My Approach to Self-Care
Acupuncture,Acupressure/ Massage, and Yoga are all holistic and do not separate the mind from the body, because physical pain can cause mental and emotional pain and vice versa.
The recorded videos and group classes are “tune-ups” for your body, incorporating generally beneficial acupoints and poses. They are intended for overall vitality, wellness and as preventative care.
One-On-One Sessions
I work one-on-one with clients in person utilizing all the tools in my toolbox to help reduce pain and promote a healthier, happier you. I also help to create customized therapeutic self-care routines, because everybody is different with different imbalances and different needs.
You set a goal and I help you attain it, whether it be emotional balance, strength, reduced pain, etc… I create these sequences at the appropriate length for you to work into your regular routine.
Benefits of Acupuncture/Acupressure
Acupuncture uses thing needles and acupressure uses hands or tools to stimulate acupoints along pathways throughout the body, which we call channels or meridians. The reason to stimulate acupoints is to encourage the free flow of Qi and Blood, and to improve circulation in areas of pain. Qi is the vital life force or “energy” that flows through the channels, not only in our bodies but in everything in the universe.
When there are blockages preventing the proper flow of Qi, it can cause disorders of excess (ie: inflammation) or deficiencies (weaknesses), often resulting in pain or disorders affecting our digestion, sleep, mood, etc. When we eat and drink or do anything to excess we can affect the balance of our Qi and also if we have too little sleep, movement or nutrients it can affect Qi in the body. Even too strong of emotions can affect the balance within us. Stimulating acupressure points along meridians are helps to restore balance, so we feel calm, and confident with energy and have a healthy zest for life.
Benefits of Yoga
Asanas (poses) are traditionally used to prepare to sit for long periods of time in contemplation or meditation. Poses help to strengthen certain muscle groups and lengthen or stretch others. It can help with alignment, increasing circulation, and be very relaxing. Because there is focus on the breath, regular practice can increase lung capacity, which can in turn help our heart health. It helps with pain, improves our mood and can boost our immune system. Yoga has evolved and now there are so many styles and brands to follow. It can be great for strengthening muscles and even cardio for fast-paced styles. The style I use will gently strengthen and lengthen muscle groups.
Yoga expands far beyond poses and breath to deepen your connection to yourself and the universe. These benefits are endless.
The yoga asanas I use are beginner to intermediate, so anyone; any gender, age, shape or flexibility level can practice this style. Asanas are not meant to make us the most flexible person in the room, or to be competitive, especially with ourselves.
You cannot be bad at self-care. You have probably just put yourself on the back burner. So let’s bring you to the forefront. These routines don’t replace regular bodywork, acupuncture or medical care, but it is a safe, easy, and affordable route to take to help yourself find balance, which in the current world climate is of utmost importance. So, take a look and look after yourselves.