We all realize that these are challenging times we are living in. So how is your life going? Think about it for a minute. Most people will automatically answer fine. But how is your life really going? Are you living the life you have always dreamed of or are you living the life you have settled for? Is it better to keep things the way they are or are you ready for some change?

How did your life get to be the way it is? Believe it or not, you have created your life. Everyday you make choices and those choices create your reality. You decided to get out of bed this morning. That was a choice. You decided to shower and dress, or maybe you
didn’t, either way it was a choice. Every choice you make influences what comes next. This is how you create your reality. You are in charge. You make the choices, nobody else. If you don’t like what you get from your choices you can always choose differently. Or can you?

Ever notice how you seem to make the same choices over and over again? Our choices are subject to our beliefs. We have both conscious and subconscious beliefs. When both the conscious and subconscious minds are in agreement, choices are easy. However, when they are not in agreement guess who wins? The subconscious mind, every time because it is so much more powerful than the conscious mind. Conscious beliefs seem easy to change. What about subconscious beliefs? How do you even find out what they are much less change them? And how did they get there in the first place?

There are several sources for our subconscious beliefs. Two of the primary ones are our childhood and life events. Subconscious beliefs, especially those from life events, often have emotions tied to them that are stored in the body. For example, if you felt betrayed by a close friend, you might create a belief that goes something like this, people can’t be trusted. There might also be an emotion associated with it, say sadness that a friendship had been lost. That emotion may well be stored in your body and every time you feel betrayed in the future, you add a little more sadness to what has already accumulated. If you don’t do anything about it, this may grow into what we refer to as an energy cyst. Energy cysts disrupt the normal functions of the body and left unattended will continue to grow and eventually require your attention.

That condition that you may have gone to the doctor to have checked may actually have an emotional side to it that is linked to a subconscious belief that were both created as a result of a life event. What can you do about it? Change the subconscious belief and
release the emotions. It’s actually rather simple and straight forward. We help clients do it all the time. We use PSYCH-K® to find and verify the limiting subconscious belief and shift it. We then use CranioSacral techniques to assist the body in releasing the associated emotions or energy cysts. The result is a new belief that allows you to choose differently and the release of what may well be the source of your body discomfort.

When you consciously change your subconscious beliefs to be in alignment with your
conscious beliefs, you are now consciously creating your reality. You are using your beliefs and your feelings to make decisions. The alignment of your conscious and subconscious minds allows you to more easily create and achieve the life you want.

How often do to communicate with the consciousness of your body? What do you think it would say to you? Think of your cell phone. When the battery is low it signals you. How about your car, when you need gas it gives you a warning? What would the consciousness of your body tell you if you took the time to listen? I bet if would be something equally important. Connecting with the consciousness of your body is natural.

There is a different level of your consciousness that is equally natural to connect with. We refer to this level of consciousness as your inner guidance, or your inner wisdom. This level of your consciousness has a different perspective than your body and a different perspective than your mind. It sees a bigger picture. It knows why you came here and what it is that you desire to experience in your lifetime and it is always ready and able to help you achieve your goals.

Join us Wednesday, October 26, 2011beginning at 7:00 PMas we learn techniques to connect with your expanded consciousness. This workshop is being held at The 3^rd Eye which is located at5923 Waxhaw Highway in Mineral Springs. Admission is only $25.00.  Hope to see you there.

We are excited to announce that we have moved our office and are now sharing space in the Holistic Acupuncture Clinic in Matthews. Actually we haven’t moved very far at all. We are still in beautiful Matthews only now we are located on South Trade Street just South of John Street. Here is the full address.

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Phone is still the same:704-661-9372

 Looking forward to seeing you soon.

Here is an excerpt from the book, “Fighting Cancer From Within” by Dr. Martin Rossman. I found it very interesting. This part really isn’t about cancer.

As a fetus, “You are essentially a water-dwelling plant. Attached by a stalk to your mother, and all your nutrient needs pass to you through the stalk. It’s dark, quiet, warm, and a reassuring heartbeat drums constantly in the background. There is nothing you have to do and nothing changes much from moment to moment, day by day.

One day you start to feel movement in your environment, and an intermittent sensation of pressure, as if the walls are closing in on you. At first you’re not sure, because it lets up fairly quickly, and there are long periods of time in between, but then the movement starts to get regular and rhythmic. You can now feel that the space around you is shrinking, and it’s getting uncomfortable. You can’t move the same way and you don’t know what’s happening. Suddenly, the water drains from the space around you and the pressure starts to get intense. You feel like something’s trying to push you out, you don’t want to go, you didn’t ask for this, and besides, there doesn’t seem to be anywhere to go. Your head is being squeezed and the small opening you might be able to feel is not even close to being large enough to go through. Your blood supply is getting choked off, too, as the pressure gets more intense. You don’t know what’s happening and you can’t imagine surviving it.

Finally, after an agonizing long time, the pressure eases up and you arrive in a cold, very bright, noisy, confusing place where someone holds you upside down and slaps you on the bottom, or puts a rubber suction bulb in your nose and mouth. There are loud voices and sounds you never heard before and you have no idea of what’s going on. It’s scary and uncomfortable and you don’t want to be there. Then someone washes you with warm water, wraps you snugly in a warm blanket, and your mother holds you in her arms for the first time. You can faintly here the beating of her heart again, and you feel safe once more.

The point of this story is that we do not know what happens after death any more than we know what life is going to be like.“

by Mike Love – Therapeutic Facilitator

Hello and welcome to our web site. I hope you will find some or all of the information presented here useful. Let me share with you some of the fundamental concepts of healing that we believe in.

First, we have an enormous respect for the human body. Some of our colleagues in the healing arts view the body as a complicated machine. We have a much different appreciation of the body. The body is not a machine. We believe that the body has sophistication beyond the understanding of modern science. One of these sophisticated features is that it knows how to heal itself. We could go on and on giving examples of how the body is not like a machine. This understanding of the body is a fundamental difference in our philosophy.

A second concept that I would like to share with you is our role in your healing. We believe that all healing is self healing. Therefore, we see ourselves as therapeutic facilitators. We are not the healer. Our clients are there own healers. Our role is to eliminate restrictions that prevent your body from healing itself.   

We believe that emotions are involved in all cases of illness to a greater or lesser degree. Some emotions are stored in the body and tend to accumulate over the course of time.

If these emotions are allowed to continue to accumulate they will most likely lead to illness of one form or another.

Craniosacral Therapy is the most comprehensive approach to healing that we have found. Now that is a pretty big endorsement. Let me explain briefly why I feel this way.

Craniosacral Therapy addresses structural issues that affect the central nervous system. The Craniosacral system is comprised of the head, the spinal column, the sacrum, and the cerebrospinal fluid. This system creates a Craniosacral rhythm that can be felt throughout the entire body.

By evaluating the strength of this rhythm, the Craniosacral therapist can determine were blockages are located and can actively work to eliminate them. Elimination of these restrictions allows the body to more fully pursue its own healing.

So what about emotions? As Dr. Upledger was researching and developing his Craniosacral techniques at theCollegeofOsteopathic MedicineatMichiganStateUniversity, he began to understand the role that emotions play in our well being. He developed a unique approach to working with emotions that are stored in body tissue. These stored emotions, or energy cysts, are actually disruptive to normal body functions.

The Craniosacral therapist works wit the client to release these disruptive emotions. We all have energy cysts stored in our bodies. Some are formed from blunt trauma to the body and some are formed entirely by emotions from certain life events. They are all disruptive to normal body functions. These energy cysts can be easily released by using techniques developed by Dr. Upledger.

Now you can see why we believe this combined approach of structure and emotions is truly one of the most comprehensive approaches to wellness that exists.

Thank you again for visiting our web site and I hope this brief introduction will encourage you to learn more about Craniosacral therapy.

CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a light touch approach that can create dramatic improvements in your life. It releases tensions deep in the body to relieve pain and dysfunction and improve whole body health and performance.

A simple, straight forward 3 Step treatment approach has been developed to insure that the client  can receive the maximum benefit of the sessions.

Step One is the Ten Step Protocol which focuses on the Central Nervous system. The Ten Step Protocol is designed to mobilize the flexible components of the Central Nervous system and eliminate any restrictions to its proper functioning. The facilitator follows the techniques developed by Dr. Upledger to strengthen the CranioSacral rhythm throughout the body. A major area of focus is the cranium. By applying a light touch, about 5 grams of pressure, the facilitator mobilizes the sutures of the cranium.

The Avenue of Expression, Step Two, extends roughly from the eyebrows to the collar bones. It is composed of all structures, tissues, fluids and energies involved in the allowance of oral expression of thoughts, images, feelings and so on. Each of the components has at least some influence over the ability of the client to express himself or herself by making noise. This noise may be either intelligible words, or sounds, or expressions of emotions.

The treatment focuses on the structures of the face and neck. This includes the muscles of the neck that connect with the hyoid bone and the bones of the head and mouth which comprise the face and jaw. Some of this work is done inside the mouth.

It is of the utmost importance that the Avenue of Expression be open before proceeding to Step Three, SomatoEmotional® Release.

SomatoEmotional Release® is based on the concept that the whole body as well as each of its cells, tissues, viscera, and systems have independent and yet integrated consciousnesses. A system of releasing obstructive emotional energies(energy cysts) from the consciousness of any and all of these areas has been developed using this model.

Therapeutically, SomatoEmotional Release® is very effective in aiding the body’s self healing ability. The Therapeutic Facilitator works with the client to identify areas of the body that are holding these emotional energies. Releases are always based on individual experiences and circumstances and are facilitated through the cooperation of the body consciousness.

The progression through the 3 Steps is dependent on the individual progress of the client. Each step depends on the preceding step. The majority of sessions will more than likely be spent on Step 3. SomatoEmotional Release® is very effective in processing emotions that are stored in the body. As the stored emotions are processed and released, the body has a greater ability to improve its total health.

IS This Your Body?

Some trace this comparison back to the 1600s when the Laws of Physics were being discovered and agreed on. There is also the story about a certain physician who asked the Pope for permission to cut open dead bodies for research purposes. The approval was given only if medicine agreed to address the purely physical aspects of human life. The spiritual aspects of human life were the domain of the church. Shortly after electricity was discovered, it was also discovered that electricity flowed through the body and could be easily measured. This strengthened the scientific approach that purports that if you couldn’t measure it, it didn’t exist.

It is clear that modern medicine approaches the human body as a machine. It believes that the body is often in need of repair. The specialized mechanic, the medical doctor, is charged with repairing the machine when it is not operating properly. The most important aspect of caring for the machine is diagnosing the malfunction when one occurs. With the proper diagnosis, the prescription for health can be quickly determined. In our society, the cure for many malfunctions is a pharmaceutical concoction, or pill. If the pill doesn’t provide the necessary relief, then surgery, part repair or replacement, may be necessary.

The human body is composed of roughly 50 trillion living cells. About 100 million of these cells are replaced on a daily basis. It does this without supervision from any outside source. The body has the ability to completely heal itself. Think of cutting your finger. You don’t have to stop everything you are doing and focus for the next 48 hours on the healing of the cut. You wash it and bandage it and forget about it.

Now consider infection. There are germs all around us. They constantly try to invade the body. We have an entire system, the immune system that combats external invasion at the cellular level. How about broken bones? In most cases, the doctors set the bones back into place and wait for the body to heal the fracture. And talk about an internal pharmacy, your body produces a constant supply of chemical combinations to control your internal functions. Most of these chemicals are produced in bulk in your cells. They are generally built from proteins that are produced in ribosomes within the cells.

Each cell has approximately 10 million ribosomes. That is a huge number for each cell and there are about 50 trillion cells. Now not all cells produce proteins, but most do.

The production of each protein is closely monitored and if a defect is identified, there are other proteins that attempt to fix the defect. There is quality control right within your cells. If the protein can’t be repaired, it is rejected and a new one is produced. Healthy proteins are released into the cells and directed to where they are needed.

Who decides that the protein was needed in the first place? And who or what makes sure that the protein gets to its destination? Most of us don’t spend all day directing the creation and shipping of proteins. Most of us pay little attention to the internal processes of our bodies. Throughout the day we receive notices to do this or do that. Now you are hungry, it is time to eat. Now you are tired, it is time to sleep. You need more oxygen so breath deeply for a little bit. There are so many processes going on in your body right now that you are totally unaware of. Many of these processes have not yet been discovered by modern medicine. Yet, they are “magically” occurring.

As a Craniosacral therapist, I believe that each cell in our bodies has consciousness. And all these individual consciousnesses combine to form increasingly more complex levels of consciousness. Cells come together to form tissue, tissue forms bones, muscles, and organs, organs form systems and so on. At the top of this hierarchy is what I call the body consciousness. The body consciousness is ultimately responsible for all internal control functions. It controls cell reproduction. It controls protein production. It controls body repair. And it controls all the other internal functions that contribute to your well being.

Do you know of any machine that reproduces its internal components? How about one that makes the raw materials that nourish it. Do you know of a machine that can fix itself? Do you know of a machine that has consciousness? So in my opinion, the human body is not a machine. What is it then? It is a conscious life form and if we start viewing it as such, it will let us know what it needs to keep everything running smoothly. I believe this perspective may present us with a new way of looking at health and illness.

PS. Cheeseburgers and soda (with high fructose corn syrup) don’t contain the best raw materials for building millions of new cells each day. Could you help me there?

There are many rhythms in the body. Your heart creates a rhythm, your breathing does, and the CranioSacral System also creates one while circulating fluid throughout the head and spine. And just like those other rhythms, the CranioSacral Rhythm can be felt throughout the body. What we do in CranioSacral Therapy is very gently hold the rhythm and watch as the body gently moves to free itself of any restrictions. As it does this, releases occur and restrictions in the body change.

   In CranioSacral Therapy we assist the body in healing itself. We believe the body contains the necessary information to uncover the underlying cause of any health problem. When I begin a session, I connect with the client’s body and ask it to reveal what it needs to heal. I then begin to facilitate the body’s own healing process. Rather than trying to simply relieve symptoms, I work to find and release the underlying causes of the body’s dysfunctions.

CranioSacral Therapy was developed by Dr. John Upledger, D.O., O.M.M. while leading a team of researchers from 1975 until 1983 at Michigan State University. Over the years, Dr. Upledger and thousands of CranioSacral therapeutic facilitators around the world have used these concepts to safely treat all kinds of physical aliments.  CranioSacral Therapy improves your body’s ability to take better care of you. It helps relieve a full spectrum of pain, illness, and dysfunction including migraines and headaches, chronic neck and back pain, stress and tension related disorders, motor-coordination impairments, Fibromyalgia, TMJ Syndrome, Scoliosis, ADD/ADHA, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and many other conditions. These results can be achieved with using just 5 grams of pressure.

Dr. Upledger went on to develop additional concepts that have been included under the umbrella of CranioSacral Therapy. Many of these discoveries are included in what he calls SomatoEmotional Release®. Somato refers to the body and the rest is pretty straight forward. I’ll have more to share about SomatoEmotional Release in an upcoming write-up.

It is well known that organ transplant patients often experience a change in food preferences, and habits that correspond to donor traits.  How is that possible unless the cells in the organ received contain history and beliefs?  Gives us all something to think about, doesn’t it.

You are composed of a body, a mind, and a spirit….but you are MORE than just this!

You are a complete body of between 50 and 70 TRILLION cells.  Each cell must communicate with the cells around it, reacting to changes in its environment.  Each collective group of cells form organs which work together with each other and the other organs within your body.

During the course of our lives we may suffer injuries of various types.  When an injury occurs you are in a particular emotional state ranging from happy love to extreme fear.  Were you angry when you fell or got sick; or stressed, worried, or fearful?  What happened to that emotion when you hurt yourself?  How did your injured body feel about its new discomfort?  Maybe you never thought about cells holding emotions….you’re not alone.

There is consciousness at a cellular level which influences the functions of cells, tissues, organs and the immune systems throughout your body.  Your physical body may heal, but if the emotions within your body are not dealt with you may need to help your body release this emotional distress.

Mike Love and I help our clients work through distress in the physical, mental, and spiritual bodies of this Being we call “YOU” or “ME”.  The ultimate goal, of course, is to help clients achieve a better life, however they define this.  For some that may mean to physically heal, and for others that may mean updating beliefs which no longer work for them, and still others may need to experience a deeper spiritual connection.   You are a unique individual so we will work in partnership to achieve your unique healing needs.

How can we help YOU to improve your Life!?!  Do you have beliefs which continue to sabotage your goals, or do you have a physical issue which needs more than traditional medicine?  When you are ready to cut to the chase and move beyond the discomfort you feel, give us a call to schedule an appointment or email with specific questions.  We are Advanced Facilitators in PSYCH-K (an energy psychology modality) and CranioSacral Therapy, as well as other lesser known healing techniques.

Best Regards,

Mike Love and Judy Johnston

Therapeutic Facilitators – Charlotte, NC