Out of all the modalities I've studied in the 17 years I've been a massage therapist, CranioSacral Therapy (CST) has to be - hands-down - the coolest sh*t I've ever learned. It's my favorite balance of nerdy anatomy, aligned paradigms, and effective healing techniques all rolled into one.
I didn't get a tattoo of a skull on my arm just for fun. Turns out, it's my homage to CST, a life-changing modality that constantly enriches my life and the lives of so many of my beloved clients.
For many of us, life suddenly shifted into a daily battle with chronic pain. We were left with this strange feeling of betrayal. Why is this happening to me? Why does it feel so hard to be in my body now?
Over time you learn that this challenge of discomfort isn't just some random nonsense bullsh*t. You try everything under the sun to get rid of it, but it persists. WHY?
Because pain is the the warning. The harbinger. The alarm that tells you something is off. It starts with a whisper and then gets louder when ignored.
Your pain is trying to tell you something. And it won't stop until you LISTEN.
Pain management 101: don't ignore that gut instinct you get that quietly nudges you to slow down and PAY ATTENTION.
It happens to each and every one of us. We push just a bit and that's the moment we're like, "F*CK. I shouldn't have done that."
But it's ok. You're going to move through this and by LEANING INTO IT ALL, you're going to learn so freaking much about yourself. You're going to be transformed.
Strangely enough and perhaps by design, pain is a protector and catalyst all at the same time.
I gotta say (for someone who has their fair share of trauma and health conditions), you never can quite tell exactly what it is that the universe wants you to know. And that's the beauty of being human...
When you open to the unfolding, you're gifted an abundance that exceeds all of your wildest dreams and expectations.
I'm only just happening upon this awesomeness very recently.
Here's how I landed in it: I stopped the blaming. I stopped allowing myself to play the victim. I finally decided to choose differently. I KNOW. Is it that simple?
It can be! It's the moment you begin to call yourself out on own bullsh*t and excuses. It's the moment you step into your power and begin to honor yourself.
I say that my clients are the bravest people I know because they take a giant leap of faith with me. Every session is a trust fall. We listen and follow. We tune in and we're guided by your inner wisdom, your all-knowing, your spirit, your intuition. Call it whatever you like! It leads us deeper and deeper into the layers of YOU.
Thank you for allowing me to hold a healing space for you. Thank you for trusting in my bodywork skill sets and my intuitive senses.
I discovered just how awesome CranioSacral Therapy is by receiving it, prepping for the next level class, and using it with an open and grounded heart in sessions.
I fell into a flow once I began to fully TRUST (myself and the process). This corny concept of "surrender" cannot be repeated enough.
Here's a fun memory instead of more spiritual talk:
Every summer I try to get to Rehoboth Beach to my favorite crystal shop Stoneworks Lapidary. I try my hardest to buy stones only once a year. I know... who the heck does that? (Insert cry face emoji here)
This summer of 2024 I was called to buy: 1. Apache Tear, 2. Fluorite, 3. Golden Healer, and 4. Agate. I'm no crystal expert. I just have a deep appreciation for the support that gemstones provide when you're already doing your inner work.
Apache Tear is here to help me companion with you through your grief. That loss of mobility. The loss of hours spent in discomfort instead of being out there living life freely. You WILL get through this. We sit with the grief for as long as it needs to be witnessed.
Fluorite heightens my intuition while at the same time helps me stay in neutral so that you can experience YOUR PROCESS. I'm simply the facilitator. This can be challenging because I can be super opinionated. If I don't catch myself in a projection, just know that you can ALWAYS call me out on it. (I'm actively working on this skill!)
Golden Healer is here for us to uplevel with. We're clearing and balancing on all planes: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Personally. Collectively. We're ready to lead with confidence and strength.
And Agate is a special intuitive pick. When I saw the description of "healing inner anger," I was like, "YUP. That one's for me." Safety? SURE. Security? YES PLEASE. We can all use more of each!
Thank you for being here. Thank you for being a supporter. I love that we're here together helping one another. I get to express myself through CranioSacral Therapy and you benefit from my interpretation of this amazing modality.
When things click, you just know! I look forward to our next session and if you're new to me, WELCOME. You're in for tons of laughs and some tears too. We travel through it all here. All parts of you are welcome. I invite you to accept yourself just as you are. Let the exploration begin!
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