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Welcome to Loving Us Whole
A safe space for your journey of coming home to wholeness
Are you dealing with chronic pain, inflammation, fatigue, migraines, low energy, sleep problems, digestive or hormonal issues?
Do you find yourself feeling stressed, anxious, stuck, disconnected, or simply don’t have the drive to move forward?
Or maybe you are looking for ways to experience life with ease and feel connected to yourself, others, and your purpose in life?
What if you already have what you need to heal yourself?
What if there is a way you can connect with this healing power that exists within you?
This is what I want to help you with here at Loving Us Whole!
My Approach to Wholeness
Loving Us Whole is a provider of alternative wellness approach aimed at helping you improve your health and well-being holistically through Spinal Flow® Technique, emotional healing, nervous system work, and nutrition and wellness education, and most importantly holding a safe space for you to explore what it means to be living well and whole for you
Nervous System
Spinal Flow® Technique
Polyvagal-Informed Practices
Emotional
Trauma-Informed
Emotional Healing Practices
Physical
Nutrition & Wellness Education
Mindful Embodiment
Mental
Mind-Body Awareness
Self Inquiry with Grace & Compassion
Spiritual
Purpose, Meaning & Love
Essence of Being
Social
Connection,
Community & Support
FAQs about Spinal Flow® Technique (SFT)
Is SFT for me?
Anyone (including animals) with a spine, no matter the age, can benefit from SFT. Every one of us, whether a newborn baby or an elderly person, experience stressors in our daily life. SFT is a very gentle, safe and non-invasive form of modality that helps promote your innate ability to heal from the blockages stored in your body due to unresolved life stressors to help restore you to a state of wholeness and well-being.
What are the benefits of the SFT sessions?
Will I feel worse or nothing?
Sometimes certain symptoms can get worse before getting better. Although uncomfortable, this is actually a good sign as it shows that your body is beginning to shift as layers of stored tension and blockages in your spine are being released. Sometimes you may feel little or no change after the initial sessions. But trust that shifts can still be happening in your nervous system. It may be that you need time to rebuild your connection with yourself, your mind and body, and experience feeling safe again to be you. I am here to accompany you through that process.
What to expect from my sessions?
Some clients have experienced feeling lighter, more relaxed, more energized, more connected with themselves, breathe better, sleep better, less anxious, and can cope better with their daily life. Others may notice improvement in their physical symptoms including less pain, better movement, flexibility, or posture.
How is SFT different from other modalities?
SFT is a hands-on modality that focuses on releasing spinal blockages caused by unresolved stress. The underlying principle behind SFT is that there is a healing intelligence and wisdom inside the body. While this concept is not new, Dr Carli Axford developed SFT by integrating many techniques and approaches from her training to bring the clients energy and attention inside their body so healing could happen. Read more about SFT here.
How many sessions will I need?
Everyone of us is unique, on our own path to healing. So healing may look very different for each person. Some may experience immediate results while others may find that their recovery takes time. Someone with chronic dis-ease or long-term issues may benefit from more frequent sessions initially. This may look like 2-3 times a week over several weeks. The frequency may gradually reduce as you start to experience change. This could be weekly, fortnightly, monthly or whenever you feel like your body could use some Spinal Flow® sessions. Children tend to respond to treatment very quickly.
Most sessions last about 30-45 minutes, except for the initial session which may take up to 1-1.5 hours. During the session, you will be laying faced down* on a massage table as I use very gentle physical touch on specific access points to connect with your nervous system. Throughout the session, you are not required to do anything but tune into and listen to what your body feels/needs. During a session, some may experience feeling relaxed and connected to their bodies or being in a meditative state. Others might have physical sensations, feel emotional or need to move their bodies. This is all normal as layers of emotional, chemical or physical stressors are getting cleared. (*if this is not possible, modified positions can be discussed)
Do I need to do anything in between sessions?
Healing doesn't just happen during the sessions. What we do outside in our daily lives is just as, if not more, important. Throughout our work together, we will also discuss how you can support your own healing process in between the sessions, through nutrition and wellness, movement, self-healing practices, body awareness, social connections and more. This will ensure that you are supporting your body in harnessing its own healing power for you.
What should I wear for the session?
All sessions are carried out fully clothed. It is best that you wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that allows for easy movement. Avoid denim, leggings, waist bands, belts, and other bulky clothing or restrictive clothing. This will allow a better point of contact along your spine and for your personal comfort during the session.
If you have more questions, I'm happy to answer them!
“After each session, I feel very relaxed and refreshed. I noticed improvements in my body and mind. I feel a sense of calm about myself. JoAnn made the experience pleasurable and her relaxing demeanor was contagious. You can really tell she believes how Spinal Flow can help me...”
Mike D.
Interested to know more? Let's connect!
Schedule a Discovery Call here to find out more!
916-467-0951
We are all walking each other home ~ Ram Dass
Thank you for allowing me to walk alongside you in your journey