Who heals the Healer?

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Doctors, Nurses, Therapists, Clergy, and other Healing Providers

CWD 25/10/2022 Ireland

Who heals the Healers?

We are all in danger of burnouts, but Doctors and us Nurses really do “feel” that pulling at the very essence of our being.

These are very stressful times and many are sick. Physically and emotionally. Usually you would attend your Family Doctor – GP for physical or organic help, or you may attend a Clergy or Therapist for emotional help … or, God forbid you end up on the hospital trolley in A&E (ER). And as you are now in their presence, looking for help, have you given the Healthcare Provider – Doctors, Nurses, Therapists, Clergy – a Thought of Your Time? Who Heals the Healer?

We are by no means immune to cases coming in and some touch us profoundly and we “bring it home”; something we were all taught, never to do. And to quote Rag’n’Bone Man: “I’m only human after all” – at the end of the day, that is exactly who we all are: Human.

Healing for Healers is a unique approach to address compassion fatigue, to listen to your body, and to connect to your inheritance. This includes both your inherited burdens and the true gifts of your lineage. You learn how to release what does not serve you, repair deep wounds, restore balance to the body, and replenish your energy and life force. As healers and care providers it is imperative to have a safe and containing place to receive this kind of support. It is possible to give and care for others while still honouring and providing for your own needs and health. 

Example once told to me:

 “Your healing space feels very relaxing and soothing. I think my patients would feel comfortable here“, said Dr. Emily Rawlings, as she stands in the middle of my office and looks around. She came to learn about my integrative practice of psychotherapy and intuitive healing as a resource for her patients. Her attention turns to the large coloured painting on the wall of a multi layered heart. She comments on how beautiful it is and how appropriate for the work that takes place here. She pauses for a moment. “I should also come here but it so hard to find the time for myself.” A tear wells up in her eye and she quickly wipes it away as if to dispel the unexpected sting of emotion. “Many of my patients are so ill and I come home so tired”. She lets out a deep sigh. “I get afraid that there won’t be enough left of me for my kids. Sometimes I just feel numb.” I notice her momentary sad and defeated expression. She then straightens out her slightly bent body and looks back at me with the composure of a strong competent doctor. 
The kind of Tired that Dr. Rawlings is talking about is not the kind that gets better with a good night’s sleep. Hers is a compassion fatigue. This is a tiredness that lives in our hearts and in our bodies from the empathy that we express for the people we are treating every day. It can take too much out of us emotionally when we are “feeling” with our patients their fears and their feelings of desperation. How can we bring support and caring to our patients when our own inner energetic container is over full? As healers and care givers it is vital to have a mechanism to replenish and restore ourselves. We also must release any lingering feelings that we unintentionally hold on to from our patients. Dr. Rawlings continues to provide her heart felt caring through her will, drive, and commitment to healing. With a depleted body, she pushes beyond, past her ‘tired’, ignoring her body’s aches, pains, and signals to listen. 



Thirty plus years ago, I chose a path that led me to care for people who were suffering deeply. The suffering had many forms such as severe burns, physical and emotional violence, and severe mental illness. People needed so much support to navigate the difficulties that life sent their way. Along with the feelings of pride, fulfilment, and joy that I received from this meaningful work, I also experienced the heaviness that comes from sharing in the depths of the human condition. I felt courageous and gratified that I carried this burden for so long without really knowing its impact. As my life became more complex and dense with responsibility, the heaviness increased. I desperately needed to address it. 

Energy healing along with deep body listening and body dialogue offered me this opportunity. I was guided to connect with my body by sensing and feeling what it was holding. I was also guided to learn how to release this holding.

During this process I discovered that I was not just a great holder but I was what I call, an ‘inherited holder’. This means one who comes from a long line of strong women holders. How then could I give up my ‘inheritance’? This made it more difficult to discern what was truly serving me in my life and what burdens were not really mine.

What is an Integrated Practice of being a Nurse and Intuitive Energy Healing?

The Intuitive Energy Healing approach to therapy recognizes that throughout our lives, our bodies store memories and traumas in the form of blocks. These blocks or ‘stuck’ energy impact both our physical and emotional health. Negative energy stored for long periods of time manifest as symptoms of depression, anxiety, insomnia, pain, and illness. They also arise as struggles in relationships, in the work place, and in creative expression. Hidden beneath layers of energy blocks are unconscious beliefs formed from earlier life experiences which limit our capacity to make real or healthy choices.

Together the healer and client identify where the blocks are held, discern the underlying beliefs, and find the pathways for release. During this process the client may experience significant and unexpected changes which create openings for growth and healing. The client and healer reflect upon the process and content of the session, building connections between body and mind.


What can I expect in a typical session? 

What Methods are used?

Every Intuitive Healer has their own methods and usually it is what they are most comfortable using.
In my case, I use Reiki Energy, Divine Energy, Chakra Energy, Radiesthesia Energy, Colour and Sound Vibrational Energies, Crystal Energy, Acupressure, Aroma Therapy and Massages, to name a few. I may only use two or three, or all of them; this depends on the client’s need for therapy. I am guided and follow intuition.

A typical session begins with traditional talk therapy focusing on those concerns which led the client to seek treatment. In order to deepen the work, we move to an energetic exploration of the body enabling client and healer to identify and clear blocks which are obstacles to healing. The body work may incorporate components of breath work, vocalisation, visualisation, guided imagery, movement, and hands on or hands over energetic healing. The healing moves back and forth between identifying and releasing blocks, and the reflection, understanding and integration of what has occurred. Sessions often close with a take-home exercise individually designed to help the client internalize the discovery process. A session can last up to 2 hours. Most require up to three such sessions to reach their goal, others feel the effects after the 2 hours.

If this resonates with you, call and leave a message, send and SMS or PM me directly – I will get back to you. Catherine.

Many thanks for taking the time reading this blog.
CWD 25.10.2022/Ireland

Meridian Chakras

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by Catherine W Dunne 23.10.2022/Ireland

I have been writing a book about the Chakra-Meridian connections and I now feel, I am just going to blog it, rather than publish it. I started this book in 2016-September, and I still cannot complete it, as I feel, there is some knowledge out of my grasp, understanding, knowledge.

I am not a Healer and do not claim to be one.
I heal, but I am not a Healer.
I conduct and guide energy, so you can heal yourself.

I am the Conductor of self-healing-energy, but you are the catalyst, who initiates the conductor.

Dr CW Dunne Msc.D 19.06.2016

This excerpt is from Chapter two of my book:


The Energy Centres:
On an organic level, our energy centres are our vital organs: Heart, Lungs, Kidneys, Spleen, Intestine, Liver and Brain. We have studied them in the Anatomy and Physiology section above.

On a psychic level, we have the Chakras; 7 Major Chakras are commonly known. The entire universe is made up of energy and our bodies are no exception. Our body’s network is made up of various psychic centres or chakras that are responsible for all the functions of our body, its balance and imbalance. These chakras or energy centres allow cosmic energy to flow in our body and are also present in more than one dimension. One is their physical state, the other is their spiritual dimension. The way we feel, behave and act are in complete alignment with the state of our chakras. As energy centres, they provide energy to specific areas and functions of the body, also enabling the awakening of our higher consciousness. We cannot see these chakras with our naked eye but surely through meditation, we can feel their energy.

Human body has 114 chakras, but only seven of these are considered as the fundamental chakras. These chakras start at the base of our spine and go all way to the top of our head. For a balanced person, these seven chakras provide the right amount of energy to the body, mind and soul. However, an emotional trauma, stress, loss or an accident can cause blockage to the chakras which creates an imbalance in the body and mind.

On an energetic level, we have the Meridians. The twelve standard meridians, also called Principal Meridians, are divided into Yin and Yang groups and two other called Conception Vessel and Governing Vessel. The Yin meridians of the arm are Lung, Heart, and Pericardium. The Yang meridians of the arm are Large Intestine, Small Intestine, and Triple Burner. The Yin Meridians of the leg are Spleen, Kidney, and Liver. The Yang meridians of the leg are Stomach, Bladder, and Gall Bladder. Yin and Yang work opposite each other and by doing so, support and keep the healthy balance.

The Role of the Meridians

Meridians affect every organ and every physiological system including the Immune & Nervous systems, the Endocrine, Circulatory, Respiratory, Digestive, Skeletal, Muscular & Lymphatic systems. Each system is fed by at least one meridian. In the way an artery carries blood, a meridian carries energy. As the body’s energy bloodstream, the meridians bring vitality and balance, remove blockages, adjust metabolism and even determine the speed and form of cellular change. Their flow is as critical as the flow of blood, your life and health depend on both. If a meridian’s energy is obstructed or unregulated, the system it feeds is jeopardized. If you think of the meridians as an energy transportation system, a complex traffic network, you have a concrete model of how meridian energies interact. The Meridian pathways need regular maintenance and repair because disturbances in meridian energies correlate with ill health.

While many of the essential structures of the human body including the meridians, evolved millions of years ago, these structures evolved to support a body that was adapting to a markedly different world than we encounter today so it is not surprising that your body’s energy transportation system may sometimes get its lines crossed and may deliver too much energy to one organ or not enough to another. The stressors we face daily tend to send our most vulnerable meridians into a frenzy of overwork or alternatively virtual shutdown.

When this frenzy or shutdown is recurrent, other meridians attempting to compensate for the imbalance, become entrenched in crisis mode. In the ensuing chain reaction, your whole energy transportation system can become ineffective, draining your vitality and leaving you susceptible to all sorts of illness.

Basic Chakra information

Thanks to the Internet, Amazon and more, we can find massive numbers of information on Chakras; all very basic, some a little more in depth with adding other information. Let us see what we all know already; Chakras are the energy centres of our body. They are the record keepers of our life in this life time. Or is it just this life time?

Now that the chakras have become New Age parlance, there are many interpretations of their meaning and function being bandied about. While this popularity is making the chakras a household word, it is also spreading a lot of confusing, conflicting, and often erroneous information. It is important to realize the chakras come from an ancient tradition, which many New Age teachers have barely explored. Here is a brief summary of the development of the chakras historically.

The Vedas are the oldest written tradition in India, (1,500 – 500 B.C.) recorded from oral tradition by upper caste Brahmins, who may have been descended from the Aryan stock which entered India from the north. The original meaning of the word chakra as “wheel” refers to the chariot wheels of the rulers, called cakravartins. (The correct spelling is cakra, though pronounced with a ch as in church.) The word was also a metaphor for the sun, which “traverses the world like the triumphant chariot of a cakravartin and denotes the eternal wheel of time called the kalacakra which represents celestial order and balance.

The birth of a cakravartin was said to herald a new age, and they were described as preceded by a golden disk of light, much like the halo of Christ, only this spinning disk was seen in front of them (perhaps their powerful third chakras). It is also said that the god Vishnu descended to Earth, having in his four arms a cakra, a lotus flower, a club, and a conch shell. (This may have referred to a cakra as a discus-like weapon.)

There is some mention of the chakras as psychic centers of consciousness in the Yoga Upanishads (circa 600B.C.) and later in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (circa 200 B.C.). Most interpretations of Patanjali read a dualism between purusha (pure consciousness) and prakriti (the prima materia of the world), implying that the goal of yoga was to rise above nature for the realization of pure consciousness, free of the fluctuations of the mind and emotions. Yet the word yoga means union or yoke, so this realization of consciousness must ultimately reintegrate with nature for a higher synthesis.

The chakra system and Kundalini yoga arose within the Tantric tradition, during the second half of the first millennium, common era. The word Tantra means tool (tra) for stretching (tan) and can be thought of as a loom in which the fabric of nature is woven from the union of opposites. In the West, Tantra is thought of primarily as a sexual tradition, yet sacred sexuality is only a small part of a broad weaving of philosophy which includes many practices of yoga, worship of deities, especially the Hindu goddesses, and integration of the many polaric forces in the universe.

The main text about chakras that has come to us in the West is a translation by the Englishman, Arthur Avalon, in his book,The Serpent Power published in 1919. These texts: the Sat-Cakra-Nirupana, written by an Indian pundit in 1577, and the Padaka-Pancaka, written in the 10th century, contain descriptions of the centers and related practices. There is also another 10th century text, called the Gorakshashatakam, which gives instructions for meditating on the chakras. These texts form the basis of our understanding of chakra theory and Kundalini yoga today.

In these traditions, there are seven basic chakras, and they all exist within the subtle body, overlaying the physical body. Through modern physiology we can see that these seven chakras correspond exactly to the seven main nerve ganglia which emanate from the spinal column. There are minor chakras mentioned in the ancient texts, the soma chakra, located just above the third eye, and the Anandakanda lotus, which contains the Celestial Wishing Tree (Kalpataru) of the Heart Chakra, and other texts mention minor sub-levels to the major chakras.

So what do we know about the Chakras to date?

  1. We know they are wheel like discs, spinning in a clockwise motion
  2. We know that there are seven major chakras in our body
  3. We know to date, there are 114 and maybe more
  4. We know Chakras have their own colours
  5. We know that Chakras are our energy centres and recorders
  6. We know that the Chakras house/connect with certain organs
  7. We know that there are certain associations connected with them, like home, finance, intuition, clairvoyance, spirituality and more.
  8. We know that when Chakras are blocked, illness sets in
  9. We know that there are Foods and Yoga, for instance, that can help your Chakras
  10. We know that for each Chakra, there is a mantra.

But did you know, that:

  • Every Chakra has a front and back?
  • Each Chakra has a “receiving” and a “sending” side?
  • Each Chakra rotates opposite clockwise and anti-clockwise?
  • That the Chakras rotate in opposite directions in female and male bodies. Hence the saying: “ Opposite attracts “; same with Yin and Yang flow.
  • Every living cell is the image of Earth’s magnetic forces?
  • That the Meridians are connected to the Chakras and our Vital Organs?
  • Chakras function on a Psychic Level?
  • Chakras are functioning in different Dimensions also – connecting us, like an umbilical cord, to those other Dimensions?

These are just a few examples of what we already know about Chakras, but I still believe that there is far more to our Chakras than what has already been written about.  

I teach about the basic and advanced Chakra Systems, teach the benefits of good wholesome food and yoga for balancing them. Even the benefits of Essential Oils. I also teach Chakra Tapping, which is Chakra and EFT.  I have done so for a number of years now, likewise with Reiki, but it was only this week, with a Client, that I finally saw the bigger picture. 

Recap:

We now understand that our Vital Organs are being fed via the Circulatory System, cleansed via the Lymphatic and Digestive System, electrically charged and informed via the Nervous System, stimulated via the Endocrine System…..and all together via the Meridian System. That is quite the system we have going for ourselves, right?

…..ah, do I hear a question? Did I hear you ask: “So what has all of this to do with the Chakras and where to the Meridians fit in?” That is a very solid question!

As I mentioned earlier, the Chakras are working on a Psychic Level. They cannot be seen, but they surely can be felt and sensed. So what Do we know of the Chakras? Any search engine will provide you with an array of information, very similar to the next, worded differently, but the basic information is that they are the Energy Centres and are spinning cogwheels – some faster and some slower, and have their own specific colour and that some are larger than their neighbour.

Have you tried visualising these wheels, spinning, along your spine? How much space does a wheel require? Should I not be feeling a turning wheel inside of me?

Well, let me say this to you: When one or more of your Chakras are unbalanced, out of synch or plain motionless, YOU will notice this. How? Well, ill health sets in. If ignored and allowed to manifest, then terminal illness is the end result. On the other side, if you are feeling “On Top of The World” and of great health, everything is going so well for you, you are well balanced and in harmony with yourself, know, this comes from perfectly functioning Chakras.

“ Okay”, I hear you say, “but what makes the Chakras work?” Yes, another valid question and the answer is simple: CHI (Qi). Put simply, chi (qi) is that which gives life. In terms of the body, chi is that which differentiates a corpse from a live being.

Chi is also the basis of acupuncture.

A strong life force makes a human being totally alive, alert and present while a weak force results in sluggishness and fatigue. You can increase and develop your chi to overcome illness, become more vibrant and enhance mental capacity.

The concept of a life force is found in most of the ancient cultures of the world. In India, it is called prana; in China, chi; in Japan, ki; for Native Americans, the Great Spirit. For all these cultures and others as well, the idea of life force is or was central to their forms of medicine and healing.

Both Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupressure/Acupuncture are based on balancing and enhancing chi to bring the body into a state of health.

CHI IS THE STAFF, THAT RUNS PARALLEL TO YOUR SPINE, CONNECTING ALL THE CHAKRAS FROM BELOW THE ROOT, TO THE CROWN CHAKRA AND BEYOND.

CWD 2016/Ireland

I continue in my book to discuss the Quantum side of Chakras based on the Dao knowledge base: Microcosm and Macrocosm.

I hope this was informative and please do let me know, if you would like to learn more about Chakras. I have a very extensive course on basic knowledge of our chakras.

Many thanks for taking the time reading this blog.
CWD 23.10.2022/Ireland

Many Facets make a Whole

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The Alternative Therapy to Alternative Medicine.

I believe that The Usui Reiki System, Chakra Healing/Balancing, Pendulum Healing, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Kinesiology, Acupressure. Acupuncture, Prana, Colour and Sound Therapy …. are all complementary holistic therapies within CAM (Complementary/Alternative Medicine), that should be included in school medicine like it is in Germany. Medicine today, including Pharmaceutical Industry, seem remarkably have forgotten where they originated from.

Nature has always provided the sickness with antidote right next to it. In the plant work we see this. A little bit more difficult when it comes to venomous animal bites, but I am positive, Gaia provided for this, too. Many of plant based, poisonous plants, berries…., have provided today’s medication and more. The Pharma industry has now been able to copy the chemical chains and molecules that make up a particular therapy, that today we are treated with chemicals rather than natural products, increasing the toxicity levels in our body. But, we cannot ignore Pharmaceutical. And they should not ignore us either. Instead, they should accept us as another facet of health providers. Together, we work as one and not in division. For example:

Imagine a large diamond. When you are looking at it, you see all the multitude of facets, that makes its shape and look by design. (W)holistic means the wholesome body and this includes Spirituality, Esoteric, Ethereal, Energetic, Emotion and Physical Body. The term Health Care is usually associated with conventional Medicine. Conventional being Health Care Providers like your Medical Doctor, Physiotherapy, Psychotherapy, Social Therapy…. These are the facets of your Wholistic Diamond. One diamond with many facets. Health Care comes with many facets. I do not favour the terms Alternative “Medicine” or Complementary “Medicine”, as the word Medicine is associated with something that requires chemically, pharmaceutically engineered prescriptions. Medicine is associated only with conventional medicine, but not with Health or Holistic Care. If we look at all of the facets as a whole, then we are looking at one Holistic Health Care = one Diamond.

Energy is perceived in many forms. To use a famous quote I use frequently: Energy = Vibration + Frequency. In my next blog I want to talk about the various Energy Modalities I practice.

I hope you enjoyed this little read. Warm Wishes. Catherine

What is Lomi lomi Massage?

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What is Lomi lomi Massage?

Lomi Lomi massage
Lomi Lomi massage
Lomi Lomi, traditional Hawaiian massage

Lomi lomi is a traditional Hawaiian massage that uses a combination of massage techniques, nut oils, and sometimes elements of prayer, breathing and dance to restore energy and soothe the body. It is also known as the ‘loving hands’ massage. This name helps to explain its principles – the massage works gently yet deeply into the muscles with continuous, flowing strokes, allowing the recipient to relax and give in to the nurturing touch.

Lomi lomi works from the belief that memories are not just stored in the brain and mind, but also in every cell of the human body. The long, continuous strokes of the massage are designed to help the body let go of its old patterns and behaviours, which can cause as many stresses and strains as muscle tension.

Hawaiian Lomi Lomi

‘Lomi lomi’ translates to ‘rub rub’ in Hawaiian, and reflects the broad, flowing strokes made with the therapist’s fingers, thumbs, palms, arms and elbows. Macadamia, palm and coconut oils are usually used as moisturisers in lomi lomi massage, to keep the strokes smooth and to nourish the skin.

Many believe that the healing art of Lomi lomi was brought to Hawaii by the earliest Polynesian settlers, while others believe that it is deeply infused with the practice of ‘living aloha’ – a carry-over from ancient Hawaii and the mystical land of Mu. The Hawaiian lomi lomi massage can also be referred to as Kahuna bodywork.

Benfits of Lomi lomi massage

Lomi lomi aims to treat the body and mind as one whole being. It is thought to:

  • release tension
  • assist blood and lymph flow
  • eliminate waste and stimulate toxins
  • rejuvenate the body
  • instil a sense of peace, harmony and wellbeing.

In Hawaii, lomi lomi is used to treat children with upset stomachs and soothe women in labour. A lomi lomi therapist will not aim to heal themselves, but to be the facilitator for healing – to enable healing to take place.

Before you go

The nature of lomi lomi means that you probably won’t be able to wear very much, so check with the spa about what you can bring. Bikini bottoms are usually OK – or the spa might even provide disposable paper pants – not a fashion item.

It’s worth remembering that the oils used in massage are not kind to hair or make-up, so you might not want to return to work straight after your treatment. But that’s fine – if you clear your diary for the afternoon, you’ll be able to spend longer in post-lomi lomi heaven.

Avoid eating heavy meals or drinking alcohol in the hours leading up to your massage.

Precautions

Your therapist should ask you about your medical history before your treatment begins. It’s important to tell them if you are – or think you may be – pregnant.

What to expect from a lomi lomi massage

Traditionally, lomi lomi massage is performed with the recipient lying on a hand-woven mat on the floor. However, you may find yourself on a conventional massage table, or lying directly on the vinyl of it. Instead of being covered with towels, you might just have one towel or a small sheet to preserve your modesty. These steps are taken to avoid interrupting the continuous flow of the massage.

The Lomi lomi healing practice usually begins with a period of stillness between therapist and recipient, sometimes with the therapist’s hands resting lightly on the recipient’s back. During this moment of stillness, a traditional lomi lomi practitioner would say a blessing or prayer, asking for whatever healing is needed.

The therapist will work intuitively with your body, with fluid, rhythmic strokes to release and shift tensions. There is no set format for the massage itself, so no two Hawaiian massages are the same. The treatment may be slow and relaxing or faster and more invigorating, depending on how your body responds. You might find that the therapist massages two different parts of your body simultaneously – this is to stop your brain from focusing on any one area and therefore helps to aid relaxation. Sometimes, lomi lomi is carried out by two therapists at once to intensify the effect.

Your massuese may make full-body or under-body strokes, lightly stretch your limbs and carefully rotate your joints. These techniques are thought to free up your energy flow, and she will perform them very gently, staying within your comfort zone and level of resistance.

Don’t be surprised if your therapist – particularly if she is a traditional lomi lomi practitioner – hums at various points during your massage. Humming is supposed to create amplified and vibrating energy, promoting the release of blockages within the body. Dance techniques and hula movements are important, too, in keeping the energy flow high.

Hot tip!

One of the luxuries of any traditional massage is the thought of its geographical origins. Think of lomi lomi as your own little piece of Hawaii, imagine yourself in a treatment room next to miles of sandy beach and feel its holiday-effects work their magic!

Afterwards

You will feel blissfully relaxed after your Hawaiian massage, and nurtured from top to toe. Make time to wallow in the afterglow, and have a dip in the pool or a leisurely shower before you return to the real world. If you’re lucky enough to be in Hawaii, why not sit yourself between sand and ocean and let the waves lap you into a deeper, warm, luxurious calm.

Different kinds of lomi lomi massage

Lomi lomi massage is an intuitive skill, so no two treatments will be the same. Some forms of lomi lomi use baths, bone-adjusting techniques and even humming and dancing.

Some variations include:

  • ‘A’e’: ‘a’e’ is Hawaiin for ‘walking the body’. In this form of lomi lomi, the therapist balances herself with a pole or ceiling bar while she gently walks the length of your body
  • Four-handed treatments with two therapists

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