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
www.upledger.com
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:
https://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
(614) 653-8111
by SharonHartnett | Aug 19, 2014 | Energy Healing, Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K
Barbara Brennan’s School is situated in the South of Florida.
It moved there many years ago because Barbara Brennan wanted to find a location where Brennan Healing Science® could be learned in a college environment. It was her dream to make this work mainstream and used in a professional manner.
Since that time, many people from around the world have continued to attend, making this a Unique Environment to learn about Energy Dynamics and various Healing techniques. The program involves a four year commitment to graduate with the fundamentals of Brennan Healing Science® used as its foundation. The curriculum is all encompassing and is set up to help people with personal evolution as well as in helping people to bring healing into their lives, their careers, and in service to the world.
Brennan Professional Healers
What is gained from this experience is so much more than you could ever imagine. The many thousands of students who graduated from the school can attest to this. From the moment you enter into the beautiful vessel of Light called the Barbara Brennan School, you can count on being held and supported in a healing and growing container to evolve into the best you can be. The community is close-knit, and immediately one feels like part of the family and connected to the greater whole… from the beginning students from over 35 years ago, to the students there now, studying and participating in this program is only improved from one generation to the next. There is a common thread that all the students live with in their commitment to complete their personal and spiritual work that is rarely found elsewhere. This community of the Sacred Human Heart is something that will touch you in the deepest places.
Beyond the Awakening Skills and other changes one experiences, the students also learn to work with clients. This begins with first year students learning how to ground and explore their inner landscapes while being in contact with their clients. It is a good time to learn more about the Self, belief systems, but also how to hold color vibrations, and hold the lower levels of the fields. It is a wonderful time to strengthen the core through nourishment and nurture and self-inquiry. The second year takes the student even deeper. This is the year that relationships become key in the exploration process. For those interested in astral work, this is an adventure. Some of the skills that are learned are basic spine cleaning, working with the astral realm and diving through the darkness, learning to come back through with even more light. It can be a bit of a roller coaster, but well worth the ride. The third year feels more spiritual as the student learns to inquire into their relationship in the higher levels and to God. Authority issues are often questioned and encountered as the curriculum supports Surrendering into the Divine. It’s a very special year because of the beauty and light that shines through as one begins to touch deeper into Spirit. The fourth and final of the basic four year program includes writing a Case Review of a specific Client, and also writing a paper of how to bring your unique blend of Healing into the World. Other skills such as “hara” and Core Star® are also learned to help bring alignment and the Four Dimensions of the Physical, Astral, Hara, and Core Essence into integration in ones life.
Personally, I felt so inclined that I continued to go further with the BIP program to Supervise Students and Groups, and the ASED program which prepared me to teach. I was honored to teach the third year as a faculty member, and am forever grateful to have to received and also shared the teachings of this work. One of my favorite things to do is guide clients to find their own truth and light as they progress through the years at BBSH.
I know that people have questions about energy healing. Many of us have had experiences of Higher Sense of Perception where we perceive more than what most do with the naked eye. Most children have the abilities to sense beyond, but are taught to discount theses experiences. But something inside that wants to awaken keeps sending sparks of light out to remind us that we are much more than we ever imagined. The School is helpful for people who have experienced a kernel of the truth. It is a container of Love and Kindness with expertly trained people to pass on the skills needed to be a successful healer. And let’s face it- the world needs more healing!
So if you have any questions- or are wanting to do a session either in person or via phone/Skype, call Sharon Hartnett LMT for a session to help you find your way back to Grace. Telephone number is (614) 372-6598 in Columbus, Ohio.
The Links below should also be helpful:
https://www.professionalbrennanenergyhealing.com
www.BarbaraBrennan.com
https://www.professionalenergyhealers.com
https://www.professionalbrennanenergyhealing.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Barbara-Brennan-School-of-Healing/171270606229726
by SharonHartnett | Jul 22, 2014 | Craniosacral Therapy, Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K
Touch is a magical way to enter into another’s space.
It is a way of expressing and nurturing life.
When this contact of touch happens, nerve cells send messages to your brain about tactile sensation. One kind of receptor is the mechanoreceptors that give you information about pushing, pulling and movement. The second group is the thermoreceptors that tell you about sensations of temperature. These are the physiological responses that occur in your body that help you to learn to navigate and live in a physical world. The body listens and it then dances with its environment through this type of dialogue.
Informational Communication
While this is a basic understanding on the physical level about our inner workings, the next question is what else happens?
When information is digested, emotions and thoughts can arise. Often unresolved patterns that are frozen and need help to complete their natural organic cycle of life show up. Everything changes in the Universe and everything concludes in itself and gives birth again when given the opportunity. Touch is an excellent way to initiate the new movement Within to support change.
As a Massage Therapist and Craniosacral Therapist, again and again, it is easy to see that gentle touch can be very heart-centered and healing. Often when clients have felt abused or traumatized, gentle touch can help clients to relax and feel things that have felt stuck. Clients often gain insights and new understanding into their beliefs and limitations. Old feelings are unleashed and are able to integrate so that people can find the balance they seek. Unlocking old configurations is freeing and unburdens us to live more in the moment.
From my Craniosacral Therapist Perspective: While the brain may be the thinker of humanity, it is the Sacred Human Heart and it’s ability to shine through that brings us back into harmony and our Divine Essence. Having the technical know how is important but learning to reach other human beings through compassionate touch is life saving to some. Allowing the mind to serve the heart rather than the other way around is important if we want to connect to Source.
As human beings, when we touch with compassion, we enter into a doorway to open our limitations into a more unitive state of being.
Not only is touch healing, but it is a remembrance that we are not alone in this world. Connection is so essential to the human soul. We always yearn for it… Many are seekers of it. In our society touch is very compartmentalized and minimal. Massage Therapy and other types of bodywork give us permission to open up again on so many levels of consciousness.
One research that I just read….left me more clear about how touch relieves pain. I’d like to share it with you-
It’s is positive thing to have science behind the benefits of touch to remind how essential connection is…. So spread some compassion with touch today if you dare!
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by SharonHartnett | Jul 21, 2014 | Massage, Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K, mind body & spirit, Structural Integration
One of the greatest things about Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is that this modality is all about trusting your own body’s wisdom to heal.
Yes it is important to find a Craniosacral Therapist who is knowledgeable and has good experience with your issues. However- the best session will be all about having faith in the process.
During a Craniosacral Session, the first thing your practitioner will do is listen to your body to find out where there might be dysfunctional patterns that lead to pain and other ailments. This is done by starting at the feet and moving up to the head in order to check for amplitude, symmetry and other qualities of the craniosacral rhythm throughout the body. Once the primary lesion is discovered, it is easy to go to that area and start the session for healing. The rest is about following the body’s response to the work.
During evaluation and thereafter, Craniosacral Therapy touch is gentle and non-invasive. There are very few contra-indications with CST, yet the effects are far reaching and profound in your healing process. The primary benefits that you will first feel are relief of pain, more flexibility and often more vitality. By working primarily with the Central Nervous System as the focus, a Craniosacral Therapist can dialogue with every other body system to support the integration of full body functioning. Often clients are unexpectingly surprised that there can be so much change in attitude, feeling and sensation after just a few session.
Craniosacral Therapy as taught by the Upledger Institute
If you would like to find out more about Craniosacral, please contact Sharon Hartnett for a free 15 minute telephone consultation: (614) 372-6598.
Craniosacral Therapy is a self-discovery process of remembering your own light! It’s always present.
by SharonHartnett | Jul 2, 2014 | Craniosacral Therapy, Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K
Many clients have a hard time understanding Sciatic Pain.
What they do know is that they are experiencing symptoms like: possible lower back pain, pain that shoots down one side of the leg- possibly all the way to the foot, aggravated pain when standing or sitting, and possible nerve effects such as numbness or tingling.
Often this pain is the result of a disk problem. So the best thing to do when pain continues is to see your physician and find out the “root” issue so to speak. Hopefully, an integrative doctor will send you to a spine specialist, and have some referrals for some excellent massage therapists and bodyworkers in your local area. An integrative approach will often be more helpful because each individual is organized uniquely and it often takes an individualized plan to help restore corrective posture and movement to bring health back to the lower lumbars and sacral area.
An Integrative Approach
What I have found helpful with the combinations available to clients is a unique plan to practice movement such as Feldenkrais or Continuum, checking in with an experienced chiropractor, and a focus on correcting posture through Structural Integration and Craniosacral. Because the fascia contains all the cells, tissue, organs and living materials in the body, it is responsible for helping to keep a body nourished and well dialoguing for health and wellness. When the connective tissue fascia adheres, dehydrates, and stiffens, fluids and other nutrients can’t reach their destination. The flow of life diminishes in that area. People end up with bulging and herniated disks from wear and tear or imbalances that were not recognized and treated earlier.
Take charge of your self care plan. Sciatic Pain is not something to take lightly. It is possible to resolve by itself through hot/cold treatments, but is likely to show up again without making some real change in the body. Sharon Hartnett LMT has seen some very positive changes where people shift into a pain free life with myofascial massage and bodywork. If you would like to find out more, about finding sciatic pain relief, call:
Sharon Hartnett LMT at (614) 653-8111
www.massageincolumbusohio.com
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