Potential application questions
Whether we meet in meet in person for a physical session with a Lomi Lomi, reflexology
craniosacral or rather 1:1 online for an energetic cleansing or conversation therapy and connecting communication; is the session aimed at bringing your balance back into alignment/avoid imbalance.
Together
we set out to:
the layer behind the complaint to
- explore it (e.g. control vs. fear vs. self-image) connect body, mind (and spirit) with
- connect enable deeper healing and integration possible through exercises, visualisations, bodywork or rituals (dreamwork, journaling, forgiveness, inner-child, ...)
Possible symptoms and themes
See the column for themes on the left and the column for symptoms on the right. These are not exhaustive.
PHYSICAL BODY
{Minerals kingdom, rocks, crystals}
EMOTIONAL BODY
{Water, creativity, energy}
MENTAL BODY {Personal power, will, thoughts}
ASTRAL BODY {Love, growth, openness, harmony}
safety. basic trust.fears. survival.
For example: Fear takes many forms. Fear of failing, of being hurt, of really taking up space. Fear of losing yourself or another, of surrendering to intimacy, of letting go of control. Fear of change, of life itself, or of its end. For the return of panic, for making choices, for the unknown and unpredictable. Fear in contact with others, or simply of no longer being able to bear what is. Who am I (really)? What are the different parts of my identity? You may want to get to know yourself better, or you may feel temporarily lost and not know exactly who you are.
Security, stability, confidence, calmness may be important needs for you.
Physical symptoms may include: lower back pain, Digestive problems, Cold feet/hands, Fatigue, Grounding problems (chaotic, agitated), ...
Externalisation: generalised anxiety disorder, Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Trauma, Chronic stress, Somatisation disorder, ...
Support via: Root crops (e.g. beetroot, Jerusalem artichoke, related to: family, primal instincts, stability, structure, the Earth.
emotions. boundaries. sexuality. guilt.
For example: Difficulty with dependency, and the meaningful role it may have played in your life. Together we can explore what new meaning you would like to give to it, and how you can learn to set limits to it in a gentle way, from self-care and awareness. Or also, not experiencing feelings, being overwhelmed by emotions, or being confused about what exactly you are feeling - and whether it is allowed to be there. Constantly running into recurring patterns in relationships - not knowing quite what your place is within a given dynamic, having trouble saying ‘no’ or indicating your boundaries.
Autonomy, emotional expression, pleasure, affection may be important needs for you.
Physical symptoms may include: Hip/pelvic pain, Menstrual problems, Sexual imbalance, Bladder/kidney problems, Emotional instability, ...
Externalisation: Problems with feeling, boundaries, intimacy, dependency | - Borderline personality disorder, Sexual disorders or blocks, Addictions (drugs, sex, food), Codependency, Eating disorders (e.g. bulimia).
Support including through: Movement, connection, emotional expression, relationships, water plants. Movement via, the water in your body, your own creative expression.
willpower. control. self-image. power/insecurity.
For example: Stories that have not yet been given enough space, time or care, but may be affecting how you function on a daily basis now. It is valuable to gain insight into your vulnerabilities and at the same time the strength you carry within them.
Appreciation, self-confidence, competence, integrity, influence may be important needs for you.
Physical symptoms may include: stomach problems, digestive complaints, burnout symptoms, exhaustion, bile/liver complaints.
Externalisation: depression, loss of control, anger, Burnout, Narcissistic traits (overcompensation), Anxiety disorder with fear of failure, Panic disorder, shame, powerlessness, perfectionism, ...
Support via: activation of your metabolism, inner fire and nutrition (herbs).
love. connection. relationships. grief/loss, hardening.
For example: Loss experiences can touch us deeply and shake up our inner world. Whatever type of loss it is, you don't have to bear it alone. If you are invited to do so from within, I want to still with you what this loss means in your life - and how it touches and changes your Self, your feelings and your path. Or sometimes grief lurks over your heart.
Love, acceptance, empathy, connection may be important needs for you.
Physical symptoms may include palpitations, chest tightness, lung problems/shortness, shoulder and arm pain, emotional hardening or dependency.
Externalisation: emotional pain, attachment anxiety, separation anxiety, love dependence - Attachment disorders, Dysthymia (mild but prolonged depression), Grief disorder, Dependent personality disorder, Social anxiety disorder, ...
Support including through: Love, compassion, connecting, gentleness, plant kingdom, NVC, your own breathing space, breathing exercises, yoga, ...
SPIRITUAL
BODY
{Voice}
communication. truth. expression. not being ‘heard’.
For example: Difficulty letting others speak up, difficulty hearing others, extreme gossiping about others, negative thinking about self and/or others, lying to yourself/others, ...
Visibility, authenticity, ‘being heard’ may be important needs for you.
Physical symptoms may include: Sore throat, thyroid problems, speech problems and/or difficulty expressing oneself, stuttering, jaw and neck tension.
Externalisation: Social phobia, Passive aggression (indirect behaviour/communication), Problems with assertiveness, difficulty with expression, selective mutism, Inner criticism/self-suppression, ...
Support via: Sound, frequency, throat-soothing herbs such as Thyme, Sage, ... (higher worlds, ‘ethers’, sound, tone, ...)
CAUSAL BODY
{Light}
Insight. doubt. inner knowing.
For example: Nights bring little rest - falling asleep, sleeping through or waking too early is a struggle. Concentration is difficult, and occasionally thoughts pop up that feel dark, heavy to bear. Difficulty hearing and/or following your own intuition.
Clarity, vision, direction, (self)confidence may be important needs for you.
Physical symptoms may include headaches, sleep problems, eye problems, lack of focus, absent-mindedness.
Externalisation: Confused thinking, self-doubt, lack of insight or vision - Dissociation, Psychosis (in overactivity), Compulsive thoughts, Identity disturbance, Suspicion/ delusions (in overexertion), ...
Support via: Blue lotus, lavender - for clarity and calm; shadow work, deprogramming (social) conditioning, outdated beliefs, etc.
Unity Consciousness
{Cosmic. Silence}
Meaning. connection. emptiness.
For example: Like living in a haze, without clarity or direction. You feel little motivation to start anything, life seems to lose its colour a bit. A feeling of loneliness can be quietly present, even when there are people around you. Difficulty feeling connection in community, group, family, ... Questions to ask yourself in therapy: Where do I find meaning again in my life? How do I want to further unfold and grow as a human being? And how can I acknowledge feelings of meaninglessness and give them a place in my life story?
Meaningfulness, silence, (spiritual) connection, may be important needs for you.
Physical symptoms may include: Migraines, Dizziness, Feelings of emptiness, Depressive feelings, Lack of direction, ...
Externalisation: (Spiritual) crisis / dark night of the soul, Depersonalisation, Burnout with meaning, Dissociative disorder (when disconnected from the body), ...
Support via: Purifying your field, Sacred plants (such as lotus, white sage), star realm, meditation.