The title of this blog post says it all. It is also something, I personally learned the hard way, years ago during my days working as a contemporary dancer, and now working professionally as a myofascial release therapist, cannot stress enough! So take a moment with me and allow yourself to adopt a beginner’s mind and
So often our bodies send us subtle signals that something is out of sorts, and more times than not, we humans don’t listen until our bodies scream at us via injury. I share this not to make you feel bad for not listening in the first place, many of us don’t know what signals to
In the words of Guns N’ Roses…” all we need is a little patience.” In our fast-paced, instant gratification society, many of us want a quick fix to anything that ails us. Yet, let’s remember we’re not machines who have separate parts like a robot. We’re human beings made of interconnected bodies, minds, and spirits.
Reiki translates to “Universal Life Energy,” and to the Western-minded person, this can sound, shall I say quite, “woo woo.” We, Westerners, are brought up to believe that the body is a machine with individual parts to be “fixed” and that our minds, emotions, energy, and Spirit play no part in the health of our
I recently returned from Key West, Florida upon the completion of John Barnes’s newest course, Fascial Cranium, where we learned several effective techniques to help treat TMJ Dysfunction, headaches, sinus issues, neck pain, and whiplash. This was one of the best seminars I’ve been to, and I want to share some thoughts with you as
Feeling a little off? Do you have a headache coming on? Have you stretched, foam rolled and taken hot baths until you’re blue in the face and still feeling muscle aches and pain? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, I have one little tip for you….check your hydration levels. My
I’m writing this post on the heels of a profound weekend of learning, giving and receiving Craniosacral Therapy. My experience deep diving into healing, and ultimately experiencing a healing crisis, inspires me to share with you a few thoughts and tidbits on healing. Over the years, I have found that there is quite the misperception
I have a confession to make. During my 3rd year of working as a massage therapist, I almost threw in the towel and called it quits. You see, during this early stage of my career, I was unknowingly giving too much of my time and energy away to clients, while simultaneously trying to be there
I’m going to be transparent with you for a moment. My 3rd year working as a massage therapist was one of the most intense and exhausting years working as a bodywork professional. I started my massage career working at one of the most prominent massage therapy studios in Chicago. The majority of clientele at this
In the following video, take a moment to learn what my “temporary” definition of energy is and two simple techniques that will enhance your ability to feel energy outside of you, as well as, within you. Click here to view The Basics Of Sensing Energy. Enjoy!
I’m going to paint a picture for you…. It’s below zero outside and you’re walking to work from the El with shoulders up to your ears and hands tucked tightly into your pockets, trying to avoid the freezing cold temperatures from taking you over. You FINALLY get to work after feeling like you were outside
This month, I’m going to get personal with you. During the last 13 years, working as a bodyworker and a massage therapist; many people have asked me, “What do you do to stay so healthy?” I also may receive comments like, “You are the most Zen person I know.” or in a question form, “Are
Hi there. My name is Heather Fraelick. I am a lover of life, movement and witnessing others feeling empowered. I am a dancer, a traveler, a teacher, a women’s circle facilitator, a life long student and more. I believe in life and the authentic healing that can happen when we actually slow down and feel what our bodies are trying to tell us. Welcome to my site.
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