Frequently Asked Questions on Spinal Flow

Who can have Spinal Flow?

Everyone can have Spinal Flow, all ages, and all stages of life. Because it is so gentle there are no contraindications. The founder of Spinal Flow always says if you have a spine, you can benefit from Spinal Flow!

What can I do to prepare for Spinal Flow Technique?

Wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothing. No belts, ideally no jeans, synthetic leggings or thick seams. (you will be fully clothed throughout) Remove your shoes, jewellery, glasses, put long hair up before your session, and keep your phone switched off. You will be asked to fill out a personal history intake form before initial Spinal Flow session

What happens during the first initial session?

The first appointment is 75 minutes, we discuss your intake form, do a gateway & posture assessment, physical assessment of your spinal blockages, 1st spinal flow session, and discuss your treatment plan/goals for healing. During the session portion of your appointment, you will be asked to lay face down on the table, I will place sacral bolsters under your hips, and use access points on your sacrum and head, allowing your spinal wave to move through your spine clearing blockages. Your job during the session is to relax and be present in your body. It is preferred that you stay awake throughout the session, with minimal talking to notice any gentle cues from your body to move or increase breath which can help to increase the flow of CSF (cerebral spinal fluid)

Follow up treatment sessions - 30 min

These sessions focus purely on access points and releasing blockages. Spinal Flow works best as an accumulative technique as the body starts to process and release layers of stress. On average, clients who have deep layers of stress may need to receive a short, intensive period of Spinal Flow treatments, 1-2 sessions a week over 1-2 months, or some prefer to have a few sessions in one day. This frequency helps establish a consistent energy flow and allows the body to adapt to the changes being facilitated. Your needs are discussed at your initial assessment appointment and focus is entirely on your healing journey. 

Reassessment Sessions

These are typically done after 12 consecutive sessions. Similar to the first assessment we will do a posture assessment to assess healing changes.

How many sessions will I need?

As mentioned above, this depends on what you want to get out of your sessions. People come to Spinal Flow for many reasons from simple relaxation to healing. It also depends on how much stress your body is holding - we will assess this in the first session. Finally, it's also down to your body because it has innate intelligence and may be ready to let go in a few sessions or it may need more time.

The most effective way to receive spinal flow initially is frequently over a short time frame and then reduced for maintenance sessions, this could look like once a week, once a month, what best fits your needs is key. One size does not fit all, we are all unique and healing paths are all different, so no judgement will be given to anything, and communication is key. It is a partnership between you and I to achieve your wellness goals.

What can I expect after a Spinal Flow session?

Your flow and how your body heals is unique to you. Often people feel very relaxed after a session and many report feeling lighter and certain symptoms or pains may disappear immediately, or sometimes healing can make us feel a little worse before we feel better.  It depends on the type of stress that is being released and how your body responds. With each session, we are tracking change without judgement and celebrate the body's innate healing wisdom. Healing and changes will continue in the body, and I encourage you to be mindful and be aware of how your body communicates to you between sessions. If you find discomfort, it's best to reach out to me for suggestions, sometimes I may recommend coming back sooner rather than later to help move the changes through. 

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Frequently Asked Questions on Reiki

Who can have Reiki

Everyone can have Reiki, and all stages of life. Because it is so gentle there are no contraindications.

What can I do to prepare for Reik?

Wear loose-fitting, warm, comfortable clothing. You will be clothed throughout and mainly will be lying on your back.

What happens during a session?

A typical appointment session will involve a 45 minute treatment with time at the end to reflect.  At your first session, we will have a short introduction or chat about the process and you can share any intention setting, these can be powerful but there is equal power in simply being open to the process. You will always be fully clothed and I will always check you are comfortable and provide blankets, pillows, bolsters if required. I will be moving my hands around your body, touching you lightly or have my hands just above your body. You may experience sensations in your body such as heat, coldness or tingling. Some people experience visualizations such as colours or pictures, or have emotions arising. Allow whatever arises without judgement, we honour all of it. Falling asleep is common too, as the body can go into deep relaxation.

What can I expect after a Reiki session?

There will always be some extra time at the end of your session as you may feel a little spacey after the treatment and it's nice to reflect on what came up for you. I recommend, not to do anything to strenuous after your session, as you may feel tired, emotions may arise and drink plenty of water. Healing will continue to take place in the days/weeks following. Remember do not get dis-heartened if you feel worse in the days after, we celebrate this, as it is old energy leaving your body, making space for the new!