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Introduction: The Roots of Food Trauma Childhood experiences shape our relationship with food in profound ways. For many, these early interactions can lead to what we call “food trauma” – a complex set of emotional and behavioral patterns that persist into adulthood. My Story: A Childhood of Food Restrictions The Hungry Mornings I grew up…
Read MoreIs your deep tissue doing more harm than good? Many people (including massage therapists!) often misunderstand what “deep tissue” really means. That’s because it’s subjective, and varies from person to person. What one person may consider deep is not what someone else might consider deep. The problem with this is that when done incorrectly, a…
Read MoreDo you frequently feel tired, sluggish, bloated or struggle with weight gain, brain fog, and low energy? Have you tried fad diets only to yo-yo back and forth? If you’re nodding your head “yes”, then it’s time for a reset! Join my 21-Day Detox & Cleanse and kickstart your journey to better health. Open enrollment…
Read MoreAs a healthcare practitioner and survivor of childhood trauma, I understand the profound impact that childhood trauma can have on an individual’s mental and physical well-being. If you’ve experienced abandonment, neglect, abuse, or violence during your formative years, it’s essential to acknowledge that these wounds may continue to influence your daily life, even if you’re…
Read MoreFor those of you wondering… “What is a Reiki Massage?” “How can Reiki Massage help heal emotional and energetic blockages?” Or “Is Reiki Massage for me?” I’ve got answers! Let’s get into it. I recently saw a new client who’d signed up for a Reiki Massage. (For those of you who don’t know, Reiki Massage…
Read MoreFinding My Way Back to My Roots I am startled awake by a booming clap of thunder. My room briefly illuminates in a flash of lightning, fading into darkness just as quickly. Another rumbling boom of thunder shakes my house, followed by another, and now, I am wide awake. I check the clock- it’s 5:30…
Read MoreUnderstanding the struggle of living in chronic discomfort By Crystle Castle, BS, LMT, RMH. Suffering in silence is the high price paid by those of us living with chronic pain. No matter what we do, complaining about it doesn’t help, and nothing seems to make it go away. So, we go about our daily lives,…
Read MoreMy cleanse isn’t like others on the market, because I know you’re a WHOLE person. That means we need to address your mind and soul in addition to the body. Because let’s face it- if your MIND isn’t in the game, your body won’t follow. That’s why I’ve included ways to help you improve your spiritual,…
Read MoreWhen I think of my childhood, I think of a very few fond memories mixed with a lot of sad ones. I remember fishing with my grandpa with my Mickey Mouse fishing rod. And I remember crying because my Daddy didn’t want me. Like so many others, my mother was a single mom, having left…
Read MoreThe other day I went to get a massage, and during the session, my trauma was triggered. The therapist was clearly in a funk, and I sensed their stressed energy upon arrival. They didn’t warm up my tissues first, and immediately dove deep, several times triggering my fight or flight response. My muscles tightened up…
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