I've created this page to tell you about my approach and philosophy of Healing. I espouse Wholism, and the notion of Wholistic Health...not "holistic." I endeavor to inspire the Wholeness of a person; the Whole person...not holes, or deficits! The concept of working toward wholeness is helpful, I think, for assisting one seeking healing to envision where they are headed. When feeling sick or dis-eased, don't you feel "broken up?" Every step toward integrating Mind, Body and Emotion draws Wellness to a person. Every little gain toward feeling better, having a better attitude, and experiencing more energy is a mile gained toward optimal health.
The Western approach segments and separates our dis-ease into this organ or that; the nervous system, endocrine system or bones alone. Medicine is given to target specific areas or conditions in the body. At times this is necessary, and so incredibly helpful. In general, however, by ignoring the synergy and cyclic interaction of organs and our amazing physiological systems, we come to believe that we are doomed if one part of us becomes imbalanced, painful, or dis-eased.
Wholistically, we can clean the body's organs, blood, even the joints. There is huge commitment involved...changing our diet and lifestyle is a basic...and learning to think in new ways and focus on what we want rather than our fears. We can begin to exercise or increase or sometimes change the exercise we do.
Massage releases tension, and can move the blood and lymph. Ammatherapy, Shiatsu, Acupuncture and Acutonics follow the channesl of "Qi" ('Chi') to realign our energy pathways, clearing blockages and allowing energy to flow freely into and through our organs and limbs, and our brain in their daily and monthly cycles. An organ that is over-excited can be calmed, and one that is 'empty' can be 'opened' to receive the energy one's body is trying to offer it.
All these modalities are called Energy Medicine, and Vibrational Medicine is part of that. Some practicioners can effect marvelous healing for you with Homeopathy and Herbs. These ways of healing have been tried and true since time began.
As well, Sound has been an integral part of the Human Experience. I use a myriad of Tuning Forks, Gongs, Bells, Singing Bowls...both Crystal and Brass. I may choose a Rain Stick or Rattle to help move your energy. I'm about to embark on my Second Level training with Tuning Forks, utilizing Traditional Chinese Medicine precepts per Acutonics, with my wonderful teacher, Suzanne Clegg.
Often I will place Crystals upon a person, if they like the idea. Crystals develop out of energy patterns, chemical and environmental situations, and transmit and receive energy. I may place clean crystals on various points of a person's body to allow the flow and attraction of universal energy. It's my belief that the Intention alone, to allow the energy through the crystal is enough to focus your acceptance of Healing, and that it will assist you toward your Highest Good.
Masuro Emoto showed the Crystalline structures of Water, and the interaction of our words and feelings with their development. One of my most joyous moments was to stand in his energy field in Sedona, Arizona in 2007. I'm grateful that he allowed me a photo with him. His work influenced my understanding of the Universe and energy in general, proving the delicate nature of words and the enormity of the Miraculous in this magnificent Earth and Universe.
Aromatherapy is one of my favorite healing and meditational modes. Again, this is a form of Energy Medicine. The vibrational energies of the flowers, plants and trees; their Essence, is carefully distilled out of leaves, flowers and branches. The body accepts these lovely droplets of a plant's attributes and draws it into the adipose (fat) cells; transporting the essence to places of like energy; where balance and healing can take place.
I use marvelous, consciously grown, picked, distilled and poured Medicinal Grade Essences of plants, flowers and trees in my Aromamassage and Aroma Meditations. I am a proud Independent Distributor for Wisdom of the Earth hand-poured Aromatics. Every grower and wildcrafter is personally known by the owner of WOTE.
Spirit introduced me to WOTE on my first trip to Sedona, Arizona. I suffered a terrible injury to my eye. My first day's attendance at the Prophets Conference was missed, as I regrouped my confidence as to how to care for myself. Out in the boonies...where I love to be; and never am I wont to race to allopathic dispensers. I reminded myself that the body is a self-healing organism, and I dipped into my Medicine Bag for a Traditional Chinese Remedy I'm never without, called Wan Hua Oil. This I applied on the wound and just rested the day out and cooked my food in camp. After an exhausting day before that, crossing the desert, it was the best I could do.
Next morning I mustered up and set my embarrassment aside for the scary appearance I was projecting, dressed for the world and attended the conference. There I met a man who heals with sound; specifically the Dididjeroo. Lo, I was ready for healing of all sorts...for I had just crossed the desert of my Soul's Journey and arrived in a Land of Discovery. He blew his incredible instrument, chanted for me and got a message: HYSSOP! "Go and visit the booth for Wisdom of the Earth, he told me, and ask for Hyssop. I did, and to make the long story less detailed, I took Helichrysm, Carrot Seed and Hyssop Essences away with me. Never before had I thought of putting Essential 'Oils' (not oils, actually...essences.) on wounds, nor for using prophyllactically....they were beautiful fragrances, I knew...to assist Psyche and Spirit, and I associated ingestion of Oregano and the like with Herbology, not Aromatherapy. Wisdom of the Earth's Essences can be ingested, as they are pure and combined with nothing. I ingest them all the time.
I also had my first Aromamassage before I left to return home, and that sealed my Intention! Here was the Teacher I'd been seeking for my studies and Certification in Aromatherapy. To date I've achieved my Level II Certification, and audited both levels several times. I await the next development of further training.
I personally use the lovely scented essences for aches, pains, bruises, skin healing, and viral remedy. Xanthoxylum keeps my gums healthy and is healing the site of a tooth extraction post haste! Manuka helps sore muscles relax, and is one of my favorite fragrances. Helichrysum, Hyssop, Carrot and Cistus are all wonderful for the skin. Eucalyptus on the chest and inhaled in steaming water along with Hyssop and Inula Graveolens is my remedy for colds or flu...after breathing it, drink the infusion and feel the healing happen!
I welcome you to contact me to arrange your own experience of the wondrous healing powers of Nature's Devas of Trees, Plants and Flowers. Unabashedly, I believe I 'stumbled' upon the best, most carefully tended and distilled Plant Essences available. There are no accidents...even when there's an accident!
PHYTOAROMATHERAPY
What is the Future of Aromatherapy in Medicine?
Level II Aromatherapy Dissertation excerpt
November, 2005
The woodsy fragrance of Guiac, overlayed with Magnolia and heady Jasmine and neutral Hyssop. Balsam Gurjun marches in to mobilize everyone, Angelica makes the wearer cry from her sheer illusive scent; or so it seems. Angelica does settle the emotions of our Child's Heart; the Inner Child. Champaca and Hazel Nut Oil feather their way into the consciousness of everyone about. I ask myself as I ascend the stairs...am I walking into the scents I've put on? Is the little wind of my movement stirring up the luscious smell? Even more than knowing the answer, I'm grateful for the phenomena. I'm getting medicine every time it happens. My whole Being is being fed, at every level of my physical and esoteric physiology. So, how can I try to deny what I feel so strongly? I sense that the use of Essences will find the way into main stream Medicine.
When the question was first posited, I thought I'd not be able to write about the future of something so acceptable to many and so mysterious and taboo to so many others. I was first overwhelmed with the sense of sadness telling me that the delicate and metaphysical (call it quantum physics) benefits would never be explainable let alone accepted. Reading about various aspects, however, my excitement rose in favor of making a good stand for my conviction.
I must add, for it is my mission and responsibility: a reminder that it always takes the support of many for something good to last, and to become recognized for its values. It is well-considered that if our natural resources are not honored with conservation, we stand to lose our Nature as well. Once a species of animal or plantlife is eradicated, it's special qualities exist no more. We do well to value and preserve every medicine Creator has provided. Humanity's track record doesn't match Creator's pantheon of Miracles.
We are a lazy species...running to doctors at every turn. Aromatherapy is such a sweet way to begin taking back your power. Aromatherapy makes it luscious! We begin to take notice of the qualities of the Devas (the spirit of the plants and their aromas) and how they actually activate various functions in the body, just by their smell, the vibratory rates of their energy, chemical composition, and other minute nuances that synergize to integrate our Being and Nature, our wholeness of body, mind and emotion. Nature provides the best opportunity for cure. PREVENTION is the best cure!
Reiki is another way I've chosen to be a Helper to myself and my fellow humans and animals. In fact, Reiki is appreciated by plants and all living things. Reiki is a process of focusing the benevolent energy of Universal Love toward you. My lineage includes Ravi Shankar (not the musician), teacher of Hari Krishna Shah from India; my first Level I Teacher who attuned me to Usui. Richard Sluszka attuned me to Level II and Diane Ruth Shewmaker attuned me as Usui Master and Sekhem-Seichim-Reiki and SKHM, as received by Diane and developed by herself and her partner. A few years later I took another attunement with Lorry Saluzzi and later Astara, who has given me Dolphin Reiki and first and second Chou, or Butterfly Reiki attunements.
I work in a Shamanic way to bring about spiritual, emotional and physical healing. Our bodies are self-healing organisms; a practicioner helps inspire the healing. When you heal, however...it is you that has done something magical in yourself. You have received!
One of the most difficult challenges we humans have is to get out of the way of our own fears and habitual, programmed ways of seeing so that we can support ourselves and promote the benefits a practicioner conveys. Shamanic ways require client participation to catalyze healing. We all need to take responsibility for our lives and health. When we do that, we begin meeting those that can assist. We begin personally meeting and interacting with the Spirit of Healing, Trust and Transformation ... the free and loving Energy that is the Birthright and Legacy of every living being.
My latest training will be with Richard Bartlett of Matrix Energetics. Another form of Energy Healing to draw upon.
A word about the Avian Flu...I was surprised and pleased to hear CBS newscasters say that people are more infected with fear than diseases. I fully agree. Eat carefully, breathe deeply, exercise to keep circulation flowing freely and build up immunity. Embrace the Goodness of each day. Look at birds with appreciation and know that your sense of safety will manifest through the Greater Reality. Caution is good. Yet, Huna teachings say that ENERGY FLOWS WHERE ATTENTION GOES. Keep your attention on your Perfect Health. Rest well. Eat well. Use Wholistic therapies to maintain the health you have, and increase immunity and strength.
Wishing you Optimal Health, Wellbeing and Prosperity.
It is said that "When we Believe it...we See it!"
Irene Windhorse
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516-361-2545
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