by SharonHartnett | Jul 11, 2015 | Energy Healing, Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K, mind body & spirit
Reiki is probably the most well known Energy Healing method in the US.
The reason for this is that Reiki is fairly easy to get an attunement for each of the first two levels with a week-end class. No previous experience with energy healing is necessary. Over 1 million people in the USA have received this ability transferred from Master Reiki teacher to student, so that they use Reiki on themselves or others as a healing modality. Practitioners of Reiki often feel a deep sense of relaxation and healing. The work is subtle and nourishing.
While I personally enjoy Reiki Treatments, I have found that there are many other schools of energy therapy out there that are quite supportive to the healing process as well. After researching, I decided to attend the Barbara Brennan School of Healing. It is a 4 year college program based in Florida founded on the work of Dr. Barbara Brennan, author of the books, “Hands of Light” and “Light Emerging”. It was there that I studied and eventually taught this amazing transformational work. Because I could see the benefits of Energy Therapy as well as working a program to help the Awakening process, I then studied the advance course for an additional 4 years. I soaked all of it in so that I could share these techniques with others. Brennan Healing Science® is a comprehensive program that teaches students to become compassionate healers to serve others on their path. And now- I like to incorporate this healing modality into my Craniosacral Therapy and Structural Integration sessions. It is a gentle hands-on healing process that has helped thousands of people across the world.
Reiki Energy Healing
In addition to Reiki, Brennan Healing Science®, while I was living in Florida, my friend Joann Rahl, introduced me to the https://www.seraphimblueprint.com. At first I didn’t think that is would be much with all my other training. But I still went, and was pleasantly surprised. It felt wonderful to sit in and receive the energetic initiations. I felt new frequencies opened up that I have added to my healing work through intention.
While this has been my path in studying and implementing energy healing, there are many other schools that are second generation, and are very appropriate to healing what is going on now here on earth.
I will say, that my experience has shown me over and over that we are energy being, with human energy fields. When we can align our auric fields, we can find deeper balance and move through life more effortlessly.
If you have an interest in Energy Healing, please go out and investigate. There is something waiting to help you open up the door.
Blessings,
Sharon Hartnett LMT, SI, CST, Brennan Healing Science®
(614) 653-8111
www.massageincolumbusohio.com
by SharonHartnett | Jul 2, 2015 | Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K
One of the most difficult symptoms of fibromyalgia is lack of sleep. Clients I see often share complaints of insomnia and not feeling rested in the morning.
Are you one of these people disturbed by pain during the night?
insomnia with fibromyalgia
Often frequent brain arousal interrupts the restorative properties of sleep with Fibromyalgia. So the best thing you can do is make yourself comfortable and as stress free as possible before going to sleep.
Some of the things you can do to set up an easier night are:
- Meditation
- Take a Warm Bath
- Stop Using Electronics a few hours before bedtime.
- Keep the Room Dark
- Make Sure Your Room is Quiet
- Keep the room on the cooler side, but the temperature should be comfortable.
One of the things that I like to introduce is Craniosacral Therapy (CST) to people who experience the challenges of Fibromyalgia symptoms. Often when I have clients on the table, they find themselves so relaxed that I often hear a bit of snoring. The Central Nervous System is able to come into better balanced as the tissues surrounding the brain and the spinal cord relax. Clients who experience CST have also told me that they tend to sleep better at night. Their bodies recuperate and they feel fresher for the next day. If you are suffering from fibromyalgia and hoping to find a deeper night’s rest, why not try a few sessions of Craniosacral Therapy to see if it can help you?
Sharon Hartnett LMT, CST, SI, BHSP
(614) 653-8111
Lighten Up Therapies in Columbus, Ohio
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by SharonHartnett | Jun 10, 2015 | Craniosacral Therapy, Massage, Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K
There are a number of different kinds of headaches that affect millions of people.
If you are one of those people who often gets headaches, your days may becoming difficult to face. It’s probably time to start researching your symptoms and take some positive actions to resolve your pain!
Headache Relief
Common symptoms of headaches you may experience are:
Muscle Aches
Pain
Difficulty resting and sleeping
Paleness
Difficulties Concentrating
Nausea
Blurred Vision
What could you do to help be proactive against headaches?
- Apply Warm and Cold Compresses.
- Check your diet and notice if there are any trigger foods.
- Take a warm shower.
- Meditate
- Stretch
- Rest your eyes periodically throughout the day
- Apply some essential peppermint oil on a cotton ball and inhale
- See your physician
A Professional Can Help You Too!
Craniosacral Therapy is deeply relaxing and it is very helpful in relieving fascial stress patterns that may contribute to headaches. The work actively engages the nervous system and helps tension to melt around the head in a way that brings about peacefulness and rejuvenation.
Often, for people experiencing profound pain, the tissues are taut and closely wrapped up adhering on both superficial and deep levels in the body. Certain structures within the head and body may be jammed up. Working with a seasoned Professional Craniosacral Therapist will most likely be very beneficial in releasing these patterns and allowing more freedom and movement in the body.
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Sharon Hartnett CST-D
Worthington, Ohio|Serving the Columbus Area
614 653-8111
To find out more about Craniosacral Therapy, check out my main page.
by SharonHartnett | Jun 10, 2015 | Craniosacral Therapy, Massage, Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K, mind body & spirit, Structural Integration, thought for the day
Carpal Tunnel Treatment in Columbus: A Holistic Approach
When clients come to me in Columbus looking for carpal tunnel treatment, most have already been told the same thing: the problem is a pinched nerve in the wrist that causes pain, tingling and numbness. That is true on one level. The median nerve runs through a narrow passage in the wrist, and when it is compressed, the hand lets you know. But in my years of hands-on work, I have found that the wrist is rarely the whole story. Shoulder and neck posture, tight fascia along the arm, and a ribcage that has lost its ease are often the main contributors. A holistic approach is usually needed if the problem does not go away on its own.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Common Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Pain in the wrist, palm or fingers, sometimes traveling up the arm
- Tingling or “pins and needles,” especially in the thumb, index and middle fingers
- Numbness that wakes you at night or shows up when you drive or hold a phone
- Weakness or dropping things
- Stiffness and swelling in the hand or wrist
Why the Wrist Is Only Part of the Story
The median nerve does not begin at the wrist. It starts in the neck, passes under the collarbone, through the shoulder, and down the arm before it ever reaches the carpal tunnel. Anywhere along that path, tight muscles or restricted fascia can irritate it. Hours at a keyboard, a rounded shoulder posture, an old injury, or simply holding tension in the neck can all add up. Repetitive movements are a big contributor, but so is the way the whole upper body is organized around those movements.
This is why rubbing the wrist or wearing a brace sometimes helps only a little. If the restriction is higher up, the nerve stays under pressure.
How I Work With Carpal Tunnel Symptoms
In my Worthington office, I look at the whole chain: the neck, the shoulder girdle and scapula, the ribcage, the upper arm, the forearm and finally the wrist and hand. Using Craniosacral Therapy and structural integration, I work gently with the fascia to help the tissue soften and the nerve find more room. Nothing is forced. The work is slow and listening, and many people are surprised at how much their wrist changes when their neck and shoulder let go.
Clients who stay with the work for a few sessions often notice a reduction in tingling and night-time numbness, and more ease in daily tasks. Results vary from person to person, and I will always tell you honestly what I am finding.
What You Can Do Right Away
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a gradual process. The smartest thing you can do is face it straight on when symptoms first appear. Rest the hand, stop or change the activities that aggravate it, and pay attention to how you sit and hold your shoulders. Mild cases sometimes resolve on their own in a couple of weeks. Working with a physical therapist and a licensed bodyworker can support that process and help the nervous system settle. If you also carry tension in your neck, my post on neck pain relief is a good place to start.
Please see your doctor if you have constant numbness, muscle wasting at the base of the thumb, or symptoms that are getting worse quickly. Bodywork is a complement to medical care, not a replacement for it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can craniosacral therapy help carpal tunnel syndrome?
It can help many people, especially when neck, shoulder or fascial tension is adding to the pressure on the nerve. It is gentle, non-invasive, and works well alongside physical therapy or medical care.
How many sessions does carpal tunnel treatment take?
Many clients feel a change within the first two or three sessions. Longer-standing cases usually take more. We will talk about what you are noticing after each visit and adjust from there.
Is this a treatment for carpal tunnel surgery recovery?
Gentle bodywork can be a good support after surgery once your surgeon clears you for it, helping the scar tissue and surrounding fascia move freely again.
Carpal tunnel syndrome can take you out of work. Listen to your body when you notice the early signs. Being proactive is always easier than being reactive. If you would like to talk about carpal tunnel treatment in Columbus, call or text me for a free 15-minute phone consultation.
Sharon Hartnett CST-D
Worthington, Ohio | Serving the Columbus Area
(614) 653-8111
craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com
by SharonHartnett | Jun 6, 2015 | Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K, Craniosacral Therapy, Massage, mind body & spirit, Structural Integration
Does anyone know how to resolve TMJ and Clenching Problems?
I would really like to tell you that there is an easy fix for the pain in your jaw, but that isn’t always true. While some cases go away by themselves over time, others continue to get worst.
TMJ
TMJ is a disorder that can cause stress and pain to the temporomandibular joint and surrounding soft tissue.
With more that 15% of adults living with fascial pain, earaches and ringing, jaw pain and headaches, it may behoove the person suffering from this condition to try various methods to get the help they need. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms while opening, closing or moving your mouth, or while sleeping or awakening in the morning, you may be in need of some support to restore and rebalance the positioning of the head, neck and mouth in relationship to healthy postural alignment throughout the body:
- difficulty opening and closing the mouth.
- jaw pain while yawning or chewing.
- pain or ringing in the ear area.
- hearing and/or feeling popping or clicking sounds.
- headaches.
- tenderness around the teeth and gum areas.
- teeth grinding
- jaws get stuck or locked.
- any swelling in the face
These are all common symptoms of what is know as TMD (Temporal Mandibular Disorders).
With a background focused mostly in Structural Integration and Craniosacral Therapy, I have found 5 things that seem to help clients improve and resolve this condition.:
- Myofascial Structural Therapy to improve how the head rests over the body.
- Craniosacral Therapy to improve movement within the sutures and to create balance in the cranium.
- Stretching and Movement Exercises. Not only are neck exercises crucial for improving neck posture, but also the pelvis needs to be freed up and symmetry between the legs established in order to help self-correct TMD. Some great options would be yoga, Feldenkrais, Continuum, gyro tonics and free dancing.
- See a dentist for a bite appliance. However, from a bodyworker perspective, I suggest one for the lower teeth rather than the top which is usually recommended. Wearing any type of appliance on the top that restricts movement of the maxilla only inhibits healthy movement of the cerebrospinal fluid.
- Meditation to reduce stress. The Central Nervous System Stress can play a big factor in mouth disorders by creating tension in the musculature. Letting go of stressful beliefs through inquiry (www.the work.com) or something like breathing exercises or a walk through nature can be very helpful.
- Explore options with your pillow. If you sleep on your back, you don’t need one. However, if you sleep mostly on your side, there are some nice posturepedic options available.
- SomatoEmotional Release helps clients to feel deeply into their bodies and let go of unhealthy energy patterns of stress.
Three things to avoid: Chewing gum and holding your cellphone in your neck. Stop slouching and find length in your spine while reading or sitting at a computer.
If you are in the local Columbus Ohio area, or would like a free 15 minute phone consultation, please feel contact me.
Sharon Hartnett CST, LMT, SI
(614) 653-8111
www.massageincolumbusohio.com
by SharonHartnett | Jun 2, 2015 | Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K
Craniosacral Therapy (CST)
I just finished being a teacher assistant again for the Craniosacral Therapy 2 class for Upledger in Columbus Ohio 2015. It is always such a pleasure supporting the Upledger Institute. Through my years helping out with the classes, not only do I have the opportunity to help students better learn their Craniosacral skills more thoroughly, but I also personally learn something new each time myself from the various teachers. Each presentation gives a new perspective and it helps me to understand the work with a new depth and expertise. Keeping updated with changes and skills helps me to deliver better work to my clients.
One of the things that stands out most to me about this work after being immersed in this most recent class is that Dr. John Upledger centered this work on the Inner Physician. By trusting the intelligence of the body, and listening and following with the gentle techniques, huge shifts can and do occur that bring better balance and health to many people who receive CST. An experienced CST therapist can connect with dysfunctional patterns and help to release them as well. The Craniosacral work can help clients to let go of stress and calm the nervous system too.
While this work is based primarily on direct contact with the Cerebrospinal fluid, brain and spine, the rest of the systems also clear and find inner wisdom to self-correct and move toward health. My clients have often found pain relief, more clarity in thinking, deeper connection to Core, and much more.
Craniosacral Therapy
If you are interested in discovering the many benefits of Craniosacral Therapy, check out the Upledger site to learn more: Upledger Institute. Mixing science and holistic methods to bring deeper peace and joy into life.
FAQ Page
Sharon Hartnett CST-D
Worthington, Ohio|Serving the Columbus Area
614 653-8111
To find out more about Craniosacral Therapy, check out my main page.
