Elemental Touch

Elemental Touch differs from massage therapy in that the traditional gliding strokes like effleurage and petrissage are not used, nor is oil or lotion used. Instead, larger parts of the body like an arm, leg, trunk or head are held for extended amounts of time. This triggers two biological responses. First, it helps reduce the level of CORTISOL in the body, and second, it stimulates the production of OXYTOCIN, which is a beneficial hormone.

Why too much Cortisol can make you sick
Cortisol is one of several stress hormones your body creates when you're experiencing stress. Your sympathetic nervous system (fight-or-flight response) gets triggered, and those stress hormones prepare you for fast, and sometimes dramatic, action.

Cortisol’s job is to ensure that your body has enough energy to cope with the danger it perceives. Therefore, it narrows arteries and increases blood pressure; it also raises blood sugar and blunts insulin sensitivity. None of these effects are good for your body. Cortisol is a survival mechanism: you want it when you need it, but definitely not all the time.

Raising your levels of Oxytocin
Oxytocin works to help increase joy and happiness as well as giving the immune system a boost and helping to relieve chronic pain. Having low levels of oxytocin may result in a person becoming more susceptibility to the disease process as well as depression and anxiety.

Oxytocin works with the other hormones to increase pleasurable feelings of well-being

Disconnect from everything so you can reconnect with yourself.

What Happens in an Elemental Touch Session?

UNDERSTANDING YOUR NEEDS - Having an honest conversation about your emotions, feelings and needs allows us to fully engage empathetically and compassionately with you. Whatever you're dealing with, Elemental Touch will help you express and deal with it in a positive and effective way.
FINDING YOUR POSITION OF CALM - Sitting, reclining or prone, you set the tone of the session. Soft, loose, comfortable clothing is encouraged and at no time will you be touched anywhere you do not allow. Change position any time you want to receive touch where you need it most.
DURING THE SESSION - Light, gentle touch in only the areas you allow permits a deeply personal connection as those areas receive a comforting, warm hug. Keep your eyes open or closed, regulate your breathing, allow yourself to express emotion. This is the ultimate safe space. Express your needs and allow the therapy session to relax you and improve your mood

Consider combining Elemental Touch Therapy with Music and Aromatherapy.
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