When life seems to be going in many directions at once, think about conscious intentional relaxation. It is simply bringing your awareness and your intention to allow your mind, body and spirit to relax. It only takes a few seconds or minutes, but how often do we take the time to do this?

As you concentrate on your breathe and not your mind, this feeling of relaxation takes you deeper inside yourself. The relaxation response helps you feel supported inside so that you can remain centered in the highest vibrations of love, peace and oneness. This is the only way you can experience what you truly want in your life.

The combination of our awareness of our breathing and being conscious about our intention to relax can have significant effects on the mind,the body and one’s moods. This helps you become more physically relaxed and mentally centered. This is something simple and quick that can help you feel relaxed, alert, and more ready for anything.

By setting our intention to relax, we also warm our heart; uplift our spirit, which gives us the space to remain confident.

Our intentions play a very important role in our lives. Become aware of your intentions throughout your day and consciously set your intention to relax. This is especially important when life seems to be overwhelming or we are surrounded by chaos. These are the times when it most important to make a habit of setting your intentions to relax. This will have a cumulative effect, the more you intentionally relax your mind,body and spirit. Your body, mind, and spirit will react to this conditioned response and become more relaxed and able to cope with the ups and downs of life.

Go to the safe space within your heart that is filled with love, joy and abundance NOW and intentionally RELAX.

Author’s Bio
Sue has always been a proponent of using natural methods whenever possible. So, when the opportunity became available to use natural therapeutic therapies to help individuals achieve a return to wholeness, she pursued this path and became certified as a Healing Touch Practitioner. Sue became involved with Healing Touch in 1998 and received her certification as a Healing Touch practitioner in 2002. She is also a Certified Integrated Energy Therapy Practitioner, a Reiki Practitioner, and a Quantum Touch Practitioner. She also uses energy-based therapies for trauma release work with success. When working with Volunteers of America, Sue was able to provide sessions for disaster relief workers as well as members of the National Guard while they were dealing with the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita in La. Sue has worked with traditional medical facilities, oncology clinics and hospice organizations and has assisted clients in operating and recovery rooms providing energy based modalities.
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When our bodies are in a deeply relaxed state (as with energy-based therapies, deep sleep, meditation, massage, yoga, relaxing soaks, etc.) that’s when our bodies are able to heal.

In our world today, people are becoming more and more overwhelmed with life.

Many are accepting that poor health, emotional baggage, negativity, fears, worries and lack of fulfillment are a normal part of life.

Many people are feeling stuck, accepting that life has to have emotional trauma and drama.

Instead of searching for ways to achieve joy and satisfying lives, many turn to pills. This is attempting to get immediate relief for sleep problems or to numb the pain and themselves, suppress anxiety, compulsions and addictions.

Are you feeling trapped as you are caught up in this vicious cycle not seeing a way out?

Most people do not want to be sick, depressed, discontent or anxious. But what are the alternatives?

It is your right to flourish, and thrive, putting the past in the past. It is important to be your best, living a life that is filled with peacefulness, joy, and fulfillment, from day to day and moment to moment.

There are many ways to achieve this. In our hustle and bustle of being on the treadmill of life, sometimes it’s difficult to get off and simply take 5 minutes for yourself.

Sounds easy enough, but is it? You can take your physical and emotional well-being into your own hands. It’s simple for anyone to master, and it’s free.

One way to do this is quiet reflection, meditation or prayer. Start your morning this way and set your intention for the rest of the day.

Wake up and go to bed each day giving gratitude. As you start saying, I AM GRATEFUL for… you will find more things to be grateful for in your life. Keep a Gratitude Journal…start by writing what you are grateful for each day. The more time you spend thinking about what you are grateful for, the more you will find things that bring gratitude into your life.

Whenever you find yourself being negative, rephrase your thought or statement into something positive.

Take a 5-minute walk; especially as our weather starts to cool down, it can be very refreshing for your mind, body and spirit. If you are fortunate to live near a park or nature trail, this is even more invigorating.

Turn off your television for one day and feel the difference. Reduce you cell phone use for one day.

Clear out a clutter corner, drawer or desk…. your mind will feel less cluttered as well.

Schedule a massage, energy work session; start a yoga or Tai Chi class…change your focus to a positive one.

Take 5…

Another way is to pamper ourselves. We deserve it. Make it a spa day…you can do this in the privacy of your own bath. Take that extra 5 minutes to soak in a tub that you sprinkled a few drops of coconut oil…it’s wonderful for your skin and feels great! There are many essential oils that can be added…don’t overdo it…just a few drops goes a long way.

Exfoliating your body can make a major change in your skin’s makeup from head to toe. By adding raw sugar to your body wash, you can exfoliate your whole body economically and not using harsh chemicals that are in some cosmetics or body washes.

Whenever there is a physical or emotional pain or illness, there is a disruption of the body’s energy. Negative emotions are intricately connected to health problems.

These health problems are creating feedback that something is not right. By approaching all aspects of a person, the root cause is addressed, not just the symptoms.

Mind, body, spirit coaching addresses the whole person and helps you to see which areas need more attention, giving you tools to use to accomplish improvements.

Are you ready for a change in your life?

CALL SUE TODAY @ (337) 232-4799 to schedule your appointment. You’ll be glad you did and so will your mind, body and spirit.
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The chakras send and receive energy of everything that has ever happened to us.

The size of your chakras are about the size of your fist. When balanced, these energy centers should be spinning clockwise. Whenever our chakras are balanced, we maintain optimal health and well-being. Our health is affected on all levels, mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually.

Problems such as illness and disease may result from chakras not being balanced. There are exercises and meditations that can help and having energy work can be very beneficial in creating and maintaining this balance.

Although there are many chakras throughout our bodies and layers of our energy fields, there are 7 major chakras, which correlate to the colors of the rainbow.

First chakra(red) – root chakra and has to do with survival, our foundation, being grounded. It relates to insecurities, bladder and nervous disorders, sexual dysfunctions and skin problems.

Second chakra(orange) – sacral chakra located below the navel. This chakra relates to pleasure, relationships, appetite and our creativity. Examples of dysfunctions would be colitis, PMS, kidney problems ovarian/uterine disorders, emotional issues.

Third chakra(yellow) – solar plexus. This chakra is the seat of the ego. Digestive and weight disorders would be a dysfunction, as well as power issues, gallbladder, fear and self-esteem problems.

Fourth chakra(green) – heart center, is about giving and receiving love, compassion. Dysfunctions would include blood pressure, heart and lung problems, asthma and sleep disorders.

Fifth chakra(blue) – throat center, governs all aspects of communication. It is the will to express, whether written or oral communication. Problems in this chakra may include the thyroid, jaw, tonsils, or an inability to express oneself.

Sixth chakra(indigo) – brow center, is also known as the “third eye”, our inner vision. An unbalanced brow chakra may show up as eyesight problems, headaches in the brow, glandular or endocrine issues or hormonal imbalances.

Seventh chakra,(violet to white) located at the crown or top of the head is about our purpose in life. Major depression, problems relating to the pineal gland, learning disorders, headaches and light-headedness are associated with imbalances within the crown chakra.

This information is for educational purposes only. For all health problems, consult your health care practitioner.

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Sue has always been a proponent of using natural methods whenever possible. So, when the opportunity became available to use natural therapeutic therapies to help individuals achieve a return to wholeness, she pursued this path and became certified as a Healing Touch Practitioner.

Sue became involved with Healing Touch in 1998 and received her certification as a Healing Touch practitioner in 2002. She is also a Certified Integrated Energy Therapy Practitioner, a Reiki Practitioner, and a Quantum Touch Practitioner.

She also uses energy-based therapies for trauma release work with success. When working with Volunteers of America, Sue was able to provide sessions for disaster relief workers as well as members of the National Guard while they were dealing with the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita in La.

She has been a guest speaker for numerous organizations, as well as presenting at state conferences. Sue has written articles on energy work for alternative and complementary newsletters and online publications.

She has been able to integrate energy based therapies into local hospital’s operating and recovery rooms as well as providing these therapies to newborn babies at a local hospital.

She is in private practice in Louisiana.

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These faith healers have existed since the 1700s when the Acadians migrated to south Louisiana from France.  But the tradition of the Traiteurs is slowly dying out, as it is not as prevalent as it once was.  Some of the Traiteurs that I know incorporate other types of energy based modalities such as Healing Touch and Reiki.

The Cajun healer is thought to be able to “treat” certain ailments.  Most have their own specialty that was handed down to them usually from a relative.  Some of their specialties include warts, shingles, sunstroke, bleeding, earaches and toothaches.

As a small girl I remembered my Mom bringing me to an elderly lady that “treated” me for warts that I had on my hand.  The warts went away, but I’m not sure of the time involved.

When my son was in college he started having numerous warts on his hands around the cuticles and on the calf of one leg.  After a visit to a dermatologist who told us that burning the warts would ruin his cuticles and the warts would probably come back, I called a lady who was a Traiteur.

The only information that I gave her was his name and the nature of the problem; She said to call back in a couple of weeks if the warts were still there.  I called back as we did not notice a difference.  Again, she said to call back in a couple of weeks.  Shortly after, my son looked at his leg and realized that the warts were gone.  There were no signs of warts on his hand as well. I had a similar situation with a case of shingles that I had.  After being treated 3 times, there were no signs of shingles.

The older traditional Traiteurs usually spoke Cajun French.  Their methods of treatments were “passed” down to other generations, usually from the opposite gender.  But this also varied.

Because the methods were usually passed down orally, their traditions varied by region and in the methods that they were taught.  I remember my great aunt trying to give me the prayers that she used to treat sunstroke.  But she said the prayers in French and I did not speak French, so I was not able to learn these.  Years later, I wished that I had paid more attention to what she was trying to teach me.

The traditional Traiteurs were mostly Catholic and so they said prayers, usually in silence.  Sometimes Novenas were said (saying a set of prayers for 9 days).  Faith is the main element and some Traiteurs are essentially “praying” for the sick. Some may call their method of treatment faith healing or ”laying on of hands.”

From my experience as an energy healer, I understand now that they are balancing the energy fields that surround the body as they use their hands in a pattern around the body, usually doing this 3 times.  In addition, their intention of wanting the person to be healthy is part of their philosophy.  They also felt that it was necessary for the person to “ask” to be healed…they would not offer.

Because doctors were not that accessible in bayou and marsh areas of rural parts of South La. nor could most people afford to go to a physician, the Traiteurs in the past played an important part in health care. A friend remembered her grandmother’s life a Traiteur.  There would often be lines of people waiting with eggs or chickens as payment.

Most Traiteurs consider their healing abilities a gift from God, and therefore do not ask for payment in exchange for their services.  Although it is acceptable to leave a gift for receiving a treatment, gifts are never required. The older generation of Traiteurs used to tell you not to say “thank you” as it was thought that this would make the treatment not work.

In Southern Louisiana, traditional medicine and Traiteurs offer patients a range of resources for treating illness. Although these 2 methods are very distinct, Traiteurs and their patients do not view the two systems as conflicting.

Complied by Sue Heldenbrand

Certified Healing Touch Practitioner

Synergistic Health and Wellness

http://www.SynergisticCenter.com

337-232-4799

energyworker2003@yahoo.com

Sue became involved with Healing Touch in 1998 and received her certification as a Healing Touch practitioner in 2002.  She is also a Certified Integrated Energy Therapy Practitioner, a Reiki Practitioner, Trauma Release and a Quantum Touch Practitioner.  She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Personnel Management from the University of Southwestern Louisiana.  She has been a guest speaker for numerous organizations, as well as presenting at state conferences.  Sue has written articles on energy work for alternative and complementary newsletters. She has developed material and has been a trainer for education classes for child care providers in several cities in Louisiana since 2003.   She has been able to integrate energy- based therapies into local hospital’s operating and recovery rooms as well as providing these therapies to newborn babies at a local hospital.  As a volunteer at health fairs and cancer survivor retreats offering energy based therapies, Sue has gained experience in dealing with a variety of health challenges.  Sue is also an Instructor at Blue Cliff College and has helped conduct workshops with local hospitals and hospice for caregivers.

Training in an advanced Healing Touch technique for PTSD (“amygdala connection”) proved helpful for recovery personnel dealing with the aftermath of hurricanes as they dealt with anxiety, confusion, sleeping disturbances, undiagnosed pain and other symptoms of acute stress disorder. Trauma Release is helpful for health providers to reduce secondary stress effects of working with traumatized clients or in trauma settings like hospitals, first response settings, disasters, battle zones, etc.

Sue’s private clientele includes World War II and Iraqi war veterans, abuse victims and other individuals reporting symptoms of stress from life-threatening illnesses, chronic pain, accidents, and the death of loved ones. As a volunteer working with cancer survivors and hospital personnel, Sue has assisted individuals dealing with the trauma of their illness.

Sue has a private practice in Lafayette, Louisiana.

http://www.SynergisticCenter.com

Some examples of affirmations are: I am grateful for wonderful relationships in my life; I am grateful for prosperous opportunities that are open to me; I enjoy my good health and happiness. Any thought or attitude you hold in fear stops the flow of love in your life.

When we use the term I AM, such as I AM willing, we are surrendering the fears and limited thoughts to be transformed. When we are willing to change our attitudes, we enter a state of surrender. In the state of surrender, all things are possible. This then is the state in which miracles can occur.

GOOD AFFIRMATIONS TO USE EVERY DAY:

Everyday and in every way, I’m getting better and better.

I am healthy, I am happy, I am whole.

I am the master of my fate; I am the master of my life.

I can do all things through God who strengthens me.

I am willing to make a difference in this world.

Healing is always accomplished in the present, in the now. Thus all your affirmations must be asserted in the present tense if they are to have any effect. You should never say, “I will be healed.” This says that you will be healed in the future-you want to be healed NOW, in the present. Instead, say, “I AM healed.”

Thoughts are real. Words send out a very powerful message-much more powerful that is usually understood. We continually send out messages to those around us and to ourselves-to our conscious and unconscious mind.

You can change the limitations imposed upon you by negative programming and a restrictive belief system. A negative mental state is a breeding ground for disease. Illness develops, as energy is lost in specific areas of the body. These can be caused by negative emotions such as anger or fear. In addition, old psychological wounds that have caused pain in the past can be used as an excuse not to heal.

In order to create what you want in your life, it is important to be consciously aware of what you are feeling and thinking all of the time. It is a challenge to become aware of our emotions and how they affect us, but it can also be very rewarding beyond what we can imagine.

Exchange that negative thought with a positive one. It will also make you more aware of what you are saying. Neutralize it with a positive imagery. Think of something positive to take its place.  You will be glad you did…and your body will thank you!

Sue Heldenbrand BS, CHTP, CIET

Lafayette, La.

energyworker2003@yahoo.com

Sue became involved with Healing Touch in 1998 and received her certification as a Healing Touch practitioner in 2002.  She is also a Certified Integrated Energy Therapy Practitioner, a Reiki Practitioner, Trauma Release and a Quantum Touch Practitioner.  She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Personnel Management from the University of Southwestern Louisiana.  She has been a guest speaker for numerous organizations, as well as presenting at state conferences.  Sue has written articles on energy work for alternative and complementary newsletters. She has developed material and has been a trainer for education classes for child care providers.  She has been able to integrate energy- based therapies into local hospital’s operating and recovery rooms as well as providing these therapies to newborn babies at a local hospital.  As a volunteer at health fairs and cancer survivor retreats offering energy based therapies, Sue has gained experience in dealing with a variety of health challenges.

Training in an advanced Healing Touch technique for PTSD (“amygdala connection”) proved helpful for recovery personnel dealing with the aftermath of hurricanes as they dealt with anxiety, confusion, sleeping disturbances, undiagnosed pain and other symptoms of acute stress disorder. Trauma Release is helpful for health providers to reduce secondary stress effects of working with traumatized clients or in trauma settings like hospitals, first response settings, disasters, battle zones, etc.

Sue’s private clientele includes World War II and Iraqi war veterans, abuse victims and other individuals reporting symptoms of stress from life-threatening illnesses, chronic pain, accidents, and the death of loved ones. As a volunteer working with cancer survivors and hospital personnel, Sue has assisted individuals dealing with the trauma of their illness.

Sue has a private practice in Lafayette, Louisiana.

http://www.SynergisticCenter.com

IET can be used as a stand-alone energy therapy or it can be integrated into sessions based on other holistic modalities. During an IET session, physical and emotional energy blockages are helped to clear from cellular memory that we hold in our bodies, thus “getting the issues out of the tissues”.  Energy blocks are created when we suppress our emotions, which can lead to physical, emotional, and spiritual disorders or illnesses.

By working at the next level, IET sessions can go beyond Reiki to detect and release energy blocks that are formed by these emotions that are suppressed.  In a safe, gentle and nurturing way, these emotions from the past that create imprints in our bodies can be released with ease.  By doing this, you are empowered to balance your health and your life.  These energy blockages are replaced with positive physical and emotional energy.

Benefits of IET

•            Promotes the self-healing process through the release of suppressed

emotions

•           Helps you to return to a state of harmony in your life and health

•           Core cellular memories that are held in our bodies are released with ease

•           Helps to clear energy blocks that limit the fulfillment of our life’s purpose

•            Supports the healing process on all levels: physical, emotional,

Spiritual and mental

Sue Heldenbrand has been in private practice as a CAM Specialist (Complementary/Alternative Medicine) since 1998.

She is certified in Integrated Energy Therapy and is also a certified Healing Touch Practitioner

Synergistic Health and Wellness

For an appointment, call Sue  @ (337) 232-4799

Energyworker2003@yahoo.com

http://www.SynergisticCenter.com

“Enhancing your body’s natural ability to heal itself”

Credit:  Integrated Energy Therapy

Sue Heldenbrand BS, CHTP, CIET

Lafayette, La. 70506

337-232-4799

energyworker2003@yahoo.com

Sue became involved with Healing Touch in 1998 and received her certification as a Healing Touch practitioner in 2002.  She is also a Certified Integrated Energy Therapy Practitioner, a Reiki Practitioner, Trauma Release and a Quantum Touch Practitioner.  She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Personnel Management from the University of Southwestern Louisiana.  She has been a guest speaker for numerous organizations, as well as presenting at state conferences.  Sue has written articles on energy work for alternative and complementary newsletters. She has developed material and has been a trainer for education classes for child care providers in several cities in Louisiana since 2003.   She has been able to integrate energy- based therapies into local hospital’s operating and recovery rooms as well as providing these therapies to newborn babies at a local hospital.  As a volunteer at health fairs and cancer survivor retreats offering energy based therapies, Sue has gained experience in dealing with a variety of health challenges.  Sue is also an Instructor at Blue Cliff College and has helped conduct workshops with local hospitals and hospice for caregivers.

Training in an advanced Healing Touch technique for PTSD (“amygdala connection”) proved helpful for recovery personnel dealing with the aftermath of hurricanes as they dealt with anxiety, confusion, sleeping disturbances, undiagnosed pain and other symptoms of acute stress disorder. Trauma Release is helpful for health providers to reduce secondary stress effects of working with traumatized clients or in trauma settings like hospitals, first response settings, disasters, battle zones, etc.

Sue’s private clientele includes World War II and Iraqi war veterans, abuse victims and other individuals reporting symptoms of stress from life-threatening illnesses, chronic pain, accidents, and the death of loved ones. As a volunteer working with cancer survivors and hospital personnel, Sue has assisted individuals dealing with the trauma of their illness.

Sue has a private practice in Lafayette, Louisiana.

http://www.SynergisticCenter.com