| One of the oldest forms of anxiety therapy is the | | | | deep relaxation by using some simple techniques on |
| practice of massage. In China during the 2nd Century | | | | the feet. It reminded me of the soothing power that |
| it was first recorded. Massage is an automatic, | | | | touch and bodywork have on a person. |
| instinctual response when someone is hurt, upset, or | | | | To further calm the mind, the use of therapeutic |
| down and out. During times of stress, anxiety, and/or | | | | grade (not health food store) essential oils have |
| physical exhaustion people seek out massage | | | | proven to be very effective. For example, Meikai |
| services. In my practice, many of my clients come to | | | | University in Japan found inhaling lavender and |
| me for full body massage, essential oil therapies, or | | | | rosemary essential oils reduces the stress hormone |
| reflexology to de-stress and relax. | | | | cortisol. In my practice, there are many blends that |
| In 2007 I went through a time where I experienced | | | | seem to work in an instant for overwhelm and |
| anxiety and panic attacks 24/7 due to out of control | | | | stress. They smell fabulous and are a much better |
| blood sugar and adrenal fatigue. These two issues | | | | option for people that would rather not use |
| take time to recover from so I scheduled weekly | | | | tranquilizers. |
| massage appointments to get me through that tough | | | | There are many bodywork practices that I find |
| time of extreme restlessness. The appointments | | | | particularly helpful for anxiety relief. Hot stone |
| weren't a luxury, they kept me mentally glued | | | | massage, Reiki, Raindrop Technique, yoga, Swedish |
| together. | | | | massage, and acupuncture just name a few. The |
| Through one of my professional bodywork | | | | body releases feel good hormones during a |
| magazines I found an article on "Anti-Anxiety Foot | | | | bodywork session the help us feel more balanced |
| Massage" that was very interesting. This technique | | | | and centered. |
| developed by John Mramor that induces hypnosis and | | | | |