By Valerie Carsey My Health Journey One of the reasons I really took to working in healthcare was to help myself. Over the last four years, I went from a hysterectomy one year, to spraining both ankles (one quite severely) the next, to a cancer diagnosis followed by a thyroidectomy the year after, followed by … Continue reading Training to Be a Dragon Rider
Using Touch for Grief Management
By Valerie Carsey Massage, specifically Swedish (also commonly called "Relaxation") Massage, is well known for its ability to calm the sympathetic nervous system and activate the parasympathetic nervous system, inducing a state of relaxation. However, what is less commonly known is how touch can also be both grounding and soothing during times of heightened stress … Continue reading Using Touch for Grief Management
Exploring SomatoEmotional Release: A Personal Journey
I recently completed my second course through the Upledger Institute in SomatoEmotional Release work, and I wanted to take some time to reflect on the experience. I won’t lie: SomatoEmotional Release really challenges my left-brain tendencies. I love cold, hard facts and extensive studies. SomatoEmotional Release, however, is grounded in Dr. John Upledger’s extensive work … Continue reading Exploring SomatoEmotional Release: A Personal Journey
Valerie Carsey, LMT 