Dana Smith Wellness

30/05/2025

What if the most potent change doesn’t come from trying harder, doing more, or applying pressure, but from listening more precisely and doing just enough? As a manual therapist, artist, and transformation facilitator, I’ve spent years moving between the worlds of somatics, psychology, metaphysics, and creative expression. Lately, I’ve been asking: how much effort is truly necessary to support meaningful transformation?
This reflection, sparked by a recent Craniosacral Therapy training, explores how I’m re-learning to trust the intelligence of the body—and how that trust reshapes everything I do.

Why doing less, with more presence, might be the most powerful thing we can offer—on the treatment table and in life.

17/03/2025

Consent isn’t just a checkbox—it’s a living, breathing conversation. And in coaching, just like in manual therapy, how we honour boundaries and the process of integration can make or break a person’s ability to grow, heal, and step into their power.

I don’t push people past what their nervous system and spirit can handle. Instead, I attune to energetic and emotional tension the same way I once read muscle and nervous system tension in manual therapy. I notice when someone is shifting into self-protection, and rather than labelling it as "resistance" or "self-sabotage," I see it for what it is—a response rooted in a need for safety.

Trauma-sensitive coaching means:
✔ Recognizing when hesitation is a self-protective response, not just a “mindset block.”
✔ Supporting agency instead of imposing solutions.
✔ Creating spaces where people feel safe enough to explore discomfort—without re-traumatization.

Whether working with the body, mind, or spirit, true healing requires trust, attunement, and choice.

💡 Want to dive deeper into how this approach shapes my work?

Read the full article on my blog:
https://www.danasmithwellness.com/blog/part5trauma-sensitivity-in-practice-and-why-it-changes-everything

Article #5 of the Healing Beyond the Body: A New Paradigm for Practitioners series Consent isn’t a one-time agreement—it’s a living, breathing conversation. Trauma-sensitive practice goes beyond paperwork and policies; it’s about creating spaces where trust, agency, and collaboration thrive....

14/03/2025

I'm halfway into the Healing Beyond the Body article series: A New Paradigm for Practitioners. Have you been following along?

I wanted to create this series as a way to explore the ways I outgrew the massage therapy profession and how I'm making sense of it.

I deeply respect the RMT profession and this sabbatical is helping me orient myself in who I've become as a practitioner, how this integrates into my coaching, and define what's next for me.

Here's article #4 about Intuition as a clinical skill.

Article #4 in the Healing Beyond the Body series: A New Paradigm for Practitioners Some of the most effective healing experiences don’t come from assessments or protocols—they come from a practitioner’s ability to sense what a client’s body needs before it’s spoken. In this article, I expl...

08/03/2025

This is my declaration of defiance—a birthday gift to myself and to anyone who needs a fire in their belly for their worth and value in these complex times. In writing it, I reclaimed my power and doubled down on my vision. This piece is for those who have felt the pressure to shrink but know, deep down, they are meant to take up space, to claim more—not from lack, but from the knowing that scarcity dissolves when we are tapped into love.

🔗Link in bio to blog.

02/03/2025

We protect our bodies. We care for our minds. But what about our energy?

In a world that dismisses energy as woo, many are quietly experiencing profound healing by tending to their energetic well-being. The truth? You’re constantly exchanging energy with the world around you—and if you don’t know how to clear, protect, and manage it, you’re likely carrying emotions, pain, and patterns that aren’t even yours.

I’ve lived this. I see it in my work. And it’s time we start talking about it.

💡 Read my latest article on energy sovereignty—why it matters, what’s at stake when we ignore it, and how reclaiming your energy changes everything.

📖 Link in bio. Let me know what stands out to you. ⬇️

28/02/2025

Overwhelm is stealing your power—time to take it back.

Feeling stuck, drained, or like you’re spinning your wheels? Overwhelm keeps you from the impact you’re meant to make. The key isn’t pushing harder—it’s tending to your energy first. When you reclaim your inner steadiness, you lead with clarity, resilience, and purpose.

Ready to shift from exhaustion to empowered action? Read the full post on the blog (link in bio)

28/02/2025

Why Overwhelm is Stealing Your Power—And How to Take It Back.

I used to think I had to keep pushing, keep responding, keep showing up for every crisis that needed me. But here’s the hard truth: Overwhelm doesn’t fuel impact. It kills it.

When we’re overstimulated, exhausted, and running on fumes, our ability to lead shrinks. Instead of taking aligned action, we freeze. Instead of clarity, we spiral. The weight of everything becomes too much, and suddenly, the very people we want to help are out of reach.

⚡️ Your capacity to create impact is directly tied to your ability to regulate your energy.

This isn’t about ignoring the world’s problems—it’s about making sure you have the resilience, clarity, and energetic capacity to show up for the long haul.

If your system is out of sync and you need to reset now, my Reclaim Your Resilience program will help you recalibrate and find steadiness again.

If you want long-term, customized support—someone in your corner to guide you through the shifts and breakthroughs—my 1:1 Coaching & Guiding Alliances are designed for that.

Because the world doesn’t just need more action. It needs clear, intentional, embodied action. It needs you strong, resourced, and ready to create real change.

I break this all down in my latest blog post.

Then, when you’re ready, let’s move:
Book a Clarity Call to discuss joining Reclaim Your Resilience Program or building a bespoke 1:1 Coaching & Guiding Alliance.
Link in the blog. 😉

Drop a 🔥 in the comments if this resonates or send me a DM if you’re ready to take the next step.

Overwhelm is draining your power, keeping you stuck instead of making the impact you're here for. To lead with clarity and resilience, you must tend to your energy first. When you reclaim your inner steadiness, you can step into your purpose without burning out.