Energy Healing
Energy work is a way of tapping into the energetic matrix of your body, which holds tons of information, insight and wisdom. Working on the energy system is super powerful because it grants you access to this information, providing insight into issues you may be having emotionally or physically and giving you the opportunity to change and clear the patterns that are causing these problems. Working on this level can also prevent problems before they occur, getting rid of dysfunctional patterns before they can manifest in the body.
Some of the main benefits of energy work include:
-deep relaxation and grounding
-stabilization and calming of the emotions
-insight into and improvement of symptoms, pain and health problems
-better body awareness
-clearing of stuck energies and dysfunctional patterns
-realignment with higher energies, emotions and vibrations
-connection to your higher wisdom
In times of stress, emotional turmoil and transformation, energy work is an invaluable tool for remaining calm and stable and aiding you in making the changes needed to step into the highest version of yourself. For a description of what my energy healing sessions look like, check out my Services page.
Some of the main benefits of energy work include:
-deep relaxation and grounding
-stabilization and calming of the emotions
-insight into and improvement of symptoms, pain and health problems
-better body awareness
-clearing of stuck energies and dysfunctional patterns
-realignment with higher energies, emotions and vibrations
-connection to your higher wisdom
In times of stress, emotional turmoil and transformation, energy work is an invaluable tool for remaining calm and stable and aiding you in making the changes needed to step into the highest version of yourself. For a description of what my energy healing sessions look like, check out my Services page.
Reiki and Spiritual Healing
Reiki is a deep, powerful, and intuitive system of energy healing which works on the physical, emotional and spiritual levels, healing, clearing and balancing the energy body and the chakras. By connecting to Universal Source Energy, Reiki allows for a deep remembrance, giving our bodies and minds the chance to realign with our own energetic template for true fulfillment and health. Receiving this work is deeply nourishing, relaxing and restorative on many levels, and can address any problem, be it acute or chronic, physical or emotional, manifest or ethereal. I often include Reiki in my Energy Healing sessions, but I also offer this as a session unto itself.
Acupuncture
A powerful and ancient form of healing from China, acupuncture evolved along with it's companion healing modalities, moxibustion, cupping and Chinese herbal medicine (all discussed below). Though it has been streamlined and standardized in the modern day, its roots go deep, stretching back to the days of divination, nature worship and shamanic and spiritual healing. Just like Reiki, it also works on energy, but focuses on the flow of energy within the channels of the body (often called meridians), augmenting and/or freeing up the movement of this vital force (known as "qi") to restore balance, alleviate symptoms and relieve pain. As this system was developed long before modern medicine, it has its own method of diagnosis, based on skilled observation, palpation (feeling the pulse and sometimes other areas of the body) and symptom picture. Acupuncture is a successful modality for nearly any condition, ranging from the physical plane to the emotional and spiritual. While it is a powerful healing modality in its own right, Reiki is a natural compliment to it, as it works on the energy both within and outside of the body.
Moxibustion and Cupping
Moxibustion is a therapy in which a prepared form of a powerful and long-used medicinal herb called mugwort is burned over an area or acupuncture point on the body. This herb has strong and almost magical qualities, as it can deeply warm, increase circulation and relieve pain. Moxibustion can be used alone or in combination with acupuncture or massage to bring deep healing to the body and soul. Cupping is a therapy traditionally used in many cultures. It uses glass cups to create a suction effect on the skin, bringing circulation to an area and pulling out toxins from the tissues. It almost always feels great, like an inverse massage, and is particularly useful for muscle tension, coughs and colds and toxic tissue states. Just watch out for the after-effects, as it is known for leaving you with colorful, but painless marks that can sometimes look quite dramatic!
Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
Massage is like a love infusion for your body. For most of us, we rarely give our bodies the attention or appreciation they deserve, and we spend most of our days in a hurry, stressed out and exhausted. Massage is a direct way to address this, increasing our feelings of embodiment, connection, self-love and well-being. It also gives us a dose of the human-to-human touch that we are hard-wired to want and need, but often deficient in receiving. When this kind of energy and intention are given to the body, the opportunity for healing opens up on many levels. In receiving massage, we are having our deep and instinctual needs met while returning to our true, natural and most healthy state of being: deep presence. In this state we can be truly open to accepting the gifts of the universe.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese herbal therapy is a unique, creative and artful system of herbalism distinct from other schools of plant medicine. It uses synergy, balance and a deep understanding of energetic physiology to create formulas that uniquely address each patients' individual picture. These formulas can alleviate and resolve a surprisingly wide variety of issues while also addressing underlying and constitutional imbalances.
Shoni shin and Pediatric Treatment
Shoni shin is a pediatric system of Chinese medicine developed in Japan in order to provide gentle but effective treatment for children without the use of acupuncture needles. It brings calm and balance to the body through stroking and tapping on the skin and/or using acupressure. Because children generally carry less physical and emotional pathology, their systems often respond quickly to treatment and need only gentle or energetic work to effect change. Sometimes, herbs, dietary changes or other home treatments will also be suggested to support their healing on on-going health.
Pregnancy and Postpartum Support
Pregnancy, birth and postpartum are some of the most magical, transformative, and sacred experiences in life. During this time, so much happens physically, emotionally and spiritually and we are given a unique opportunity to be in touch with the power of creation as spirit manifests through our very own bodies. Acupuncture and energy medicine are wonderful tools to use during this time because they are incredibly safe and very effective, alleviating physical discomforts, providing nourishment, support and body wisdom and helping prepare and align you emotionally and spiritually for the great transformation that is taking place. There are so many ways these treatments can be helpful at every step along this journey! Whether its preparing for conception, dealing with discomforts during pregnancy, preparing for labor or recovering after birth, the conscious support and deep nourishment provided by these modalities can help ease the process, making it more fulfilling, embodied and joyful.
Here are some notes from a few mamas:
"During my pregnancy, I visited Ashley regularly for acupuncture and massage. Not only did I come away from each visit with a rejuvenated sense of physical well-being, but also the knowledge and resources to continuously care for my ever-changing body and growing child. When it came time to give birth, I was prepared physically, mentally and emotionally, in part, thanks to the support Ashley provided throughout that journey. Her support and expertise continued as she helped me rebalance and taught me the importance of nurturing my own body, postnatally. I will forever be grateful!" -Alleya C.
"I started seeing Ashley during my pregnancy for help with anxiety and several pregnancy-related aches and pains. I saw improvements to my physical and mental health shortly after beginning treatment. For me, appointments included acupuncture, massage, and energy work. They provided much-needed immediate stress reduction as well as lasting benefits for my back and hips." -Brooke L.
Here are some notes from a few mamas:
"During my pregnancy, I visited Ashley regularly for acupuncture and massage. Not only did I come away from each visit with a rejuvenated sense of physical well-being, but also the knowledge and resources to continuously care for my ever-changing body and growing child. When it came time to give birth, I was prepared physically, mentally and emotionally, in part, thanks to the support Ashley provided throughout that journey. Her support and expertise continued as she helped me rebalance and taught me the importance of nurturing my own body, postnatally. I will forever be grateful!" -Alleya C.
"I started seeing Ashley during my pregnancy for help with anxiety and several pregnancy-related aches and pains. I saw improvements to my physical and mental health shortly after beginning treatment. For me, appointments included acupuncture, massage, and energy work. They provided much-needed immediate stress reduction as well as lasting benefits for my back and hips." -Brooke L.
