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What is Craniosacral Therapy?
Rachel de Simone Rachel de Simone

What is Craniosacral Therapy?

CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle, profoundly relaxing, hands-on treatment designed to balance the nervous system. It uses light, healing touch to relax the fascia and open space for energy and cerebrospinal fluid to flow. Because pain is both a sign of stagnation and a nervous system response to threat, CranioSacral Therapy is one of my favorite practices for calming the nervous system and relieving pain. Read this blog post to learn more about how CranioSacral Therapy can support your nervous system and help you relieve pain.

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At the root is disconnection
Ayurveda Rachel de Simone Ayurveda Rachel de Simone

At the root is disconnection

Because we have become so disconnected from nature, we have also become disconnected from ourselves. This disconnection prevents us from trusting the wisdom of our bodies, and causes us to override our instincts. If we want to heal, we have to restore our connections.

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Throwing Spaghetti at the Wall
Ayurveda Rachel de Simone Ayurveda Rachel de Simone

Throwing Spaghetti at the Wall

Do you ever feel like you are throwing spaghetti at the wall guessing what you need in order to feel your best or to help you heal? Or maybe following the latest trend because it worked for a friend (or a celebrity) but it isn't really helping you?

When you know how to listen to your body, and when you understand how you are affected by your environment, you don't have to guess.

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Summer Solstice & Full Moon Ritual
Rachel de Simone Rachel de Simone

Summer Solstice & Full Moon Ritual

The summer solstice aligns with a full moon this year, which makes it a potent time for reflection and for connecting with our inner light and wisdom.

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You've Got to Let It Flow Before You Can Let it Go
Ayurveda Rachel de Simone Ayurveda Rachel de Simone

You've Got to Let It Flow Before You Can Let it Go

There are so many deep consequences to repeatedly suppressing our emotions and needs, including a profound disconnection from ourselves. When we don’t metabolize our experiences, it often manifests as illness or pain. The more disconnected we become, the easier it is to miss early warning signs, and the more likely it is that our body will raise the volume on the alarm until we are so sick that we have no choice but to pay attention. 

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