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      <image:caption>Julie was introduced to Cranial Sacral Therapy at the beginning of her Physical Therapy career.  After years of study and integrating different styles of this modality- it is part of every session. The cranial sacral system is the nervous system.  At the heart of this modality is the capacity of the practitioner to attune to the whole being and invite the nervous system to deeply settle. From a place of rest, our bodies and whole being can communicate what the priority is and the dance begins! Julie embodies a deep trust in her own body wisdom and invites others to open to their own self discovery.  This relational style of therapy empowers clients to show up and trust their own capacity for healing and balance.  She weaves in energy work and psychosocial approaches- the Satir Model, somatic emotional release, somatic experiencing and Hakomi.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>“I believe it is essential to do our own personal growth work in order to hold a compassionate, therapeutic space for clients. The teachings of the Satir model have become the container for holding myself and my clients in this kind of awareness. The words of my university professor Joyce Manton - ”This work is as much art as science and you need to remember you are working with a whole person” - echoes the message of Satir.” This quote is an excerpt from Julie’s chapter in the recently published book - Virginia Satir’s Evolving Legacy: Transformative Therapy with a Bodymind Connection. For more info see www.agiopublishing.com or www.mayleslie.ca Virginia Satir is most associated with family therapy. What may not be as familiar is the creative ways she included the body and tracked energy in her therapy with individuals and families to bring about transformational change. This book highlights how Satir was engaging in somatic therapy well before that was a norm in counselling circles. Each of the seven authors share how they have integrated the Satir Model in their practices and personal growth. Julie immersed herself in the Satir model trainings with Level 1 (four modules in 2000) and Level 2 (four modules in 2001). In both trainings there was practice and personal exploration in triads throughout each year. Julie was also part of the T4T(Training for Trainers) workshops in 2019/2020. This was an in depth experiential training to become a trainer of the Satir model. Julie continues to offer retreats and trainings that include Satir’s teachings as part of completing that program. Listen to Julie’s presentation for the Satir Institute of the Pacific on how she integrates the Satir model with body/energy work -specifically Cranial Sacral Therapy: https://youtu.be/2bUmBb7ho7Y?si=sOLbdbgw0FaNcUiB</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Many people have heard ‘strong abdominals create a strong back’. This can be true. What happens, when there is too much tone or tension in the abdominal wall and the whole torso? Given that the organs are wired to the hard frame, excessive pulls, scars and adhesions in and around the organs can pull us out of alignment, restrict our breathing and create physiological imbalances. The organs have their own language, motility, range of motion and they work most effectively when they are free to move. There are also many layers of fascia overlying our organs to give us protection and the viscera is held in place and linked to the whole fascial system. Fascia is an interconnected web of connective tissue from head to toe. For example, a primary restriction around the liver on the right side, can pull diagonally on the left shoulder or be compressing the right pelvis. In visceral mobilization and fascial work I am listening, palpating, following and deeply trusting what the organs and tissues are communicating. All systems of the body are interrelating. The subtle sensing of the cranial sacral system and energy work also guides me to what the client’s body is prioritizing at any given moment. Goals and steps towards health are created in this collaborative approach.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A mentor once said to me ‘the spine is divine' I hold that intention when working with clients to invite the spine, pelvis and all joints to remember their optimal position for posture, strength and ease. I was introduced early to manual therapy in Physical Therapy trainings -orthopaedic levels up to Part A and trained in many different styles of osteopathic mobilizations including muscle energy techniques, fascial active release and Mackenzie technique. While working with Claudia Scrivener at Riverside Clinic in West Vancouver (1993-1999) we had some of the most complex pelvic pain clients in the lower mainland of BC. This was a time of rich learning with private mentoring from Claudia. She gave me a solid foundation of pelvic floor rehabilitation from a pelvic pain perspective, fascial release, visceral mobilization and cranial sacral therapy and how to use all these modalities to optimize spinal, sacroiliac, pelvic and hip alignment. Collaboration with Diane Lee was a strong influence as well.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>How we present ourselves to the world through our personality and the state of our nervous system can be evident in our posture, how we move or don’t move. How we breathe or don’t breathe. There can be stored energy and emotion in the organs and fascia which is referred to as tissue memory. I would say that is true of any part of our body; fluids, bones, muscles, nerves, spinal cord/brain, cerebrospinal fluid. When we can be aware of Self -our deepest essence- we can listen with compassionate presence to all aspects of our being including what messages are coming from our body. Engaging in somatic awareness gives opportunity for parts of our being that have been out of our consciousness to be released, transformed or anchored as a resource. Intuition, creativity and wisdom can arise from our sensate and movement experience if we are able and willing to listen. As a therapist my capacity to be congruent; aware of my own body, energy and whole Self, helps opens up the relational field with clients and allow more possibilities for change. We can experience these changes in our physical body and energy system as we understand more about our patterns of coping, explore perceptions and expectations and gain access to our deepest yearnings.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>“ I can’t light your light. I can only light mine so that I can illuminate for you to see your own light.” Virginia Satir Description to come….</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>“Embodiment is beyond being grounded or simply aware of touch and physical sensations. Embodiment is soul energy inhabiting our body and being aware of our inner world and outer world moment by moment. We are present to Spirit, intuition, creativity; we experience through our senses, including our subtle senses.” Julie Gerhardt Description to come…</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>There is a lot that has already been discussed in the previous categories that are related to how I treat headaches and concussions. Assessment and treatment of spinal/pelvic malalignment, TMD and oral imbalances and the overall emphasis on balancing the entire state of the nervous system all apply. If headaches or concussions are acute I am often working through the other major diaphragms of the body to improve circulatory drainage of the head and neck region vs going directly to the area of pain and symptomology. There are specific cranial sacral techniques to help reduce inflammation and excess pressure in the brain and cranium. Concussions can be very complex. I believe it is important to refer and work with an interdisciplinary team to approach things from many angles. Referrals to naturopaths, acupuncturists, vision therapy, vestibular therapy and concussion clinics, neuro- opthalmalogists, neurologists and counselling may all be part of comprehensive treatment for best outcomes.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) can show up as symptoms of clicking or locking of the temporomandibilar joint, assymmetry and restriction in mouth opening, clenching or grinding and may be contributing to headaches or neck pain. Posture and spinal malalignment- in particular of the upper cervical spine- can cause TMD and visa versa. Restriction or imbalances of the cranial bones and fascia of the entire cranial sacral system can be involved. Oral ties also referred to as Tethered Oral Tissues (TOT’s) and restriction in the palate (maxilla, vomer and pallentines) and facial bones may also be a factor in TMD. It takes a good sleuth to assess and treat in a way that addresses the root causes structurally. Given that the function of this whole area is about chewing, communicating, swallowing and airway function -limitation and pain in this area can create a significant charge in the nervous system. Emotional and energetic blockages may be held from early developpment around feeding or speaking or from the impact of falls, cranial and facial injuries or dental procedures or surgery. Julie combines her experience in Rocabado techniques, joint mobilizations, advanced intraoral techniques both in cranial sacral therapy and fascial release, spinal mobilizations and pelvic balance techniques. ‘As above so below’. There is a strong relationship between jaw/mouth/throat and the pelvis and pelvic floor. In midwifery circles they often say if you're clenching your jaw it is harder to get your baby out. Take a Big Sigh! References: https://www.co2llab.care Breathe Institute(link) colgate.com</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The process of preparing for conception, experiencing pregnancy, birth and the postnatal time creates major changes in your physical body and psyche. Amongst it all there can be a wide range of experiences -excitement, anxiety, sleep deprivation, deep love, pain, chaos etc. I can support your physical wellbeing as you prepare for conception, birth and your recovery after with pelvic floor rehabilitation, manual therapy for spinal and pelvic alignment, visceral mobilization and cranial sacral therapy. I will also hold space and invite you into a more embodied relationship with your pelvic floor, root chakra and all aspects of your being as you embark on this journey to motherhood.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Julie works with infants and young children offering comfort and ease to the family unit during integrative and inclusive treatments. Julie honours the many infants she has worked with as her greatest teachers. They have helped her refine her nonverbal gifts of energetic and subtle touch, tracking and presence. She has also learnt to create an energetic container that includes the whole family and work with what arises for the mother, father, partners or caregivers attending the session. Babies do not yet have a fully differentiated sense of self some say up to 18 months so Julie works with the baby being held by one of the parents or primary caregivers. The Satir model and other somatic trainings have become part of this therapeutic container. She uses dialogue and invites the whole family to acknowledge what they are experiencing in the moment on all levels of their being; including highlighting each family members resources. The listening touch of cranial sacral therapy, visceral mobilization, fascial release and gentle spinal mobilizations can help infants and young children release the restrictions and impacts and traumas in utero, birth and early developmental. Julie’s comprehensive approach can help with latch problems, sleep issues, digestive upset, oral ties and imbalances or asymmetry in development. Julie works closely with lactation consultants, public health nurses, paediatricians, and dentists. She has collaborated closely with Dr Hilary Pada at Collaborative Care Research over the last few years. Julie worked full time in paediatrics at SunnyHill Rehabilitation Centre early in her career. This gave her a solid foundation in normal childhood development, primitive reflexes and capacity to assess and treat neurological conditions. She primarily worked on the Acquired Brain Injury program and general rehabilitation, where she saw children with spinal cord injuries and delayed development. The multidisciplinary teams she worked with were exceptional; this centre worked with families and children from all over the province and consulted to other professionals in rural communities. Julie began her private practice in women’s health and pelvic pain in 1998 and as she was seeing many women post partum with birth trauma they would have their babies with them. Often it seemed that the babies themselves were waving to say ‘I was there too”. As serendipity would have it a pamphlet arrived at her clinic, anonymously, for an in depth Infant Body Psychotherapy training in Portland with Sheila Murphy. This went for a 2 year period 2000-2001 - four modules a year- covering normal development, perinatal psychology and a deep dive into our own in utero, birth and early years. Julie continues to learn about neurosciences, perinatal psychology and is passionate to continue her own personal growth work inorder to be grounded, centred and spiritually connected in her therapy. References: Allen Shore - Affect Regulation and the Origin of Self Anodea Judith - Eastern Body Western Mind</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Julie’s healing touch has had a profound impact on my physical, mental and spiritual health over the past 12 years of being her client.  Coming to Julie first for pelvic floor discomfort post-childbirth, led to my experiencing her other gifts, which she offers through her cranial-sacral and energy work, along with her ability to support clients to recognize their own strengths and inner resources to aid their healing.  Julie’s vast and varied knowledge of the mind-body connection, her warm connection based in her presence, along with her wealth of experience at supporting clients with their physical and emotional struggles, makes her my “go-to” specialist to assist me on this journey through life. - Sally Porter Councillor / Educator</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Julie became my teacher of Cranial Sacral Therapy after having first been my therapist for several years. As both her client and her student, I have experienced a myriad of physical, emotional benefits. I have also grown so much as a result of becoming more aware and intune with my physical body and my emotional patterns. Julie’s knowledge, experience and intuition as a healer are evident in the healing work that she offers. Her belief in the body’s innate ability to heal with the proper support and care has inspired me to become a practitioner myself as I have witnessed and experienced the miraculous in my own healing journey. - Vaelei Walkden-Brown</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Julie opens space for support, exploration, embodiment, self care, presence, connection, movement, creative process and dance through a variety of retreats and offerings. To book an event of this nature, please reach out via email with your ideas and requests.</image:caption>
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