Karen Holmes, LMT

What are the benefits of flower essences?

Flower essences  are a safe, natural & complementary method of healing that:

~gently restores balance between mind and body

~addresses negative emotions, such as, fear, worry, hatred and indecision

~helps individuals integrate knowledge with self-awareness

~allows for peace and happiness to return to the sufferer so that the body is free to heal
    
~are extremely helpful for shyness, tantrums, fear, nightmares and low self-esteem

~have been successfully used in life transitions such as pregnacy, labor, post-partum 
   
~can help a person to better process emotions relating to relationships
 
~soothes the lifespan shifts experienced by infants, toddlers, children, and teens

~aids pets in overcoming difficult times and behavior issues
 

What are the benefits of a raw food diet?

• Increased energy levels
• Clearer, softer skin
• Easy weight loss
• You do not feel deprived of eating
• Eat as much as you want and not gain weight
• Enjoy a deep, sound sleep at night
• Have regular bowel movements and rarely suffer from constipation or indigestion
• Look younger and healthier
• Your health and fitness levels increase
• Your eyes will be more clear and bright
• Feel happy throughout the day - with no signs of depression
• Your level of concentration and focus will improve greatly
• Your instincts and intuiiveness will be sharper
• Less degenerative disease
• Less frequent or less intense colds and flus

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What are the benefits of therapeutic massage & bodywork?

Chronic back pain, frozen shoulder, sciatica, piriformis syndrome, repetitive stress injuries, tension headaches, and postural deviations are all examples of issues that can be improved with massage.   Here are just some of the other general ways getting a massage can improve your health:

   Reduces the effects of stress
   Brings awareness to unconsciously held tensions, so you can consciously release them
   Relaxes tense or contracted muscles
   Releases connective tissue, preventing formation of adhesions
   Improves range of motion and reduces the danger of fibrosis
   Increases circulation
   Brings energy producing nutrients and oxygen to your cells
   Corrects muscular conditions that cause chronic pain
   Activates nerve receptor signals and stimulates release of endorphins
   Strengthens your immune system by stimulating lymphatic flow 
   Improves nerve function and calms the nervous system
   Lowers blood pressure and settles heart rate
   Helps breathing become deeper and more rhythmic
   Reduces anxiety and insomnia
   Improves skin tone
   Increases the uptake of vital skin repairing nutrients and speeding the removal of toxins

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