Insights into Holistic Healing

​Sometimes our lives need a little reset. I realized the importance of this when I took a day trip to Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health.  I left my house a bit frazzled.  I was in a hurry and had just enough gas in the car to make it most of the way to Lenox.  

Fortunately, after a pit stop in Lee, I arrived.

Once I got there, my whole frame of mind shifted.  I parked the car, put my phone in a locker and had a full day to do whatever I wanted to with no responsibilities.  I took a dance yoga class, went on a mindfulness kayak ride and had a delicious lunch and dinner.

The weather was beautiful and for that day life was easy and effortless.  I truly felt cared for.  

When we’re busy and stressed out, it may seem counterintuitive to slow down.  With so much to do, we tend to hurry and check off one more thing on our to-do list.  

But slowing down really helps us focus on what is most important.  It helps us gain clarity.  It resets our nervous system.  We can then face our lives with more wisdom and grace.

It’s summer and the world feels a little slower.  I encourage you to take time off –several days or a week if you can.  But even a day or an hour in a different setting can offer the benefits of rest and relaxation.

That’s one of the reasons that acupuncture and craniosacral therapy can be so helpful.  They give the body and mind time to relax, reset and rejuvenate.

If you’re feeling like you could use some TLC, take a moment to schedule a free consultation or an acupuncture or craniosacral therapy appointment.

It could be the first step to a life of more ease.

With you on the journey…
Bonnie

​I recently watched the movie "Air," the story behind Air Jordans and was drawn to the line "A shoe is always just a shoe until someone steps in it."

Our bodies are like that.  For the most part, we share the same organs, muscles, tendons and body parts.  These tend to work in similar ways.  Our hearts beat, our lungs fill with air, our stomach and intestines digest food.  We all have this in common.

But the container that we live in is just that, a container.  A group of living organs.  I've been exploring for most of my life what it means to step into this container.    What does it mean to become embodied?

As I’ve explored this, I’ve found that listening to what my body is saying is an incredibly powerful thing.  Stretching my spine every morning has gotten rid feelings of neuropathy in my legs.  Strengthening the muscles in my legs has meant no more knee pain.  Lifting weights at home has kept my bones strong. Eating foods that have a high nutritional content and taste good, has meant a healthier GI tract.

Working with patients, I find that the same thing is true. As they gain an awareness of how to stand and move properly, their pain is reduced and their lives are filled with more ease.  When they eat healthier, things like brain fog and acid reflux go away.

This isn’t about rocket science, rather it’s small, steady changes that over time allow us to be more embodied, more conscious of our experience in our physical being.

I continue to help people have this experience of living healthier by offering Japanese Acupuncture, Craniosacral Therapy and Wellness Counseling.
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If you are interested in improving your health, here are 2 ways to get started.

1. Schedule a free online consultation.  I’ll review your health history and let you know how I can help you be free of pain.  I’ll talk to you about the benefits of acupuncture.

 

1. Schedule a half hour Craniosacral Sacral treatment.  This will get rid of stress you may be carrying and give you the opportunity to be relaxed and in your body.

 

1. Make one small change today – eat an extra vegetable, walk for an extra 5-10 minutes, breathe deeply.  Notice how you feel.

 
Here’s to your good health and happiness!