You know you're lame when....

your little sister gets off the phone with you using the excuse that she " has to go cut Cooper's toenails".....um.....yeah. Just kidding Mia! So Big Ups to Jeje for putting this thing together....so fancy...it took me 4 days just to sign on! Anyway, here are a few pictures from when Mia was visiting and a picture of the lovely Miss Pooka. And one of Tony and Pooka and I on the beach. This weekend I took my first Cranio-sacral Therapy class--it was so amazing! Everyone should get it done; it is so relzxing, and it helps unwind patterns that get recorded and stuck in our fascia from injuries, accidents, and even emotional experiences that we somatitize. Here is the definition of what it is:

CST was pioneered and developed by osteopathic physician John E. Upledger following extensive scientific studies from 1975 to 1983 at Michigan State University, where he served as a clinical researcher and Professor of Biomechanics.

CST is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning of a physiological body system called the craniosacral system - comprised of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord.

Using a soft touch generally no greater than 5 grams, or about the weight of a nickel, practitioners release restrictions in the craniosacral system to improve the functioning of the central nervous system.

By complementing the body's natural healing processes, CST is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease, and is effective for a wide range of medical problems associated with pain and dysfunction, including:

• Migraine Headaches
• Chronic Neck and Back Pain
• Motor-Coordination Impairments
• Colic
• Autism
• Central Nervous System Disorders
• Orthopedic Problems
• Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
• Scoliosis
• Infantile Disorders
• Learning Disabilities
• Chronic Fatigue
• Emotional Difficulties
• Stress and Tension-Related Problems
• Fibromyalgia and other Connective-Tissue Disorders
• Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)
• Neurovascular or Immune Disorders
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Post-Surgical Dysfunction

SER is a therapeutic process that uses and expands on the principles of CranioSacral Therapy to help rid the mind and body of the residual effects of trauma. SERI offers applications designed to enhance results using CST and other complementary therapies.

Cool, huh? I can't wait to give you guys all sessions. I basically spent all weekend re-learning the pertinent anatomy and the technique and giving and recieving sessions. It is pretty "spacey" work, at times, so I'm feeling pretty chill now. xoxoxoxox B