Alexander Technique & Reflexology
“Health depends on being in harmony with our souls, it is our heritage and our right. It is the complete and full union between soul, mind and body; and this is not a difficult far-away ideal to attain, but one so easy and natural that many of us have overlooked it.” Dr. Edward Bach The [...]
‘Text Neck’ is a world-wide health concern affecting thousands of people who frequently use handheld mobile technology such as cell phones, computer, video games, tablets or e-readers. Excessive texting and overuse of handheld devices often result in severe neck pain. Frequent forward head flexion while looking down at screens of mobile devices may cause cervical [...]
The body has an innate healing ability: It can regulate itself, repair body parts, optimize its function and maintain balance. Complimentary healing methods and therapies such as Therapeutic Reflexology, Acupuncture or Naturopathic Medicine acknowledge the body’s capability for establishing equilibrium. Respect for the body’s healing powers was not born with the development of new [...]
Have you ever experienced a hand shake that squeezed your hand so hard you could hardly stand it? – Ouch! Have you had somebody put his arm on your shoulder and it felt like a ton of bricks? – Uuhh! Well, chances are these people don’t even notice how much effort they put into these [...]
Therapeutic Reflexology is a very safe and effective healing modality for babies and children. It is a non-invasive therapy with no side effects. Most children enjoy the touch of their feet and respond very well to Reflexology treatments. Often only a few sessions are needed for children to get better. Reflexology has shown to [...]
In my Alexander Technique classes, I sometimes play a ball game. The students are standing in one circle. Step I: I throw a soft ball to someone, the person catches it. She/he throws it again to somebody else and the ball keeps passing on. Simple. Step II: I ask the students to not catch the [...]
Do you take care of your feet well? Are you aware that your feet carry your weight all day long? Perhaps because they are farthest away from our head, feet are usually ill cared for and neglected. Feet are often forced into uncomfortable shoes. Even when they get tired and hurt, many people just don’t [...]
Does your neck get tensed? Does your back hurt when you work at your computer? Do you get eye strain or repetitive strain injuries? Working at the computer and sitting all day long is demanding and challenging, that’s for sure. But it is not the computer work itself that creates discomfort and pain in the [...]
Your body is designed for movement. Even if you are standing or sitting, your body still moves a little… You constantly perform little movements to keep yourself balanced and aligned. Being upright and standing doesn’t mean you are rigid and stiff! Unless you have learned otherwise … Many people have grown up hearing “stand [...]
This spring season, I have noticed that many people suffer from symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, coughing or itchy and swollen eyes. Even clients that usually are not bothered with spring allergies are complaining this year. Often the symptoms are confused with those of a cold. Usually, the itchiness is a prime indicator that [...]
