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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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.

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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Holistic means treating the cause (Root) of the problem, not just the problem itself. Only then can TRUE healing take place. There is a place for everyone. Holistic means not using drugs or invasive procedures such as surgery.

However, true Holism does NOT rule out Allopathic Medicine when needed. If I had a life and death situation then I would go the allopathic route and then pursue treating the cause of the problem.

Scientists have proven that the energy of our thoughts, feelings and emotions can positively or negatively affect our DNA structure.  We’ve all heard how someone taking a placebo is healed simply because they believe the medication (which actually has no medicinal value) will heal them.

The holistic approach treats the cause of illness with natural means to heal not just cover up symptoms. Holistic healing treats the whole individual not just parts of the body.

The holistic approach treats the cause of illness with natural means to heal not just cover up symptoms. Holistic healing treats the whole individual not just parts of the body.

It’s a wellness approach that addresses the body, mind and spirit or the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of an individual. Our bodies are always working to get back to a healthy balanced state, but sometimes we get in the way.

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.

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As a Healing Touch practitioner, I had mixed emotions when my friend Connie asked me to be part of her process during sinus surgery.  I was excited about promoting Healing Touch in a hospital setting, yet concerned that she needed surgery.  A request for two practitioners pre/post op and during surgery was made and became part of the Doctor’s Orders-not a mainstream request.

Because Connie was apprehensive about the upcoming surgery, a group of healers helped calm her the night before.  The morning of surgery, Jody, another practitioner and I used energy techniques to relax her.  The medical staff was receptive to our presence and this reassured Connie.  The anesthesiologist suggested the mask to put her to sleep, as this would enable her to listen to the healing music she brought.  He told me to whisper in her ear as she was drifting off.  I expressed optimism for the successful surgery and recovery as she drifted deeper into unconsciousness.  I felt assured that we were there not only for a physical healing, but also psychologically to comfort and put her at ease.

During the operation, the surgeon offered information about the procedure and asked questions about Healing Touch.  He felt that touch was an important part in patient care.  Jody and I took turns at Connie’s feet while the other held a sacred space for those attending her.  Our intention was for a healing to occur, not only for Connie, but also for everyone there.  Intention is difficult to identify, but is an important part of an exchange of conscious and unconscious hopes and expectations each brings to the therapeutic process.

The operation completed, Jody gave the surgeon and the nurse’s a personal demonstration of energy work.  We left the CD for the hospital to use with other patients during surgery.  In recovery, we did a Healing Touch procedure to help Connie come out of anesthesia quicker.  She woke up without pain and expressed appreciation for our presence.  Healing Touch was performed to remove any congested energy from her energy field surrounding her body once she was in her room.  Her husband was shown techniques to help her during the night.

I feel fortunate to have been involved in this pioneering effort to bring touch therapy into the mainstream medical setting.  Hospitals are experiencing a need to reduce costs and at the same time improve patient care.  This heart-centered approach is an important aspect that needs to be fully recognized as a supportive part of the health care system.  This is a wonderful window of opportunity for Healing Touch and other energy modalities to be welcomed into our community, whether you are the patient or the healer.  It is a way to introduce compassion into the healing and recovery process.  I applaud the progressive efforts of this hospital for supporting its patients to heal holistically.

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 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.

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 has a private practice in Lafayette, Louisiana.

http://www.SynergisticCenter.com

One way that these emotions may be released from the part of the brain that stores these memories is with energy-based therapies. Energy-based therapies use techniques that address all levels of the individual: mental, emotional, spiritual as well as physical and allow the person to heal on whatever level is needed.

What happens in our bodies and our brain when we perceive a threatening situation or we have been through a traumatic situation? Feelings of anger, rage, fear, avoidance and defensiveness are involved in the limbic brain or our emotional brain. There is a section of the limbic or emotional brain that inspires the freeze reaction, sweaty palms, and muscles to tense, protective postures or facial expressions. This area of the brain sends adrenaline and other hormones into the blood stream.

There are unconscious memory centers in our brains that store these traumatic events. When we experience sensations, images, smells, sights or anything that reminds us of the trauma, our body reacts as if being a present threat. The traumatic experience still exists in our brain and contains the emotional and conscious memory traces of the event. Our brains are unable to release this message of threat that it is receiving and shows up as symptoms of fear and anxiety.

Using energy-based techniques such as Healing Touch can help to release these stuck emotions and give the person a sense of peace and well-being. Practitioners act as facilitators in assisting the individual in their journey to self heal. For more information about this form of trauma release or other forms of energy-based therapies,

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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 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