Healing Touch ~ The New Treatment Option Available at ""Rachael's Place of Practice" ~ Currently Used in Mainstream American Hospitals

A few weeks ago I gained my first level certification in a new healing modality called "Healing Touch". 

I have long been excited about gaining this & incorporating it into my massage practice, as it is currently the only "Energy Based" therapy that is being employed in over 30 mainstream American Hospitals.

This is due to intensive research with staggering results: Hospitals such as Oregon, Miami & Greenwich reported that their quarterly pharmaceutical bill's dramatically decreased due to their patients requiring less pain medication. While patients were also experiencing rapid recoveries freeing up beds faster!

You can watch a short YouTube clip on Hospital use  here: 

Olivia newton John Advocates the use of healing Touch in American Hospitals

I appreciate all energy based therapies, however there is a pseudo cynic that dwells within my love and light idealistic self and I really do like to work with modalities that are backed by research and scientific proof.... 

Lets just say I like results ~ and as possible client's ~ I am sure you do too! 

American Hospitals are rapidly hiring "Healing Touch" practitioners and training their Nurses in the practice. I Can't wait to say the same about Australia. But until then we must seek this special service from private practices such as my own. 

If you have not yet heard about this breakthrough treatment then I hope you enjoy the Info...
if you are interested in making a booking You can visit this website for my Practice & Contact Details: http://rachaelsplaceofpractice.hopout.com.au/

What is Healing Touch?

Healing Touch is a Bio-field therapy that is an energy-based approach to health and healing that arose out of nursing in the early 1980s…. It is a modern technique for healing based in ancient wisdom.This noninvasive technique involves (1) intention (such as the practitioner grounding and centering with the deep, gentle, conscious breath connecting to source energy) and (2) placement of hands in specific patterns or sequences either on the body or above it.

At its core, the theoretical basis of the work is that a human being is a multidimensional energy system (including consciousness) that can be affected by another to promote well-being.

In Healing Touch , the hands are used both on and off the body, including some light massage, to clear, energize, and balance the human energy flow. The goal of Healing Touch is to restore harmony and balance in the energy system placing the client in a position to self heal.

Body, mind, emotion, and spirit are touched through this therapeutic process, and each individual is empowered to participate fully in his or her healing journey.

Healing Touch complements conventional health care and is used in collaboration with other approaches to health and healing.

What is Healing Touch Beneficial For?

Pain Reduction

Disease Prevention

Relaxation

Supporting Immune Function & Auto Immune Disorders

Advanced Wound Healing & Recovery from Surgery

Joint Complaint, Arthritis, RSI & Fibromyalgia

Headache's & Migraine's

Supporting Cancer Care

Pregnancy Care & Childbirth Support

Premature or Colicy Babies

Premenstrual Syndrome & Menopause

Skin Conditions

Asthma, &Lung Conditions

Heart Conditions

Inflammation

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Stress, Anxiety, Depression

Grief Management

Deepening your Spiritual connection's

Enhances General Wellbeing & Feelings of being Grounded & Centred in Your Life...

Safe for babies, Children & Animals

What is a typical Healing Touch session like?. 

  A first session is an hour and 15 minutes, as it includes an intake interview and initial assessment. The client is asked the common questions (age, medical history, medications, etc.) and some not so common questions (What do you do to relieve stress? What do you do to relax? Do you meditate? What are your religious or spiritual beliefs / practices? What do you hope to get out of the session? What if any specific emotional or physical stresses are you currently experiencing, How are you currently coping with life / work / family in general etc.) A treatment is usually given on a massage table or in a chair, (though Healing Touch can be adapted to any setting (hospital bed, wheel chair, accident scene, etc.) The client is fully clothed for the treatment unless in conjunction with a therapeutic massage.

The practitioner begins by assessing the energy field, feeling for variances in temperature, vibration, etc. Any one of a number of energy balancing techniques may be used, depending on the individual situation.

   

What is the cost of a Healing Touch Session? 

The first session is $65 as it involves intake and takes approximately 1 hr 15 minutes.

Every session thereafter is $60 and lasts for approximately 60 minutes.

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More on The Human Energy System...

Often referred to as aura or bio-field, the energy centers (chakras), and the energy tracts (meridians). The energy system is the essence of life and is often referred to as Prana, soul, chi, ki, qi, life energy, universal force, or life force; most cultures around the world have a name for this energy. Common experiences of human energy include sensing a person's presence when he can't yet be seen, feelings of invaded personal space, knowing when a room or group of people feels good and uplifting or feels heavy and draining.

How does healing occur?

All healing is self healing. For example, a physician can set two bone fragments in place, but the body itself finally heals the split. The physician simply facilitates and directs the process. In the same way, Healing Touch facilitates the healing process as well, but from an energy perspective rather than just a physical perspective. It is a complementary mode of health care which, when used in conjunction with traditional medicine, enhances its overall effectiveness. Healing Touch practitioners use touch and intentionality to realign the energy flow, reactivating the mind/body/spirit connection to eliminate blockages to self-healing. 

~ Hope to see you for a session ~

Be Well...

Solar Eclipse in New Moon ~ Set Your Communication Intensions

Recently I have committed to a new morning routine ~ One that involves waking before sunrise (and the 4 year old), throwing on a pair of runners and heading for my stunning local head land walk. There i find the company of wild wallabies & chirpy birds, majestic view's of the ocean & misty mountain peaks,  a proud lighthouse on a lone island out at sea and of course the divine sunrise splashing the sky with hues of pink & burnt orange light...

This morning ritual has involved some sacrifice on my part ~ for example: That one last glass of red wine, an hour or two of extra child free time in the evening and sometimes even a clean kitchen in the morning! But the rewards have all been well worth it!

Yesterday morning i was blessed enough to make it out there during this very special (and slightly intense) astrological moment of the rare Solar Eclipse in the New Moon phase of Gemini!
This spells major focus on our communication styles and what types of communications come into our lives & how we deal with them ~ Did I make my intentions for communicating my truth with clarity & integrity during this time? Did I ask for divine guidance to help me do this?
You bet i did ~ Here's Why....

I came across this fabulous Astrological interpretation of the energies around us during the next month or so from "Astrology Goddess" Enjoy :)

"New Moon and Solar Eclipse in Gemini: 20th May 11.58pm UT,21st May 9.58 am AEDT.
The eclipse that occurs tomorrow is in the sign of Gemini. As most of us know,Gemini rules communication,and with Venus retrograde also in the sign of the twins,the current energies are encouraging us to speak from the heart-not only opening up the line for honest communication with others,but also honest communication with ourselves. As I mentioned earlier in the week,the retrograde phase of Venus,is helping to break down the barriers that stop us from receiving love(self or other),and also shows us where superficial interactions are at play in our life. Remember that Venus rules Taurus and Libra,so it can become a pattern to live a double life of maintaining the status quo and upholding a particular image,while feeling empty and unfulfilled because your needs aren't being met. If you only show the parts of yourself that you deem acceptable you will never feel whole.
The eclipse is a time of new beginnings, and if you honestly don't have a clue as to what areas of your life are being affected,you will over the coming weeks. In ancient Astrology eclipses were feared as times of massive upheaval and impending doom, and filled people with a sense of dread. While eclipse energy does usher in change,and can be dramatic-depending on your situation,it does give us the opportunity to get the energy moving where there has been stagnation. They are really not to be feared as they will bring change in where change is needed...and if you are honest with yourself,you will know that this has been building up for quite some time. There can be no putting of the inevitable,the writing is on the wall. It is up to us to make decisions around situations where we are unhappy,stagnating,wounded,unfulfilled and passionless.
You do not have to give everything up- I am only talking about areas of your life that have been madly waving their hand at you for your attention-you know deep down where these are. Since Gemini is the sign of thinking and talking,start the ball rolling by making a list of all of those things that are bothering you or that you would like to see come to fruition. Externalising something-even just onto paper-can bring more clarity around the situation.
The eclipse will only exacerbate the already potent effects of the Venus retrograde, and will help you reveal parts of yourself that you normally wouldn't, and speak your truth. New information will come to your attention either through a massive inner realisation,or outside of you-either way the pieces of the puzzle are starting to come together. Chiron and Mars(although wide)are connected with the eclipse energy and will offer us the opportunity to tap into old wounds and make a conscious effort to deal with them. We are all being called into question in regards to our beliefs and patterning, and the more we can see what's real and what isn't,the more we can release what no longer works for us and come into alignment with ourselves. The more we can make a commitment to healing ourselves,the more this will be felt on an evolutionary level. Neptune also forms an aspect to the new moon/eclipse,and helps us cut through illusions and lies. You can keep yourself in a delusional way of being and living,but at some point you will be challenged to see the truth of all situations. As there may be conflict between the intuition(Neptune),and the mind(Gemini),it's important to utilise both before making any major decisions.
The North Node in Saggy asks you what your dreams are,and how it is that you might start walking a path that is right for you,while Jupiter's foray into Gemini on June 13th lets us know that there are many new doorways of opportunity opening up for us.When Jupiter does move into Gemini,he will trigger the degree of tomorrows eclipse,so even if you don't experience anything now,you will come June. Jupiter is the planet of growth and expansion, and will definitely shine a light on all areas of your life that are crying out for change. Jupiter brings optimism and positivity, and wants to make sure that all loose ends are tied up before so that we can make the most of his opportunistic energy. You will find that during this time,you will have more than one option open to you in regards to most things. This New Moon/Eclipse will helps us improve our communication skills,and also help us to understand the differing opinions of others. You will find that your social life increases, as will your mental interactions with others. Short trips and the start of study are real possibilities here, as is anything to do with neighbours and siblings. Mental clarity can be yours,but just mkae sure that not over analysing situations-always balance the intellect with your gut instinct. What are your hopes,what are your dreams. Write them down and speak them to the universe. The eclipse gives the new moon a turbo like energy,so start planting those seeds now! Be true to yourself, and honour all parts of you. While the twin energy can be many different things to many different people,it's the acknowledgement of all of those aspects of self that will return you to wholeness and merge the sometimes segregated energy of Gemini. 

Be who you are,love who you are-you have a voice,so learn to use it! )O( "

May Blessing's of Healing Light shine on each & all of our communications & life changes at this time,

Be Well...
Rachael :)

Lower Back Pain & What It's Trying To Tell You...

As a Massage Therapist a good portion of my clientele walk through my door for Lower Back Pain or Sciatic relief.
I always do my best to treat them on a physical level however there are a few emotional & energetic factors that may influence the regularity & severity of this condition ~ which could be worth addressing in conjunction with your chosen physical therapy such as Therapeutic Massage, for maximum healing benefit...

Renowned Mental / Emotional Healers such as Louise. L. Hay & Inna Segal  suggest that lower back pain stems from: feelings of insecurity & fear related to how you will support yourself financially. Feelings of victimization & struggle regarding your financial circumstances or security. As well as placing too much focus on what you can't do verses what you can to improve your situation or resolve your financial anxieties.

What You Can Do:
Use affirmations or new thought patterns such as"I trust the process of life. All i need is always taken care of. I am safe" or  "I am able and willing to support my self financially. I have all the resources i need to accomplish my goals. The Universe / God / Goddess supports my efforts in all ways" or
"i am moving towards a time when i am totally happy and fulfilled and life offers me everything i need for this journey".

Many Energetic Healers speak of lower back pain being associated with your "Sacral Chakra" which lies just below your belly button & governs your ability to manifest and create ~ be it business Ideas, Babies, Gardens, Creative Projects or Wealth.
When the Sacral Chakra is in balance we are able to enjoy life's pleasures free from fear and with joy. The Sacral leads us from basic existence to help us embrace that which makes life worth living....

The Sacral is also your emotional center. This means if you have a fear of poverty (which can be subconscious, say, if you grew up in a poor family or conscious, for example, if you lost a house due to hefty mortgage increases or loss of income). Or if you hold anxiety around "having enough & "Keeping up with the Jonses" these underlying emotional responses to security and wealth can trigger or exasperate lower back problems.
So if you are feeling stuck in your current situation, uninspired to create new solutions or dis-empowered to manifest new opportunities & circumstances ~ your Sacral Chakra may be out of balance and stunting the natural energy that would otherwise be available for you to transform this area of your life.
What you Can Do:
Seek out a "Healing Touch" Therapist (such as myself) who practices advanced Chakra Healing Techniques and Energetic Pain Management.
Use Colour Therapy ~ surround yourself with the colour orange to support the function of the Sacral Chakra.You can do this with clothing, accessories, flowers, candles & home decor additions.
Dance & listen to flowing bouncy or sensual music.
Eat tropical fruit, Orange foods & seed's - especially pumpkin seeds.
Use essential oils of Bergamot, Sweet Orange, Ylang Ylang, Mandarin or Sandalwood on your person or in an oil burner.
Wear or carry an orange gemstone such as Carnelian.

If any of these mental / emotional patterns relate to you personally then making a conscious effort to master your fears & anxieties pertaining to financial stability & addressing any energetic imbalances may help dramatically.
I suggest you do seek professionals in the field to help you along ~ There are many to chose from and they range from Counsellers, E.F.T practitioners, Homeopaths, Acupuncturist's, Energy Healers & Holistic Massage Therapists who Integrate Physical, Emotional & Energetic Healing Techniques for Whole Health ~ Like me...

Be Well,
Rachael :)
http://rachaelsplaceofpractice.hopout.com.au

Fingerprints...

Today I am cleaning child marks of window's, crumbs under chairs, sticky who knows what of table tops etc...

I moan, sigh, grumble and groan out loud at the endless cleaning a preschooler brings to a home. I find my self slightly resenting this time spent when I wish I could be doing "other things"...

Then after the jobs are done, I sit with a cup of warm bubbling chai and a home made banana choc muffin (stolen from the preschoolers stash) and come across this little read:

"It will be gone before you know it. 

The fingerprints on the wall appear higher and higher. 

Then suddenly they disappear."

Wow... talk about a shift in perspective and a gratitude boost for all that is my life and love ~ My messy little preschooler !