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Guide to Alternative Healing and Bodywork
by
Julie Hightman L.M.T.
Massage Therapy
Advanced CranialSacral Therapy
Aromatherapy
Reiki Master (Energy Healing)
Reflexology
Zero Balancing
The Healing Arts
Massage Therapy, an ancient healing art, has brought health and regeneration to the health conscious for over 5000 yrs. The benefits of intentional touch are utilized by specific techniques that aid in calming heart-rate and blood pressure, increasing circulation of blood and the immune system, releasing the body of physical and emotional toxins that create scar tissue. The build up of scar tissue inhibits the free flow of blood, oxygen, and vital energy the body, mind, and heart need to work at optimal potential. Harmonizing the entire bodily system in this manner allows for decreased physical, mental, and emotional stress, promoting a positive perspective of life.
CranialSacral Therapy involves balancing the entire nervous system and connective tissue structure of the body. This healing art has proven to release many from the burden of chronic or unexplainable pain, empowering the body with the strength and intelligence to handle recent or possible injuries. Each injury we incur creates a compensating reaction, forcing the body to tighten or become to loose in areas to sustain a center of balance. By re-organizing the compensation patterns of life, CST has the ability to restore the body to its complete potential and unify the functions of the spinal column. A wide range of syndromes such as TMJ, migraines, compressed or twisted bone tissue, and other structural dysfunctions have been successfully treated, subdued, and cured.
Reiki stimulates the innate ability within each of us to discover our higher sensory capabilities. Laying on of hands and blending with the electromagnetic currents of each cell enables the mental, emotional, and spiritual self to cleanse and remove debris from the entire system. Debris is a general term for emotional, mental, and physical scar tissue, as well as, excessive negative or discordant vibrations lingering from past occurrence and confrontation. Balancing the energetic body first may liberate and prepare the body to release physical ailments symptomatic of deeper emotional and mental stress. We each incur more than a "bodyfull" of various stress in one year, let alone, a lifetime. Stress build up leads to natural self-defensive reactions that may cause hypertension and hyper-anxiety. The system becomes more and more vulnerable if these blocks are continually stored and not removed. Energy healing is a holistic approach to the entire mind, body, soul complex, enabling the personal transformation of each individual into the Being they live to become.
Reflexology, formalized by Eunice Ingham, developed over thousands of years with massage and holistic bodywork. Therapeutic massage is applied to the feet and hands in particular areas in order to affect organs and divisions throughout the human body. Our hands and feet are the most utilized parts of the body with highly developed sensory cognition. Reflexology is documented to have amazing healing affects on long-term illness and organ balancing. By breaking up deposited acids and toxins trapped in these complex structures the immune system may strengthen and increase the excretion of unwanted and unhealthy chemicals in the body.
Zero Balancing, formalized by Dr. Fritz Smith, is a therapy that focuses on balancing the circulation of blood, oxygen, and energy in the body. ZB is performed by applying traction to the joints of the body and evaluating the tension held in these structures. When we do not have full movement of a joint(s) the body is forced to compensate. The blockages in each structure force the body to close down over time, extending the tension to other areas of the body. Joints do not hold stress or friction well and therefore act as a passage only for where the impact or tension may be stored. By cleansing and revitalizing the joints, the body returns to a state of Zero, a new beginning where the body holds more strength and openness to healing itself and undergoing minor injuries.
Aromatherapy is a technique that uses mental and emotional recognition through the stimulus of "scentsation". Scent receptors in the nose and sinus have a direct relationship to the emotional sensory portion of the brain. When we smell aromas anywhere our memory is provoked and we relate to someone or some place that we associate the scent too. Each memory provokes an emotion we experienced or concluded from a particular circumstance. This reaction may be conscious or sub-conscious. In a therapeutic setting organic scents are utilized to inspire calming and/ or stimulating affects. This motivates the body into a state of meditation and balance where healing may take place. Physical dysfunctions, pain, headaches, and emotional or mental trauma may be relieved. Aromatherapy offers a plethora of resources for healing the heart, mind, and body. Essential oils used in this therapy may be used in various ways, including cosmetics, perfumery, pharmaceutical remedies, teas, hypnotics, sedatives, household cleansers, and bug repellent!
Let the Healing Arts embrace you as the Ocean embraces the Earth.
Healing Mantra
Healing is a unique experience to each individual. The initiation and completion of healing is the intentional decision of the self to release the burden of inhibiting pain and fear. We each must take the responsibility in letting go in order to grow and give our bodies the nutrients needed to survive, emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and physically. A true healer may only channel the energy and prompt the self-correction of habitual patterns. This allows the one in need the liberation to define a personal choice. As a therapist, I meet clients on mutual ground. We work to build one's self-confidence in manifesting an ultimate healing experience.
Thank you, for your curiosity in the healing arts! I hope this information has brought you new knowledge and motivation for healing yourself and others. I am here to offer healing to All in need or want of empathic service. As an artist and alternative healer I believe in working toward the progression of relief and rejuvenation, through expressive art and bodywork for the Mind, Body, and Soul.
We each have our own process in life and experiences to absolve and learn from. However, when life takes over at times it may be hard to reach a state of serenity and new beginning. Consistent attention to the well-being of our heart, mind, and body is necessary to Breathe without restraint, to Smile without pain, and to Live the with the fullest appreciation of ourselves and others. Allow yourself the opportunity to experience Unity. The initial engagement of Health begins with your own Will. Just Be.
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