RiverShen Counseling & Bodywork

04/19/2026

What is it that allows us to move from anger to peace? Grief to numbness? Bored to fulfilled? Sometimes it’s a matter if remembering. But more often, when we pay attn to the inner terrain without jumping into that storyline, a shift happens and we can feel what isn’t right with curiosity. “ my heart is racing and I feel my arms bracing, this feels like panic”. Next step: I’m going to do some diaphragm breathing to release the tension and see what happens. Or: the thoughts accompanying these body sensations are old and not mine. They may be protective but not helpful now. What is the truth of the moment? How is the narrative that voice that hurts you, giving you the support you need? If it isn’t, then working to find what does is the heart work. Everytime I take a walk, I find these hearts in Mother Nature as a reminder that when you feel isolated and defeated, love is there in unexpected ways. We need only to open our minds, hearts,and eyes to the possibilities. 💚🪷

01/21/2026

The other piece I do I forgot to mention is I’m a certified Nutritionist thru Blessed Love Health. I got that certification in 2009 and have been working with folks since then with another certification a few years back in Intuitive Eating. Message me to find out more!

01/21/2026

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12/30/2025

I saw this and thought, no I don’t want to wrap@myself in cheese and gluten ! That is death to my digestive system! Some pleasures are unearthed in other ways. Come join bare class at 5:30pm tonight in Barrington at Nourish mind body soul! We have space for you to feel way more amazing for longer, more than that cheese and bread will. I bet you! Come give it a try for free!

12/30/2025

A client recently said she heard a message in her meditation: YOUR BODY IS INFINITE . She had worked thru a year of learning and practicing intuitive eating. she is hearing powerful messages about the fact we are all part of many other bodies. That our physical body is part of us and an important part to love and take care of. But there are other bodies we are a part of..The celestial body, a community…a spiritual body. And these bodies when we listen to them, they have strong messages for us on how to lead a harmonious life. Sometimes it takes the support of others to help us find our true voice again. This is why I love to work with people to explore their (whole) health. The mind, the body, the spirit. I love to find connection to Mother Earth as well to steady and revive what nourishes and to honor and care for her in awe, admiration, and respect.

07/08/2025

07/08/2025

Tonight’s music to inspire your flow in barre! Meet me at the Barre: Nourish body mind soul 5:30pm pre-reg thru Nourish and get to a fun class that leaves you relaxed and refreshed, NOT exhausted and so sore you can’t sit!

Playlist · Vanessa Levin · 15 items

07/08/2025

Hey folks! It’s hot out but that doesn’t mean you have to give up on your health goals. Join me 5:30pm tonight for a fun barre class. First class is free! Sign up

06/27/2025

06/27/2025

5pm opening tonight for massage at Elements in Somersworth with me. Give them a call to take the spot!

06/02/2025

Got a healing 15 min acupuncture session from Carly at the Mycelium Conference today in Standish. She got my cluster headaches to disappear for three hours! What a relief! Thanks Carly! She’s in Portland if you are looking for a great acupuncture provider. I took courses in alternative treatments for chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and trauma today. This is what integrative treatment is all about. If you’d like to know more, set up a session with me! I’m available for telehealth and will be offering sessions daytime, night time, and a Saturday a month. Extremely reasonable sliding scale for having 25 years in the holistic health field of practice. Don’t give up on yourself! You are worth finding a better way to deal with mental and physical pain.

05/16/2025

I saw these guys at my secret happy place in Maine. Chillin together and enjoying the day. There is a spectrum of definition of friends: buxome buddies, kindred spirits, activity partners, ride or die, and acquaintances are also friends. We can find them in our communities and even acquaintances provide a level of support and care to us in the world. Make more friends next week by joining the Barre class I’m subbing next Tuesday evening at 5:15pm ! First class is free and you can have a blast toning up your bod and making new acquaintances. It’s gonna be quackers!🤣😁🪿