Relax
I have an amazing story to share with you...
This is the story of how my heart went from aching painfully, to softly, feeling like it was blooming in my chest like a rose in the warmest, softest, most comforting way. All this from a gentle touch.
It was during an emotionally tumultuous year that I committed to my self-care, healing, and growth by receiving a healing and bodywork session every week. This helped to keep me in my body as one emotional trauma after another came rolling my way. I was able to stay present as the painful emotions moved through me, rather than burying them in my cells, body tissues and organs to come back and weaken my immune system and erode my happiness.
Here's why my heart was breaking. Two dearly loved friends had killed themselves within six months. My twelve-year marriage to my first husband was about an inch from ending. It was also becoming clearer by the day, that I could no longer remain a member of Jehovah's Witnesses (JW's). Parting ways with my husband and the JW's would mean, I would soon be shunned by my only friends of the past twenty years.
My heart was feeling bruised, battered and walled off due to the recent and looming losses. I was neck deep in fear and grief.
The heartache in my chest was nearly constant. One day, as I laid on the treatment table, my practitioner, began gently touching the very edge of a muscle called the subscapularis that is under the scapula (commonly called the shoulder blade). The subscapularis muscle is so well guarded that it's hard to access. Only the edge can be touched by lifting up its protective, bony shield. It's fitting that this well-guarded muscle has a direct neural and energetic relationship to the physical and emotional heart.
The moment my practitioner began touching this muscle corresponding to my heart, my heartache stopped. It was instantaneous.
As a practitioner of energy medicine, I knew this muscle was related to the heart, but wow! The feeling of my heart opening up like a rose, unfurling its petals was what I needed more than anything to help me trust that I can love others and I will receive love in return, that I can love myself despite the mess I had created in my life. I had a new understanding on a soul level, that it's OK that some relationships last a lifetime and others are shorter lived but that treating myself like an adored friend must remain a priority, always.
What powerfully-gentle body can do for you...
Each muscle in your body has a relationship to your emotions and your body's organs. There are amazing spots mapped out on your body (Acupressure Points, Neurovascular Points, Cranial Sutures, Spinal Reflexes) in both ancient and modern healing traditions that can bring you deep relaxation and relieve emotional stress.
Modern science validates that a light touch can be effective at relieving pain, regulating blood pressure, calming the nervous system, support hormone balance and move energy. The healing modalities I will incorporate into your healing sessions are known to help relieve stress and painful emotions using a light touch.
Do you need to lie down, release your tension, melt into a treatment table, and allow your mind to reboot?
How often have you heard yourself say, "I'm so stressed out! I need someone to rub my back... neck.... feet... etc." If so, you know intuitively, that touch is healing and can help you relax, reboot and let go.
When I first started receiving bodywork, I thought, I needed deep work to benefit. You can imagine my surprise when I learned that my body responded better to powerfully-gentle, barely there, light, touch.
I believe that when we're not fully in our bodies, deeper work can help us to begin to feel and awaken us. As we become increasingly more conscious of our body, emotions, and energy a lighter touch can offer profound healing and growth potential.
What will your sessions be like?
You'll lay down on a soft treatment table while I gently touch and tune into your body to address the issues you've identified. "Relax" sessions are often quiet, with occasional questions to help you connect to core issues. All work is performed while you are fully clothed.
During your powerfully-gentle bodywork healing sessions, I will intuitively pull from my professional experience to best meet your unique needs. I may use, Acupressure, Chakra Balancing, NeuroVascular Holding Points, Reiki, Reflexology, CranioSacral Therapy, Quantum Touch, OrthoBionomy, Myofascial Release, Integrated Energy Therapy, Tuning Forks, Singing Bowls, Crystals, Essential Oils, or Polarity Therapy. (View my professional certifications here.)
What will you feel?
You may notice sensations such as warmth, shivers & chills, pulsing, a deepening of your breath, peaceful relaxation, and quieting of your mind. You may even fall asleep so your brain can shut down for a much-needed reboot.
What I hear most often from my clients is that they 'feel lighter' after each session.
What will you experience? I'd love to hear from you to learn what the best, most comforting part of your session felt like for you.
As I have traveled the world, being a transformational healer myself, I am always blessed to be in session with Abigail Thurston. She is devoted to our calling. A therapist knowledgeable in a plethora of modalities and knows how to use each and every technique. I encourage all in the north east to seek her talents.
I was a slave to fibromyalgia, out of shape, overweight and knew there were underlying stresses contributing to all of it. Before working with Abigail, I was afraid that revealing my feelings would leave me feeling exposed, embarrassed, and criticized. Or worse, I'd spiral out of control to a place I couldn’t come back from. Instead, I was accepted and cared for in a sensitive manor. I felt nurtured and able to relax. She helped me to fall in love with myself again! After working with her, I was able to “self-start” healthier eating and began swimming again. I’ve lost 16 pounds in 6 weeks and feel happier. The sole focus of my sessions was ME! This was the best gift I could have given myself. You’ll love working with Abigail. She’s caring, loving and obviously loves helping others raise their vibration.
I was having a hard time speaking up for myself and afraid that once I opened the doors as to why, the emotions would overwhelm me. Instead, I felt grounded, focused and ready to speak up. Being in the health field myself, I am quite particular about choosing people to work with. Abigail satisfies my needs in that she is one of THE most heart-centered practitioners I have ever met and, at the same time, she has the breadth and depth of knowledge few possess. Working with Abigail is magical and healing. Just being in her presence is powerful medicine.