Intuitive Health & Healing Blog

Addictive behaviors are the body's attempts to self-regulate in response to (often trauma-induced) autonomic dysregulation. Instead of viewing these behaviors as diseases, they are survival strategies that can be transformed through embodied awareness, nervous system regulation and self-compassion practices .

Given these historically unprecedented times, I thought it might be helpful to highlight a few spiritual principles and accompanying practices to help us navigate adversity with grace and evolve despite and in spite of all that is happening.

With a few simple techniques, you’ll be well equipped to walk through the hustle-bustle of the holidays with joy and ease.

If you’re having difficulty sleeping because of an acute event like a career change, auto accident or relationship breakup, practicing stress-reduction and general good sleep hygiene could make a world of difference. A few acupuncture, coaching, and/or Craniosacral treatments have helped most of my clients get their sleep and overall wellbeing back on track. If deeper health issues are causing a sleep imbalance, say chronic pain, restless leg, or a hormonal imbalance . . . .

Identify Nervous System states and learn practices that will help shift you from dis-regulated and stressed to calm, curious and connected.

I learned to meditate through yoga, so vagal toning was already happening. I was somatically aware and had accumulated thousands of hours of quietude. Alas. My nervous system told another story and was actually fairly dis-regulated. Unwittingly, my sympathetic system was in hyper-drive and I was often in a dorsal vagal or frozen/fatigue state. After I realized chronic dysregulation was making meditation hard, I found tools to regulate the nervous system & my meditation practi

How to increase vagal tone and nervous system resilience. The vagus nerve is essentially the communication super highway of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS). Here you will find simple exercises that increase vagal tone in just a few minutes. Increase your vagal tone and stimulate the parasympathetic system (rest and digest), and a robust vagal tone promotes our body's’ ability to process and relax more quickly after a stressful event.

With easy techniques and small lifestyle changes, you can effectively reduce stress and anxiety naturally. Borrowing from polyvagal theory, Chinese Medicine acupuncture, bilateral stimulation, somatic experiencing, EMDR and more, you'll learn how to stop anxiety in it's tracks, build resilience and prevent habitual stress patterns.

Learn to resource the Nervous System with Bilateral Stimulation and Vagal Toning Techniques. Beyond noticing the breath and the physiology, there are a number of simple practices that we can engage when we are activated that will invite the parasympathetic (rest & digest) aspect of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) to come online and rebalance from a sympathetic state (flight, fight, freeze, appease or fawn). Taking just a few minutes to resource the ANS can make a profound

Acupressure points for the common cold, the flu and acupressure to relieve stress and anxiety. Plus, great resources on acupressure and natural home remedies that can help you feel better fast!

Most of us are accustomed to leading robust social lives. We are now being asked to work remotely, to practice social distancing, and even self-quarantine. How do we comfortably navigate the shift from extroversion to a more inward routine?

More than 3000 years old, Chinese Medical Acupuncture or TCM is the practice of inserting ultra-thin, sterile needles into points on the body to help restore physical, mental and spiritual well-being. An initial acupuncture session at Intuitive Health & Healing includes a therapeutic conversation, acupuncture and hands-on healing, guided meditation, exercise suggestions, breath and relaxation techniques, any intuitive “hits” that may appear, and, if needed, a custom essence

5 simple steps to amplify your Self-Care to a new level. Learn ways to slow down, pause, breathe, become more present, get quiet, and add healthy movements to your day. A balanced mind creates a balanced life.