This is a blend of services to ensure you receive what your body is asking for, what your health is ready to receive and connecting all the dots in between.
Unwind & increase ones vibration, energetic frequency, which correlates with our mental health, organ relationships, emotions trapped in your cells from life experiences.
Reboot & Free up sluggish communication systems so you may experience physical weightlessness on a daily basis.
This may include a single holistic wellness session (BCST) along with essential oils/aromatherapy, sound essence sprays, singing bowls, pendulum testing of chakra energy center support, functional/somatic movement exercises, breathwork & positive thought integration OR any combination thereof.
Pendulum testing indicates emotional & mental state imbalances. Crystal Alchemy Sound Bath; vibrational healing for cellular tissue, improved sleep habits, pain care, increase energy & mood! Self-care Sound Essence & doTerra essential oils products, enhance the recipients’ central nervous system, optimizes immune system & organ function through skin & smell connectivity when continued over time.
Achieving optimal health means taking care of your mind and body. Our mind-body wellness session, is created to help you become aware of how daily stress can shift with a consistent practice, improve your mental clarity, and boost your overall well-being.
A Thai Head, Hand & Foot session offers aromatherapy, to enhance the system to receive, accept and unwind trapped energy in the body. Techniques of applied reflexology, facial mapping, acupressure points & effleurage/petrissage relieve stagnant energy.
'Thais believe that good health and freedom from pain result from the unhindered flow of vital energies through the body's connective tissues, which deceives the brain into 'thinking' that all is well and chronic tightness, increases circulation & joint mobility restoration. It is said 'to free the trapped energy vortexes or holding patterns where tension and pain reside'.
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST) is a profound, yet subtle and gentle approach which utilizes the human body’s natural ability to heal and restore its nervous system back into a state of balance. A therapists' calm centered presence aids it to innately guides itself to remember its' optimal function. The central nervous system has a lot of influence over your health and well-being.
Few body systems have more impact on the CNS than the craniosacral system – the soft tissues and fluid that surround and protect your brain and spinal cord. The body absorbs stresses and strains over time and our body's can only endure so much before the tissues begin to tighten and affect the brain and spinal cord. Unfortunately, this can compromise the function of the central nervous system and nearly every other system in the body. The recipient is fully clothed during the session.
Since CranioSacral Therapy is so gentle, it is a safe wellness session for virtually anyone, including infants and children, seniors and elderly, chronic pain, pregnant women. There are a few times, however, where BCST is not advisable. Please check with your doctor upon proceeding. ** This option is within UC Personalized custom session & Packages only.
Contraindications: Any condition where a change of intracranial pressure would be harmful. *Immediately after a recent stroke or aneurysm. *A recent unevaluated closed head injury.
After a series of treatments which vary for each individuals system, due to their life experiences, clients report coming into more emotional / mental health or a relationship with their own body between 3-8 sessions at a minimum.
* BCST clears restrictions or held energy in the tissues of the body.
* BCST assists better sleep patterns, mental clarity and personal focus.
* BCST encourages physical longevity, emotional stability and energized life.
* BCST improves whole nervous system and immune health with organ functionality.
“When I started working with Virginia, it felt like my life was falling apart. Within 5 of Virginia's BCST sessions, it really helped me process and shift a lot of work & family stress, childhood mental blocks and panic. Virginia is fantastic, I highly recommend her for self healing, craniosacral treatments.” – Janis B., 26 years Legal Assistant Calgary
I am a banking executive who had a car accident 18 months ago and I'm in severe pain on my left side. Virginia explained how my nervous system was likely in hyper-arousal and how the calming affects of BCST and Somatics benefited her system after her MVA. She assessed my range of motion in my left hand and shoulder, then applied a few movements while I concentrated on a smooth slowing exhale. She interrupted me with purpose, had me inhale and exhale again until it was smooth. We paused for regular breaths and then retested my range. Much to my surprise I had more ease and flexibility in squeezing my hand and then the tightness at my neck and shoulder had decreased from an 8 to a 5. All of this in a matter of 20 minutes at a trade show!! Thanks Virginia for making me feel safe and giving me hope. - Vicky, 58 years old
“ Hello there, at 34 years old I was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson's disease after encountering severe stiffness and difficulties using my arm. Virginia's name came up via a local support group and the abbreviations BCST. I saw her the following week for Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy. I was a bit skeptical but after the first couple times my mind and body were put at ease by her touch, ability to connect and sense, where I was not well. I would sleep that night, after not sleeping properly for days during my medication trial and error phase. Overall I felt my mood was elevated, my body was more balanced and I was less tense. I would highly recommend her to anybody looking to improve their quality of life, Illness or not. Her training and genuine concern for your well-being are immediately apparent from the first session and the benefits follow. Keep up the good work; you have a great skill set that has to be experienced. Thank you” - Richard, Former Manager
I am a horse trainer assistant and am always shoveling and taking care of the horses, noticeably from my right side, as Virginia pointed out after assessing my posture. I showed her that my right thumb couldn't fold into my palm, due to repetitive work patterns. I was shocked when Virginia educated me on these slow movements and the effects on brain rewiring. Within 3 minutes of completing a hand exercise with her assistance, she had me rest for a few breathes. I was in complete awe when we retested and that I gained an 80% range of movement of my thumb. Thank you so much for your knowledge and training in Somatics so I can take home these self-care tools. I promise to remember to do a little each day to reprogram my bad habits. - Kendra, 28 year old female Victoria, BC
A uniq blend of elemental techniques of Acupressure, Therapeutic Yoga, Reflexology, Shiatsu, Meditation, Energy healing as holistic therapies for wellness. You lye fully clothed on a covered mat on the floor or a massage table. Your Thai Practitioner may use her thumbs, palms, forearms, elbows, feet, knees and even shins to press body parts and connective tissue. When satisfied that the soft tissues have been adequately pressed, stretching begins. This active, yogic participation, influences their training and skill. Virginia is well known for her light touch which hosts a slow fluid rhythm or flow, so as to allow your natural system to adapt to self activating one's Relaxation Response. Breath is monitored and guided at times.
** This option is within UC Personalized custom session only.
* fluid tissue gains more elasticity, improve blood flow
* tension disappears, access to a healthy life with freedom
* fibrotic connective tissue/fascia health is key to vitality
Contraindications:
* Visible or obvious conditions - EX; include open wounds, broken bones, skin conditions, open sores, burns, sprains and other injuries, and advanced pregnancy (visible big belly).
* Not visible or less obvious conditions (to you or the therapist) - EX; are cancer, MS or Parkinson's in early stages, high blood pressure, nerve pain, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoporosis, blood clots, first trimester pregnancy, heart problems, implants, joint replacements and others.
Aromatherapy is the use of aromatic essential oils derived from plants for the purpose of enhancing the well-being on all areas & psychological health. To create essential oils, the natural oils in certain plants are extracted and distilled, resulting in an extremely concentrated product packed with healing benefits. Essential oils engage a response in the brain that sends messages to the body. By inhaling essential oils, nerves in the nose, trigger powerful brain responses. Similarly, topical application (with a carrier oil) allows these essential oils to quickly enter the bloodstream by being absorbed through skin tissue.
The recipients back and feet are exposed in order to apply the essential oils, lying face down on a massage table. As an old holistic system of health, known for its light tough techniques & clinical approach, it enhances emotional mental health through the recipients’ central nervous system, optimal immune system & organ function related to spinal connectivity, whole body renewal & re-balancing, positively supporting the body’s healthy autonomic function, giving wellness opportunity to unwind and let go of residual possible toxic build up that the body was unable to release fully on its' own.
DoTerra has very specific quality reassurance process from start to finish, to ensure their products. ** This option is within UC Personalized custom session only.
Our holistic practitioner applies reflexology and or zone therapy techniques on the feet to encourage the body’s natural healing capability by supporting the following below:
* digestion / elimination / lymph flow
* assimilation / blood circulation
We advise you drink plenty of water after, to continue flushing toxins & clearing the sensation of stagnant energy.
APPLICATION INFORMATION: Here is some lineage of the findings of zone therapy technique. Through research, Dr. Ersdal was able to chart the human anatomy as it relates to these “points” on the foot. He charted the entire physiology including the brain, blood and lymph circulation, and musculature. This method utilizes the feet’s natural “signal” system to establish balance, elevate your life energy and renew cells in the body. Now known as Reflexology.
ESSENTIAL OIL INFORMATION: Make informed decisions about habits that include the use of aromatherapy, keep in mind that you take all measures to assess your wellness needs and what benefits essential oils may support you. Contraindications: It is advised to check in with your doctor and perhaps a Registered Aromatherapist for further precautions in your individual situation of wellness concern and possible allergic response.
Increased coordination, balance and proprioception
Safe, Self care tools as an alternative to drugs or surgery
Release/management of neuromuscular pain (chronic/acute)
Improve mobility, stability, strength, flexibility, posture, self-confidence
Hanna Somatics® is effective at assisting chronic aches and associations with : headaches / held cranial tension neck, shoulder and back pain repetitive patterns / injuries poor posture and habits, accidents, traumas and whiplash frozen shoulder syndrome
** This option is within UC Personalized custom session only.
We experience Sensory Motor Amnesia (SMA) when the brain forgets how to relax tight, contracted muscles that are, on “cruise control. ”The Sensory and Motor Cortex" systems in your brain that receive information from the environment and allow us to respond accordingly through movement. As we experience stress in various forms, we develop habits that result in storing pain and tension subconsciously. In effect, the brain forgets how to move the muscles and also forgets which muscles are contributing to the pain, & contraction. What to Expect : Somatics is incredibly safe with its approach of gentleness, listening to the body’s signals while movement takes place. A technique called “pandiculation” is a very slow, controlled voluntary motion. This slowness is the fastest way to change the signals from brain to muscle and the pace enhances strengthening. Pause and rest after movement flows, encourages the brain to reset and calibrate. Repetition solidifies the healthy pattern of movement. It brings the muscles to optimum resting length and function.
We are grateful for your inquiry as to our Holistic Wellness Practice. Let us know how we may answer any curiosities!