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🔥🚒 Supporting Our Heroes: A Breakthrough in Firefighter Well-being 🔥🚒

We're excited to share groundbreaking research from our latest study, "A Proposal for the Use of Craniosacral Therapy in Firefighter Cadets." This study explores the potential of Craniosacral Therapy (CST) to significantly decrease cortisol levels and improve postural stability among firefighter cadets — essential for their high-demand roles.

Discover how CST is helping our firefighters manage stress and maintain optimal physical readiness. This innovative approach underscores our commitment to enhancing the well-being of those who keep us safe.

📖 Read more about the impact of CST on firefighter health: https://bit.ly/4gzl8Zs or Upledger.com Searchable Article Database

Especially with so many modalities available with highly trained LMTs. I offer CranioSacral, Visceral Manipulation, Lymphatic Drainage and Manual Articular Approach along with hydrotherapy, cupping, and other methods.

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BAYLOR UNIVERSITY PUBLISHES LARGEST STUDY EVER ON MASSAGE THERAPY USE

July 2024

"Many people receive massage therapy and for many reasons. But according to a new study – the largest and most comprehensive ever conducted on the subject – the prevalence of visits to massage therapists is higher than one might have imagined and the reasons may be surprising."

“What our study shows is that it’s probably not helpful any longer to label massage as an ‘alternative’ therapy, with all of the marginality that the term conveys.”

“Licensed massage therapists ought to be respected as mainstream practitioners, whose profession provides a therapeutic approach not just to address pain and functional challenges but to foster wellness and overall well-being, physical and emotional.

Everyone can benefit from working with a skilled massage therapist. They’re the hidden gems in the healthcare system.” - Jeff Levin, Ph.D., M.P.H., University Professor of Epidemiology and Population Health. (Robert Rogers/Baylor University)

Study Link: Journal of Science & Healing
Prevalence & Determinants of Massage Therapy Use in the US
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1550830724000958

I held a party the other week and grief came.

She wasn’t invited but she came anyway - barged her way in through the door and settled down like she was here to stay.

And then she introduced me to the friends she’d brought with her - Anger. Fear. Frustration. Guilt. Hopelessness.

And they sang in the loudest voices, took up space in every corner of the room and spoke over anyone else that tried to talk.

They made it messy and loud and uncomfortable.

But finally, they left.

And long afterwards, when I was all alone,
I realised there was still someone here.
Quietly clearing up after the rest.

I asked who she was and she told me, “Love.”

And I assumed that’s why she looked familiar - because I had met her before.
“Or perhaps,” she said, “it’s because I’ve been here the whole time.”

And I was confused then because I hadn’t seen her all evening.

But when I looked more closely,
when I looked into her eyes,
I realised quietly that she had been here.
All the time.

She’d just been dressed as grief.

*****

Becky Hemsley 2023
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I share this poem a lot because I think it can be quite comforting to think of grief as simply love in disguise ❤

‘Afterparty’ is from the book When I Am Gone
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Started working on clients again this morning. I still have some availability the last week of April.

"The Shadow of Shadow Work:

If you think shadow work is about self improvement by way of making the negative and unsavory parts of yourself better or getting rid of them or replacing them with better more acceptable habits and patterns then you do not actually understand what shadow is.

Don’t fall into the trap!

Also remember: shadow does not simply mean the violent or ugly aspects of you. Shadow is whatever part of you you have disowned.

Your innocence could be in your shadow. Your love of life could be in your shadow. Your courage could be in your shadow.

Shadow is whatever you have disowned by choosing instead to identify with its polarity.

The continual judgement and desire to get rid of shadow is in fact actually the essence of what creates shadow.

Point being: much of what I hear of these days as shadow work is actually just the definition of what shadow is."
~Maya Luna~

Archaeology for the Woman's Soul

“Overall, this NMA provides further evidence for the effectiveness of MBMBT in the treatment of NLBP, which has certain clinical implications. First, the findings demonstrate that Craniosacral Therapy is significantly effective in improving pain, disability, physical health, and mental health in NLBP and may be the most effective MBMBT for treating patients with NLBP.”

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10340124/?fbclid=IwAR2xCQhHtyItXfUG_pYZP5jUNuJzR1VcQeKcJ2EjMOT5_IQbOUOqmW_D6_k_aem_AdqXKQQmeew5Sv0Oh-EgzGXgjQ8UOATNGq3WqX1-GrB-RIxTfSUoM1mJ-xhq2uZMJjc

Effect of mindfulness-based mind-body therapies in patients with non-specific low back pain—A network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Although mindfulness-based mind-body therapy (MBMBT) is an effective non-surgical treatment for patients with non-specific low back pain (NLBP), the best MBMBT mode of treatment for NLBP patients has not been identified. Therefore, a network meta-analysis ...

Our energy souls are beautiful and complex. Self reflection and self work is worth the journey.

I’m in San Diego visiting friends and my friend was bit by something and woke up this way. I asked if he would let me do some lymph drainage and after 10-15 minutes, this was the difference. Awesome stuff!

Healing love to him ❤️

Spending time within your inner sanctuary doesn't mean you have to do anything in particular.

It's about simply being present within the sacred and safe environment that you have created.

It's a place of nourishment, rest and acceptance.

All you create within there is for you, to soften you, to connect your spirit with a place within your earthsuit, where you are held and supported no matter how you feel.

Spend time in there, simply being.

Blessings 🐾🌿✨
(c)O.Nightsky
(Art: Sánchez Tomás)

Absolutely! And my clients know this as a Stillpoint Inducer used at the occipital bone that also helps with headaches, pain, fluid forces, anxiety, etc. I give them to new CranioSacral clients all the time. “If you’re feeling funky, get on your balls!”

Why You Should Bring Two Tennis Balls and a Sock on Your Next Road Trip or Long Flight This personal trainer recommends traveling with two tennis balls and a sock to help alleviate back pain while in a car or plane seat.

CranioSacral can help you talk with your body so you can work together as a team!

I wonder if you know,
the work your body has done today.
And every day.
How much disease it has fought off.
How many times it could have failed but battled on,
how many ways it could have broken but did not.

I wonder if you know,
the work your body has done today.
And every day.
And each day it has done this amazing job,
without your help,
without your approval,
your acceptance,
your kindness.

Each day it has soldiered on,
regardless of the constant stream of negativity,
pulsing its way from your brain to your cells.
Not good enough.
Not attractive enough.
Not the right shape.

Perhaps it’s time to see your body for what is truly is,
An amazing and mind-blowingly competent machine.
To get your soul to where it needs to be in this life.
To let you live.

I wonder if you know,
how much better you would be as a team.
I wonder.

Donna Ashworth
From ‘I wish I Knew’: https://amzn.to/3JVMJlZ

Art by The Ronald West Gallery

Swing wide open your doors to entertain and integrate all your sub personalities and archetypes. Being open to the other side is sometimes hard but will bring you peace.

THE GUEST HOUSE
This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.
A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor.
Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they are a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still, treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.
The dark thought, the shame, the malice.
meet them at the door laughing and invite them in.
Be grateful for whatever comes.
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.
-- Jelaluddin Rumi

Let’s do it! I’m happy to support you in this process.

I think midlife is when the universe gently places her hands upon your shoulders, pulls you close, and whispers in your ear:

I’m not screwing around. It’s time. All of this pretending and performing – these coping mechanisms that you’ve developed to protect yourself from feeling inadequate and getting hurt – has to go.

Your armor is preventing you from growing into your gifts. I understand that you needed these protections when you were small. I understand that you believed your armor could help you secure all of the things you needed to feel worthy of love and belonging, but you’re still searching and you’re more lost than ever.

Time is growing short. There are unexplored adventures ahead of you. You can’t live the rest of your life worried about what other people think. You were born worthy of love and belonging. Courage and daring are coursing through you. You were made to live and love with your whole heart. It’s time to show up and be seen.'

~Brené Brown

Artist~
Cecile Desserle

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Breathe it in

CranioSacral therapy in depth. The layers of the onion…SER. The body knows the score…..try it. 254-749-7992 text or call.

I Tried Somato Emotional Release—The Therapeutic Massage for Your Mind and Body Somato Emotional Release is a therapeutic process that can help the body and mind release emotional issues. Learn more about the healing method inside.

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Post CranioSacral session. Happy camper. Thanks, little buddy! It was an honor.

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Excellent shadow work!

Once, I ran from fear, so fear controlled me.
Until I learned to hold fear like a newborn.
Listen to it, but not give in.
Honour it, but not worship it.
Fear could not stop me anymore.
I walked with courage into the storm.
I still have fear,
but it does not have me.

Once, I was ashamed of who I was.
I invited shame into my heart.
I let it burn.
It told me, "I am only trying
to protect your vulnerability".
I thanked shame dearly,
and stepped into life anyway,
unashamed, with shame as a lover.

Once, I had great sadness
buried deep inside.
I invited it to come out and play.
I wept oceans. My tear ducts ran dry.
And I found joy right there.
Right at the core of my sorrow.
It was heartbreak that taught me how to love.

Once, I had anxiety.
A mind that wouldn't stop.
Thoughts that wouldn't be silent.
So I stopped trying to silence them.
And I dropped out of the mind,
and into the Earth.
Into the mud.
Where I was held strong
like a tree, unshakeable, safe.

Once, anger burned in the depths.
I called anger into the light of myself.
I felt its shocking power.
I let my heart pound and my blood boil.
Listened to it, finally.
And it screamed, "Respect yourself fiercely now!".
"Speak your truth with passion!".
"Say no when you mean no!".
"Walk your path with courage!".
"Let no one speak for you!"
Anger became an honest friend.
A truthful guide.
A beautiful wild child.

Once, loneliness cut deep.
I tried to distract and numb myself.
Ran to people and places and things.
Even pretended I was "happy".
But soon I could not run anymore.
And I tumbled into the heart of loneliness.
And I died and was reborn
into an exquisite solitude and stillness.
That connected me to all things.
So I was not lonely, but alone with All Life.
My heart One with all other hearts.

Once, I ran from difficult feelings.
Now, they are my advisors, confidants, friends,
and they all have a home in me,
and they all belong and have dignity.
I am sensitive, soft, fragile,
my arms wrapped around all my inner children.
And in my sensitivity, power.
In my fragility, an unshakeable Presence.

In the depths of my wounds,
in what I had named “darkness”,
I found a blazing Light
that guides me now in battle.

I became a warrior
when I turned towards myself.

And started listening.

~Jeff Foster

Try CranioSacral therapy! Here’s a thorough but simple article about it.

Provide More Relief from Pain with CranioSacral Therapy John Matthew Upledger (1960–2017) wrote this article for MASSAGE Magazine’s February 2012 issue, and we are republishing it here honor to honor his memory—and to educate massage therapists about th…

My favorite “physical” review of the results of CranioSacral therapy.

I have doctors referring long Covid patients to me for CranioSacral and Lymph Drainage. Long Covid is still an enigma, yet we have had good results using either modality depending on the symptoms. If you have or know someone who has long Covid, I’d love you to book an appointment. Call or text 254-749-7992.

“It did note a higher risk in patients who had obesity prior to infection. And it also spotted some associations between specific symptoms people experienced during their initial infection and the likelihood of developing long COVID. Patients who reported sore throats, headaches and, intriguingly, hair loss after testing positive were more likely to have lingering symptoms months later.

“Our assumption is that that hair loss reflects extreme stress, potentially a reaction to a high fever or medications,” Crimmins said. “So it’s probably some indication of how severe the illness was.”

USC researchers identify symptoms associated with increased risk for long COVID — Los Angeles Times A new study offers insight into the prevalence of long COVID and suggests who might be more likely to develop the condition.

Absolutely!

CranioSacral assists in this sacred work.

Non-addictive treatment options to help free patients from opioid dependencies is so important now more than ever.

This flyer outlines why manual therapy for pain relief is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a safer non-opioid approach for the long-term treatment of most chronic pain. Share or download here: http://bit.ly/2TPqW9i

A reminder of the healing power of touch with neutrality and positive intention. Dolphin work with CranioSacral is awesome!

What the world needs now is Peace, Understanding and Connection!!!

Give yourself the time to escape to the Bahamas and learn about CranioSacral Therapy and the dolphin-assisted therapy program. Watch this remarkable documentary - TOUCH.

People are talking - "Yesterday I was exploring the Upledger Institute International YouTube channel and I stumbled upon an incredible video called "Touch: a remarkable documentary about CranioSacral Therapy". I had seen it once before when it premiered and thought that this would be a great opportunity to sit back, take my time, and get reacquainted with the film. It's only 37 minutes long, the photography is absolutely stunning, and the healing interaction between Dolphins and clients is amazing and very heartwarming. Take this time to treat yourself to this beautiful video and perhaps even learn a bit about the modality called CranioSacral Therapy." Allen M.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaJsUXpQIho