sessions are based on listening and allowing the client to wake up to self-awareness and clarity.
For more information, call Sharon Hartnett CST at: (614) 372-6598
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by SharonHartnett | Sep 29, 2014 | Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K
Perhaps Not- Visceral organs are not usually a commonly discussed subject, unless something feels wrong or a diagnosis states as such.
So I’d like to bring this subject up for common discussion so that the general public has a better basic understanding of organ dynamics. Visceral Manipulation, a specialized hands-on massage modality includes techniques that have moved us into the forefront of significant health improvement to affected organs and those to which it relates in a positive direction. With this said, visceral motion has become an interest of mine, and I hope this will open more minds to the benefits of this work.
My favorite Read: Osteopathic concepts discussed in Jean-Pierre Barral’s book Visceral Manipulation give us a whole new outlook on health and wellbeing by teaching us to listen and address visceral restrictions by supporting self-correction within the appropriate system. This book dives into testing and resolving adhesions and fixation so that the body can function more optimally.
Life is movement, and the structures in our bodies need to flow in their organic waves internally if to function properly. The two movements that I learned about and work with are:
1. Mobility- During the movement of diaphragmatic motion, the diaphragm drops with inhalation. The organs in that area operate in multiple planes, each with dynamic basic patterns. Each organ has its own unique way it responds and relates. The heart and cardiac motion dance with the the the other systems as well. Blood rushing and circulating nourish and stir. And not forgetting digestion- peristalsis sends its powerful waves throughout the visceral container along with the Craniosacral Motion and such. With all these systems working together, the organs, when healthy move in optimal patterns to support the whole body. Adhesions can lesson functioning.
2. Motility- These are the intrinsic movements that are independent for each organ. With motility, the axis and directions are created from the beginning of development. There are two phases of motility: 1. expire and 2. inspire. This is a much more quiet type of movement that deserves more mindful attention to evaluate the axis and amplitude. When examining motility, one begins by listening to pairs of organs with a very light touch.
Let’s take one organ briefly into account. The example, the liver which is the largest digestive organ, can be helped to increase energy. Mobility and motility testing can give show indications of restrictions which affect not only the liver itself, but most likely the other organs nearby.
Visceral Manipulation
By flushing out the liver, metabolism can improve and one feels more vitality.
Usually Visceral Manipulation can be inserted into your regular massage routine. A normal session for one organ pair and related issues take about 20 minutes or so.
At Lighten Up Therapies, I like to integrate some of this work into the Craniosacral Sessions as they both seem to work hand in hand together. They both require a “listening” and supportive measures to help the body to self heal.
If you are interested in this type of work, please check with:
http://www.barralinstitute.com
My practice uses the basics, but I am happy to help you find the best resources if you call at: 614 372-6598 with a free 15 minute consultation.
Sharon Hartnett CST and LMT
740 966-5153
