Intention Setting
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Post Care Information
Harnessing the Power of Intention in Sound Healing
At the beginning of each sound healing session, I set an intention that guides the energy and focus of the experience.
This intentional practice is deeply rooted in both tradition and science. Setting an intention helps to align the healer’s energy with the client’s needs, creating a focused space for transformation. Scientific research supports the idea that intention and focused thought can influence physiological processes, including brainwave patterns, heart rate, and the body’s stress response. This enhances the effectiveness of the healing session, allowing the body to shift into a more relaxed and receptive state, governed by the parasympathetic nervous system.
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Additionally, I encourage my clients to set their own intentions at the start of the session. When you set a clear intention, you align your mind, body, and spirit with the healing frequencies of the sound. Studies have found that intention-setting can engage the brain’s prefrontal cortex, improving focus and allowing for a deeper and more transformative experience. By consciously inviting healing and clarity into the session, you actively participate in your own journey of well-being and renewal.
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To support this process, I’ve created a curated Wheel of Intention, hosted on a picker wheel app, made up of chakra-based healing intentions. A link to this wheel will be provided under each relevant virtual healing journey, as well as under every virtual group and personal sound healing journey on Zoom. I invite you to spin the wheel just once—trust that the intention it lands on is exactly what you need at this time.
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Access The Wheel Of Intention
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Whether you’re seeking emotional release, spiritual growth, or physical healing, setting an intention strengthens the healing power of sound and opens the door to profound transformation.
Integration
After A Sound Healing
A sound healing session doesn’t end when the tones fade—it begins a deeper process. The frequencies continue to move through your energetic, emotional, and physical body for up to seven days, helping you realign, release, and restore from within.
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Because of this, I gently encourage leaving at least one full week between sessions—whether you're working with me in person or listening to a journey online.
This space gives your system time to absorb the healing, shift what needs shifting, and ground the changes into your daily life.
Even subtle energetic work takes energy to integrate.
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Allowing time between sessions can:
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Prevent energetic overwhelm
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Support deeper healing and insight
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Encourage natural emotional or physical releases
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Give your body and mind space to recalibrate and find balance
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Integration Practices to Support Your Process:
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Gentle movement like walking, stretching, or yin yoga
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Journaling dreams, feelings, or spontaneous insights
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Drinking plenty of water to support energetic flow
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Spending quiet time in nature or meditation
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Salt baths or foot soaks to cleanse and soothe
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Repeating affirmations or mantras linked to your session’s intention
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Creative expression—draw, sing, dance, paint, or play
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Resting more if your body feels the need
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Everyone integrates differently. You might feel light and energized, or tired and emotional—both are valid and part of the process. Let your body be your guide and trust in your natural rhythm of healing.
Restore & Rebalance: Post-Session Guidance
After Care Guidance
The benefits of a sound healing session can extend beyond the session itself, and implementing thoughtful aftercare practices can enhance the experience and promote further healing. The following guidelines provide a science-based approach to post-session self-care to help you integrate the shifts and transformations you may have experienced.
6 Essential Aftercare Tips for Deepening Your Sound Healing Experience
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Journaling after a sound healing session is an effective way to process emotions, thoughts, and sensations that may have surfaced. Research shows that expressive writing can improve mental well-being by reducing stress and allowing for emotional processing. Writing down your experiences can help solidify the energetic shifts and bring clarity to any insights received during the session. Journaling may also serve as a reflection tool to track progress in your healing journey over time.
Meditation
Following up your sound healing session with meditation allows you to anchor the feelings of peace and clarity you’ve experienced. Meditation has been proven to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and enhance emotional regulation. In a state of relaxation, your body can better integrate the vibrational shifts triggered by the sound bath, leading to long-term emotional and physical benefits. Meditating for even 10-15 minutes can significantly enhance the healing process by promoting mindfulness and awareness.
Grounding
Grounding, or earthing, is the practice of physically connecting with the earth, such as walking barefoot on grass or soil. This practice helps balance your body’s electrical energy. Scientific studies suggest that grounding can reduce inflammation, improve sleep, and enhance the body's ability to heal by restoring the body's natural electrical state. Post-session grounding helps you connect more deeply with your body and the earth, anchoring the energies stirred up during sound healing.
Drinking Herbal Tea
Herbal teas like chamomile, peppermint, or ginger can help further relax the body and support digestion, which may have been activated during the session. Chamomile tea, in particular, is known for its calming effects on the nervous system, while ginger and peppermint help soothe the digestive system, which often responds to energetic shifts in the body. Additionally, herbal teas are hydrating, which is essential to support detoxification after a session.
Bathing in Epsom Salt Bath
Taking a warm bath with Epsom salt or Dead Sea salt infused with chamomile or lavender essential oils can help further relax the body and mind. Epsom salt is rich in magnesium, which has been shown to relieve muscle tension and support relaxation by promoting the production of serotonin in the brain. Dead Sea salt, known for its mineral content, may help detoxify the skin and improve circulation.
Lavender and chamomile essential oils are renowned for their calming and anti-inflammatory properties. Research indicates that lavender can reduce stress and anxiety levels, while chamomile can promote a state of calmness, making this combination ideal for grounding after a sound healing session.
Increasing Water Intake
Hydration is key to supporting your body’s detoxification process after sound healing. Sound vibrations work at a cellular level, and drinking plenty of water helps flush out toxins that may have been dislodged during the session. Staying hydrated also ensures your muscles and tissues remain flexible and capable of processing the shifts in energy more efficiently. Research shows that proper hydration can improve cognitive function, mood, and overall physical performance.
By incorporating these aftercare practices, you help your body and mind fully integrate the therapeutic effects of sound healing, leading to enhanced physical, emotional, and energetic well-being.
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"You're body's reset:
Understanding Healing Crises"
What is a Healing Crisis?
A healing crisis, also known as a detox reaction, is a temporary response that can occur as the body, mind, and energy systems release blockages and stored toxins during healing work. It often arises when deep-seated emotional or energetic imbalances begin to shift, and the system adjusts to a higher state of balance and harmony.
Healing crises can sometimes occur after sound healing sessions or other forms of energy work. While the experience can feel uncomfortable, it is a sign that your system is processing and releasing what no longer serves you, creating space for greater well-being.
What to Expect During a Healing Crisis
Physical Symptoms:
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Soreness
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Headaches
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Pressure or tension in specific areas
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Fatigue
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Flu-like symptoms
Emotional Shifts:
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Mood swings
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Release of suppressed emotions
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Feelings of vulnerability
Energetic Realignment:
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Tingling sensations
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Warmth or energetic "movement"
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A sense of resetting or rebalancing
How to Move Through a Healing Crisis
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Grounding Practices: Spend time connecting with the earth by walking barefoot, meditating with grounding visualizations, or focusing on your root chakra.
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Rest and Hydration: Your body needs extra rest during this time. Drink plenty of water to flush out toxins and stay hydrated.
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Gentle Movement: Stretching or yoga can ease tension in the body and help promote circulation and energy flow.
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Soothing Techniques: Use a warm compress on tense areas, such as the neck and shoulders, or try aromatherapy with calming oils like lavender or chamomile.
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Mindfulness and Breathwork: Practice deep breathing to release tension and center yourself in the present moment.
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Trust the Process: Understand that this is a temporary phase and part of your journey toward balance and vitality. Allow your system the time it needs to adjust and heal.
Affirmation for Healing
"I trust my body's wisdom and allow it to release what no longer serves me. I embrace this process as a step toward deeper balance and well-being."
Final Thoughts
Healing crises are a natural part of the healing journey, and while they can feel intense, they are an opportunity for transformation and renewal. Listen to your body, honor its needs, and be gentle with yourself as you move through this phase. If symptoms persist or worsen, consider consulting a healthcare professional for additional support.
Harmonizing Your Healing:
Bach Flower Essence Mixtures
for In-Studio Clients
Bach Flower Remedies, developed by Dr. Edward Bach in the 1930s, are a system of natural remedies designed to address emotional imbalances and promote holistic well-being. Dr. Bach believed that emotional disharmony was the root cause of many physical ailments and sought to create a gentle yet effective method for restoring emotional balance.
The remedies are derived from various flowers and plants, each chosen for its specific ability to address different emotional states and tendencies. These remedies offer a gentle yet powerful approach to emotional healing by working on the subtle energies of the body and mind. They are believed to help alleviate negative emotions such as fear, uncertainty, despair, and loneliness, allowing one to experience greater emotional resilience and inner peace.
By addressing the underlying emotional causes of distress, Bach Flower Remedies can help individuals cultivate a deeper understanding of their feelings and develop healthier coping mechanisms. The remedies work on the principle that emotional imbalances can manifest as physical symptoms if left unaddressed. By restoring emotional equilibrium, Bach Flower Remedies aim to prevent the progression of emotional turmoil into physical illness.
They are typically taken orally in dilute form and are safe for people of all ages, including children and pets. The remedies are selected based on an individual's emotional state rather than the specific symptoms they exhibit, making them a highly personalized form of healing that considers the unique needs of each person.
For in-studio private sessions, I intuitively select and curate a personalized Bach Flower Remedy mixture based on what you need energetically. This process is guided by the emotional themes that arise during your session, allowing the blend to support your healing journey in the days that follow.
After your session, you’ll receive your custom Bach Flower Remedy Mixture. It may include up to 7 essences, preserved with a trace amount of brandy and mixed with spring water. Frequency, not quantity, is important. Take 4 drops, 4 times a day until finished.
There are no contraindications, and this gentle support continues to harmonize the emotional body between sessions—bringing you deeper into alignment with yourself.
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38 BACH FLOWER REMEDIES
There are 38 Bach Flower Remedies. I have listed a few of the negative feelings they represent and the positive effects they aim to promote:
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Agrimony - Negative Feeling: Mental torture, hidden worries | Positive Effect: Inner peace, honesty
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Aspen - Negative Feeling: Apprehension, unknown fears | Positive Effect: Inner security, trust
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Beech - Negative Feeling: Intolerance, criticism | Positive Effect: Tolerance, understanding
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Centaury - Negative Feeling: Weak-willed, subservient | Positive Effect: Assertiveness, independence
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Cerato - Negative Feeling: Lack of trust in one's own decisions | Positive Effect: Self-trust, certainty
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Cherry Plum - Negative Feeling: Fear of losing control, irrational thoughts | Positive Effect: Inner calm, rationality
Chestnut Bud - Negative Feeling: Failure to learn from past mistakes | Positive Effect: Learning from experience, observation
Chicory - Negative Feeling: Over-possessive, selfish love | Positive Effect: Unconditional love, selflessness
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Clematis - Negative Feeling: Dreaminess, lack of interest in the present | Positive Effect: Focus, groundedness
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Crab Apple - Negative Feeling: Self-disgust, cleanliness | Positive Effect: Purity, acceptance
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Elm - Negative Feeling: Overwhelmed by responsibility | Positive Effect: Confidence, capability
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Gentian - Negative Feeling: Discouragement, skepticism | Positive Effect: Faith, resilience
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Gorse - Negative Feeling: Hopelessness, despair | Positive Effect: Hope, optimism
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Heather - Negative Feeling: Self-centeredness, need for attention | Positive Effect: Empathy, understanding
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Holly - Negative Feeling: Hatred, envy, jealousy | Positive Effect: Love, compassion
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Honeysuckle - Negative Feeling: Dwelling on past events, nostalgia | Positive Effect: Living in the present, forward-looking
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Hornbeam - Negative Feeling: Mental fatigue, Monday morning feeling | Positive Effect: Mental vitality, enthusiasm
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Impatiens - Negative Feeling: Impatience, irritability | Positive Effect: Patience, tolerance
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Larch - Negative Feeling: Lack of confidence, fear of failure | Positive Effect: Confidence, self-assurance
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Mimulus - Negative Feeling: Known fears, shyness | Positive Effect: Courage, bravery
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Mustard - Negative Feeling: Depression without reason | Positive Effect: Lightness, joy
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Oak - Negative Feeling: Exhaustion, overwork | Positive Effect: Strength, resilience
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Olive - Negative Feeling: Mental and physical exhaustion | Positive Effect: Restoration, vitality
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Pine - Negative Feeling: Guilt, self-blame | Positive Effect: Self-acceptance, forgiveness
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Red Chestnut - Negative Feeling: Over-concern for others | Positive Effect: Trust, reassurance
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Rock Rose - Negative Feeling: Extreme terror, panic | Positive Effect: Courage, calmness
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Rock Water - Negative Feeling: Self-repression, rigidity | Positive Effect: Flexibility, openness
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Scleranthus - Negative Feeling: Indecision, fluctuation | Positive Effect: Balance, decisiveness
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Star of Bethlehem - Negative Feeling: Shock, trauma | Positive Effect: Comfort, healing
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Sweet Chestnut - Negative Feeling: Extreme mental anguish | Positive Effect: Serenity, inner strength
Vervain - Negative Feeling: Over-enthusiasm, fanaticism | Positive Effect: Moderation, calmness
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Vine - Negative Feeling: Domineering, inflexible | Positive Effect: Leadership, wisdom
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Walnut - Negative Feeling: Transition, protection from change | Positive Effect: Adaptability, protection
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Water Violet - Negative Feeling: Aloofness, pride | Positive Effect: Openness, humility
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White Chestnut - Negative Feeling: Persistent unwanted thoughts, mental chatter | Positive Effect: Mental clarity, tranquility
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Wild Oat - Negative Feeling: Uncertainty about life direction | Positive Effect: Purpose, clarity
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Wild Rose - Negative Feeling: Apathy, resignation | Positive Effect: Enthusiasm, interest
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Willow - Negative Feeling: Self-pity, resentment | Positive Effect: Acceptance, forgiveness
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