Embodied Inner Healing

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

27/12/2025

[ponder this]

If you feel you are being judged, perhaps you are judging

If you feel you are not being heard, perhaps you are not listening

If you feel you can not speak, perhaps you silence others

What we see in others is a direct reflection of ourselves thus..

If you see something you do not like in another perhaps it is an opportunity to work on that within the self

Reframe the blame and ask yourself, how is this within me?

Reframing negative or unresourceful thought creates self worth & positive environment both within and around us

Growth is a positive thing, holding the past is unresourceful

Ponder this ... allow me to support your growth

PM me to accept this opportunity

23/12/2025

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Did you know a pelvis shape differ from person to person. 🤷

* Your pelvic bones support the weight of your upper body, together with the muscles of your pelvic floor. The pelvic cavity, the space between your pelvis and abdomen, holds your urinary and reproductive organs. The female opening in your pelvis serves as the birth canal.

* So a joint is where any two bones meet. In your pelvis, several small joints between the vertebrae of your pelvic spine help your spine move. There are also several joints that connect the bones of your pelvic girdle to each other and the rest of your body.

* Whether female or male at birth, your pelvis will continue to grow and change through puberty. By adulthood, your pelvis will differ in certain ways by the reproductive organs you have. These differences have evolved together with our different reproductive systems.

* If you have a female reproductive system, your pelvis anatomy is optimized for childbirth.
It’s broader and shallower, with a larger opening. Your butt bones are further apart, making the outlet wider. Your p***c arch is wider.

* The bones and joints of your pelvis are subject to the same injuries as others in your body, including fractures, dislocations and repetitive strain injuries. You can get arthritis in your pelvic joints. Pregnancy and childbirth can also cause temporary pelvic joint pain. 🤦

📌 Take care of your foundation gateway - be mindful when bending, twisting and turning.
Stop sitting for so long - your body is built to move every muscle, every joint, every day. 🤗

"No days off believing in YOURSELF"

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16/12/2025

Updating qualifications always remind me of my abilities and self worth

Advanced Masters Clinical Hypnosis

Advanced Diploma Clinical Trauma Hypnotherapy

De Trauma Technique

Cert. Modern Hypnosis s

14/12/2025

Just as the universe gives that for which you ask, so does the mirror reflect

That which you emit, you receive

Consider your thoughts and your words for they each hold immense power

Good Vibes Tribe 11:11 · The Universe Reflects Who You Are, NOW · Song · 2025