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How can BodyTalk nourish you?
In 1995 Dr. John Veltheim, a practicing chiropractor, acupuncturist and natural health professional, founded BodyTalk. He did this by combining therapy and science, advanced yoga, Chinese medicine, Western medicine, kinesiology and Hindu philosophy. He was inspired by an ancient tapping technique during his own struggles with health.[1]
BodyTalk therapy has continued to grow and is now practised in over 100 countries, not only in its application but also in the understanding of the theory behind it. BodyTalk therapists are often already practitioners such as chiropractors, psychotherapists, naturopaths, acupuncturists and nurses.
BodyTalk is a conscience-based health care, it’s an energy medicine to optimise the body’s internal communication. As our bodies contain all the information and abilities to heal themselves, all they need are the right conditions for this to happen[2].
This approach is about healing the body as a whole instead of using the Cartesian model in which the mind and body are separate. This is to enhance well-being and general health as everything is interconnected. Our bodies are incredibly effective when functioning properly, but can be hindered by the stressors of life such as pollution, and toxins in our food and environment. These factors can have a detrimental effect on our wellbeing whether it is psychologically, physically, or spiritually, and cause a breakdown in the body's communication function rendering it unable to restore and heal itself.
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Benefits of BodyTalk
BodyTalk is about re-establishing the mind and body helping to balance out allergies, learning disorders, emotional and psychological disorders, brain function, improving posture and coordination, digestion and elimination and giving you the power to have a positive headspace and attitude towards life.[3]
You don’t need to fully diagnose your problem with BodyTalk therapy; with this practice, you can effectively shift your symptoms. It is a gentle, safe and effective way to give your body the power to heal itself.
BodyTalk can assist in relieving symptoms related to:
What to expect from a BodyTalk session
Sessions start with a discussion about your health. The practitioner will create a neuromuscular feedback program that gets the body to respond to non-verbal closed questions. The body will respond through movement.[4]
Once a connection is created the practitioner will choose different variations to help communicate such as breathwork, tapping, body chemistry, muscle testing, Cortices technique, hydration, reciprocals, and switching. BodyTalk sessions can take between 15 to 45 minutes.
BodyTalk therapy reviews include those who have said they felt sudden shifts mentally after a few sessions, eradicating the symptoms. Some have even carried on to become therapists themselves.
References
- A BodyTalk Session. IBA Global Healing [cited 2024 Oct 18].
- About BodyTalk. International Bodytalk Association [cited 2024 Oct 18].
- Bodytalk. Bodytalk.com.au [cited 2024 Oct 18].
- Mapping the Story of Your Health. Sahan Jayatillake Certified BodyTalk Practitioner [cited 2024 Oct 18].
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