Friday, April 20, 2012

What Can I Expect After a Balance?

Post sessions experiences can vary.

You can experience nothing at all or you can feel completely transformed, or somewhere in between.

Here are a few common experiences:

1.   I feel great!

2.  I feel energized and started seeing my old self back again.

3. I feel very relieved, like a big load had been lifted off my shoulders.

4.  I had a few days of feeling very vulnerable and teary and I felt like I needed time to be alone, but then I felt better.

5. My back felt even more painful and things got worse, but by the third day I noticed that I could move and bend without pain.

6. I felt like I got a new perspective on an old problem. Now I have to take responsibility and do something about it!

7. I feel like I have just been hit by a truck and my bones are all achy, what did you do to me?

8. I didn't notice anything at all.  Does this mean that the balance didn't 'take'"?

9. I felt completely drained and had to take a long nap after my session.


These are all normal experiences and are in fact part of the healing process. If there is a negative experience that persists, you can contact me and I will be happy to answer any of your questions or support you in your balance.  It's all good.

Why Am I Doing This?


Why am I doing this?

Well, for a very long time, I had asked myself why am I NOT doing this?

I am offering CreativeEdge BodyWorks for the simple reason that it has been, for a very long time, something that I have felt called to do.  I have trained and studied and practiced various forms of bodywork, whether that be ecstatic dancing, movement and theatre; or, conflict resolution, non-violent communication and restorative justice; or, Applied Kinesiology, Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) and processwork. In all of this study and work, I have seen some recurring themes.

Our bodies have a tremendous desire to move into balance and by doing so, heal itself.


Our brains are not just in our heads, but in every cell of our bodies.

Emotions are valuable pieces of information that inform us of the direction that is best for us to follow.

Guided awareness and guided movement can help restore balance in our bodies.

I have been drawn to use my intuitive skills, to work with bodies, spirit, emotions and energy.  I have been drawn to practice in more quiet and stillness.  The modalities that I use to help you align your bodies into balance are primarily Applied Kinesiology (AK) and NLP, and although I have been practicing AK since 2001, I believe that I have been practicing some form of energy work for a much longer time through other modalities such as charismatic prayer.

CreativeEdge is my way of bringing my unique set of strengths and studies out into the world in service of other.

And let's just see where that leads us....

What are my Qualifications?


Qualifications



Although I am primarily using Specialized Kinesiology and Neurolinguistic Programing (NLP) in my bodywork practice, I bring all of my research and studies in a session.  In particular, my interest in cell memory, processwork and our evolving understanding of how and where we store memories informs my work.







And, more than all of the paper, my practice itself informs me, as I continue to learn from my clients and growth, transformation and courage that takes place in between the sessions.



Training and Course Work
2013         Touch For Health Proficiency
2013          Specialized Kinesiology Proficiency
2010          Non Violent Communication
2008                Neural Linguistic Programming (NLP) Certification
2008                  Neural Linguistic Programming (NLP) Empower Your Future
2007         Managing Hostile Individuals
2007         Anger Management Training,
2006         Mediation
2006                Restorative Justice Training (Level 1 and 2)
2001         Specialized Kinesiology

Education
2003             Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) 

1999         Masters in Educational Studies (M.Ed.) 







                 

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

How to Make an Appointment and Costs


CreativeEdge Consulting


Conflict Coaching

To make an appointment, contact me at 778.896.0089 or email me at creativeedgebodyworks@gmail.com





Session Format:
Conflict Coaching for families usually follow the format below:
Session 1: With both parents, 1.5 hours Goal of session: concerns, history, identify achievable outcome, provide follow up homework for parents to work on.
Session 2: With child, 1.5 hours Goal of session: concerns, history, identify achievable outcome, provide follow up homework for child to complete.
Session 3: Family meeting: 1.5 hours Goal of session: follow up with achievable outcome, communication rehearsal and conflict resolution, provide follow up homework for family to complete.
Session 4: Follow up as needed.


Each 1.5 hour session is $175.00 plus GST. 



Payment Options
Sessions can be paid via PayPal which also includes Visa, MasterCard and American Express, or cash.

Cancellation Policy
Please allow 24 hours for cancellations. Sessions cancelled without 24 hours notice will not be refunded.




Friday, March 16, 2012

What is Creative Edge BodyWorks?


Creative Edge Bodyworks



Using Specialized Kinesiology, Energy work and Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP),  Creative Edge Bodyworks supports the Body, Mind and Spirit to achieve its expected balance.

Once your body is in balance, healing, calm and well being occur naturally. 

When you are balanced, you can heal yourself.




Here's how it works:

1. Schedule a 50 minute session.  Come well hydrated and wear comfortable clothes.

2. You will be primarily lying on a massage table in a relaxed position.  Together, we work on a specific goal for your session.  Some examples of a presenting complaint are:
  • "I have a constant pain in my left knee"
  • "I have an autoimmune disorder"
  • "I keep attracting a partner who cheats on me"
  • "I am tired of feeling sad all of the time and I would like to feel better"
3.  Whatever the complaint, we work on goal for the session that is typically framed in a positive feeling statement.  Some examples of a session goal might be:
  • I can move freely and easily without pain.
  • I have energy and I am calm.
  • I attract loving, kind, committed partners
  • I feel joy.
4. You then relax on the massage table, and through muscle testing, energy work and whatever your body is requesting, we work to align your body to balance for this goal.

5.  I will then review the session with you and go over any activities or practices that will support your balance.  The home support and the notes from the session will then be emailed to you or provided to you in a paper copy upon request.






Creative Edge BodyWorks is not a diagnostic tool and does not replace any medical assistance.  It merely helps align the body so that it can better heal itself.