Anyone (including animals) with a spine, no matter the age, can benefit from SFT.  Every one of us, whether a newborn baby or an elderly person, experience stressors in our daily life. SFT is a very gentle, safe and non-invasive form of modality that helps promote your innate ability to heal from the blockages stored in your body due to unresolved life stressors to help restore you to a state of wholeness and well-being.

Some clients have experienced feeling lighter, more relaxed, more energized, more connected with themselves, breathe better, sleep better, less anxious, and can cope better with their daily life. Others may notice improvement in their physical symptoms including less pain, better movement, flexibility, or posture.

SFT is a hands-on modality that focuses on releasing spinal blockages caused by unresolved stress. The underlying principle behind SFT is that there is a healing intelligence and wisdom inside the body. While this concept is not new, Dr Carli Axford developed SFT by integrating many techniques and approaches from her training to bring the clients energy and attention inside their body so healing could happen.

Sometimes certain symptoms can get worse before getting better. Although uncomfortable, this is actually a good sign as it shows that your body is beginning to shift as layers of stored tension and blockages in your spine are being released. Sometimes you may feel little or no change after the initial sessions. But trust that shifts can still be happening in your nervous system. It may be that you need time to rebuild your connection with yourself, your mind and body, and experience feeling safe again to be you. I am here to accompany you through that process.

Most sessions last about 40 minutes, except for the initial session which may take up to 1-1.5 hours. During the session, you will be laying faced down* on a massage table as I use very gentle physical touch on specific access points to connect with your nervous system. Throughout the session, you are not required to do anything but tune into and listen to what your body feels/needs. During a session, some may experience feeling relaxed and connected to their bodies or being in a meditative state. Others might have physical sensations, feel emotional or need to move their bodies. This is all normal as layers of emotional, chemical or physical stressors are getting cleared. (*if this is not possible, modified positions can be discussed)

Healing doesn't just happen during the sessions. What we do outside in our daily lives is just as, if not more, important. Throughout our work together, we will also discuss how you can support your own healing process in between the sessions, through nutrition and wellness, movement, self-healing practices, body awareness, social connections and more. This will ensure that you are supporting your body in harnessing its own healing power for you.

All sessions are carried out fully clothed. It is best that you wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that allows for easy movement. Avoid denim, leggings, waist bands, belts, and other bulky clothing or restrictive clothing. This will allow a better point of contact along your spine and for your personal comfort during the session.