Char Carter - Embodied Inner Healing

11/02/2026

Pain does not always come from a big injury.

Sometimes it builds quietly through everyday habits the body adapts to, until one small movement is enough to trigger discomfort or symptoms 🤍

Daily patterns like repetitive actions, poor posture, or favouring one side of the body can place ongoing stress on the spine. Over time, this can affect how the nervous system communicates, influencing not just movement, but overall wellbeing 🌀

The Spinal Flow Technique supports the body by helping release stored stress from the spine, allowing balance, ease, and natural healing responses to return 🌿✨

If this resonates with you, book a session with us and see how Spinal
Flow can support your body.

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29/01/2026

Dementia is not one illness.
It’s a word used to describe changes in memory, thinking, communication, behaviour, and daily function.

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause. Other types include vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and mixed forms.

Dementia is becoming more common as people live longer. This means many practitioners will work with clients who either have dementia or care for someone who does.

Let’s be clear from the start
Spinal Flow does not cure dementia.
It does not reverse or stop the disease.
And that’s okay.

Spinal Flow can be used as supportive care, focusing on comfort, calm, and helping the nervous system feel safer.

Spinal Flow may help support:
* stress and feeling “on edge”
* sleep and settling
* body tension and discomfort
* restlessness or agitation (in some people)
* ease of movement
* connection between client and caregiver
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In dementia care, helping someone feel calmer and more comfortable matters.

What dementia can look like in the body
People living with dementia may:
* startle easily
* feel restless or unsettled
* struggle to relax or sleep
* hold tension in their body
* react strongly to noise, touch, or busy environments
* have trouble explaining pain or discomfort
From a Spinal Flow view, the nervous system is often overloaded and easily overwhelmed.

Why regulation still matters
Research shows that things like long-term stress, poor sleep, lack of movement, and isolation can affect brain health over time.

Spinal Flow doesn’t change the disease.
But it may help the body settle enough to:
* rest more easily
* move with less resistance
* cope better with daily care
* feel safer in the body
This support can make a real difference to quality of life.

Where Spinal Flow fits
Think of dementia care in three simple layers:

1. Medical care
Doctors, medication, safety checks, monitoring.
(Not our role — but essential.)

2. Daily foundations
Movement, routine, connection, sleep, environment.
(High impact.)

3. Nervous system support
(This is where Spinal Flow sits.)
Spinal Flow focuses on:
* gentle, predictable touch
* calm presence
* helping the body feel safe
* reducing tension and resistance
* supporting connection and trust
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Spinal Flow doesn’t “fix” dementia.
It supports how the body experiences it.

How Spinal Flow may help
* Calming the system
A calm practitioner helps the client feel calmer too.
* Easing body tension
Less tension can mean better sleep and less agitation.
* Supporting rest
Regular sessions can help the body learn how to settle.
* Improving comfort
When the body feels better, daily life often feels easier.

Working with clients who have dementia
Go slow. Keep it simple.
* Use short sentences
* Explain before touching
* Keep sessions familiar and predictable
* Reduce noise, bright lights, and distractions

Notice changes like:
* how quickly they settle
* sleep quality
* less restlessness
* easier movement
* caregiver feedback
These are meaningful outcomes.

Supporting caregivers
Small, simple routines help:
* same time, same place
* gentle contact only if welcomed
* one calming phrase (e.g. “You’re safe. I’m here.”)
* then move into rest or bedtime
Simple and repeatable works best.

Important boundaries
Spinal Flow should never replace medical care.
If you notice:
* sudden confusion
* rapid changes
* signs of illness or dehydration
* frequent falls
* new weakness or fainting
If the family advises you regarding the above or you notice signs, please advise them to seek medical care .

Language matters:
* don’t say “treats” or “cures” dementia
* say “supports comfort, calm, and quality of life”
* everyone responds differently

“Spinal Flow doesn’t treat dementia. It may help support calm, comfort, and rest, helping some people feel safer and more settled in their body.”

References:
* World Health Organization — Dementia overview
* The Lancet Commission — Risk factors explained
* National Institute on Aging — Dementia basics
* Alzheimer Society of Canada — Canadian dementia support

21/01/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫:
𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐻𝑖𝑑𝑑𝑒𝑛 𝐿𝑖𝑛𝑘 𝐵𝑒𝑡𝑤𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑆𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑁𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑜𝑢𝑠 𝑆𝑦𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑚 𝑅𝑒𝑔𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛

The dura mater is the tough, protective outer membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. It protects the central nervous system and forms a continuous connection from the inside of the skull, through the foramen magnum, down the spinal canal toward the sacrum.

The dura is not an isolated “covering.” It is a tension-bearing structure that can transmit mechanical strain along the length of the spine. When stress accumulates through posture, injury, repetitive loading, or long-term protective patterns, the nervous system may begin receiving distorted sensory input. Over time, this can contribute to ongoing guarding, altered movement strategies, and difficulty shifting out of protective tone.

The meninges are arranged in layers: the dura mater on the outside, the arachnoid mater beneath it (associated with cerebrospinal fluid dynamics), and the pia mater directly contacting neural tissue. Together, these layers create a protective interface between structure and nervous system function. When tension patterns persist, regulation can become harder not because the body is “broken,” but because the system is operating from defence rather than safety.

Spinal Flow works by using precise, gentle contact at specific access points to provide low-threat sensory input to the nervous system. This is not force-based work and does not rely on mechanical correction. The goal is to support regulation, so the body can reorganise tension patterns through its own neurological control rather than through external pressure.

When regulation improves, posture, motion, breathing patterns, and overall ease can begin to change, not by forcing the body into alignment, but by reducing the need for protection.

Principle:
The nervous system leads; tissue responses follow.

References
Standring, S. (Ed.). Gray’s Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice (42nd ed.). Elsevier.
Bogduk, N. Clinical Anatomy of the Lumbar Spine and Sacrum (5th ed.). Elsevier.

18/01/2026

Curious how Spinal Flow works for your body?

Spinal Flow supports the nervous system from the inside out.

By gently engaging key spinal gateways, the body is given the conditions it needs to recognise safety, release stored tension, and reorganise naturally.

Fun fact:
About 80% of your nervous system communication travels from the body to the brain, not the other way around.

When spinal input improves, the brain finally gets the message: you’re safe.
That’s when real change begins.

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16/01/2026

𝑊ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑀𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑃𝑒𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝐺𝑒𝑡 𝑊𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑔 𝐴𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑉𝑎𝑔𝑢𝑠 𝑁𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑒?

Most vagus-nerve advice focuses on:

• breathing
• cold plunges
• humming
• “stimulating” the nerve

Helpful — but incomplete.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐜𝐞:

The vagus nerve doesn’t work alone.
It relies on spinal sensory input to decide if the body is safe.
That’s where Spinal Flow fits — and it’s rarely explained.

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭:
The vagus nerve listens before it regulates.
• ~80% of vagal fibres carry information from body to brain
• Without clear safety signals, calming responses don’t stick

If spinal input is distorted by tension, guarding, old injury, or chronic stress, the brain may ignore vagal signals.

You can breathe all you want — the system may still stay guarded.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:

Spinal Flow doesn’t force calm.
It improves the clarity of information entering the nervous system.
Clear signal → regulation becomes possible.

That’s not a vagus hack.
That’s how the nervous system actually works.

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐩:

The vagus nerve is largely afferent (body → brain) and requires accurate sensory input before regulation can occur.

References:
• Berthoud, H.-R., & Neuhuber, W. (2000). Functional and chemical anatomy of the afferent vagal system. Autonomic Neuroscience
• Tracey, K. J. (2002). The inflammatory reflex. Nature
• Craig, A. D. (2009). How do you feel? Interoception and the sense of the physiological condition of the body. Nature Reviews Neuroscience

𝐶𝑟𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑡 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑘𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑓𝑜 𝑡𝑜 𝐿𝑒𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑎

15/01/2026

I was listening to a broadcast a few days ago.

The speaker talked about how there is no "past or future" there is only now
He spoke about how, when we are focused on what has happened previously to us it's because we can't accept it

He said that by accepting what has happened, because we can't change it, we become a better version of us (let's be honest, we are where we are meant to be or else we wouldn't be the incredible beings we are)

Living in the past, not accepting and growing from our experiences keeps us in a state of (what is termed) depression but when we can accept that our experiences have enabled us to be who we are, with such strength and wisdom, we allow ourselves to be~do~have anything we choose

And then a memory popped up for me

so, what are you choosing to do with your wisdom and experience?

14/01/2026

How often do we take for granted the little things that make such a difference to our days

Do we even take notice?

Whilst my love must work, I get to take a nap, should I choose to

So much gratitude for this simple delight

And even more than that, there is no animosity, no disgruntled love, just acceptance

That I get to nurture myself so I can be, by choice, available to nurture and support him when he gets home

This is partnership
This is love

This is too many nights of broken sleep for both of us because when one is in need, the other supports

Recognition and gratitude

14/01/2026

I have held many roles over the years, most I could have made a huge career with online, so why didn't I?

I have been an award winning business, 7 years running!

I am the best administrative support, SSO, office manager, community coordinator, EA... achieving at all levels ... for others

I am also a fabulous life coach, clinical hypnotherapist and spinal flow technique therapist

BUT...

Our lifestyle is considered "nomadic", we are a Defence family.

Moving from place to place pays its toll; having to prove oneself time and again regardless of the success of the past and so we fall back into our comfort zone; FEAR kicks in... 𝑎𝑚 𝐼 𝑔𝑜𝑜𝑑 𝑒𝑛𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ?

It's about the belief system aka self talk ... you see, even though I KNOW that the work I do supports people, (how do I know? they tell me AND the transformations stay with them until another "imposter syndrome" kicks in) I too suffer the limiting beliefs, the imposter syndrome... 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈

I am a work in progress

I don't have all the answers, I am figuring it out too AND I have the capacity to support others through the same experiences I've had

So whilst I struggle to verbalise, to market myself, to demonstrate without hesitation my worth, I am proud of myself for showing my vulnerability

If I can be vulnerable with me, do you think I am willing to hold space for you?

𝐿𝑒𝑡'𝑠 𝑔𝑒𝑡 𝑎 𝐻𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑠 𝑌𝑒𝑎ℎ!!

So, there it is, I am here, real and raw to support others in figuring out the answers that lay within

Call me!!!

Love & light, Char

27/12/2025

When you get awesome feedback …

One of the things I try to ensure is connection with clients

From the initial assessment through treatment and post, ensuring you are safe, comfortable and free to be you

Spinal flow, hypnotherapy, coaching or a combination of all, the way I work is the same

Connection and respect

Thank you Bess