Inner Wisdom Body Care

06/24/2020

Chi is the energy current that runs through our bodies, providing us with circulation, nutrients, and minerals that we need to be whole.

06/15/2020

God grant me the SERENITY to accept the things I cannot change, the COURAGE to change the things I can and the WISDOM to know the difference.

06/06/2020

CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on approach that releases tensions deep in the body to relieve pain and dysfunction and improve whole-body health and performance.

06/06/2020

Craniosacral Therapy is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease, and it's effective for a wide range of medical problems associated with pain and dysfunction.

05/17/2020

Our Weekly Featured Artist: Theresa Goge

Licensed Massage Therapist, Practitioner of Ortho-bionomy and Touch for Health
www.theresagoge.com

Theresa discovered her passion for the healing arts from her lifelong work with horses. Always a kinesthetic person, she observed how the animals communicated with the language of their bodies, and learned to hone her skills of observation and touch.

For more that 20 years Theresa worked as a deep tissue massage therapist, until the physical strain of the job led her to seek out other ways to, as she puts it, “talk with her hands.” For the last five years or so she has been providing ortho-bionomy services, a form of therapeutic bodywork that uses gentle and non-invasive body alignment to address physical and emotional difficulties. About a year ago, she expanded her practice to include Touch for Health, a wellness system of holistic self-care and therapeutic balancing.

“People need touch to lessen pain, to reduce tension, to increase range of motion and to realign the relationship of bones and muscles,” Theresa explains.

In her practice she builds a connection and whole-person understanding with each client, then uses gentle movement and positioning as well as light compression to support their body’s own self-correcting capacity to effectively maintain balance, optimize functioning and create an overall sense of wellbeing.

Originally from Pennsylvania Theresa moved to the area about 22 years ago. She lives and practices in Ridgway, CO.

Natural Pain Relief Therapy

05/15/2020

Ortho-bionomy is a form of therapeutic bodywork, based on the principle that gentle and non-invasive body alignment has a positive influence on physical and emotional disorders.

05/13/2020

A session with an Ortho-bionomy therapist is similar to other therapeutic massage sessions. The patient remains clothed. Emphasis is placed on comfort, and on a trusting and open relationship between patient and therapist. Open communication from the patient provides feedback and assists in the discovery and release of emotional issues. The therapist may use a range of hands-on techniques, including light touch, smooth movements, gentle pressure on reflex points, finding and working with points of tension and pain, gentle prolonged bodypositioning for release, and re-education exercises. Therapeutic movements are done slowly and gently, so that they do not create additional stresses. Some therapists may employ non-physical touch, to work upon the energy field of the body, similar to the touch used in reiki . Generally, a series of treatments is recommended, as Ortho-bionomy is based on the idea that healing occurs in gradual phases. The goal of treatment is to ultimately increase the patient's awareness on the physical and emotional levels and—through this awareness—to promote re-education and elimination of unhealthy patterns.

05/09/2020

Inner Wisdom Body Care balances posture and life energy to relieve stress, aches and pains. You feel better and are more effective in achieving your goals and enjoying your life!

05/06/2020

By this breath I breathe in

Is my chi transformed

By this breath I breathe out

Is my grounding restored

by Dennis Barber

04/28/2020

04/27/2020

Super Food

04/27/2020

Stay strong, healthy and happy!

04/16/2020

As the stay at home order goes on, Inner Wisdom Body Care continues to care about improving your health. My goal remains to help you move from discomfort to comfort, from stress to relaxation. So I would like to offer you more self help tips to maintain your heath, wellness, and longevity.

The top five factors for health, wellness and longevity are: the food we eat, movement and exercise, the water we drink, the air we breathe, and most importantly the thoughts we think. By paying attention to these factors we care for ourselves and strengthen our immure systems, increasing our chances of fighting off any virus that may cross our path.

The foods we eat can nourish us, replenish us, and restore our vitality. While at home many are snacking and enjoying extra treats. Some turn to comfort foods to manage stress. This stress or boredom eating may feel great at first, but ultimately the extra sugar and fat may bring you down. Remember to choose foods that support you. Plenty of fruits, vegetables, and other whole foods will strengthen your body and lift your spirits. You will have increased energy which will support your efforts in the next important factor - movement and exercise.

Movement and exercise gets us breathing easier and enables our fluids to flow more easily. If you are unable to get outside to walk, there are other things you can do. Try doing push ups and squats against a wall. Or loosen up by stretching. When was the last time you tried to touch your toes? Any of these activities will help you breathe easier and keep your fluids flowing, thereby building a stronger body and mind. You will feel better and your spirits will be lifted.

The third important factor for health, wellness, and longevity is water. For good health we need to consume 1/2 of our body weight (in ounces) per day to flush out the body and keep all systems healthy. A 120 lb. person needs 60 ounces of water daily. Luckily, water is one thing we won't run out of during this pandemic. Stay hydrated for good health! You'll feel better.

Next is the air we breath. Breath is vital life force energy! Studies show that focusing on the timing and pace of breath can have positive effects on both body and mind. There are several brain regions linked to emotion, attention, and body awareness that are activated when we pay attention to our breath. Paced breathing involves consciously inhaling and exhaling according to a set rhythm. For example, inhale for 4 seconds, exhale for 6 seconds, and repeat 10 times. This helps us to regulate our response to stress. Exhale all tension, anxiety, and negativity. Breathe in all that you are wanting and let go of all that you no longer want.

If you are feeling good after getting the dust out of your house and want to do more for your air quality, get the dust bunnies behind your washer and dryer. Clean your baseboards. Clean and sanitize doors, door k***s and light switches.

The number one factor for health, wellness and longevity is the thoughts you think. Thoughts take precedence over all other activities. It is the thoughts we are having while eating, drinking, breathing or doing any movement or exercise that enables that action to benefit our bodies. Continue to look for acts of kindness. Share what you find to help others stay positive. While you are at home spend some time each day thinking about positive things that are happening.

Help your family and friends by sharing this as well. Please continue to care for yourself and your family.

I look forward to seeing you soon and continuing to work on your health in person.