Conscious Journey Massage and MetaPersonal Integrated Therapies

10/27/2021

06/26/2015

Part II:

Can you recall a time you experienced a paper cut or were pricked by a thorn? Remember how sensitive your finger was to touch or perhaps to the slightest movement? The pain receptors in the area became easily stimulated, even with slight pressure. Yet, in a few days, the sensitivity decreased. With…

06/26/2015

Wonderful article explaining the benefits of craniosacral in treating pain.

Craniosacral Therapy has proven to be a powerful complement to massage therapy in addressing chronic pain. While massage can effectively address abnormal somatic patterns through the musculoskeletal system, CST approaches somatic disturbances through the craniosacral, fascial and central nervous sys…

06/12/2015

Not sure if this e-mail I received is legit, or not, but it's kinda fun to see!

PRESS RELEASE

Conscious Journey Massage & Metapersonal Integrated Therapies-Utah Receives 2015 Best of Salt Lake City Award

Salt Lake City Award Program Honors the Achievement

SALT LAKE CITY June 4, 2015 — Conscious Journey Massage & Metapersonal Integrated Therapies-Utah has been selected for the 2015 Best of Salt Lake City Award in the Massage category by the Salt Lake City Award Program.

Each year, the Salt Lake City Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Salt Lake City area a great place to live, work and play.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2015 Salt Lake City Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Salt Lake City Award Program and data provided by third parties.

About Salt Lake City Award Program

The Salt Lake City Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Salt Lake City area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.

The Salt Lake City Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community’s contributions to the U.S. economy.

SOURCE: Salt Lake City Award Program

CONTACT:
Salt Lake City Award Program
Email: PublicRelations@awardsystem.org
URL: http://www.awardsystem.org

04/03/2015

A light-touch technique is gaining popularity among those dealing with pain and disorders. It's called craniosacral therapy.

02/04/2015

Having worked in the field of bodywork for nearly 18 years now, I tend to forget that the general public may not know or understand some of the things that seem pretty obvious to me. Talking with a client recently about the energy systems in our bodies and their impact on our health made me realize others may also benefit from this information.

Imagine a plant growing in a garden that has been frequently tended. The plant is w**d and insect-free, receiving optimal energy from sunshine and water; free to grow in perfect health. In this kind of stress-free environment, it will grow in strength.

Now imagine that plant in an environment that isn't as conducive to health. The garden is rarely visited and overrun with w**ds and insects, and the water may be infrequent. The plant must fight for survival. The strongest plant will still survive, but it usually is damaged. The leaves aren't strong and the stem may be bent. The energy it has received is not optimal.

Your body can be compared to this plant. If you care for it; supplying it with energy through food that supplies nutrients, plenty of water, exercise, and a form of mental and spiritual relaxation such as meditation, it will reward you with optimal mental and physical health.

However, if like many people who live stress-filled lives, you're only able to grab healthy food occasionally, exercise infrequently when time allows, and only think about meditation or another form of mental and spiritual relaxation as you drift off to sleep after a long day, a reiki chakra/auric field opening, repair, and clearing session can bring your body back to a place of balance.

Just as the garden will need to be maintained, though, the clarity a balancing session provides should be considered a new way of being. Making the importance of nutrition, exercise, and mental relaxation a priority maintains that balance, and the occasional session clears any residue from daily issues.

09/29/2014

I've had many people ask me what, exactly, craniosacral therapy is, and what it's used for. I thought I'd answer that here as more people would be interested in that answer than those who actually asked.
Craniosacral therapy or CST is a modality based in science. Although it is very energetic, and can seem as "woo woo" as reiki, CST is focused on encouraging more fluidity and flexibility in the cerebral spinal fluid and dura of the spinal column and cranium (skull). So, how does CST help? Well, the analogy of a crimped hose is pretty accurate, except that when we're talking about the spinal column, we're also taking into consideration the nerves and other adjacent structures. As an illustration, let's say a woman has recently experienced a car accident. It was minor; just a low-impact hit from behind. It was unexpected though, and her body is thrown forward to hit the steering wheel and from side-to-side; not only hitting the door slightly, but also pulling the seatbelt more tightly across her left shoulder, right hip, and abdomen. Immediately after, she doesn't feel any pain, but days later, has discomfort in that shoulder, hip, neck, and her mid- and lower-back. She receives massage, but still has discomfort. CST can help "unwind" the injury (yes, the body does remember, even after years!), and encourages not only better lymphatic flow in the body and areas of stress, but also increases the flow of cerebral spinal fluid up the dura (inside the spinal column), unblocking areas that have been 'twisted'. As with most things (as in, a clogged drain or blocked river) flow helps and should always be encouraged for optimum health. Likewise, any cranial injuries can cause constriction in the skull, often resulting in headaches, visual and hearing issues. The proper, unrestricted flow of cerebral spinal fluid through the skull without constriction is ideal. This explanation only skims the surface of all the aspects of CST, but I hope it encourages more exploration. I love the fact that no practitioner is forcing the body to make changes. A Craniosacral therapist follows the body's natural knowledge of health and encourages the body in making changes that will achieve that. ;-)

01/28/2012

I recently realized that Facebook had replaced the Conscious Journey page you see here with the original (blank) page I tried to create for both of us! My apologies to anyone who was confused about the empty link. Although photos of Marcus are on this page, please note that his office is in Tacoma, Washington (still my home of heart), and you'd have to see him there. I will continue to include his photo and information on this page, as I do still feel we share so much information and hope to inspire anyone in the Tacoma area to get a session from this talented man!

09/05/2010

You'll only be able to have the incredible experience of transformation and healing with Marcus O'Crotty in Tacoma, Washington. If you're in the area, I absolutely recommend it! Refer any friends and relatives who live nearby. Having a session with Marcus, surrounded by and lying over his stunning crystals is amazing!

09/05/2010

Wow! I can't believe it's been so long since I last wrote! Was able to get some new pics at the Washington office in August when I visited. It was wonderful to see Marcus and Heather (tacomamassagetherapist.com), as well as work with Washington clients, new and old friends! After talking with Marcus, I plan to write more timely notes. For those who are following CJ, thanks for hanging in there! I can be slow, but hopefully, make up for it with content. I'm a firm believer in less is more, as well as quality rather than quantity. Hugs to all!

11/26/2009

Cathy has been focusing on shifting and releasing what she believes are patterns formed early in this life, or 'carried in' via DNA memory that restrict choice and limit beliefs. Phenomenal work! She's seeing so much change! Sometimes it's incredibly physically and emotionally challenging, but in the end, so cleansing ... such freedom!

11/06/2009

Marcus O'Crotty, Tacoma, Washington; Cathy Patillo, Salt Lake City, Utah

11/05/2009