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TruSelf Serenity

Discover healing through your bodies own self correction process…

Reiki

Reiki is a hands-on (or hands-near) energy healing practice that originated in Japan in the early 20th century. Practitioners channel universal life energy (called "ki," "chi," or "prana" in various traditions) through their hands to support the recipient’s natural ability to relax, release stress, and promote balance in body, mind, and spirit.

How Reiki works

Energy channeling: The practitioner acts as a conduit, placing hands lightly on or just above specific areas of the body. The intention is to facilitate the flow of healing energy rather than to diagnose or manipulate physical structures.
Subtle influence: Reiki is subtle — it’s not a medical treatment. People commonly report sensations like warmth, tingling, deep relaxation, or emotional shifts during or after a session.
Whole-person approach: Reiki treats the person rather than the symptom, aiming to harmonize physical, emotional, mental, and energetic layers.

What to expect in a session

Setting: Sessions usually take place in a quiet, comfortable space with the recipient fully clothed and lying on a treatment table or seated.
Duration: Typical sessions last 45–90 minutes.
Hands positions: The practitioner moves through a series of standard hand positions over the head, torso, and limbs, holding each for a few minutes. Positions may be adapted to the client’s needs.
Aftercare: Recipients often feel deeply relaxed, sometimes sleepy, sometimes energized. Drinking water and resting afterward is commonly recommended.

Benefits people report

Reduced stress and anxiety
Improved sleep and relaxation
Relief from emotional tension and increased emotional clarity
Support for chronic pain management and recovery when used alongside conventional care
Enhanced sense of well-being and balance

Craniosacral Therapy

Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on bodywork technique that focuses on the craniosacral system — the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. Practitioners use light touch (often no more than the weight of a nickel) to assess and encourage the natural rhythm and movement of this system, with the goal of releasing restrictions and supporting the body’s innate ability to self-heal.

What CST aims to do

Restore balance in the craniosacral system by identifying areas of tension or reduced mobility.
Improve circulation of cerebrospinal fluid and relieve pressure within the central nervous system.
Reduce pain, tension, and stress by allowing the nervous system to shift from a protective mode to a restorative mode.
Support overall well-being, including improved sleep, reduced headaches, and enhanced emotional regulation.

How a session typically feels

You lie fully clothed on a treatment table while the practitioner places hands lightly on parts of the head, spine, or sacrum.
Many people report deep relaxation, warmth, subtle shifting sensations, or a sense of release. Sessions are usually calm and quiet.
Each session lasts roughly 45–60 minutes, depending on the practitioner and client needs.

Common reasons people try CST

Chronic headaches or migraines
Neck and back pain
Stress and anxiety
Post-concussion symptoms and mild traumatic brain injury recovery support
TMJ (jaw) tension
Sleep disturbances
Support during chronic pain conditions or after surgery (as part of a broader care plan)

Always inform your healthcare providers about CST treatments, and consult your physician for symptoms that require medical diagnosis or urgent care.

Integrated Intuitive Massage

A personalized massage session that may blend different massage techniques with energy-based practices. Before your session, we’ll discuss your goals and preferences. Your therapist will then tailor the approach, drawing on their professional experience and intuition to guide the session

Small Group Retreats in Massachusetts

Looking to book a small group retreat in Massachusetts? Or a girls weekend getaway focused on releasing physical and emotional tension? Email Ashley @ wellness02scorpio@gmail.com and I am happy to discuss how I can help transform your time away into healing experience.

Myofascial Release (John Barne’s)

John Barnes Myofascial Release (MFR) is a gentle, hands-on bodywork approach that focuses on releasing restrictions in the fascia — the connective tissue that surrounds muscles, organs, nerves, and bones — to reduce pain, restore movement, and improve overall function.

What it is

Developed and popularized by physical therapist John F. Barnes, MFR emphasizes slow, sustained stretches and gentle traction applied to areas of fascial dysfunction.
Rather than forceful manipulation, Barnes MFR uses long holds and patient-guided movement to let the fascia unwind and soften over time. Sessions are typically slow and methodical, encouraging the nervous system to relax.

Key principles

Fascia stores tension and can become shortened, adhered, or restricted after injury, surgery, repetitive strain, or chronic postural habits.
Gentle, sustained pressure and stretch — applied at precisely the point where the tissue feels firm or bound — allow the fascia to elongate and reorganize.
Treatment is pain-informed rather than pain-driven: modest, tolerable discomfort may occur but work avoids aggressive, high-velocity force.
The therapist often works with the client’s breath and movement patterns; clients may be guided through small active or passive movements during the hold.

What a session feels like

You may lie on a table or sit while the practitioner locates and holds areas of restricted fascial tissue.
Holds commonly last from several minutes up to 20 minutes at a single point, depending on tissue response.
Sessions tend to be slow, quiet, and focused. Many clients report deep relaxation, warmth, or a sense of “letting go” as the fascia releases. Some report temporary soreness as tissues change.

Conditions often addressed

Chronic neck, back, or shoulder pain
Repetitive strain or sports injuries
Postural dysfunction and limited range of motion
Headaches, sciatica, and certain regional pain syndromes
Post-surgical scar restrictions and adhesions

Evidence and safety

Research on fascial therapies is growing but heterogeneous; some studies and clinical reports show positive outcomes for pain reduction and mobility improvement.
Barnes MFR is considered low-risk when performed by a trained therapist. Contraindications or precautions include active infection, deep vein thrombosis, open wounds, certain acute fractures, and uncontrolled medical conditions — always disclose medical history before treatment.