26/01/2026
โจ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ฆ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ง๐ฌ ๐
๐ข๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ โจ
Right at the very top of your spine live two small but mighty vertebrae. C1 (Atlas) and C2 (Axis).
This is where your nervous system takes its cues from the world.
When this area is under pressure or holding stress, the whole body stays on alert.
This space influences:
๐ฌ๏ธ The flow of cerebrospinal fluid
๐ง Brainstem and vagus nerve communication
โจ Blood flow to and from the brain
๐ Your ability to rest, soften and feel safe
When itโs overwhelmed, you might notice headaches, neck tension, dizziness, brain fog, anxiety or that constant feeling of bracing for whatโs next.
In Spinal Flow, this area is known as the Pause Gateway.
Itโs where the body is gently reminded that it doesnโt have to stay switched on.
When this gateway opens, something subtle but powerful unfolds.
The brain receives the signal of safety.
The body stops gripping.
Fluid begins to move.
The vagus nerve softens its tone.
And the nervous system shifts out of survival and into healing.
This is why people often sigh, melt, feel waves or even tear up during a session.
Itโs not just relaxation.
Itโs regulation.
If something here feels familiar, or your body has been quietly asking for support, youโre very welcome to reach out.
Iโm always happy to have a gentle conversation and help you explore whether Spinal Flow is the right fit for you.
Your body already knows how to heal.
Sometimes it simply needs permission to pause. ๐ฟ
www.highcountryhealing.au or call Shelly on 0420 591 022