What is the connection between our being 'well' and our bodies? In our Western culture we tend to either neglect our bodies or glorify them. In either case, the lack of healthy attention to our bodies may unconsciously create a state of imbalance.

This imbalance often comes with a disconnection between our mind and body, a very common experience in our super stressful, overworked society.

This lack of connection may manifest as feelings of distraction, boredom, loneliness or as a frenetic lifestyle and disturbed relationships with self and others. Other manifestations are more physical, in the aches and pains of bodies that are pushed past the limits and whose more subtle messages are overlooked as we strive to fulfill our overloaded schedules. Whether the imbalance manifests in overtly physical symptoms or as emotional ones, this disconnect gets in the way of achieving our full potential and living our life’s more fully.

How can we address this disconnection? At Therapies East we believe that the solution lies in recognizing the symptoms of the imbalance and then finding ways to bring awareness to the mind-body connection. This process begins with learning to listen to our inner states on both the physical and emotional level. There is a school of thought that the body doesn't lie, that symptoms the body produces often reflect suppressed emotional states. In this way of thinking the very nature of consciousness lies in the relationship between the mind and body and healing these imbalances brings consciousness to both! Thus, healing the body is a crucial component of healing the mind.

Listening is a crucial component of the healing process and includes honoring what the mind and body are trying to tell us through both emotional and physical symptoms. These symptoms serve as guideposts in our healing journey. Bodywork and emotional healing synergistically helps us discover the means to regaining our connection with our deepest self, thereby regaining our fullest potential. A balanced lifestyle then begins to emerge as we learn to honor the needs of the whole person.

Because we recognize the importance of acknowledging our bodies in the healing process, Therapies East offers a number of body-centered approaches both within the context of mental health therapies and through having a seasoned massage-body/energy therapist on site. In addition, we have a wonderful Yoga/Thai massage therapist available by appointment.