“For the Shipibo, the Universe is made of song and everything in it has a pattern that can be sung.” (From the documentary “Woven Songs of the Amazon,” produced and narrated by Anna Stevens.) Imagine listening to a song that was once your favorite. Maybe you haven’t heard it in years, but it instantly brings…
One of my favorite things about my shamanic healing clinic is that it’s attended by people of all ages, races, and genders. I love the diversity of my clientele, knowing that this work connects with all people! I always begin sessions by asking, ‘what will be helpful to you today?’ Here’s what those who attended…
Many people experience anxiety or trepidation when they embark on a new approach to healing. My client Craig admitted to many fears when we began working together. He worried about what might be uncovered, how he would react, what the experience would feel like—and the list went on in a way that’s very familiar to…
I love summer because it allows me to joyfully take my morning practice outside. Standing barefoot on the cool, dewy ground with my face to the sun, I extend my arms and open my palms to receive the brilliant light as I say the following words: Thank you Spirit for this new day, its beauty…
This week marked the summer solstice, bringing us sunny skies, longer days, and a wonderful sense of freedom and play. As we officially step into the season, it’s a great time to bring our awareness to the power of the sun and the many ways it supports us. What can you do to bring the…
Ever hear yourself saying these words? I need to gather my energy. I need to be more balanced. I want to feel calm and centered. This is exactly what Yolande said when stating her intention during a recent Healing Touch session. Yolande has two teenage daughters and a demanding career that requires frequent international…
For the past several weeks, I have been writing about pain, including a variety of methods for pain relief , the connection between trauma and physical pain, and the research that supports these methods. At its most basic level, Healing Touch works because it is a gentle effective way to elicit the “relaxation response,” a termed first used by…
David was thoroughly discouraged when he came to see me. He suffered from chronic pain in his neck, shoulders, and hips, and had already invested a lot of time and money into getting better. He admitted to me that he had little hope of finding relief through Healing Touch. As much as his mind was…
May is Mental Health Awareness month, a fitting time to take a deeper look at how emotional and mental distress can play a part in chronic pain. Earlier this month I gave several examples of how pain can show up not only as migraines, fatigue, and muscle aches, but also as grief and anxiety. I described…
Imagine picking up a one-pound rock and holding it in your hand with your arm extended. Easy, right? Keep holding it…keep holding it…and it won’t take long before your arm begins to hurt. The longer you hold the rock, the more it hurts. Of course, you could put the rock down but let’s say you…