Podcasts about Zero balancing

Developed by Fritz Smith, MD in the early 1970s, Zero Balancing is a powerful body-mind therapy that teaches skilled touch to bring balance to body structure and energy. A session typically lasts 30 to 45 minutes and is offered through clothing. The practitioner uses finger pressure and gentle traction on areas of tension in the bones, joints and soft tissue to create fulcrums, or points of balance, around which the body can relax and reorganize.   By addressing the deepest and densest tissues of the body along with soft tissue and energy fields, Zero Balancing helps to clear chronic tension and blocks in the body's energy flow. ZB has been shown to reduce stress, amplify vitality and promote better postural alignment. An osteopathic physician and surgeon, Dr. Smith was fascinated by the healing power of touch. During the late 1960s, Dr. Smith studied at Esalen Institute with many of the forerunners of the body-mind therapy movement, including Ida Rolf. He met J.R. Worsley, founder of the College of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture in England, whose demonstrations "cracked" Dr. Smith's beliefs in the purely Western medical model. During this period he also began to explore yoga, meditation, spiritual teachings in India, Eastern energy medicine, and quantum physics. Dr. Smith studied with J.R. Worsley and became a licensed acupuncturist in 1972, earning both bachelor's and master's degrees in acupuncture, and becoming a fellow in the Chinese College of Acupuncture. Dr. Smith's keen observations of anatomy and energy as a force in the body led him to develop the manual therapy system of Zero Balancing. Dr. Smith has been practicing and teaching Zero Balancing throughout the world for more than 45 years. He's the author of many articles and two books, Inner Bridges: A Guide to Energy Movement and Body Structure and Alchemy of Touch: Moving Towards Mastery Through the Lens of Zero Balancing How Can Zero Balancing Help You? Zero Balancing can help relieve body aches and pain, release restrictions in movement, and provide lasting relief from emotional distress to improve overall quality of life. Zero Balancing can also be helpful with specific goals such as relief from back pain, improving concentration or sleep, releasing unwanted stress, eliminating old behavior patterns, or boosting well-being. Zero Balancing works in conjunction with medical therapy and is not a substitute for it.

ROOTFIX Supplement - visit rootfixstore.com, use code PODCAST10 to get 10 percent off your order In this episode of the Grassroots FM Podcast, Seth Osgood sits down with chiropractor and zero balancing expert, Dr. Michele Doucette, to delve into the transformative touch therapy known as zero balancing. Developed in the mid-1970s by Dr. Fritz Smith, zero balancing incorporates elements of Western medicine and Eastern practices to address both physical and emotional traumas trapped within the body. Dr. Doucette explains how these traumas, both significant and seemingly minor, can manifest in physical ailments and chronic conditions. She also elucidates the role of zero balancing in releasing these patterns of tension and fostering a holistic union of body, mind, and spirit. Throughout the session, listeners will learn about the intricate connection between our physical structure and our energetic state, and how zero balancing can be a pivotal element in pursuit of comprehensive health and healing. Tune in to explore how addressing deep-rooted traumas can lead to profound changes in your overall wellbeing. In this episode, Seth and Dr. Doucette discuss: The Science Behind Zero Balancing Practical Aspects and Benefits of Zero Balancing Sessions and Client Involvement  Broader Implications and Personal Perspectives Dr. Doucette's Daily Practice tip:  Curiosity - Be curious about how you can incorporate wellness and health into your life.   More About Dr. Michele Doucette and Her Work Check out Dr. Doucette's upcoming classes Visit Dr. Doucette's website  Sign up for a Zero Balancing Class  Email Dr. Doucette - dones@saver.net Purchase Dr. Coucette's book Walking to Eden  Find A Practitioner: ZeroBalancing.com I have been studying human health and well-being for almost 40 years, and I am happy to report I still have more questions than answers!   The mysterious capacity of  human beings to express life, to heal, to grow, to awaken, and to evolve completely fascinates me.  Using my hands, my heart, and my mind to facilitate healing is a true privilege and I am grateful for every patient and every student I have the opportunity to work with.    I began my higher education with a degree in biochemistry.  While working in the field of medical diagnostic research and development, I looked into a test tube one day and realized I would not find the answers to my queries about life and humanity therein.  I had to work with actual people, their bodies, minds, and spirits. Studying chiropractic at Los Angeles College of Chiropractic gave me an excellent medical education, and the skills to amplify the natural healing ability of the body through spinal evaluation and adjustment.  I augmented that education with specialized training in the Gonstead Chiropractic Technique which involves in-depth bio-mechanical analysis and specific, directional adjusting techniques for optimum effectiveness and efficiency of healing.  I started my chiropractic practice in 1990 and soon thereafter began to study Zero Balancing as well.  Zero Balancing is a unique, hands-on, bodywork system of healing.  It combines the Western view of medicine and science from the field of osteopathy with Eastern concepts of energy and healing from the field of acupuncture.  ZB affects the whole person (body, mind, and spirit) by providing both structural therapy and energy medicine simultaneously, and thereby accessing the body's “interoceptive” mechanism of conscious awareness, self-referencing, and physical, as well as psychoemotional, resilience.  It is life changing for patient and practitioner.  One of my strongest passions is teaching Zero Balancing to other healthcare providers and anyone who wants to learn about the power of conscious touch and energy medicine.  I am on the faculty of the Zero Balancing Health Association and teach classes internationally.    Connect with Dr. Seth Osgood To learn more about Dr. Seth Osgood and the GrassRoots Adaptation Program, head over to www.grassrootsfunctionalmedicine.com Join the GrassRoots Facebook community at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grassrootsfuntionalmedicine   

In this episode of the Handcrafted Therapy Podcast join Julie as she delves into the transformative world of zero balancing with Dr. Michele Doucette. In this episode, they explore the remarkable intelligence of our bodies, their innate ability to perform complex functions, and the profound impact of intentional touch on our overall well-being.  Dr. Doucette, with over two decades of experience in zero balancing, shares her insights into this unique therapy that converges the wisdom of both Eastern and Western medicinal traditions. Julie inquires about the intricacies of reaching bone during therapy sessions, leading to an enlightening discussion on how zero balancing complements traditional massage by integrating bone, joints, connective tissue, and energy work.  Discover why zero balancing is considered an art and science, touching not only our physical structure but also engaging our mind, emotions, spirit, and energy. Dr. Doucette uncovers the backstory of zero balancing's development and its powerful capacity to induce mental clarity, peace, and an expanded state of consciousness by altering brainwave states and neurological responses.    In this episode, Julie and Dr. Doucette discuss:  Understanding the Intelligence of the Body  Zero Balancing as an Integrative Touch Therapy  The concept of touching structure and energy simultaneously  Zero Balancing, Nervous System, and Consciousness  Zero Balancing's Impact and Accessibility  More About Dr. Michele Doucette  Visit Dr. Doucette's website  Sign up for a Zero Balancing Class  Purchase Dr. Coucette's book Walking to Eden  I have been studying human health and well-being for almost 40 years, and I am happy to report I still have more questions than answers!   The mysterious capacity of  human beings to express life, to heal, to grow, to awaken, and to evolve completely fascinates me.  Using my hands, my heart, and my mind to facilitate healing is a true privilege and I am grateful for every patient and every student I have the opportunity to work with.    I began my higher education with a degree in biochemistry.  While working in the field of medical diagnostic research and development, I looked into a test tube one day and realized I would not find the answers to my queries about life and humanity therein.  I had to work with actual people, their bodies, minds, and spirits. Studying chiropractic at Los Angeles College of Chiropractic gave me an excellent medical education, and the skills to amplify the natural healing ability of the body through spinal evaluation and adjustment.  I augmented that education with specialized training in the Gonstead Chiropractic Technique which involves in-depth bio-mechanical analysis and specific, directional adjusting techniques for optimum effectiveness and efficiency of healing.  I started my chiropractic practice in 1990 and soon thereafter began to study Zero Balancing as well.  Zero Balancing is a unique, hands-on, bodywork system of healing.  It combines the Western view of medicine and science from the field of osteopathy with Eastern concepts of energy and healing from the field of acupuncture.  ZB affects the whole person (body, mind, and spirit) by providing both structural therapy and energy medicine simultaneously, and thereby accessing the body's “interoceptive” mechanism of conscious awareness, self-referencing, and physical, as well as psychoemotional, resilience.  It is life changing for patient and practitioner.  One of my strongest passions is teaching Zero Balancing to other healthcare providers and anyone who wants to learn about the power of conscious touch and energy medicine.  I am on the faculty of the Zero Balancing Health Association and teach classes internationally.      Connect with Julie Alexander and Handcrafted Therapy Join our email list! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/HKY9uFv  To learn more about Julie Alexander, LMT, and Handcrafted Therapy Events and Wellness Center, head over to www.handcraftedtherapy.com  Join the Handcrafted Therapy Facebook community at: https://www.facebook.com/handcraftedtherapy Or on Handcrafted Therapy's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@handcraftedtherapy   

  Fabio Tavares is a Brazilian artist who's been forever obsessed with the human body in action. He started off as a competitive gymnast before running away to join the circus at the age of 15. Since moving to NYC in 1999, Mr. Tavares has collaborated and performed with Yvonne Meyer, Noemie Lafrance, Luis Lara Malvacías, Circus Amok, John Heginbotham, Laurie Anderson, Anna Kholer, Anne Bogart & SITI Company just to name a few. He danced with STREB for 14 years where he was the Associate Artistic Director for a decade. Mr. Tavares taught at Pace University and currently teaches at DGSD at Yale and The Juilliard School. His one-man show based on Heiner Müller's Hamletmachine has been performed in Brazil, Europe and the U.S. since 2010. Fabio in certified in Alexander, Klein and Zero Balancing and couldn't be happier to be working with chameckilerner. Website: www.healthandpoise.com Instagram: fabioatnyc Reverence for Impulse is an unscripted, unplanned and (hopefully) unedited podcast with me, Weena Pauly-Tarr. Together with my guests, we're asking what is alive in this moment?We start each episode with a few minutes of meeting each other head-to-toe, through the language of our bodies, before we press record and bring it to a conversation. We start where we are. This is not a hard hitting agenda or getting to the bottom of things, it's about being in the bottoms of things. Finding each other in the not-knowing. I'm here for the spaciousness, the awkwardness, the silliness, the silence — From the dark insides of our bodies to the brightness of our minds, I'm excited to welcome people who's impulses I'd like to get to know. www.weenapauly.com

Hi my dear listeners! I am thrilled to introduce my next guest because we talk about the starkly opposing ideologies between Western and Eastern medicine, in the context of infant movement development and beyond.  Cara Angela Liguori is a Somatic Practitioner, Infant Developmental Movement Educator, and Dream Guide whose creative healing journey began with dance and music. She is currently earning a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.  In her one-on-one practice, Cara uses integrative touch, somatics, and guided meditations to support her clients' body-mind-spirit integration. For infants and their caregivers, Cara provides education and skill-building for cultivating secure attachment skills and resilient movement and nervous system development through embodied observation, co-regulation, and handling techniques. In all her work, she facilitates connections with the underlying pathways of support that lead people to deepened relationships with themselves and others.  Cara's practice is client-centered, trauma-informed, and process-oriented. She is a certified practitioner of Zero Balancing, Esalen Massage, Somatic Movement Education for Adults and Infants via the School for Body-Mind Centering®, and Pilates. Please tune into this fascinating episode. I'd love to hear what you thought in the comments! Cara would like to acknowledge her Body-Mind Centering® teachers who include Amy Matthews, Sarah Barnaby, Satu Palokangas, her IDME cohort, and the founder, Bonnie Bainbridge-Cohen. Connect with Cara via: Website + newsletter: www.caraliguoriwellbeing.com Email cara.liguori@gmail.com Follow on instagram Embodiment and Integration: The Well of my Being Blog

Hi my dear listeners! I am thrilled to introduce my next guest because we talk about the starkly opposing ideologies between Western and Eastern medicine, in the context of infant movement development and beyond. Cara Angela Liguori is a Somatic Practitioner, Infant Developmental Movement Educator, and Dream Guide whose creative healing journey began with dance and music. She is currently earning a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. In her one-on-one practice, Cara uses integrative touch, somatics, and guided meditations to support her clients' body-mind-spirit integration. For infants and their caregivers, Cara provides education and skill-building for cultivating secure attachment skills and resilient movement and nervous system development through embodied observation, co-regulation, and handling techniques. In all her work, she facilitates connections with the underlying pathways of support that lead people to deepened relationships with themselves and others. Cara's practice is client-centered, trauma-informed, and process-oriented. She is a certified practitioner of Zero Balancing, Esalen Massage, Somatic Movement Education for Adults and Infants via the School for Body-Mind Centering®, and Pilates. Please tune into this fascinating episode. I'd love to hear what you thought in the comments! Cara would like to acknowledge her Body-Mind Centering® teachers who include Amy Matthews, Sarah Barnaby, Satu Palokangas, her IDME cohort, and the founder, Bonnie Bainbridge-Cohen. Connect with Cara via: Website + newsletter: www.caraliguoriwellbeing.com Email cara.liguori@gmail.com Follow on instagram Embodiment and Integration: The Well of my Being Blog Quote: “Science is always catching up to practices born from sensory experience + internal knowing.” Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more holistic content. Music from https://www.purple-planet.com. Disclaimer: Statements herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products listed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.

Join host Alex Greene on the Red Beard Embodiment Podcast as he delves into the world of multi-modal approaches in somatic therapy!Discover the personalized approach at Red Beard Somatic Therapy, empowering clients to choose the perfect modality for their unique needs: - Explore Alex's own journey in somatic therapy, the integration of diverse modalities, and the vision of a multi-modal practice. - Uncover the power of energetic approaches and the significance of neurobiological perspectives. - Experience the transformative potential of a multi-modal approach in somatic therapy and unlock new insights for your healing journey. Join Alex on the podcast to dive deeper into this fascinating topic! Sign up for our newsletter to learn more about the power of embodiment: https://www.redbeardsomatictherapy.com/ If you're passionate about exploring the mind-body connection, eager to share your insights on trauma healing, or nervous system regulation, we would love to hear from you! We are always seeking engaging interview guests to feature on our platform. Reach out to us at alex@redbeardsomatictherapy.com to discuss sharing your message with our audience! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:33 Multi Modal Treatment Strategies 02:15 Structural Integration Bodywork 09:16 Touching into something meaningful 12:53 Sensitive Touch & Attunement 16:04 Red Beard Somatic Therapy as a group practice 17:09 Psycho-spiritual aspects of Bodywork 20:40 Zero Balancing & the energetics of touch 26:10 Interpersonal Energetics 32:43 Neurobiological Approaches (TRE + Somatic Experiencing) 38:11 Integration 44:44 Outro Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RedBeardSomaticTherapy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redbeardsomatictherapy/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandermgreene/Interested in working with us? Book your free consultation call now! https://redbeardbodywork.as.me/ Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ykESqNTpIaZ7z8YTm8tpr Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/red-beard-embodiment-podcast/id1681370763 

Creating a Technique that Honors the Individual with Susan Klein Today's guest Susan Klein is a true luminary, having shaped the modern dance landscape with her groundbreaking theories as creator of the renowned Klein Technique. In this episode, we explore her transformative journey as a movement pioneer, uncovering her dance background, the hurdles she overcame following a series of debilitating knee injuries, and her return to the world of movement. We discover how her experience ignited her passion for understanding the body and teaching others about movement, and how this ultimately led to the development of the Klein Technique. Susan recounts the pivotal moment she realized the limitations of imitation-based teaching and explains why she believes in nurturing individuality within dance. She opens up about her quest to safeguard her unique contributions, and why she decided to concede, despite her concern about the potential harm of her work being taught incorrectly. Join us as Susan shares her unique journey to quietly becoming one of the most valuable and influential players in the modern dance field. Key Points From This Episode: ·       Susan's dance background and training.  ·       Why she believes teaching through imitation to be ineffective.  ·       Her influences and how they shaped her journey. ·       The series of knee injuries that temporarily derailed her dancing career and her return to dance, post-injury. ·       How Susan's experience ultimately led to the development of the Klein Technique. ·       The importance of individuality in dance and Susan's continued fascination with movement and teaching. ·       Why she finds the widespread adoption of her work both gratifying and concerning. ·       Challenges she's faced in her dancing career and the various career paths she's explored. ·       Susan shares her plan to share her knowledge in book form.  “When I work with people, that's always exciting because their potential and what's going on in their lives or in their body is infinitely interesting.” — Susan Klein Working and teaching in New York City, Susan Klein is the renowned creator of Klein Technique™ and a practitioner of Worsley style 5-element acupuncture and Zero Balancing. More on this episode: Movers & Shapers: A Dance Podcast Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for updates!

In today's episode, join us on a journey with host Alex Greene as he shares his experiences and insights into somatic trauma work. Alex's fascination with trauma work began during his study of Structural Integration Bodywork, where he discovered the potential of using the body as a gateway to address psycho-emotional history and trauma. Through deep tissue approaches, he not only improved musculoskeletal alignment but also facilitated emotional release and self-awareness. Delving further, Alex explored trauma from a neurobiological perspective during the "neurobiological revolution." Groundbreaking theories such as the Polyvagal Theory and the works of Peter Levine and Dr. David Berceli provided new insights into the role of the nervous system in trauma. This led Alex to discover the transformative potential of neurogenic tremors and the therapeutic technique of TRE (Tension/Trauma Releasing Exercises). In his practice, Alex integrates various modalities to offer a holistic approach to trauma therapy. Zen Integration Bodywork and Somatic Coaching combine hands-on bodywork techniques like Structural Integration, Myofascial Release, and Zero Balancing with non-hands-on approaches such as Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, and Dynamic Attachment Repatterning Experience (DARe). Through this synthesis, Alex aims to support individuals in their healing journey, promoting healing, release of tension, regulation of the nervous system, and fostering secure attachments and resilience. Drawing from his Zen practice and trauma education, Alex integrates mindfulness, presence, and non-judgment into his therapeutic approach, allowing clients to deepen their connection with their inner selves, develop self-awareness, and tap into their innate wisdom and resilience. To learn more about Alex's work with trauma, the body, and the nervous system, we invite you to listen to the entire episode now. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:32 Alex's history of working w. trauma 14:55 Modalities Alex is trained in 31:54 Somatic Coaching 52:16 How can people work with you? 54:11 Outro Sign up for our newsletter to learn more about the power of embodiment: https://www.redbeardsomatictherapy.com/ If you're passionate about exploring the mind-body connection, eager to share your insights on trauma healing, or nervous system regulation, we would love to hear from you! We are always seeking engaging interview guests to feature on our platform. Reach out to us at alex@redbeardsomatictherapy.com to discuss sharing your message with our audience! Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RedBeardSomaticTherapy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redbeardsomatictherapy/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandermgreene/ Interested in working with us? Book your free consultation call now! https://redbeardbodywork.as.me/ Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ykESqNTpIaZ7z8YTm8tpr Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/red-beard-embodiment-podcast/id1681370763 

Jared is an Acupuncturist, Zero Balancing practitioner and Reiki Master who helps his clients to improve their wellness by approaching them as a whole person, working on their mind, body, and spirit. In this episode, we explore the fundamental principles of Zero Balancing, its origins, and how it works to balance the body-mind complex. Jared explains how Zero Balancing is a powerful tool for healing and personal transformation, helping people of all ages and walks of life to feel more centered, grounded, and connected. We'll also discuss the benefits of Zero Balancing, and how it can be useful for anyone looking to improve their overall wellbeing, reduce stress and tension, and increase their vitality. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this conversation with Jared Urchek on how Zero Balancing can transform your health.

Join Julie for a fascinating conversation with David Lauterstein, experienced massage therapist, instructor and zero balancing practitioner. David shares how he found his calling in massage therapy after studying philosophy in college. He then takes us on a journey through his training in anatomy, deep tissue massage, and cranial sacral therapy before discovering the transformative power of zero balancing.  Listeners will gain a deep understanding of zero balancing and how it can help bring about profound changes in their clients.    Julie and David discuss:   Zero Balancing: A New Approach to Massage Therapy  Exploring The Connection Between Body, Mind, and Spirit  How Massage therapy can facilitate a deeper connection between body, mind, and spirit Understanding anatomy is key to effective massage therapy Different approaches to massage therapy can enhance overall health and well-being Integrating massage therapy with other holistic practices can provide a powerful healing experience  More About David Lauterstein  David Lauterstein is the co-founder of The Lauterstein-Conway Massage School in Austin (established in 1989). He has been teaching, Deep Massage: The Lauterstein Method and Zero Balancing world-wide since 1984. He is the author of five books: Putting the Soul Back in the Body, The Deep Massage Book, Life in the Bones, The Art of Massage, and, just published with co-author Dr. Jeff Rockwell, The Memory Palace of Bones: exploring embodiment through the skeletal system.  To learn more about David Lauterstein, head over to   Visit David's Website: https://www.david-lauterstein.com/home   Sign up for David's Newsletter:  https://www.david-lauterstein.com/newsletter-signup    Buy David's latest book: https://us.singingdragon.com/products/the-memory-palace-of-bones    Connect with Julie Alexander and Handcrafted Therapy   Join our email list!   To learn more about Julie Alexander, LMT, and Handcrafted Therapy Events and Wellness Center, head over to www.handcraftedtherapy.com   Join the Handcrafted Therapy Facebook community at:   https://www.facebook.com/handcraftedtherapy   Or on Handcrafted Therapy's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@handcraftedtherapy   

When ballet dancer Lisa Bardarson made the powerful decision to choose massage as her career dance partner, it transported her to a lifelong journey of helping others and deepening her understanding of her own body. The 2023 CRSMT Zero Balancing guest instructor joins us to share how she uses her massage therapy, yoga, zero balancing and dance skillset to address the needs of her clients and community. Also, Lisa will share her unique perspective of living between two countries and offers advice for others who aspire to make a home for themselves in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. To learn more about CRSMT, visit www.atouchofcostarica.com  

Welcome to The Red Beard Embodiment Podcast!My name is Alex Greene and I am the founder of Red Beard Somatic Therapy. My mission is to create a space where people anywhere in the world can access somatic tools to find healing, growth, and transformation through embodiment and nervous system regulation.The Red Beard Embodiment Podcast is a platform where I connect with other practitioners and teachers to talk about the therapeutic modalities and embodiment practices that I love and use in my own practice.It is an exploration of the transformative power of embodiment, trauma healing, nervous system regulation, and finding meaning in an ever-changing world.We'll take a deep dive into topics such as:Meditation and embodied spirituality (My home tradition is in Zen)Somatic Experiencing®TRE® (Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises)The Feldenkrais Method of Somatic EducationManual bodywork approaches (Structural Integration, Myofascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, Zero Balancing, etc.)Embodiment, creativity & spiritualityPost-traumatic Growth & the transformative power of embodiment Practical tips and exercises that will help embody new, generative ways of being and much more!Follow along for the ride & subscribe to our channel so that you'll get notified whenever we release a new episode!If you're passionate about exploring the mind-body connection, eager to share your insights on trauma healing, or nervous system regulation, we would love to hear from you! We are always seeking engaging interview guests to feature on our platform. Reach out to us at alex@redbeardsomatictherapy.com to discuss sharing your message with our audience!Sign up for our newsletter to learn more about the power of embodiment:https://www.redbeardsomatictherapy.com/Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RedBeardSomaticTherapyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/redbeardsomatictherapyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandermgreeneInterested in working with us?Book your free consultation call now!https://redbeardbodywork.as.me/

The Healing Power of Energy MedicineAired Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 11:00 AM PST / 2:00 PM ESTTake a deep dive into the topic of energy medicine with healer Linnie Thomas, author of The Encyclopedia of Energy Medicine: A Comprehensive Reference to Healing Modalities from Acupressure to Zero Balancing. You'll learn what an energy medicine practitioner, why it's a powerful addition to allopathic medicine, the difference between heal and cure and so much more.About the Guest:Linnie Thomas, HTCP, HTCI, MLW is the author of numerous books including the recently released expanded edition of The Encyclopedia of Energy Medicine: A Comprehensive Reference to Healing Modalities from Acupressure to Zero Balancing, an expansive reference for laymen, students, and practitioners wishing to know more about energy healing practices. Linnie began her healing practice in 1997. She became a Healing Touch Certified Practitioner in 2000 and was certified as an instructor in 2002. She maintains a thriving practice and enjoys teaching Healing Touch. Linnie also holds classes about recognizing and communicating with guides. When she has time, she continues exploring the various modalities and studying the research on energy medicine currently being done. She loves to write books on energy medicine and spirituality. for laymen, students, and practitioners wishing to know more about energy healing practices.Website: https://linniethomas.com/Visit the Inspired Conversations show page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/inspired-conversations/Connect with Linda Joy at https://www.linda-joy.com/#EnergyMedicine #LinnieThomas #InspiredConversations #LindaJoySubscribe to our Newsletter https://omtimes.com/subscribe-omtimes-magazine/Connect with OMTimes on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Omtimes.Magazine/ and OMTimes Radio https://www.facebook.com/ConsciousRadiowebtv.OMTimes/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmTimes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omtimes/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2798417/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/omtimes/

We talk about Creative Culture South West, Chris Mead, Josie Lawrence, The Innovation Centre Within University of Exeter Campus, creating a board game, the crossover between improv and therapy, using New Choice to keep improvisers safe, defaulting to high status, psychosynthesis, embodiment, walking gorgeously, Zero Balancing, shiatsu, unconditional positive regard, Chekhov Technique, playing Harold Pinter, the power of pause, Applied Improv Network, and Bensound.

Joining us today is President Emeritus of the Zero Balancing Board of Directors, Michael Oruch, an established Zero Balancing teacher and practitioner based in New York City. Michael views Zero Balancing as a vehicle for health, wellness and positive change both personally and collectively, and was inspired to teach Zero Balancing (or ZB) following years of study and tutelage with the modality Founder, Dr. Fritz Smith. We discuss how Zero Balancing uses fulcrums to clear vibration held in the bone, joints and the energy field of clients, how working with bone connects to our ancestors and why releasing held tension in the body catalyzes self-reorganisation. We address the key ZB concept of "interface" - how the practitioner navigates the boundary between structure and energy through touch. Michael shares his insights regarding how healing is about accessing that which is hidden, as we free ourselves from suffering and resolve trauma in the body and the mind. Key aspects of Zero Balancing are discussed including expanded states of consciousness and what it means to “hurt good'. Interestingly, we explore how a touch-based modality can be used for remote healing through the use of surrogates.  Michael has taught Zero Balancing extensively in both the US and internationally, and has additionally spent many years studying Qigong, Tai Chi and related forms, which he has taught at New York University. He has made significant contributions to the ZB community as a Mentor Faculty Advisor, through teacher trainings, and serving on various committees. He has also personally developed three Zero Balancing classes and two Zero Balancing training DVD's. Michael believes Zero Balancing can help a practitioner to be more present and clear in the world, with themselves, and each person they contact.www.mozbnyc.comLiked what you heard? Help us reach more people! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts Start Energy Healing Today!Unlock your healing potential with our informative and fun introductory 10 hour LIVE online class in energy healing Our Flagship Training is Setting the Standard in Energy HealingThe next 100 hour EHT-100 Energy Healing Training is open for enrollment! LIVE & online - 10th February - 21st July 2024. Join us in Bali in 2024 - Our Retreat AND first in-person EHT-100 Training are now booking! Contact Field Dynamics Email us at info@fielddynamicshealing.com fielddynamicshealing.com Thanks for listening!

On this episode, Erika shows Sebastian the checks and balances that come into play when the body is dealing with structural imbalances. At 19, Erika moved to New York City to continue a career in post-modern dance. After suffering a back injury and autoimmune disorder, she began to re-evaluate her relationship with her own wellness. She began exploring alternative types of movement, functional medicine and eastern philosophies and found a wealth of knowledge that provided deep relief. She turned to science-based bodywork like Structural Integration and Zero Balancing. Erika has helped manage the holistic health of thousands of clients. With a focus on the integrity of education, she opened a certification school in 2010, and created the comprehensive 600+ hour Erika Bloom Method Certification Course. Now, Erika and her instructors have grown this global brand to serve as trusted, supportive health experts through their in-person sessions at Erika Bloom Studios in Los Angeles, the Hamptons, and Turks and Caicos as well as through the launching of the Erika Bloom Digital Membership and virtual private sessions.

Work with your hands to move energy - no needles required. Artists as Healers - healing with needles and through creative relationships.   Listen to Gretchen get needled for her Mother Hunger by Margaret and relax deeply into the interview.   About Margaret:  Margaret Hallisey has been a licensed practitioner of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine since April 2004. Her initial practice began in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Her second office in Columbia County, close to Hudson, NY, was opened in October, 2012.  She is board certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She earned her Masters in Acupuncture from the Academy for Five Element Acupuncture, when it was located in Hallandale, Florida. She is also a graduate of the Academy's Herbal Studies program and can prescribe custom herbal formulas, as needed. Fresh out of college, Margaret worked as a dancer and choreographer in New York City, which enables her to bring a kinesthetic understanding of body mechanics to her practice. Early in her practice, she worked with many artists and performers, helping them sustain their physicality and creative inspiration. She received her BA from Sarah Lawrence College in 1989.   Margaret has traveled across the United States and Europe to study with experienced practitioners of Chinese Medicine. She is certified in Clean Needle Technique by the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. In addition to being trained in Classical Acupuncture, Margaret has received training in Auricular Acupuncture, Acupuncture Detoxification, Pain Treatment, and Zero Balancing. She specializes in Fertility, hormonal imbalances and more difficult issues that cannot be explained or addressed by allopathic medicine. www.margarethalliseyacupuncture.com Music credit: "Song We Came To Sing" by Living Roots livingrootsmusic.com

Kristina Lea is a gifted healer, counselor and life coach who uses many methods of healing including Zero Balancing, Biofield Tuning, Reiki, Chinese energetic medicine, and shamanic healing as well as integrating her intuitive gifts to help people get to the root of their trauma in this lifetime and in past lives. She is the co-author with Heather Ensworth Ph. D. of the book "From Trauma to Freedom: One Woman's Journey and a Holistic Guide to Healing." They discuss how this is a time for accelerated healing and awakening individually and collectively as we move through this powerful time of transition into the Aquarian Age. As described in the book, the ARCH model for healing includes: A: Alignment R: Relationship C: Consciousness H: Healing Kristina's website: https://opentotruefreedom.com/ Website about the book and the ARCH model: https://transformingtraumatofreedom.com/ Heather's website: https://risingmoonhealingcenter.com/ To become a patreon of Heather: https://patreon.com/heatherensworth/

Legendary Deep Massage and Zero Balancing educator, David Lauterstein shares how rolfing, and several other transformative encounters, have shaped his forty-year journey affecting people profoundly with touch therapy. You will also learn a few songs that best reflect some of David's special moments in Samara. To learn more about CRSMT, visit  www.atouchofcostarica.com 

Lynne Deschenes, Acupuncturist and Owner of the Access Clinic in Byfield, MA joins us for a discussion about acupuncture. We discuss different type of acupuncture, the methodology behind acupuncture and what you can expect if you try it. Also how she also incorporates traditional Chinese herbs into her treatment protocols.  Lynne also talk with us about Zero Balancing, an energy healing modality she also practices and how that can help with chronic conditions or things you just can't get rid of!Lynne can be reached at https://theaccessclinic.com/index.htmlSpill the Ginger Tea on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spillthegingerteapodcast/Angel Amy on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/angelamy1123/Angel Amy Angel VIP Club https://www.myangelamy.com/aligning-with-the-angels/Support the show

Rock talks with Phil Greenfield, pain expert and author of Unravelling: Letting Go Getting Well. TIME STAMPS: 3:00 Zero Balancing and Fritz Smith 5:00 A different perspective on energy 10:00 How Phil keeps his work simple 15:00 Anatomy in Motion 17:00 Blending scientific with esoteric 23:00 Being on the fringe 27:00 Working with people in pain 35:30 The concept of pain as a verb 41:30 Reframing the idea of pain 45:30 Phil's book: Unraveling GET TO KNOW PHIL GREENFIELD https://www.theunravellingbook.com/theauthor.htm GET TO KNOW ROCKY SNYDER MEET: www.RockySnyder.com READ: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: www.ReturntoCtr.com INSTA: Instagram fan, check him out at https://www.instagram.com/rocky_snyder/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rocky.snyder.77 LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocky-snyder-cscs-cafs-nsca-cpt-a77a091/ TRAIN WITH ROCKY WORKOUT: Want to meet Rocky and get a private workout: https://rockysfitnesscenter.com/ INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/rockysfitnesssc/ FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/RockysFitnessCenter

In this podcast episode, Deanna Waggy talks about her beginnings as an occupational therapist and how that brought her to Soul Lightning acupressure, Zero Balancing and the various heath and wellness practices that she has used along her way. Teacher, Consultant, Wellness Practitioner, Spiritual Director. Deanna is full of wisdom.   You can learn more about Deanna and her services at: Website: https://dwaggy.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DWHealingArts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ot4peace/   The music featured in this episode is by Eli Kahn. The intro is titled "Cosmic Garden" from his album "How Are You - No - Really…How are You?" At the close of this episode you can hear the albums self titled track.   Eli Kahn Music https://www.elikahnmusic.com   Please visit Conscious Michiana, for our local WHO, WHAT, WHERE directory to all things mind, body, spirit related in our community. You can also find us on Facebook. https://www.consciousmichiana.com    

Episode 40 – Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L interviews Deanna Waggy "Acupressure for Stress and Tension" on 9/17/21. Deanna shares three simple acupressure techniques to help lower stress and tension that can be done day or night, anywhere. Each technique helps to lower the stress response to the relaxation response to increase a sense of well-being, connection to yourself, and spirituality. Deanna has a passion for promoting excellence within Occupational Therapy, Zero Balancing and Soul Lightening Acupressure through public speaking, writing, mentoring, study groups and research. She provides virtual and in-person holistic wellness services, acupressure classes, spiritual direction and consultation. She created a series of virtual classes for 2022 incorporating contemplative reflection, spiritual practices and self-care resources for whole-being health. Deanna and her husband live in South Bend, Indiana and enjoy their 3 acre wooded property, which they share with a variety of wildlife and birds. You can discover more at DWaggy.com. Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L is an Occupational Therapist, Intuitive Healer, Integrative Health Practitioner, Health Coach, teacher, consultant, and writer. On her Healing Connections Podcast she shares information and interviews thought leaders and health care practitioners about integrative health, wellness, prevention, spirituality, intuition, and consciousness. Emmy is the author of "Intuitive Development: How to Trust Your Inner Knowing for Guidance with Relationships, Health, and Spirituality." You can purchase her book directly from her or through Amazon or IngramSpark. https://emmyvadnais.com/book Visit https://holisticot.org/ and https://emmyvadnais.com/

Beth Terrence is a Shaman, Holistic Health & Wellness Facilitator, Recovery Coach, Speaker and Writer. She has been working in the field of Holistic Health & Wellness and Transformation for over 25 years by offering an integrative holistic approach that incorporates education, self-exploration and experiential practices. Major modalities that form the core of her practice include Shamanic Healing, Meditation & Mindfulness, Zero Balancing, Bach Flower Remedies and Restorative Practices. Beth views connection as the most potent “medicine”, and is passionate about supporting individuals and communities in engaging in practices and tools that support reconnection, well-being and wholeness. Annually, she convenes May Is For Metta: 31 Days of Loving-kindness Practice as well as an array of experiential workshops and programs that support transformation and healing on all levels - body, mind, emotion and spirit. Website: http://bethterrence.com/ (bethterrence.com) Twitter: https://twitter.com/bethterrence (@bethterrence) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethterrence (bethterrence) Support this podcast

On today’s episode, my friend and Bodywork Project student, Jennelle Thimmesch, shares her empowering journey in raising her prices for a third time. I am so excited for you to listen as she shares her deep wisdom from her transformational Zero Balancing practice, how increasing her prices empowered other therapists in her town, and even what landed her dog on her list of 100 reasons to raise her rates.

Founder of Bone Yoga and Bone Yoga bodywork Paul joins me from New Zealand to discuss Zero Balancing, not being special, empowerment and yoga, being “done to”, vipassana meditation, ligaments, types of touch, “energy”, “facts” in bones, abuse and bodywork, and the gift economy. A good examination of bones and bodywork! https://www.boneyoga.com

A pseudoscientific therapy, which is an integrated form.of Chinese medicine with Osteopathic and Structural Integration training.

Mary Beth Curreri is a Holistic Private Practitioner at Collaborative Therapies in Easton, MA http://www.collaborativetherapies.net. Mary Beth specializes in Zero Balancing, Craniosacral Therapy, Manual Lymph Drainage, Myofacial Release, Qigong and Cold Laser Therapy. These therapies are making a difference in her patients lives and I am looking forward to becoming one to help me with chronic back pain. Stay tuned for a follow up after my 3 appointments.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/be-au-sm-episode-1. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rosanna has been practicing acupuncture since 1990, and first learned Zero Balancing in 1991.  She is now also a Zero Balancing teacher.  She works with people struggling with the challenges of life - physical, mental or emotional.  She sees far more people affected by depression, anxiety, panics and stress than with bad backs… but she does treat bad backs too!  Rosanna also has years of experience helping women with hormonal issues, menopause and fertility.

Linda Wobeskya was pursuing a career as a professional contemporary dancer when she broke her foot during a dance class. Although she didn’t realize it at the time, the fracture in her foot would break open her life and lead her to her true calling. The course of her healing exposed her to both Physical Therapy and acupuncture. The Physical Therapy she received led to her achievement of a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy in 1986. Although her Physical Therapy training focused solely on the physical body, she knew intuitively that injury or illness can affect every level of a person. The acupuncture she had received led to her study of Zero Balancing, a therapeutic modality that would allow her to express this holistic awareness with direct hands-on treatment. She began using Zero Balancing with her patients immediately following her first class in 1992. Linda is also a dedicated teacher and has been drawn to teach whatever she is passionate about. After years of experience teaching dance and Physical Therapy, she certified to teach Zero Balancing in 2004 and has taught Zero Balancing all over the United States. She became the director of the Zero Balancing Certification Program in 2007 and joined the Board of Directors of the Zero Balancing Health Association in 2014. She has developed classes in the Zero Balancing curriculum that focus specifically on Zero Balancing touch. The clients in her private practice benefit from an integrative approach that combines Zero Balancing with the Zero Balancing forms of craniosacral therapy and visceral manipulation. Tools mentioned by Linda: Zero Balance Training (https://www.zerobalancing.com/professional_training) - Learn how to address deep patterns in the musculoskeletal system by handling energy and structure simultaneously. ZB will add energetic engagement to your structural work or structural engagement to your energy work. Zero Balance Health Association (https://www.zerobalancing.com/our_association) - The Zero Balancing Health Association (ZBHA) is a membership organization that serves the Zero Balancing community of North America. The ZBHA is comprised of our dedicated office staff, talented faculty, and growing community of practitioners.

Julie Sargent is a Licensed Massage Therapist New Hampshire & Maine she is also Certified in Medical Massage and Zero Balancing. Julie Sargent has been a member of the AMTA (American Massage Therapy Association) for over 30 years. She also has certification with the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Body Work, as well as being a certified Zero Balancing Practitioner. Call (603) 502-5326 for an appointment juliesargentmassage.com

Julie Sargent is a Licensed Massage Therapist New Hampshire & Maine she is also Certified in Medical Massage and Zero Balancing. Julie Sargent has been a member of the AMTA (American Massage Therapy Association) for over 30 years. She also has certification with the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Body Work, as well […]

David Lauterstein is Co-director of The Lauterstein-Conway Massage School in Austin, TX. He has taught, for over 35 years, Deep Massage: The Lauterstein Method and Zero Balancing in England, Costa Rica, and throughout the U.S. He is one of the most highly respected educators in the massage therapy realm, inducted in 2011 into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame, and awarded “Teacher of the Year” by the American Massage Therapy Association in 2013 and the Alliance for Massage Therapy Education in 2014. He is the author of the three books: “Putting the Soul Back in the Body”, “The Deep Massage Book: How to Combine Structure and Energy in Bodywork”, and “Life in the Bones: A Biography of Dr. Fritz Smith and Zero Balancing.” He has been faculty member of the Zero Balancing Health Association since 1996. His background prior to massage therapy was in philosophy and music composition. He is the composer of the massage CD, “Roots and Branches.” He embodies in his practice, teachings and writings the essential unity of art and science in massage and bodywork. David studied music composition and philosophy and was influenced by the Human Potential Movement in the 60s He received bodywork and learned that the body and emotions imparted a lot of wisdom David explored massage, structural bodywork and zero balancing When David first met Dr Fritz Smith, the founder of Zero Balancing, he was endeared by his short stature and his humble way with his peers and students The importance of an energy exchange and right livelihood Fritz talked about the layers of anatomy corresponding with the layers of energy in the body: wei chi/ qi under the skin, muscles and organs depicted by meridians and the bone being the deepest, densest tissue, carrying the largest energy charge Working with bone brought about more depth and sensitivity David has studied with Fritz at least once a year since 1986 “You just need to meet the person, you don’t need to perforate or penetrate their tension” If your mind, heart and body are clear when you’re working, you don’t experience pain or burnout  “The right simple touch at the right moment can change everything”, David Lauterstein The renaissance of touch. Touch connects us.  There’s nothing else in the world that connects structure and energy except touch. Touch connects the physical body, but also more than the physical Touch is the first sense to develop in the embryo In a world dominated by virtuality, there’s a desperate need for actual reality, and touch is a way of this The increasing fear around touch, when we need human connection People heal from inside out The best bodyworker has full respect for the other person Healing comes from the same place as ‘whole’  The sickness of the health insurance system Dr Fritz Smith was the son of a chiropractor and was raised with conscious, loving touch - nurturing makes a difference to our wholeness as human beings Fascia - ‘liquid crystal’. It’s responsive and thixotropic, which when pressure, energy or temperature is increased, becomes more fluid Accessing altered states whilst grounded by touch during bodywork In ‘The Poetics of Reverie’ by Gastron Bachelard, there’s a fatigue that comes from just living in one reality - it’s an important expansion of consciousness to experience various states In ‘Ecstasy: Understanding The Psychology of Joy’ by Robert Johnson, every person has a deep need for ecstatic experience eg religious experiences, watching a beautiful sports game etc ZB recognises that the bones are a repository for spirit Optimal health is the goal Humberto Maturana wrote about the ‘Biology of Cognition’, and described human beings as autopoetic, which requires art, science, and making Influence on Fritz by Swami Muktunanda  “There are a million ways to touch people” Connect with David: www.david-lauterstein.com   The Lauterstein-Conway Massage School: www.TLCschool.com   The Deep Massage Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0967303486/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=avnitouch-21&creative=6738&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0967303486&linkId=b308cab385d2b59db4e7e11dd96d35af   Life in the Bones: A BIOGRAPHY OF DR. FRITZ SMITH AND ZERO BALANCING: https://www.zerobalancing.com/store/product_detail/books/2667/   Roots and Branches: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01K8L5HFS/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=avnitouch-21&creative=6738&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01K8L5HFS&linkId=121185432c2ee7e475bedd1ef46d9160  

Mary Shutan is a spiritual healer and teacher with an extensive background in Chinese Medicine, CranioSacral therapy, Zero Balancing, and energy work. She is the author of The Spiritual Awakening Guide, Managing Psychic Abilities, The Body Deva, and Working with Kundalini. http://maryshutan.com

Ty Romijn took his first Zero Balancing class in 1999 while studying acupuncture at the Taoist Institute of Education and Acupuncture. Prior to studying Zero Balancing, he studied at the Heartwood Institute. Through studying Zen Shiatsu Acupressure, Polarity Therapy and Jin Shin Do, Ty found a passion for energy work. Zero Balancing has provided a simple system in which he is able to integrate the skills developed in the different modalities he has explored. As a college wrestler,  high school wrestling coach and later as a T'ai Chi Ch'uan practitioner and teacher, Ty has also found a sense of home in Zero Balancing in how structure and energy are worked with simultaneously.Ty Certified in 1999 and has been teaching since 2012. Teaching ZB I, ZB II, Freely Moveable Joints, Alchemy of Touch, in training to teach ZBx adressing the skulls and viscera and is also on the Faculty at the Institute of Taoist education and Acupuncture and also practices Worsley Five Element Acupuncture.

Returning podcast guest, Dr Omri Sitton, D.C., Cert. ZB. is trained in Network Spinal Analysis, Torque Release Technique and Zero Balancing, Percussion Vibration Technique, Somato Respiratory Integration, Craniosacral Therapy and Heart Rate Variability biofeedback training. Dr. Sitton explains the profound technique of Heart Rate Variability Feedback and why we really should care.

Dr Omri Sitton, D.C., Cert. ZB has always been curious about the human body and natural health. With training in Network Spinal Analysis, Torque Release Technique and Zero Balancing, Percussion Vibration Technique, Somato Respiratory Integration, Craniosacral Therapy and Heart Rate Variability biofeedback training, culminates into Dr Sitton's unique approach to healing he calls "Chirosomatics".

Dr Omri Sitton, D.C., Cert. ZB has always been curious about the human body and natural health. With training in Network Spinal Analysis, Torque Release Technique and Zero Balancing, Percussion Vibration Technique, Somato Respiratory Integration, Craniosacral Therapy and Heart Rate Variability biofeedback training, culminates into Dr Sitton's unique approach to healing he calls "Chirosomatics".

Aired Thursday, 17 May 2018, 1:00 – 3:00 PM ESTThe Power of Collaboration – Part 2On this week’s show, we talk about how we can continue to deepen our human relationships through infinite & powerful collaboration.CONTRIBUTORS:Glenn Brooks, Host. Ben Fleisher of Woodstock Healing Arts & Body Local Maureen Hart Cary, www.RINaturalAwakenings.com Kai Cole, www.TribeArchitects.weebly.com Ariel Baradarian, Homeopath, naturalholistichomeopathic.com Ben Fleisher, LAc, CZB, is a New York State Licensed Acupuncturist, Certified Zero Balancer, and is a Kresser Institute trained provider. Ben co-founded Body Local, a membership organization designed to train and network wellness professionals in NYC. Over 100 events and thousands of introductions later, Body Local has helped to create a strong web of therapists, trainers, and other wellness professionals that work together to improve wellness services of the big apple. Opening Woodstock Healing Arts is how Ben brings the lessons from his 15+ years of integrative practice, the Body Local organization, Chinese medicine, and Zero Balancing, home, to serve the community closest to his heart.Maureen Cary is the Publisher of Natural Awakenings Rhode Island. Natural Awakenings is a free, monthly publication with cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, green living, personal growth, creative expressions and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle. Natural Awakenings has become an indispensable personal resource for people seeking a healthy, sustainable lifestyle.Kai Cole – Tribe Architect & Executive Producer. Tribe Architecture represents the cross-section of cultural engineering and marketing/PR. Kai was traditionally trained as an Architect and later translated her skills to become a Celebrity Publicist at a prominent firm in NYC. Currently, Kai has been laser-focused on building sustainable social constructs to spread the message of conscious healing across the globe.Ariel Baradarian is a holistic certified homeopathic practitioner, blogger, the chief editor of naturalholistichomeopathic.com and Producer of Unscripted Power Summits and Unscripted Power Speakers.

What are energetic contracts? Can they be broken? An energetic contract is a belief that has been created out of trauma. It drastically changes how we look at the world and what we believe we can accomplish. Mary Mueller Shutan shares how to understand energetic contracts to experience more joy and freedom in your life. Mary Mueller Shutan L.Ac, CST-D, CZB, ABT, is an author and spiritual teacher who has spent the last fifteen years studying and practicing holistic medicine, energy work, bodywork, meditation, occult/magical practices and spiritual healing. She holds a Master's degree in Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine), and has certifications in CranioSacral Therapy (Diplomate/CST-D, Upledger Institute), Zero Balancing, Biodynamic craniosacral therapy, Usui Reiki Ryoho, Karuna Reiki, Massage Therapy, and Asian Bodywork Therapy (ABT). Mary combines her extensive education with her personal meditative practices and direct revelation of the spirit world. She is the author of The Spiritual Awakening Guide, Managing Psychic Abilities, The Body Deva (2018) and The Complete Cord Course. Find out more about Mary and her work at maryshutan.com.

What are energetic contracts? Can they be broken? An energetic contract is a belief that has been created out of trauma. It drastically changes how we look at the world and what we believe we can accomplish. Mary Mueller Shutan shares how to understand energetic contracts to experience more joy and freedom in your life. Mary Mueller Shutan L.Ac, CST-D, CZB, ABT, is an author and spiritual teacher who has spent the last fifteen years studying and practicing holistic medicine, energy work, bodywork, meditation, occult/magical practices and spiritual healing. She holds a Master's degree in Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine), and has certifications in CranioSacral Therapy (Diplomate/CST-D, Upledger Institute), Zero Balancing, Biodynamic craniosacral therapy, Usui Reiki Ryoho, Karuna Reiki, Massage Therapy, and Asian Bodywork Therapy (ABT). Mary combines her extensive education with her personal meditative practices and direct revelation of the spirit world. She is the author of The Spiritual Awakening Guide, Managing Psychic Abilities, The Body Deva (2018) and The Complete Cord Course. Find out more about Mary and her work at maryshutan.com.

I sat down for an excellent podcast with Phil Greenfield. One of our longest podcasts and we touched on some really interesting topics. Phil is a practitioner of martial arts, Certified Zero Balancer and Teacher of Zero Balancing, a graduate of the McTimoney School (Oxford), and author of 'Unravellingl'. Having spent twenty three years running a busy bodywork practice in the UK, Phil has a fascinating insight into pain and its treatment. You can find Phils website here: http://www.corealignment.co.uk Phils excellent book 'Unravelling - Letting Go, Getting Well' here: http://www.theunravellingbook.com

Zero Balancing is described as, “a mind-body therapy that uses skilled touch to address the relationship between energy and structure within the body.” (www.zerobalancing.com/about) Paula Macali, who has worked with dancers in various capacities throughout her career, explains more about the key principals of Zero Balancing and how she uses this form of bodywork to help dancers achieve greater function and wellbeing.

In this episode Dr. John interviews Beverly Peirson who is a practicing and certified Zero Balancer. Zero Balancing is a unique combination of massage therapy and Eastern and Western medicine. In this interview They talk about how Beverly got her Zero Balancing practice started, how she maintains a client base and how being healthy starts with you. Listen and learn people!

Jon Bernie is a contemporary spiritual teacher who offers a compassionate, heart-centered approach to awakening. His teaching focuses on returning the attention to the already enlightened state that lies at the core of our human experience. He has four decades of practice and study in the Zen, Theravada Buddhist and Advaita traditions, and was formally asked to teach by Adyashanti in 2002. Jon is also an experienced healer and teacher of somatic embodiment, trained in the Alexander Technique, Zero Balancing, and the Qigong system of Dr. Yu Penxi. He works closely and intimately with individuals to facilitate consciousness development and deep emotional healing. Resources Jon's WebsiteJon on FacebookJon on Twitter Purchase Ordinary Freedom by Jon Bernie

Emilie Conrad Moving Medicine: Continuum, Movement, and Enlivening Health Visionary somatics pioneer, Emilie Conrad, shares with us the “medicine” of movement, from the cellular to the global, as it relates to health, thriving and the limitless possibilities of what it means to be human. In this conversation, she discusses the work of Continuum as a way to uncover our birthright as part of an ongoing evolutionary process that began millions of years ago, and extends past what can be imagined today. Her life-long investigation into how the fluids of the body resonate with the fluids of the planet and the cosmos contributes vast new ideas and innovative approaches to what is needed for humans to flourish, and therefore what is needed to in order to heal at the deepest levels. Emilie Conrad Emilie is a compassionate rebel against the cultural forces that engender lifeless, patterned thinking and movement. She pioneered Continuum more than 45 years ago, and has made a profound impact on the entire field of Somatics. Emilie began as a dancer, and weaves her artistry into all her explorations of what is it to be a body. Emilie continues to evolve Continuum as a way for people to slow down and access the subtle energy that is the source of all creativity and healing. She is considered a visionary, and her work is incorporated by an International audience of professionals from fields such as Rolfing, Zero Balancing, Hellerwork, Osteopathy, Physical Therapy, Dance, CranioSacral, Psychoneuroimmunology, and Physical Fitness. Emilie has been a featured teacher, lecturer, and keynoter at major universities and centers across the USA and Canada, including: Esalen Institute, Kripalu Institute, Omega Institute NY, UCLA, USC, U of Arizona, Rolf Institute, and the Lee Strasberg Institute. Sharon Weil Sharon is an award winning screenwriter, producer and director. She is also a long time student and teacher of Continuum. Sharon and Emilie have been in a 22 year, ongoing collaboration of putting the vastness of Continuum into words. Find out more about The New School at tns.commonweal.org.

From Alexander Technique and Body-Mind Centering to Zero Balancing, learn more about different techniques to support optimum health. Marcia Degelman, CMT and Paula Koepke, MA, CMT, present a lively and informative discussion and provide a hands-on demonstration of some techniques. Series: "Integrative Medicine Today" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 23406]

Jon Bernie's first awakening experience at the age of sixteen led him to spend many years practicing in the Zen and Theravadan Buddhist traditions, first as a monk in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, and then as an early student of Jack Kornfield's. In the late 1980s, Jon's spiritual trajectory was profoundly altered when he met Jean Klein – master of Advaita Vedanta and Kashmiri Yoga with whom he studied intensively for an extended period. Jon subsequently spent time with H.W.L. Poonja and Robert Adams, both direct disciples of Ramana Maharshi. Jon's spiritual development was also greatly aided by Brother David Steindl-Rast, who, along with Thomas Merton, was one of the first Christian monks to seriously practice in the Zen and Tibetan traditions and has since been instrumental in building interfaith networks worldwide. After Jon met Adyashanti in 2002, his spiritual journey came to fruition, and subsequently Adya asked Jon to teach. In addition to his work as a spiritual teacher, Jon is a certified Zero Balancing practitioner and a teacher of the Alexander Technique in private practice in San Francisco since 1981. Jon's healing work has also been deeply influenced by extensive training in NLP, hypnosis, Self Acceptance Training, cranio-sacral therapy and the Qigong system of Dr. Yu Penxi. In addition to his private practice, Jon has given lectures and workshops for the general public at the Suzuki Method Teacher's Conference, UCSF Medical School, JFK University and the Whole Life Expo. Jon currently leads regular classes, retreats and intensives in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Jon's book, Ordinary Freedom Jon's Website Summary and transcript of this interview Interview recorded 11/13/2011 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - The Power of Energy in Satsangs 00:05:18 - Interconnectedness and Synchronization 00:07:57 - A Psychic Awakening at 16 00:10:28 - Questioning the Existence of a Creative Force 00:13:42 - The Mind Wanders 00:16:53 - Becoming a Buddhist Monk 00:20:32 - The End of Fear and the End of Seeking 00:23:52 - Constant Discovery 00:27:27 - Second Awakening and the End of Fear 00:30:54 - Subtle Ways of Transformation 00:33:56 - Healing the Unseen and Unhealed Parts of Ourselves 00:36:50 - Relating to Spiritual Teachers on a Human Level 00:39:48 - Monastic Component in TM Movement 00:43:11 - Embracing Different Paths to Personal Growth 00:46:35 - Talking about Personal Identity 00:50:04 - The Experience of Human Feelings 00:52:47 - A Meeting with a Radiant Spiritual Teacher 00:55:50 - The Absence of Self-Consciousness 00:58:19 - "Do the Next Obvious Thing" 01:01:19 - Discovering Life and Learning as a Human Being 01:04:50 - Being a Mirror for Others' Resistance 01:07:23 - The Miracle of Satsang 01:09:49 - The Beginning of Awakening 01:12:14 - The Question of Belief 01:15:08 - The Inner Lives of Individuals 01:18:31 - Awakening to Shakti with Rick and Tony 01:20:58 - Collective Transformation and Flexible Approaches to Spiritual Practice 01:23:43 - Questioning Beliefs and Assumptions 01:26:32 - The Necessity of Gradual Growth and Breakthroughs 01:29:37 - The Path to Truth 01:32:38 - Conclusion and Farewell Save

Jon Bernie's first awakening experience at the age of sixteen led him to spend many years practicing in the Zen and Theravadan Buddhist traditions, first as a monk in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, and then as an early student of Jack Kornfield's. In the late 1980s, Jon's spiritual trajectory was profoundly altered when he met Jean Klein – master of Advaita Vedanta and Kashmiri Yoga with whom he studied intensively for an extended period. Jon subsequently spent time with H.W.L. Poonja and Robert Adams, both direct disciples of Ramana Maharshi. Jon's spiritual development was also greatly aided by Brother David Steindl-Rast, who, along with Thomas Merton, was one of the first Christian monks to seriously practice in the Zen and Tibetan traditions and has since been instrumental in building interfaith networks worldwide. After Jon met Adyashanti in 2002, his spiritual journey came to fruition, and subsequently Adya asked Jon to teach. In addition to his work as a spiritual teacher, Jon is a certified Zero Balancing practitioner and a teacher of the Alexander Technique in private practice in San Francisco since 1981. Jon's healing work has also been deeply influenced by extensive training in NLP, hypnosis, Self Acceptance Training, cranio-sacral therapy and the Qigong system of Dr. Yu Penxi. In addition to his private practice, Jon has given lectures and workshops for the general public at the Suzuki Method Teacher's Conference, UCSF Medical School, JFK University and the Whole Life Expo. Jon currently leads regular classes, retreats and intensives in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Jon's book, Ordinary Freedom Jon's Website Interview recorded 11/13/2011 Video and audio below. Audio also available as a Podcast. Save

Jim Gilkeson, BA, CMT, CST, creative bodywork therapist and teacher of energy healing, joins Michele Meiche on Awakenings Radio this week. Jim has a background in meditation and spiritual practice, and his love for experiential learning has made him keenly attentive to the developmental and initiatory dimensions of bodywork and energy healing. Jim uses techniques like Craniosacral Therapy and Zero Balancing® that allow him to work on the cusp between the structure of the physical body and the energy that moves around and through it. Jim is the author of “A Pilgrim in Your Body: Energy Healing and Spiritual Process” and “Energy Healing: A Pathway to Inner Growth” http://jimgilkeson.com/