Voice Within - An Authentic Method to Healing and Speech Therapy

09/09/2022

Let’s talk about SCARS.
These masses of entangled fascia tissue are the culprits of pain. Not pain in that area, but THROUGHOUT the body. They are like the iceberg under the water that you can’t see…massive and destructive.

They are the beginning of restrictions that gather together with other fascia, creating painful pulls throughout the body at up to 2,000 pounds per square inch of pain.

Even those tiny little orthoscopic scars can have a huge impact on your body functioning.

Ladies who have c-section scars are likely to have lower back and hip pain as the fascia radiates out from the scar area.

Scar tissue inside the body, under the scar from extensive internal work can cause horrific debilitating pain.

Knee surgeries can lead to fascia spreading into the hips and back if the scar tissue is not released.

Myofascial release (MFR) is a safe and healthy way to allow scar tissue to unwind and relieve pain and dysfunction.

MFR therapists can assess your scar and help you determine the affect they may have on your body.

Let me know if you have any questions about your scars!

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09/07/2022

Today was such a fun day full of adults looking to better themselves!

For adults, outside of my speech pathologist myofascial release work, I provide healing for the mind, body, and soul.

I feel very blessed to have found my calling as a hands-on healer. I am not only able to use this in my profession, but also in ways I never imagined would be possible.

I am able to help release trauma from the body, help you to reach a meditative state, help ease anxiety and stress, and with most to help provide a connection between you and loved ones on the other side.

I open myself to help communicate whatever it is that an individual needs in their life to move forward in some aspect, towards their full potential.

I do believe in God. And I do believe in Jesus. I also believe that I would not be doing this work without them. I have come across a lot of people who are afraid of using energy healing such as Reiki, healing hands, etc. because they fear that it is something beyond that. With me, it is not.

If this is something you are interested in finding out more about, send me a message! 💕

08/31/2022

As little ones go back to school, you may be seeing more frustrations and behaviors from those who have difficulty with speech, sensory processing issues, or autism.

The demand put on the children to follow routines, and frustrations when they are not understood by unfamiliar friends and staff can cause more breakdowns and issues at home.

I provide a safe space using the John Barnes Myofascial Release technique and 14 years of speech therapy knowledge to release barriers within the child’s body that hold them back from their full potential.

I use hands-on full body work to release the fascia that literally can put up to 2,000 pounds of pressure per square inch inside their tiny bodies.

Releasing these fascial restrictions can help to improve …
•nonverbal child’s communication
•physical restraints causing apraxia
•sensory overload within the body
•pain relief that you may not be aware of
•improvements in speech sounds that children are having difficulty improving
•attention and focus

I have opened more evening and Saturday appointments for all of the little ones who have returned to school.
Please message if you have a specific time frame that you do not see available. I will work with your schedule.

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08/22/2022

When a baby is brought in to see me for feeding difficulty, I can check the whole body to see what is happening and where the tightness is occurring during intake.

Babies who have difficulty gaining weight, get fatigued during feedings, or can’t finish a whole bottle during a sitting typically have fascial restrictions that affect the jaw and tongue muscles. Wht is most shocking to parents is how the restrictions are lower in the hips or back and yet affect the neck and head!
I use gentle hands-on techniques with John Barnes Myofascial Release to allow the fascia to release and allow structures to do the job they are intended to do.

Babies respond so well to this type of treatment as their bodies haven’t created as many blocks and held-in emotions as adults do.

Feel free to message me if you have any questions about if and how I can help you or your child!

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08/17/2022

So many babies this month! 🥰
This little guy brings such a smile to my face. Although he wasn’t sure about me during his first session, he sure has come a long way and is all smiles!

I use Myofascial Release (MFR) and knowledge of speech pathology for communication and swallowing to help children of all ages.

MFR for children is so very gentle, although creates profound results.

Babies/infants may need MFR if they
•have difficulty gaining weight
•take a long time to finish bottle/feeding
•show signs of fatigue during feeding
•have difficulty latching
•have extremely tight bodies
•constantly roll to one side at early age
•do not like to be touched
•have tongue tie
•Torticollis/ severe head tilt to one side
•gassy or colic
•do not make sounds or use tongue

Message me if you have any questions on how I may be able to help you or your family member!

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08/09/2022

Myofascial Release treatment looks different with each child I work with.

•Some children come in unable to control the sensations in their bodies which cause frustrations and behaviors.
•Some children have so many restrictions that they are unable to formulate sounds with their mouths.
•Some children are so tight that the fascia creates great amounts of pain(up to 2,000 pounds per square inch) on their small sensitive bodies, which cause sensory processing issues, behaviors, unhappiness, and frustrations.
•Some kids are highly sensitive and it takes a little bit to get used to the feeling of being touched, but always get to the point of ‘letting go’ and wanting more touch.

•Some children lay on the massage table to receive treatment, some sit on my lap, some I chase around the floor! They are all different and we work at their level to fix their needs!

*What is always the same, is that I use a gentle hands on technique with John Barnes Myofascial Release techniques to help release the restrictions in the body.

💕💫This little guy did not love being touched on week one, but now comes to me wanting treatment in this position sometimes! So thankful for the ability to help my clients! 💕💫

07/28/2022

This week has been full of new babies needing help to release the tension affecting their ability to swallow effectively, be comfortable, gain weight, connect with parents, and in over all to relax while being held. Myofascial Release for babies is so gentle, yet so effective. Parents report how happy their child is after a treatment, how they are able to adequately gain weight, and just overall positive demeanor changes.

07/13/2022

So many times throughout my day, I wish I had a camera in my treatment room, so the world could see the magic in Myofascial Release treatment.

To see the babies who are so tight and ridged that it affects their ability to swallow, lay flat, be held. To watch them roll and twist in treatment releasing areas in their bodies, and see relief of pain in their eyes.

To see the 2-5 year olds who are still non-verbal due to restrictions in their bodies that no one can see. To provide hands on treatment to the body and wat h their body react to the releasing feeling throughout. To hear them attempt verbalization once the jaw and mouth is more free from restrictions.

To see the young child with sensory processing issues struggle with a touch the first session, and start to come in clinging to the therapist to touch and release their pain. To watch them place my hand on the part of the body that needs to help.

To see the teenagers with autism, Asperger’s, or processing issues that are able to finally feel like they can be inside their body. To hear them telling me the connections they feel when we work in a certain area.

To see the children and adults who have voice issues, where it is painful to speak for long amounts of time. To watch them learn where their tightness is, and to release the tension holding them back.

To see the adults with trauma from physical and emotional situations that are able to release what they have been holding in their body. To watch their bodies react, to unwind, to ‘let it go’.

To see the adults with stroke or physical damage who deal with depression and anger from losing their voice. Seeing their disappointment walk in the door that they haven’t made further progress elsewhere. But then to watch as we get responses in the throat and face with hands on treatment to the fascia. To see extreme tightness decrease so they have more movement.

I see Myofascial Release treatment change lives every day. I am still amazed with this process. And I am still so thankful and feel blessed to have found this resource to use with others.

07/08/2022

“What is the magic in your hands that makes me feel so calm instantly?”
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Favorite Quote of the Day!

Aside from being a speech therapist for 14 years, I am trained in Reiki, Healing Hands energy, and Myofascial Release. These can help reduce your stress, repair structural issues within the fascia, reduce pain, release trauma in the body, and help with overall well being.

I work with infants through adult helping many different concern areas!

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06/08/2022

Providing Myofascial Release to children with Autism or Sensory Processing disorders is SOO important to me! This article explains why! I am a speech pathologist, and am trained to provide this type of treatment to children and adults of all levels of severity of Autism!

According to this study…”connective tissues (fascia) can become restricted for various reasons, such as overuse or inactivity, trauma and psychogenic diseases (physical illnesses that are believed to arise from emotional or mental stressors, or from psychological or psychiatric disorders). This results in pain, muscle tension, and decreased blood flow” and that children with ASD who are treated with a series of MFR treatments can hope “for global improvement in all disorder-related deficits, from emotional aspects to posture correction”.

I see different types of gains in severe versus mild Autism, although every child I have treated has responded in an extremely positive manner!

https://blog.degruyter.com/manual-physical-therapy-promising-novel-treatment-autism-spectrum-disorder/

Message me if you have any questions regarding how I can help you or a loved one with Autism or Sensory Processing issues!

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Currently available treatments for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) fall under the category of functional rehabilitation, and often have less than satisfactory results. According to a recent case study, manual physical therapy by myofascial release could provide structural rehabilitation, and has the....

05/31/2022

I provide a very effective therapy for dysphagia (swallowing) and the research is increasing to support it! I use Myofascial release which is a gentle hands-on treatment that helps release the tension of structures.

This treatment has been successful after head/neck cancer, after stroke, with progressive conditions, and for children with structural abnormalities.

I have openings at Voice Within this summer!

While many patients develop dysphagia during or immediately following a medical condition, patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) often develop dysphagia due to late-effect complications months or years after radiation treatment (XRT). Patients post-radiation may swallow adequately immediately fol...

05/28/2022

Just a Reminder… there are alternative ways to achieve relaxation and stress reduction!

A one hour authentic healing session at Voice Within may be JUST WHAT YOU NEED!

Helping your body and mind to feel at it’s best will help you to be the best person you can for those who need you!

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