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For decades, healing models treated the mind and body as separate domains. Psychology spoke to thoughts and emotions, while medicine addressed tissues, organs, and chemistry. Yet anyone who has lived through chronic stress, trauma, or persistent pain knows this division is artificial. Fear tightens the chest, abdomen, back and knees Grief weakens the lungs. Excessively worrying will hurt the digestion, stomach and spleen Anger tightens the jaw, shoulders and liver I constantly witness how Long‑term stress reshapes posture, breath, immune function, and even identity. At the center of this lived reality sits a nerve few people truly understand — the vagus nerve. This single neural pathway may be the most important biological bridge between experience and physiology, between memory and metabolism, between safety and survival. In my clinical work with trauma, chronic pain, and nervous‑system dysregulation, I’ve seen again and again that sustainable healing does not come from insight alone. It comes from restoring regulation, and the vagus nerve is a primary gateway. First, let's dive into the anatomy of this extraordinary nerve. Watch this great video tutorial

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For years, I was taught the simple rule: ice for injuries, heat for aches. But in my decades of working with the body, exploring trauma, and experimenting with healing methods around the world, I’ve learned it’s not that simple. Both heat and cold have their place—and using them wisely can change how quickly and deeply your body recovers.

This time of year has always meant something deeper to me. Maybe it’s because I’ve spent decades working with pain — physical, emotional, ancestral — and I’ve learned to listen closely to the rhythms of the body and the seasons. July is not just about warmth and sunlight. It’s about melting what’s been frozen, thawing what’s been braced for too long, and listening to what your nervous system is truly asking for. And often… It’s not asking for more effort. It’s asking for release.

Learn about the profound benefits of castor oil as expounded by a knowledgeable clinician with extensive experience.

At one point in my early twenties, I was a complex patient who had chronic conditions trying many treatments and therapies and then discovering underneath all of it were traumas. This led to 25 years of trying to understand the complexity of trauma and many of our "diseases".

As a pain expert and Shiatsu therapist with over 25 years of experience, I've witnessed the debilitating effects of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) on many individuals (Including health practitioners & therapists)

One thing I am sure of is that mindful touch is highly essential for recovery, healing and growth. You see human beings need touch like flowers/plants need water. With Isolation and physical distancing you are taking a big factor out in the equation of our well – being. That’s why the rates of suicide, abuse, addiction and mental illness are skyrocketing

In today's fast-paced world, chronic stress and trauma have become ubiquitous, often leaving a profound impact on our physical and mental well-being. When the body is under prolonged stress, it depletes essential vitamins and minerals at an accelerated rate, disrupting various physiological processes.

Discover the hidden potential of the lymphatic system as a key player in healing.

Discover the techniques and principles of Shiatsu therapy that target specific meridians and pressure points to aid in relieving constipation and promoting overall wellness.

Our traumas, our suffering and our exposure from a young age to stressors affects our alignment and our mis-alignment re-enforces our pain story.