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ARC ® A Return to Consciousness Bodywork Therapy Practitioner: Heather Faris	ARC is a unique blend of Energy Work combined with body-centered dialogue and creative journeying. If you've ever had the experience of ‘knowing’ all about your issues and ‘understanding’ how your past is affecting you but nothing seems to change, ARC Bodywork Therapy is for you. ARC Bodywork is a body-centered approach to therapy that facilitates a deep internal knowing or awareness by gently by-passing the intellect and allowing the body to speak. ARC brings balance as it strengthens our sense of internal Self-Leadership. By allowing parts of ourselves that we have shut out a voice or connection, they no longer need to vie for attention by expressing themselves physically through pain or disease. ARC creates the possibility for change at a systemic level, accessing the resources within us that carry the knowledge of how we are being limited in life, both emotionally and physically. ARC excels in the treatment of emotional issues, especially those issues that affect one's lifestyle or are reflected by physical discomfort or disease.
Assessments Practitioners: Myers Briggs ®: Sidney Craig Courtice Enneagram ®: Rosemarie McCarroll	We have professionally trained people who do individual asssessments or group sessions using the Myers Briggs Type Inventory or the Enneagram Inventory. Phone the office (403-210-2802) to make arrangements or receive further information.
BodyTalk ® Practitioner: Marie Gelinas Giles	BodyTalk is a simple, safe and effective system of integrative health care. It is a wholistic approach to healing, based on proven principles of energy medicine. Your body is a complex ecosystem with a delicate balance between physiological biochemical functions, emotional and mental interactions, environmental influences, and hereditary restrictions. BodyTalk helps synchronize your body's natural functions to achieve and maintain healing and growth on all levels: physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.
Brain Gym/Educational Kinesiology ® Practitioners: June Johnston, Sylvia Polay Griffith	Brain Gym can be effective for a wide range of problems. It is the treatment aspect of Educational Kinesiology which is the theory of brain development through movement. Brain Gym is a set of integrated movements that enhance learning and neural development. Movement awakens and activates many of our mental capacities; it integrates and anchors new information and experience into our neural networks. Through movement and stimulation, neural pathways can reorganize themselves. See what other people have said about their success with Brain Gym.
	Brain Gym ® may improve: Attention deficit disorder or learning disabilities. Certain movements, in conjunction with procedures called balances, facilitate development of immature areas of the brain, increase flow of information across the band of tissue connecting the two hemispheres, and enable the brain to function more efficiently in stressful situations. Poor academic performance. Each person has a dominance profile which determines how he or she learns best. Some people are visual learners, some are auditory learners and some learn best when they are able to do something "hands on". Once this profile is determined by an Brain Gym practitioner, beneficial changes can be made in the learning environment, and a program of simple Brain Gym movements can be practiced at home to develop or retrain certain areas of the brain. Brain Gym balances may be done during therapy sessions to correct ineffective patterns of brain use. Performance deterioration due to stress or anxiety. Everyday life stresses can cause the non-dominant hemisphere of the brain to partially "shut down", as if on a dimmer-switch. Obviously we do not do our best thinking or communicating when we are functioning primarily from one hemisphere. There are several simple movements to "turn on" both hemispheres, enabling you to make a better presentation, be more physically coordinated or more articulate during a discussion. Exam anxiety. Learn to turn on both hemispheres of your brain and write good exams. Inability to communicate well when upset. Learn to stay calm and express yourself effectively.
Colour/Sound Healing
Cranio-Sacral Therapy Practitioner: Tamiko Lagerwaard	Cranio-Sacral Therapy is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning of a physiological body system called the cranio-sacral system - comprised of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. Using a soft touch, practitioners release restrictions in the cranio-sacral system to improve the functioning of the central nervous system. By complementing the body's natural healing processes, CST is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease, and treat medical problems associated with pain and dysfunction.
	What Conditions can Cranio-Sacral Therapy Treat?
	Migraine Headaches Chronic Neck and Back Pain Motor-Coordination Impairments Colic Autism Central Nervous System Disorders Orthopedic Problems Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries Scoliosis Infantile Disorders			Learning Disabilities Chronic Fatigue Emotional Difficulties Stress and Tension-Related Problems Fibromyalgia and other Connective-Tissue Disorders Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ) Neurovascular or Immune Disorders Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Post-Surgical Dysfunction
Crystal Healing
Customized Programs	We have many associates who are able to design a unique program to suit the needs of your particular organization or congregation. We have extensive experience in designing retreats, lunch and learns, weekend workshops and evening or half day events on a wide variety of topics.
Emotional Freedom Technique ® Practitioners: June Johnston, Sylvia Polay Griffith	Emotional Freedom Technique, developed by Gary Craig, is a unique version of acupuncture without needles. Instead, you stimulate well established energy meridian points on your body by tapping on them with your fingertips. The process is easy to memorize and portable so you can do it anywhere. Many people have been amazed to find a specific negative emotion fade away after a few rounds of tapping. Please call 403-210-2802 to book an appointment or for more information visit www.EFTuniverse.com
Energy Balancing/Spiritual Healing Practitioners: Marie Gelinas Giles, June Johnston	Your body's energies include the electrical charge in every cell and organ --the electrical pathways in the nervous system, the electromagnetic fields surrounding every organ as well as the entire body, and also more subtle energies. You may have heard of subtle energy through such terms as life force, chi, prana, meridians, chakras, biofields or auras. These terms refer to the biomagnetic and bioelectric energy fields associated with the human physiology. These energies are called “subtle” because the fields are not easily detectable and scientists have not been able to develop instruments to reliably measure them. However, many people for centuries and across cultures have described sensing subtle energies to varying degrees. The body's energies are interconnected so that what ever is happening on the physical level affects the subtle energy system and what ever is happening in the subtle energy system affects the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of a person. Each subtle energy system is associated with an gland, major nerve plexus, specific organs and specific psychological functions. If there is a disturbance in the subtle energy system, then the systems that it feeds are compromised. If the ultimate cause of a problem is in the subtle energy system, then treating a problem on the physical level may be ineffective. How Does Energy Balancing Work? Because our energy fields are interconnected, the practitioner's electromagnetic field can interact with the client's electromagnetic field. This is accomplished through intention or through using the electromagnetic charge of my hand to activate the electromagnetic fields in the body. This causes changes in the client's electromagnetic fields. This in turn, produces changes in the chemical balance and chemicals (egg. endorphins, hormones, serotonin) are released. The release of these chemicals affects the cell structure and function, and this produces changes in the physical and emotional states of the body. Because of the complexity and subtleness of these various systems, it is more difficult to ascertain direct benefits. For information about Balancing the Subtle Energy System refer to: Gerber, R. (2001). Vibrational Medicine. Rochester, VT: Bear & Company; Brennan, B.A. (1987). Hands of Light. New York:Pleiades. Written by June Johnston

EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ® Practitioner: June Johnston	EMDR, is a powerful new psychotherapy technique which has been very successful in helping people who suffer from trauma, anxiety, panic, disturbing memories, post traumatic stress and many other emotional problems. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation or right/left eye movements, which alternately activate the right and left hemispheres of the brain, releasing emotional experiences that are "trapped" in the nervous system, allowing it to free itself of blockages. As troubling images and feelings are reprocessed by the brain, resolution of the issues and a more peaceful state are achieved. How Does It Work? The therapist gently asks the client to revisit the traumatic incident, recalling thoughts, feelings and details surrounding the experience. The therapist then uses bilateral tapping, or holds her fingers about eighteen inches from the clients face and begins to move them back and forth like a windshield wiper. The client follows the movements as if watching ping pong. As quick and vibrant images arise during the therapy session, they are processed by through the eye movements or bilateral tapping, and painful feelings are exchanged for more peaceful, resolved feelings. What problems are helped by EMDR? physical traumas - car accidents, assaults, injury, natural disasters, etc. emotional issues - phobias, traumas, anxiety, fear, grief
Energy Medicine Practitioner: Marsha Read	Teaching programs as well as individual sessions are available through Spiritual Directions. The goal of Energy Medicine is to help clients achieve optimal health in body, emotion, mind, and spirit. Energy Medicine can help you to: Reduce stress Promote relaxation Address illnesses and health challenges Heal family and relationship issues Eliminate past hurts, fears and disappointments Change limiting beliefs Manage pain Recover from trauma Cope with grief or loss Promote a renewed sense of well-being Process: Thoughts, experiences, and beliefs that may be causing an imbalance are identified, and then documented using a comprehensive assessment and psycho-spiritual treatment process. Energetic interventions are applied to help balance and restore energy flow.
Intuitive Readings Practitioners: Kim Buckler Heather Faris Marie Gelinas Giles Lori Lehnert
Healing Touch ® Practitioner: Marsha Read	Healing Touch is a biofield therapy -- an energy based approach to health and healing. It uses touch to influence the human energy system, specifically the energy field that surrounds the body, and the energy centers that control the energy flow from the energy field to the physical body. These non-invasive techniques utilize the hands to clear, energize, and balance the human and environmental energy fields thus affecting physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health and healing. It is based on a heart-centered caring relationship in which the practitioner and client come together energetically to facilitate the client's health and healing. The goal in Healing Touch ® is to restore harmony and balance in the energy system, placing the client in a position to self heal. Healing Touch complements conventional health care and is used in collaboration with other approaches to health and healing. Private healing sessions are available daily by appointment.
Life Coaching Practitioners Sidney Craig Courtice Lori Lehnert Tina Thrussell	Life coaching is a practice that helps people identify and achieve personal goals. Life coaches help clients set and reach goals using a variety of tools and techniques. Coaches are not therapists nor consultants; psychological intervention and business analysis are outside the scope of their work. Coaching is unlike therapy in that it does not focus on examining nor diagnosing the past. Life coaching draws inspiration from disciplines including sociology, psychology, positive adult development, career counseling, NLP, mentoring and other types of counseling. Contemporary life coaching can be traced to teachings of Benjamin Karter, a college football coach turned motivational speaker of the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Past Life Therapy Practitioners: Kim Buckler Heather Faris Lori Lehnert	Past life therapy is a therapy in which an individual is regressed to past lives in order to heal and resolve ailments and situations in the current life. Past life therapy is based on the ancient Hindu belief in reincarnation which dates back thousands of years.The concept of Karma is an important component of reincarnation. The basic belief of karma is that every action has a reaction: cause and effect. Each lifetime is lived in order to resolve unwholesome actions in previous lifetimes. According to this theory, a person's actions in one lifetime determine the conditions, situations, relationships, environment and opportunities of the next life. Although "past lives" began as a religious concept, since the 1960s it has been used in the therapeutic community to help people reframe current issues in their lives that are blocking their health and well-being. Whether or not past-life experiences and memories are real is debatable and ultimately unprovable. They may be metaphors of the mind. Even so, they can serve as useful processes for bringing understanding and resolution to present conflicts. Past life therapy is reported to have a myriad of benefits. Memories revealed from a past life allow individuals to alter their perspectives on their current lives. This therapy helps people to understand who they are, learn how past life events have affected present life circumstances, and offers insight into hidden conflicts so that repeating patterns may be stopped.
Presentations/Keynotes Presenters Kim Buckler Sidney Craig Courtice John Griffith Evelyn Heffernan June Johnston Carole Kanchier Lori Lehnert Straja Linder King Tina Thrussell Margot Van Sluytman	Many of our associates are experienced presenters and/or keynote speakers. You can go to their bio pages to see what their areas of expertise are or phone the office (403-210-2802) to get further information about possible topics.
Qi Gong Practitioner: Munira Jiwa
Reflexology Practitioner: Kim Buckler	Reflexology is the practice of reducing stress by applying pressure to the feet and hands using specific thumb, finger and hand techniques. It is based on the premise that whole body is reflected in the hands and feet which contain zones and reflex areas that correspond to various areas of the body.
	Benefits of Reflexology Creates relaxation Reduces pain Ameliorates health concerns Improves blood flow Aids post-operative recovery Enhances medical care: Reflexology helps phantom limb pain sufferers, neuropathy patients and hemodialysis patients to name a few Benefits mental health: Research demonstrates that Reflexology can reduce depression and anxiety Complements cancer care: Reduces pain, nausea, vomiting, and/or anxiety Eases pregnancy, delivery and post-partum effects In general terms, the benefits of Reflexology have to do with the reduction of stress. Because the feet and hands help set the tension level for the rest of the body, they are an easy avenue through which to interrupt the stress signal and reset the body's equilibrium.
Reiki ® Practitioners: Kim Buckler, Marie Gelinas Giles, Tamiko Lagerwaard, Lori Lehnert	Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction, relaxation and healing. It is administered by "laying on hands" and is based on the theory that an unseen "life force energy" flows through and enlivens us. If your "life force energy" is low, then you are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, you are more capable of being happy and healthy. Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing and self-improvement that everyone can use. It can be used alone or in conjunction with all other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery.
TAT Tapas Acupressure Technique ® Practitioners: June Johnston, Sylvia Polay Griffith	Trauma often causes blockage or stagnation in one or more energy flows in your body. As you automatically react with thoughts such as "No, this can't be" or "This is too much for me", your inability to accept and process the event results in energy imbalances and unhelpful patterns of mental, emotional, and physical behavior and health. TAT allows your body-mind system to take a second look at the traumatic event and see it accurately rather than continue to deny its reality. In doing a TAT we correct the energy imbalance, returning it to a normal state. The unhelpful or incorrect beliefs, emotions and mind-sets that were frozen in place at the time of trauma are then able to be processed and released in a normal way.
	What Issues Does TAT Treat? allergies physical traumas - car accidents, assaults, etc. emotional issues - phobias, traumas, anxiety, sexual aversions or addictions, anger, low self-esteem, depression. incorrect beliefs TAT improvements usually are permanent. For example, once your allergy has been cleared your body is no longer allergic to the allergen. It is not symptomatic relief; it is a cure based on correcting your immune system's mistaken belief that a benign substance is dangerous. (Similar to the way allergy shots work) TAT Examples TAT can sometimes clear up long-standing problems in one or a few treatments. A middle-aged woman had suffered from a phobia of heights all her life. She could not even walk up a set of bleachers without developing vertigo and feeling faint. After one treatment she was able to ride up the glass elevator at Canada Olympic Park, stand outside on the 90 metre ski jump and ride back down on the chair lift without symptoms. Several clients with severe anger problems have felt surprisingly less angry after doing the TAT. Others who had been nervous drivers/passengers following car accidents found they could even drive past the scenes of their accidents without heart-pounding anxiety. TAT can often take the trauma out of past experiences of abuse, enabling clients to cope better in their current relationships. The beauty of the TAT and similar energy techniques such as Emotional Freedom Technique is the speed and gentleness with which they can promote recovery. Issues usually considered to require long term therapy are often successfully treated in a few sessions. To learn more about TAT visit www.TATLife.com or google "Tapas Acupressure Technique". There are dozens of interesting sites. Please call 403-210-2802 to book a treatment.
Yoga Practitioners: Wendy Blackmore Marlene Rosa
Yuen Method ® Chinese Energetic Medicine Practitioner: Lori Lehnert	The Yuen Method® is a form of Chinese Energetic Medicine that has taken ancient Chinese healing and combined it with a blend of modern western knowledge, energetic technique, quantum physics and Qi and Shen Gong training. With over 19 years experience in various healing modalities, Lori brings a wealth of knowledge to her work Please click here for more information about Lori's services

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