Sessions will vary from practitioner but generally your session will begin by sitting and talking with me about any of your health concerns. Together you and I will discuss a brief health history and what you would like to get out of the session

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During the session, you will always be fully clothed. We will get you comfortable lying on a massage table in a supported way, for some pregnancy ladies further along we may use a chair. It is important that you feel comfortable and safe at all times so you will want to ask for any adjustments you need to the lighting, temperature, pillows etc.

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When the session begins I check with you to make sure that you are comfortable. Then there will be a period of dialogue before making physical contact with you. Reminding you that all forms of expression are perfect and acceptable. You may speak, shift or make any noises freely and it is guaranteed that what your instincts are guiding you do benefits the healing by doing so. Sometimes it takes some time and dialogue to get your comfort  just right so you can relax. You will be guided through this process if needed. Establishing comfort is an important first step that ensures that what unfolds in the session is about you and not occurring in reaction to a feeling of lack of safety with the therapist or comfort on the table.

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When contact is made I may check in again to make sure the touch is right for you. Session work involves a very light, gentle touch. Depending on my read I may begin at your feet, at your head (cranium) or on your sacrum (the triangular bone at the bottom of the spine). During your session, depending on your areas of concern, I can go to any area of the body that needs to be worked with, using the contact that feels best for you. I may ask you from time to time what you are experiencing, and will help you to stay present with whatever your experience is using phrases such as "How are you doing?". There is no obligation to respond verbally, simple head nods, opening of eyes or smooth inhales are common for a response. Generally I intend starting with the head and working my way around the entire body ending on the left side.

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Sessions can last anywhere from an hour or an hour and a half depending on your needs. During that time, I will quietly, gently hold parts of your body with light to medium pressure, possibly slide my hand underneath the top sheet onto your spine or hips listening to the subtle rhythms and tracking changes in your system. I am listening for your body’s expression of the order of priorities for this particular session which will lead to your desired outcome.It is your duty to relax and let go, nothing more. It is important to note that while a single session can have noticeable effects, it often takes multiple sessions to achieve the results you are seeking

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During the session, you may:

• Relax so deeply that you fall asleep

• Enter a quiet meditation-like state

• Feel as if you are dreaming while awake

• Experience memories or insights while on the table

• Enjoy a pleasant sense of warmth, softening, widening or floating

• At times, you may experience other kinds of sensation sas energy that has been held in the body is released. If this occurs, just stay present with your breath and bodily sensations and allow this energy to discharge. The session quite often involves a process of letting go of patterns that inhibit your health and vitality. Once these patterns begin to shift, the therapist may notice changes in your fluids, tissues, bones and potency. You may experience a sense of integration in your body, mind and spirit.

 

At the end of the session, you may:

• Feel relaxed, but also energized

• Find yourself breathing more fully and deeply

• Stand straighter and taller

• Feel more comfortable in your body

• You may be surprised to feel a new sense of peace and ease as you leave the office to return, renewed, to your life.

• Notice an improvement in your sleep patterns

• Possible a nap may be desired

 

No matter what your experience, your therapist will take some time with you after you are off the table to check in about how you are doing. This is a great opportunity to find words for your experience and reflect on your experience and insights. The effects will also be felt even after you leave your session.

 

Take time in the next 2-3 days just to notice how you are in the world.

• What is the quality of your sleep that night?

• How is your digestion?

• How is your overall experience of life?

By paying attention to the lasting effects of this work you will be able to gauge what the on going use of this work might offer you.

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If you do have any questions please do not hesitate to call.