Energy Healing and Acupuncture
Energy work is a form of healing that affects the way energy moves in the body. This may sound simple (and obvious!), but it is actually an extremely profound form of healing. This is because energy underlies pretty much all the emotional and physical challenges we experience. Through working on the energetic system, I can not only affect the flow of energy, but I can also access deeply held information, insight and wisdom. For me, it's like tapping into the body's communication system that is normally too subtle to access or hear, but is always sending out information and trying to get our attention through emotions, physical symptoms and pain. Getting these messages allows a greater understanding of why we experience what we do and can also provide information about how to resolve problems, discomfort and unhealthy patterns.
In my work I also often combine energy work with acupuncture, which is another energetically-based healing modality. In this form of healing, very thin needles are inserted into specific points on the body, affecting the flow of qi (the Chinese name for energy) in the body's energy channels. It is interesting to note that nearly every traditional energy system has a name for the vital energy in our bodies and a system for treating it. The type of energy healing I do combines multiple approaches. In addition to the intuitive system of energy healing I described above and the Chinese medicine/acupuncture, I also integrate Reiki and sometimes work with the chakras to treat issues and access information on several levels.
Why work with me:
-you are ready to heal and make a commitment to health in all parts of your life
-you want to transform your habits and lifestyle to support wellness on all levels
-you know there's more to your symptoms than what's on the surface and you're ready to dive in
-you want to see the bigger perspective on your health, understanding root causes and underlying patterns
-you are ready to dive deep, do the work and transform yourself and the world around you
-you want more: more clarity, more vitality, more joy, and a fuller life
-you are ready for real transformation, but are having difficulty with it or feeling stuck
-you need to deeply relax, ground and stabilize and strengthen your connection to your higher wisdom
-you want to realign with a higher vibration and a more open and awakened state of consciousness
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 up and create the experience of life that you truly desire. If you are feeling stuck, down-hearted, confused, ungrounded or unclear, this type of work is medicine for you! For a description of what my energy healing sessions look like, check out my Services page.
In my work I also often combine energy work with acupuncture, which is another energetically-based healing modality. In this form of healing, very thin needles are inserted into specific points on the body, affecting the flow of qi (the Chinese name for energy) in the body's energy channels. It is interesting to note that nearly every traditional energy system has a name for the vital energy in our bodies and a system for treating it. The type of energy healing I do combines multiple approaches. In addition to the intuitive system of energy healing I described above and the Chinese medicine/acupuncture, I also integrate Reiki and sometimes work with the chakras to treat issues and access information on several levels.
Why work with me:
-you are ready to heal and make a commitment to health in all parts of your life
-you want to transform your habits and lifestyle to support wellness on all levels
-you know there's more to your symptoms than what's on the surface and you're ready to dive in
-you want to see the bigger perspective on your health, understanding root causes and underlying patterns
-you are ready to dive deep, do the work and transform yourself and the world around you
-you want more: more clarity, more vitality, more joy, and a fuller life
-you are ready for real transformation, but are having difficulty with it or feeling stuck
-you need to deeply relax, ground and stabilize and strengthen your connection to your higher wisdom
-you want to realign with a higher vibration and a more open and awakened state of consciousness
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 up and create the experience of life that you truly desire. If you are feeling stuck, down-hearted, confused, ungrounded or unclear, this type of work is medicine for you! For a description of what my energy healing sessions look like, check out my Services page.
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.
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, in addition to the magic, it can also feel overwhelming, exhausting and challenging. Energy healing and acupuncture are helpful on so many levels during this time and are also very safe and effective. In addition to addressing physical concerns and discomforts, this work is also super helpful in integrating the intense emotions that come up as part of the journey at every stage, from preparation for pregnancy to conception to pregnancy to birth prep to labor to postpartum. Supporting moms through this time has been one of my greatest passions and I love seeing how much it can support, nourish and stabilize moms and moms-to-be.
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.
