What is your first reaction when you hear the phrase ‘self-care?’ I mean your initial, gut response!? Do you feel connected to the phrase? Do you cringe inside with a feeling like you “should” be doing better in this arena? Are you tired of hearing that phrase? Do you feel like a deer in headlights
For Starters… To be clear, this is not a post boasting that I’m “Badass and Beautiful.” It’s a post about the bold and badass act of turning towards and facing ourselves, and the beauty that’s found along the way…even when we encounter aspects of ourselves that are challenging. This photo was taken after a weekend
Sifting through the plethora of noise and confusion during this time can take a toll on the body, mind, and spirit. We are living in a time when it’s more important than ever to be in touch with our center to help us navigate through these unchartered waters. This is why I decided to dive
I don’t heal you. You heal you. How do you feel reading those two statements? Take a moment with them. Let the words settle in. Now ask yourself, do you feel: relieved? angry? afraid? confused? at peace with these words? Paying attention to how you feel during the day to day is the first step
It’s my hope that this email continues to find you and your loved ones well. Thank you so much for your continued messages of care, your willingness to work together in virtual sessions and workshops, your support, patience and understanding during this time. The following are the safety measures that will be put into place
The following is a reflection I shared on my social media accounts after my last day of John Barnes Myofascial Release Approach training in Clearwater, FL. It’s an account of the impact that this work has had on me personally…which ultimately pours out of me professionally. I’d like to share this reflection with you and
Happy 2020 to you! As we continue to embark on our journey into the new year, I’m feeling compelled to share some gentle reminders with you. We live in a world where most of us are living in our heads (and not our bodies) where we want quick fixes to what ails us, and all
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
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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