The Healing Blog
Practical, body-centered tools for calming your nervous system, easing chronic pain, and reconnecting with yourself, drawn from Somatic Experiencing®, Feldenkrais®, Craniosacral Therapy, and Havening Techniques®.
What to Expect in a Trauma-Informed Bodywork Session: How Touch Helps Heal Trauma and Regulate the Nervous System
When people ask me what trauma-informed bodywork looks like, I usually explain that it’s a gentle, hands-on approach that helps the body (and nervous system) find its way back to regulation and safety.
Trauma Informed Bodywork and Somatic Experiencing® for Narcissistic Abuse
The Feldenkrais Method® and Somatic Experiencing® are two robust somatic methods that help release chronic muscle tension and regulate the nervous system. One tool helped me learn to sense and feel safety in my body and to trust my own inner guidance again, while the other tool helped me release the powerful thwarted energy that got stuck in my body, causing me chronic pain and fatigue.
Physical Symptoms of Anxiety and Hyper-Vigilance
From a somatic, or body perspective, anxiety refers to the sensations generated by the body’s total response to a threat. Our body reacts to this threat because it will do anything to survive. When we remain in a constant state of hypervigilance, we experience predictable bracing and contracting patterns throughout our system.
The Hidden Messages in Your Pain: Why You Should Pay Attention
Pain is your body’s way of communicating with you. It’s a signal in your nervous system that something may be wrong.
Can Feldenkrais® Help You Break Habits Faster? What to Expect
One of the first questions new clients have is “how long will this take this Feldenkrais to work?”
Yes, Your Brain Can Change Itself. How to Harness the Power of Brain Plasticity to Relieve Pain
THE BRAIN CAN CHANGE ITSELF. It is a plastic, living organ that can actually change its own structure and function, even into old age. This breakthrough in neuroscience is called neuroplasticity, and it’s changing the centuries-old idea that the brain is fixed and unchanging.
How to Cultivate Inner Strength with Being Easeful
When I was younger I was able to power my way through anything — I was physically strong and was proud of this quality. I was mentally strong and when challenges arose, I met them head on. I started 3 separate businesses–two while raising 3 children and taking care of my family while my husband at the time traveled internationally frequently for his job.
3 Ways to Regulate Your Nervous System When You're Stressed
It can take less than 20 minutes to feel calm, relaxed muscles, easy breathing, calmer mind, at peace, and balanced emotionally.
How Long Until I Notice Results from Feldenkrais® Sessions?
When people are considering working with me, one of the first things they want to know is HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?
4 Guidelines to Get the Most from Your Feldenkrais Method® Online Class
Feldenkrais is different from so many activities or therapies we’ve encountered before. It’s got a strange name, for sure, which doesn’t help.
How to Set Yourself Up for Success in Your Online Group Class
If you’ve been thinking about joining a group online class, but feel a little nervous about what to expect, here are some tips so that you’ll feel more comfortable!
Discover Lasting Relief for Jaw and Neck Pain with These Effective Strategies
Jaw pain, also known as Temporalmandibular Joint Disorder (TMD), is experienced by many people in some form or another. Symptoms can include minor to severe pain in the temporalmandibular joint (TMJ) itself, jaw popping, headaches, aching in the facial muscles, grinding teeth, difficulty chewing, tightness in the jaw and can be responsible for neck pain, shoulder pain, and even tinnitus (or ringing in the ears).
Did You Know You Can Rewire Your Brain to Relieve Muscle Tension?
If you’re like me, you’ve tried many different practitioners and therapies in an attempt to relieve muscle tension and chronic neck, shoulder or back pain. You may have felt better and relaxed for a few days after a massage or relief from a physical therapy or chiropractic session.
How Often Should I Schedule Feldenkrais Sessions to See Results?
My clients often ask me “how often should I receive a session?” There is not a one-size fits all answer, but here are some questions to ask yourself when deciding how often to schedule.
Finding Confidence in Your Feet and Ankles: A Journey to Better Mobility Part 2
This is a simple exercise you can do at home to give you more mobility in your feet and ankles. You may notice a difference immediately when you stand up to walk afterwards, or it might take a few times.
Finding Confidence in Your Feet and Ankles: A Journey to Better Mobility Part 1
Do you find something is keeping you from hiking in nature or taking long walks this summer? When we lack confidence in our feet or ankles, it’s common to find ourselves avoiding putting ourselves in situations where we might risk tripping or falling.
How I Restored Myself with The Feldenkrais Method®
In 2015, I had moved from Denver to Washington, DC to be with someone with whom I had fallen in love. But within weeks of arriving, red flags began to appear. I made excuses for each thing because I loved this man and believed he was the person with whom I would spend the rest of my life.
Here's Why Compensation Patterns Happen in the Body
When we injure a part of ourselves, we usually see a specialist. When we have a broken bone, first the broken bone is immobilized by an orthopedic specialist, and then we see a physical therapist who focuses specifically on that body part, showing us exercises to strengthen or stretch that specific area.
How the Feldenkrais Method® Helps to Alleviate Stress and Chronic Pain
The Feldenkrais method is a process that helps a person shift out of old patterns for good. It helps you identify and change habits that might be causing you pain and discomfort in exchange for long-term healing and relief.
