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To be honest, as much as I love the Summer in British Columbia, Canada under these “extraordinary” times we are in, I am happy that the Fall is HERE! Why you might ask? Using the natural rhythms of our beautiful seasons here, helps to attune me the the natural world and to my own Innate natural wisdom. Nature is a powerful teacher and in the fall we can see the letting go process. It teaches us that it is inevitable and completely natural and beautiful. It shows us that we are able to let go, heal and renew ourselves.

In the 1980’s, Sylvester Stallone became famous for Rambo, a movie character who was the ultimate warrior. Many men and young boys, including myself at the time, idolized Rambo. I even had his posters on my wall as a kid thinking that’s who I want to be one day. But what I learned later as I became a bodymind therapist working with trauma and chronic pain; That even Rambo has a breaking point!

Shiatsu therapy is a form of Japanese therapy that has been used for centuries to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and alleviate pain. In recent years, it has gained popularity as a complementary therapy for individuals who have experienced trauma. Trauma can have a profound impact on a person's physical, emotional, and psychological well-being, and shiatsu therapy has been shown to be an effective tool in helping individuals to heal from the effects of trauma.