Sylvia Rowley Craniosacral Therapy in Thornbury, Victoria | Medical and health

Sylvia Rowley Craniosacral Therapy

Locality: Thornbury, Victoria

Phone: +61 481 756 070

Address: Rossmoyne st 3071 Thornbury, VIC, Australia

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25.01.2022 $20 off your first craniosacral therapy session in 2020 (Jan/Feb)$20 off your first craniosacral therapy session in 2020 (Jan/Feb)

25.01.2022 Clear-seeing and kindness According to meditation teacher Tara Brach these are the two wings of awareness that allow us to find freedom from suffering. These are the qualities I aim to bring to my practice - to witness whatever arises, and to meet it with kindness. Though it was emphasised less in my professional training, I've come to see kindness as being as a vital as clear perception - in my life and in craniosacral therapy. Without tenderness, we can pull any realisatio...n or sensation that arises through the same old grooves of judgement or criticism, and this rarely offers us the safety we need for change to unfold. https://www.tarabrach.com/unfolding-the-wings-of-acceptanc/

24.01.2022 One of my clients emailed me this lovely testimonial. It brings me real joy to see how people's relationships with their bodies can transform on many levels with the support of this work. "I attended a series of sessions with Sylvia, and I would strongly recommend her to anyone looking for an intuitive, caring and skilled craniosacral practitioner. I had recently gone through a break-up, was suffering from a very painful frozen shoulder, and was basically struggling to get th...rough each day. The treatment sessions really helped to calm my nervous system, and they also seemed to help release energy blockages (at least that's what I felt was happening). Over the course of my treatments, I learnt to trust in my body's healing capacity again, and my shoulder symptoms gradually eased. Apart from being an intuitive healer, Sylvia was also very generous with her knowledge, and referred me to some reading material that has really assisted me in my longer term healing." - Hilary, Melbourne See more

19.01.2022 Can you feel your heartbeat? People with pain, post traumatic stress and anxiety have been shown to have decreased awareness of body sensations such as their heartbeat. An important part of my craniosacral practice is helping clients to become more aware of subtle sensations in their body, and more aware of their whole body (rather than narrowing in on strong, difficult feelings).

19.01.2022 Some Black and Indigenous people in the healing space to follow/support who are leading the way in addressing white supremacy and its effects: Healing Foundation (AUS)- Indigenous-led organisation helping First Australians heal from the trauma caused by colonisation and white supremacy. Djirra (AUS)- working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander victims/survivors of family violence and sexual assault, including women in prison.... Marumali Program (AUS)- Healing for the Stolen Generations, their family and communities. Resmaa Menakem (US) Healer, author, trauma specialist. He has a free e-course and a book on racialised trauma and white-body supremacy. https://www.resmaa.com/ Layla F Saad - Author, Speaker, Teacher, has a book 'Me and White Supremacy' and podcast The Good Ancestor. http://laylafsaad.com/ Rachel Ricketts (US/CAN) racial justice educator, lawyer, healer, speaker and author who created the Spiritual Activism Anti-Racism Webinars https://linktr.ee/iamrachelricketts

19.01.2022 "I have a mantra for you. Ow, ow, ow" - Jeannie Zandi My inner critic has been pretty loud in iso. I find the practice of stopping, putting my hand on my heart, and saying 'ow that hurts' very powerful. It allows me to feel the part of me that is hurt by my inner bullying and judgement, instead of jumping into defensiveness, shutting down or getting stuck in thought loops.... Every time I respond like this, and connect with the sadness, fear or anger that's there, it feels like I'm taking another step towards caring for myself and for life. And towards freeing myself from the critic's tyranny. There are so many gold nuggets like this in a free series of talks that Jeannie is offering at the moment. It's called Eye of the Storm, and is all about how to meet the current moment. If you sign up you can listen to all the past recordings. https://jeanniezandi.thinkific.com/courses/eyeofthestorm

18.01.2022 I'm excited to be part of the Healing Haven at Seven Sisters Festival next weekend. I'm offering Craniosacral Therapy Sessions on Saturday - come along and say hi! "Times of chaos are times for great change. We look forward to gathering together - thousands of women strong with our collective intention of healing and betterment of ourselves and the world." - Seven Sisters Festival

17.01.2022 This is a great, free "Covid19 co-regulation session" webinar with tools to help us regulate our nervous systems in this crazy time, from Jane Clapp - Embodied Resilience, who teaches movement for trauma https://zoom.us//78Ylc-z9-j03H4fBuQSDBqQoW9Xue6ms1Scc-KJby

16.01.2022 WHAT IS CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY? I know, the name is pretty jargon-tastic. Let me try to explain it simply: Craniosacral therapy is a form of bodywork that draws on osteopathy, mindfulness and body-based approaches to trauma healing.* ... Our bodies know how to heal from stress and trauma, if they are given support. Through grounded, loving presence, gentle touch, and verbal cues, cranioscral practitioners help the client's nervous system to come into greater safety (to 'co-regulate') and help the client to acknowledge sensations and feelings that arise. Over time as the client becomes more settled and safe, they often begin to notice and let go of tensions, stress, emotions and patterns that they have been holding onto. When not feeling under threat, our bodies have inherent drive to rest, heal and grow. This can have profound effects on our wellbeing - from digestion to immunity to energy production, the systems of our body work better when we feel safe. And what about the name then? The name comes from the history of the work, which was initially developed by osteopaths. 'Craniosacral' refers to the two ends of the spine - the cranium (head) and the sacrum (which sits just above the tailbone). I don't use any manipulation in my practice, so it's technically known as 'biodynamic' craniosacral therapy to differentiate it from biomechanical approaches where some manipulation is used. What I like about the name is that it refers to the spine, the core of our body. Ultimately this work is an embodied approach to coming back to the centre of ourselves and the core drive for greater health that exists in all of us. *This is trauma-informed bodywork, but it is not trauma therapy (Photo from the Pacific Association of Craniosacral Therapists leaflet)

15.01.2022 This is a powerful listen - in this interview Dr Rupa Marya talks about our bodies as a map of society's ills. When so many health issues are caused or exacerbated by stress, trauma and poverty it's impossible to separate our individual wellbeing from the wider forces of colonialism, patriarchy, white supremacy etc. This conversation takes a look at how these power structures are showing up in our bodies and that of the earth, and how justice movements, self determination and community-led healing initiatives are all movements towards health. https://forthewild.world//rupa-marya-on-decentralizing-the

15.01.2022 "May the wonders of the earth call you forth from all your small, secret prisons and set your feet free in the pastures of possibilities." I love this line from the poem 'A blessing for beauty' by John O'Donohue

12.01.2022 It was only when I started reading trauma literature for my training to become a craniosacral therapist that it dawned on me that so many of the chronic symptoms people experience are also the symptoms of an overwhelmed nervous system. As these two great books describe, this includes impaired immune function, fatigue, digestive issues, dissociation ('brain fog, feeling numb), muscle tension and chronic pain. The good news is there is a lot we can do about this, and that the process of learning to feel more grounded, embodied and safe can be incredibly empowering. I strongly believe that if this was better understood, so many of us would not be walking around with these kinds of health issues.

09.01.2022 A few people have asked me recently, what's the closest thing to having a craniosacral session, that you can do from home? With so many of us deprived of touch in general at the moment, this is one of the best ways Ive found to unwind my body and nervous system from home, and find a greater sense of safety and rest: * Lie down and put a hot water bottle or heat pack on (or under) any parts of your body that feel tight. Using heat to relax muscles that are associated with th...e fight/flight/freeze responses can help calm your body. Heat underneath my diaphragm (middle back) and between my shoulder blades really helps me - you can experiment with this depending on where you hold tension. * Rest your own hands on your body, wherever feels nurturing. You can even imagine that they are the hands of your own wise inner healer who sees and welcomes you just as you. * Listen to a guided yoga nidra (body scan) meditation, to bring your awareness to your breath and body and a sense of being supported in this moment. I really like these ones by Jennifer Piercy on the free insight timer app: https://insighttimer.com/jenniferpiercy If bringing your attention into your body is too intense, try sensing into whatever feels calming and supportive or even just neutral in that moment. This could be a sense of warmth or soft fabric, the breeze on your face, the sound of birds. I find that using my awareness through the meditation, combined with the physical support of heat and my own hands resting on my body is magic for helping my nervous system unwind.

08.01.2022 Did you know that your heart has its own neurological network, and sends more information to your brain than the other way round? This online course from The HeartMath Institute is currently free and offers some great heart-based practices for reducing stress and supporting mental and physical resilience. I don't agree with everything in here - like categorising feelings of sadness, fear or anger as inherently depleting - but they've done some pioneering research about the heart and created some nice practices. https://experience.heartmath.com/

04.01.2022 This is a lovely description of co-regulation, which is a core part of craniosacral therapy. As mammals we are wired to find safety with others. Gentle, attuned touch can help us to come back to a more grounded, easeful, embodied state.

04.01.2022 Some practices to release fear and stay more grounded and centered in our bodies as we navigate this time together.

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02.01.2022 Special intro offer! Half price initial consults ($70) and $70 follow-ups in Nov/Dec 2019 Special intro offer! Half price initial consults ($70) and $70 follow-ups in Nov/Dec 2019