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Holistic Healing When you are being treated holistically, you are treating the "Whole"; the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of your being are all incorporated into the treatment to bring about balance that will in turn correct the disharmony or "Dis-ease". I believe in using different types of modalities to help my clients. No one particular treatment works for everyone. The form of treatment used is as individual and unique as the person that is receiving the treatment. The ultimate goal is to bring about balance and harmony as a whole, and then maintain that balance and harmony so that dis-ease can’t penetrate your well-being so easily. As we only have one lifetime in this body, our ultimate goal truly needs to be to gain and maintain optimum health so that you can reach all of your goals and dreams, and that your life can be as rich and as happy as possible. Liz Santamaria, NCCHP, C.Ht, RMT
Chinese Herbalist With Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the belief is that illness is caused by disharmony in the body - or when there is an imbalance somewhere in the body. When looking at the client, they are viewed as 3 dimensional, taking mind, body, spirit and lifestyle into account to come to a suitable treatment. When deciding on a treatment we don’t just look at the symptoms and treat them, we look to the root of the symptoms and by treating the root we can restore balance. The herbal formulas can date back 5000 years, they are tried and true, and this comes from using various herbs together to create balance. One herb is not typically used alone; the thought process behind this is that while one herb may restore the balance in one area of the body, it will create an imbalance in another area. When a client comes to me I have a full range of questions that I ask and then I will gain a full perspective of the client on all levels. Once I have obtained all of the information, I make my diagnosis and discuss the diagnosis and ways that they can help themselves, and then explain the herbs that I am recommending for them. I answer any and all questions thoroughly so that the client feels totally secure and confident about the treatment. Chinese Herbs work incredibly well for people to restore their balance so they can enjoy life to the fullest. (NCCH - these initials after ones name stand for - Nationally Certified Chinese Herbalist.) Consultation - $50.00 plus cost of herbs [top of page] Western Herbalist Although there are many forms of herbal modalities, a large majority of people feel the most comfortable with Western Herbs, primarily because they are grown in this country, many in their own back yards, which make them readily available. It also gives people a feeling of confidence and security as to their growth and manufacturing. The wonderful thing about Western Herbs is the wide variety of ways you can take them. You can take them in a tablet form, teas, tinctures (which are herbs steeped in alcohol), and use them in cooking. You can also benefit from them in creams, salves and oils for topical use. The choice is yours. Start by trying one method and if that doesn’t suit your liking, then try another. The reasons they’re used are just as vast. Use them to tonify or cleanse your system, help relieve stress and sleeplessness, restore health from dis-ease, as preventative measures and then also for cuts, burns, rashes and sprains. Time is also taken to discuss any concerns about interactions and side effects. With all of the misinformation out there my purpose is to ease any and all doubts and fears. Consultation - $50.00 plus cost of herbs [top of page] Hypnosis The uses of Hypnosis are wide and varied. It is used everyday very successfully to eliminate fears, phobias, anxiety and also to overcome undesirable habits and gain self-set goals. Hypnosis is when you are fully focused on the suggestions given to you by the Hypnotist and everything else going on around you becomes less important. It is also important to know that you will remember everything that is said to you. A common misconception of hypnosis is that you are not in control. While your body may feel heavy and completely relaxed, you are always in complete control. You can at any time during the process open your eyes and even get up. The concept of hypnosis is to change a thought pattern and instill a positive productive suggestion to improve ones life. I also train people in self-hypnosis so they may continue to help themselves after they leave a session with me. (C.Ht - these initials after ones name stand for - Certified Hypnotherapist.) Hypnosis Sessions - $100.00 each (Please Note: Hypnosis for Weight Loss and Smoking Cessation require 3 Sessions each. The first session is $100.00 and the additional two sessions are $30.00 each.) [top of page] Reiki Reiki is energy healing through the hands; it is also known as the "Laying of Hands". Reiki is thousands of years old and a non-invasive form of healing. The word Reiki comes from two Japanese words. Rei - meaning Spiritual Wisdom from a Divine Higher source, and Ki - means Life source which is the energy that all things possess to exist. Through gentle touch healing, energy is transferred from the practitioner to the client. As the energy is received by the client, a gentle balancing takes place from the Etheric body (which is the auric field around the body), through the physical body and into the energy centers of the self (called Chakras). Reiki is a very soothing form of healing that also helps on all levels of stress, promoting a deep level of relaxation. Reiki helps you to see situations on a deeper level and understand them more clearly. It helps you to recognize patterns and habits that may not be healthy to you, and also helps to change them by opening yourself to change. The ultimate goal is pure Love. It opens you to a greater universal love from which all things come and by which all things exist. (RMT - these initials after one’s name stand for - Reiki Master Teacher.) Reiki Sessions - $50.00 each (One hour session) Distance Healing: I also offer Distance Healing Sessions to my clients. To accomplish this, I set up a Healing Grid of crystals, and then apply Reiki to that grid every day, thereby transmitting the Reiki energy to the client. This is done on a per week basis, for as long as the treatment is needed or desired. Distance Healing - $35.00 per week (Seven daily sessions) E-Mail me at lsmaria@snet.net with the person or pet's name, location, date of birth, and a brief explanation of the problem to be healed. (can be for health, emotional, stress, etc.) [top of page] Aromatherapy Aromatherapy is the use of what is called Essential Oils. They are processed from plants by a process called distillation; these oils are 50% or more potent than herbs and as such take a much smaller amount to obtain health benefits. Essential oils are used medicinally just like herbs, but are administered differently. They are either absorbed through the skin as with massage or through inhalation. Aromatherapy can be used on the whole family, pets included. It can be used for burns, sprains, stress, PMS, and beauty, just to name a few. I spend time with my client asking a wide variety of questions and then I work on making their own personal aromatic blend that will be best suited for them. Any and all concerns are discussed prior to use so that they can just relax, enjoy and reap the benefits from their new scent. Consultation - $50.00 (includes aromatic blend) [top of page]
Training and Credentials Certified Chinese Herbalist: Connecticut Institute of Herbal Studies, including through 2nd level advanced studies. Western Herbalist: Training from Maureen Ericson, M. H.: 1st level of Western Herbalism. Certified Hypnotherapist: Recieved training from Joyce St. Germaine and Certified through Hypnodyne & the Hypnosis International Board of Registration. Trained in the Usui/Angelic form of Reiki through Master/Teacher level Karuna Reiki (R) Recieved training from Master/Teacher Nancy Cannon, trained through Master/Teacher, registered through the International Center for Reiki Training. Aromatherapist: Received 1st level of Aromatherapy training from Tony(a) Lemos of Blazing star Herbal School. [top of page]  Courtesy of Dreambook
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