Having Trouble Sleeping since Menopause?

by SharonHartnett | Nov 26, 2019 | Craniosacral Therapy, Energy Healing, Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K

Sleepless Menopause Nights

I don’t know about you, but once I hit menopause, I couldn’t sleep deeply anymore. In fact, sometimes I would just lie there for hours and hours, lucky to get 2 hours of sleep. I’d be so tired during the day. I’d look up menopause on fb pages, and most people were taking a lot of drugs. That did not seem like the best option for me. Although, I did try melatonin and a few other over the counter remedies. Most worked a little, but not really that great.

As a Craniosacral Therapist, I had of course worked with many people people who were going through difficult menopause symptoms: anxiety, lack of sleep, mood changes, hot flashes, night sweats and the rest. I knew I was helping my clients. They would share how much the work helped. But I did not expect that “I” would not get another decent night’s sleep again. I never thought this would happen to me. I had always been the one happily anticipated no more periods. But it did.

So I decided to go the Self-Care Route. And you know what? It really helped. Maybe after so many years of helping others, I realized that it was time for me and other women who are going through the “Change” to focus inward, and really get things integrated. So I decided to take my own advice and find a local Craniosacral Therapist whom I could trust, whom had great techniques and who knew how to dialogue with my body. I did find the perfect match.

It’s made me realize, that with all of my experience as a Craniosacral Therapist, trained through the Upledger Institute, I truly relate to all that a woman goes through during menopause. And I can hold a very sacred and sweet spot for women who are facing the many challenges that this change of life brings. I have moved through this, and I resonate with the way through now.

If you are looking for some help, I will say, getting back to a peaceful restful place is something that can take time and commitment. One has to have trust and be willing to move down deep into what is interruping the process of getting into a sleep state and staying there. If your physician has checked you out and everything else is showing up fine, we can delve into whatever your body, and mind are revealing during the sessions, allowing your Inner Wisdom to take you into balance. Craniosacral Therapy is deeply relaxing and when stress leaves, integration and peace ensue.

I have had many clients say that they are sleeping better, and in a general sense feeling much better refreshed in the mornings.If you would like to find out more, please call me for a 15 free phone consulations.

Sharon Hartnett CST-D

703 509-1792

www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com

Explain How Is Craniosacral Therapy Different than Energy Work?

by SharonHartnett | Nov 9, 2019 | craniosacral, Craniosacral Therapy, Energy Healing, Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K, upledger institute

Craniosacral compared to Energy Work

Craniosacral Therapy has been around for a long-time, and while people across the globe have been receiving it, CST is not as widespread as I would hope. So, I love that when potential clients call, they are so excited to learn. This work is terrific and I do my best to let people know that! I have also studied Energy Work for a long time. That has probably been undestood for even longer. I’ll address that too.

Mostly, people have heard about Craniosacral Therapy from a friend, colleage or family member who has experienced great results with this soft touch therapy. Often they are referred to the Upledger Institute. With urging they give me a call full of questions. I give a basic informative talk and offer a free 10 minute phone consulation to help them to understand how Craniosacral Therapy work and can help them!

One of the main questions is “Is this energy work”? It’s important for me to make this easy to understand because there is a big Difference. Yet there are also some similarities. First of all, Craniosacral Therapy is focused on the Craniosacral System. This is a system where craniosacral fluid is created in the vetricles of the brain, circulated there and around the spine and is then reabsorbed back into the venous system. So it is an actual physiological process. This fluid nourishes, helps protect and clears the Central Nervous System (CNS). When there are restrictions in the CNS, this fluid can release tension and help it to optimally support healthy functioning. This is important because the CNS connects to basically everything in the body. It is the Superhighway of communication for all the things that our body does. Craniosacral Therapy also works with the fascia which is a three dimension web of connective tissue. Working with fascia is quite transformative for posture and the whole body as well.

Energy Work is based on working with the vibrations of differet levels of consciousness. Energy runs through all things. It’s universal. When we kiss our children, we are running energy through our systems and then touching the other. Sometimes that energy causes a response in the other person. When an athlete football player runs across a football field, he/she is using his/her body’s energy to do so. Lasers use energy and are now in our medical system in so many ways. Each energy has it’s own unique way that it manifests. It can be used for healing and awakening too.

In the last 15 years, I have focused much of my pracice on Craniosacral Therapy as taught at the Upledger Institute. Before that I studied at the Barbara Brennan School of Healing of 8 years. I taught there as well, and Supervise students still. So I know a lot about both of these modalities. What is in common is that everything is made out energy. Whether someone believes in hands on energy healing or not, science shows us that relational interaction does create change between two organic beings. Faith healing and even intention does affect others. Same thing with prayers and medidation. So when a Craniosacral Therapist is working, of course energy is going to be running through both the systems of the therapist and the client- just as with any two people connecting and melding. If a Craniosacral Therapist has an interest with working with energy too, this can be incorporated into the session. But the intention between these two fields of healing are different: one of the Craniosacral System, and the other on working with energy.

Craniosacral Therapy is based in science, and was brought to many people through the work and education of Dr. John Upledger. The best energy work system that I know was taught at the Barbara Brennan School of Healing, created by Dr. Barbara Brennan. While Reiki is more well know- it is a much more basic energy model. These two modalities of CST and energy work go hand in hand, but the focus is very different.

I hope that I have answered any questions you may have had on this topic. If you are interested in finding out more, I do offer a free 10 minute phone consult at 703 509-1792

Warmly,

Sharon Hartnett CST-D

www.massageincolumbusohio.com

www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com

Barbara Brennan School of Healing…

by SharonHartnett | Nov 8, 2019 | Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K

The Barbara Brennan School of Healing

I just got home from a fabulous visit at the Barbara Brennan School of Healing. It was a powerful experience for me, presenting to the students for two nights, and helping with a workshop on Sound Healing. There is something so potent and transformative at this school. I could feel that all the students, teachers, and admistrators shared a special bond, and created a powerful community that enlivened and nourished the soul and the Sacred Human Heart.

I remember when I first arrived there as a student 25 years ago. I had read Barbara’s book, “Hands of Light”. That book made me realize that there are other realities different than the one I was experiencing those many years ago. I could see that there was a mystery, and an Unfolding Presence of Self and the Divine that could be palpated not only in the physcial, but the auric field, hara and the Core Start. Once I read that book, I knew that I had to go. Every thing aligned, and off I went.

There I met a wonderful community of gifted healers. We all were there to deepen into our humanity, but also to develop our healership. We learned energy techniques, and inter-relationship skills like, “listening”, “contact” and “Witness, Experience, and Asker” to bring us in the moment. We opened up to our Higher Sense Perception. People were often amazed that they could begin to see energy, to feel it and connect with it to help others awaken the human energy field. This all evolved over the 4 year course. It helped prepare the foundation for those of us who wanted to create positive change in the world. For this I am thankful.

Anyway, to have now gone back and to revisit the magical experience of being with a community that is so dedicated to service and to help the students learn some of the things I have over the last 20 years was a blessing. I felt like I had come full circle standing there, sharing with the group.

I am writing this blog, because I’d like the world to know that there is a place here on earth where people come together to be authentic, that is powerful in transformation, and that is cented on the Sacred Human Heart. It is a place where people can connect at a very deep level, and be seen, heard and acknowledged. It’s a confidence booster, and a place tht allows One to know how to Be in his/her own unique way.

If you have any questions about the school, please feel free to give me a ring. I’d love to talk to you about it.

Sharon Hartnett

703 509-1792

www.massageincolumbusohio.com

www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com

Craniosacral Near Me

by SharonHartnett | Nov 4, 2019 | Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K

Craniosacral Near Me

Are you looking for a Craniosacral Therapist with a lot of experience and who is Certified at the Highest Level through the Upledger Institute?

Then you have come to the right spot. I have been in this business for close to 30 years. It’s one of the best jobs in the world. Over and over again, I see great results in helping people to release chronic pain, heal from concussions and even to feel better emotionally. Knowing that I get to be part of the healing process is very meaningful. Helping people to change is for the better great! It makes waking up everyday so much better.

If you want to make sure that you are finding a qualified Craniosacral Therapist, please check out The Upledger Institute for a CST near you!

Sharon Hartnett CST-D

703 509-1792

www.massageincolumbusohio.com

www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com

Your Voice

by SharonHartnett | Oct 2, 2019 | Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K, Spiritual Healing

Don’t remain silent. You are meant to discover your True Self, and to sing the expression of your soul!

Sharon Hartnett CST-D

703 509-1792

www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com

5 Ways to Smile

by SharonHartnett | Sep 25, 2019 | healing, Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K, Spiritual Healing, thought for the day

Lift Yourself Up and Smile

Sometimes, life can get you down. Things don’t go your way. Your dreams fall apart.

When this happen, it’s easy to falls down the spiral. Almost familiar. Yet, our true power comes from lifting ourselves up out the dark and comfortable.

Feeling Good Power can take root again. It is found by choosing Joy and excitement again. Here are 5 ways to help you smile and change your life for the better:

1. Get Outside. Nature if very healing. Allow the sun to warm your brow. Let it energize you. Feel the breeze on your skin, or a cold snap wake you up on a gray chilling day. Pleasure is found everywhere when you open your mind to the outside world.

2. Gratitude- Acknowledge your challenges or your “failures” but don’t put much more energy on that once it is done. Refocus on what you have learned from your mistakes and make better choices moving forward. Find thanks for all the little things in the past opportunities that have reminded you of your own unique brilliance and genius. There is always something good in everything.

3. Be kind to others and yourself. It feels good to be in service and to uplift others. But just as important- meet your own needs in a kind way. Remind yourself to listen to your Higher Self Guidance, and let go of your doubt. Acknowledge your fears-and move right through them with compassion. Treat yourself to things that bring you authentic joy and a smile on your face. Practicing smiling wakes up the Inner Kindness.

4. Reach out to others. Often people who are depressed feel alone. There are billions of people on this planet. Make contact and put yourself out there again.

5. Follow your passion. It’s easy to believe less about ourselves than to see the wonderful qualities that make up our core. Ask others to reflect back your strengths and learn to accept praise. Take critical feedback as someone else’s view-but not necessarily truth, and something you can work on or not to move forward.

We all deserve to smile. Joy is always here. May you find your smile today and share it with life!

Sharon Hartnett CST-D
703 509-1792
www.massageincolumbusohio.com

www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com

Building Self-Confidence

by SharonHartnett | Sep 20, 2019 | healing, Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K

Self-Confidence is not always easy to come by. Especially if the reflection of you from others has been bullying, putting down,dismissal, doubt, belittling, excluding and such. How does one get to know their authentic essential Self when this is the world in which they live? These negative mirrors are a sense of abuse to the True Self. Especially for children who are so open and ready to absorb everything. Babies and children are filled with such innocence and curiousity. They take what they are given as truth because they are simply born this way. So dependent and needing to be protected. Their tiny brains take in what is offered, and they organize based upon the reality that is presented. Yet, children grow, and they will become independent. And the gift of life is that we can change to find our own Sense of Self, with our own Inner Authority Clarity.

We each have our life challenges. Nobody is alone in this. As we grow, we look toward our parents, our friends, and community to teach us about love and kindness. But this is not always the case. Not in this day and age. We all know this. We turn on the news and violence is everywhere. So I ask you. Where do you want to put your life energy? How do you want to live this life that has been given to you when life is at odds? Is it in the darkness out there, or in the Light that lives Within You?So what can a person do to overcome all the breaks in trust formed in the world in which we live? My friend, the answer lies within you, and you already know it. You just need to start being more aware of what is already present in your life. There are many people in the world now who are growing in their trust for the One Wisdom, the Divine Light of God. They know how to do this by receiving “the key.”

The key is to begin to trust your own Inner Wisdom. You know, it is that voice in your head that says, “this is the best way”. It may say to you, “take a bath”. Something as simple as this to relax your muscles and give you some time to empty your head. As you begin to listen to this “Higer Voice” more often, it will get more involved in more difficult scenerios more often too. Our Inner Wisdom is always wanting to help us to grow and change, even when we resist the generosity of this Self-Love. It is an easy thing to do, following your Kind Inner Wisdom, but it takes commitment to break negative patterns of thinking based on earlier relationships.

Often enough, when we have been betrayed or hurt, we decide, “oh- I will do this alone, on my own”. It’s a strategy. We do this to try and stay safe. It can make sense for a short time, but in the long-run, we begin to close ourselves in. We miss out on the reality of inter-connected relatioships both within ourselves and with the outer world. But- my friends, we are not meant to do this alone. We are meant to build ourselves up and be involved in creating a great life for ourselves and for others.

In our hopes to thrive, we need to change our thinking. We have been limiting ourselves and our potential severely. You and I were born to greatness. We are walking miracles happening every moment, starting with these bodies that we wake up in every day. The Spirit of God, of the Universe, of all of Existence is living inside of us, trying to give us guidance each day to live our best lives.

If you want the best for yourself. If you want to be strong, creative and a true leader, you must begin to listen to your Own Inner Wisdom instead of leaking it away to Others. You will know that the voice is truth when it is Kind, Compassionate, Honest, and feels pleasurable. It will resonate in both your heart and your mind.

Listen to this voice and notice how your life begins to change. Notice the new steps that you feel brave enough to take. You have the resource inside of you to be a Powerful Presence for yourself and for others. I want this for me, and I want this for all of you who read this.

If you have been drawn to read this, these words are writen from that Voice that comes to me. I hope is uplifts your day to know that everything is possible when you begin to Listen and build your Self-Confidence.

Warmly,

Sharon Hartnett Cst-D

703 509-1792

www.massageincolumbusohio.com

www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com

Have you hit your Head?

by SharonHartnett | Sep 14, 2019 | Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K

A concussion is a traumatic brain injury. It’s something to take seriously.

If you have hurt your head playing football, have fallen or been in an accident, you may not show any external symptoms. Perhaps you did not lose consciouness either. But that doesn’t mean that you are fine. Always check with your physician and do follow up if you hit your head.

Some of the symptoms are:

Headache
Pressure in the head
Slurred speech
Tired
Dizziness
Temporary loss of consciousness
Vomiting
Problems sleeping
Confusion
Amnesia
Ringing in the ears
Nausea
Slurred speech
Delayed response to questions

If after time, you find yourself noticing sensitivity to light, loss of focus, change in sense of taste/smell, emotionally out of sync (depression), you may be experiencing the after effects.

Once you have checked in with your doctor, you may want to try Craniosacral Therapy. The Upledger Intitute has been offering football players the opportunity to receive Craniosacral work and there has been a lot of success. As a Diplomate Certified Craniosacral Therapist myself, I have worked with people who experienced Concussions, and have improved quite a bit.

You don’t have to just learn to cope. There is help.

If you have any questions, please contact Sharon Hartnett CST-D at 703 509-1792 for a free 10 minute phone consultation with your questions.

It’s time to get better, don’t you think?

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Let Love Lead

by SharonHartnett | Sep 5, 2019 | Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K, thought for the day

Do you ever feel lost?

Have you stopped listening?

If you pay attention, you will always find that strand of love that is dancing in the breeze, waiting to be held.

To feel truly happy, I think it is necessary to quiet down and notice how love is supporting you. It’s everywhere. And it shows up in every moment.

Listen to your heart, and make your best decisions there with clarity and grounding.

Real love is true. You’ll know that by the way you feel

Sharon Hartnett CST-D

703 509-1792

www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com

Be Yourself

by SharonHartnett | Aug 29, 2019 | Craniosacral Therapy, hakomi, Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K

Normal is Overrated.

We live in a world where “normal” is overrated. So much of what we learn is how to fit in with the thinking of others. Especially when we are younger, our parents, teachers and friends ask us to memorize, to repeat, to make habits that are part of the current paradigm. Somewhere in all of this though, is you- wanting to find your own way of Being. It’s a tricky tightrope act learning to walk in both worlds between the authentic you and what is expected. Ultimately though, as we mature and grow up, for those of us who weren’t given much opportunity to be heard, acknowledged or hear praise, we must learn how to discard the package we have been sold. How to do this? 1. Be curious always 2. Step outside your box and see things from a view that comes from within you. 3. bring your awareness to your own sense of self before relating to others 4. allow yourself to receive and regulate “what’s out there” at your own pace and in whatever quantity is easiest for you. 5. practice connecting with your whole self and don’t let anything get in the way! Good luck unlearning all the bullshit, and finding the real you.

Sharon Hartnett CST-D
703 509-1792
www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com