Physical Bodywork + Energy Bodywork

Exciting announcement! I've completed Healing Touch Level 1 and Reiki Level 2 trainings and am practicing these methods on an ongoing basis. Energywork can have profound healing and calming effects. The National Institutes of Health have funded multiple studies that show the effectiveness particularly of Healing Touch, spurring on medical professionals to offer it. Health Insurance Companies have given it a billing code and it is used in hospitals and other health care settings around the world. The work is perfectly complimentary to Thai Bodywork and I am thrilled to fold this into my offerings.

For sessions in March returning clients will have the option of adding on a complimentary 20-30 minute energywork session onto their Thai Bodywork bookings. Simply ask! New clients can take advantage of this simply by becoming returning clients --- that is, by booking more than one Thai Bodywork session in March.

Happy Gut, Tame Tummy

Whatever the cause of an unhappy tummy, essential oils can more than likely help to soothe or prevent it. Based on one of my favorite authorities, Valerie Ann Worwood --- here are some adapted recipes:

INDIGESTION FORMULA Use 1 drop each of pure essential oil of:
  Coriander
  Cardamom
  Dill

~ or ~ use 3 drops of one of these oils. Blend with 1 T honey. Use half of this in heated almond or coconut milk and sip after meals twice a day. Do not exceed this dose.

 PAIN WITH INDIGESTION
Use 10 drops of each of the above 3 oils, or use 30 drops of one of them.
Blend with 2 T carrier oil (like grapeseed, avocado, coconut, sesame). Use a small amount of this blend as a rub over the abdomen and ribs just once a day.




Exploring the DoTerra blends... An alternative to mixing up my own, I am happy to have their DigestZen, a mother-load of synergistic blend made up of:
Ginger Rhizome/Root, Peppermint Plant, Caraway Seed, Coriander Seed, Anise Seed, Tarragon Plant, and Fennel Seed essential oils.

That...
• Aids in the digestion of foods*
• Soothes occasional stomach upset*
• Helps reduce bloating, gas, and occasional indigestion*

 I add a drop to flat or sparkling water and enjoy it as a drink. It's not my little girls' favorite flavor but I like it! And they agree it is much better than choking down PeptoBismal-like medicines.

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As always, I'm happy to hear your feedback, talk about all-things-wellness, share ideas and give access to DoTerra or Young Living's wholesale pricing. Reach me at myclairestilllman@gmail.com or comment here on this blog. Cheers!

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Essential Essential Oils

Essential oils have been a regular wellness toolkit in my and my family's lives now for several years for health and home applications. Mountain Rose Herbs and Young Living have supplied us most often, as well as brands found at our local natural foods co-op. I've tried really inexpensive brands too, just to see if I could detect quality differences, and they definitely show up. I guess it's legal to dilute them, call them 100% pure, and sell them. The really inexpensive ones from what I've tried are pretty obviously off. So, I'm really excited to dig in to the DoTerra brand now for the first time. They have a great reputation for purity, I like their Fair Trade mentality, and the few blends I've tried I've found to be excellent concoctions. I'm super happy to be sharing access to this brand of oils. I also share access to the Young Living brand. If you find yourself curious about either line, drop me a line, and I'll tell you what I know, share what I have and easily set you up for wholesale pricing. Cheers!


get in touch! myclairestillman@gmail.com

New Info Cards for my Thai practice, they look like this!

New Year, New Hips

Encouraging and building wellness in the hips is a common request Thai bodywork addresses and its quite effective at it. Hip health can of course lead to greater back health, too. Here is a sample of technique that is beneficial for some bodies. (All sessions are customized to the client as an individual so this particular technique is incorporated as appropriate and not used as a standard.)