Welcome to Rising Bird Healing Arts!

October 5, 2010

Dreams Aflutter, encaustic

Thank you for visiting Rising Bird Healing Arts, my nexus of creativity and healing. As you may gather from visiting the pages on this site, I am not your average massage therapist.

I have often been called “The Creative Healer” because my approach to bodywork specifically, and healing in general, is creative in nature: the mind is a creative force that can help to heal the body and the messages we receive from the body–through sensation, imagery, or emotion–may not only relieve pain, stiffness, and tension, but may also help us understand our lives in a profound and meaningful way.

I am a Licensed Massage Practitioner and Reiki Master as well as an artist, writer, and teacher.  I combine these skills and experiences to create custom sessions for my clients that fit their needs. No two sessions are alike, for no two clients are alike. For instance, I may combine deep tissue massage for neck pain with some guided visualization, aromatherapy, and Reiki. Or I may ask you to draw your pain with crayons before a session or create a poem with my Healing Words Magnetic Poetry set.  In all, getting to know you well through deep listening is of paramount importance to me. And I may guide you in deepening your connection to your body’s wisdom as well.

Types of clients who benefit from my approach:

  • Anyone interested in an integrated, holistic approach to healing.
  • Those who wish to learn more about themselves (and the themes in their lives) through bodywork.
  • People who wish to work through grief, depression, and anxiety in a safe environment.
  • Those who wish to deepen their spirituality or sense of self.
  • Artists of all types who wish to deepen their connection to their work and get unstuck.
  • People who are interested in the emotional side of bodywork.
  • Anyone who wants a bodywork experience in which they wish to feel seen, heard, and deeply understood.

As you explore this website, you will also find more information about my massage practice; announcements about upcoming events, workshops, and classes; a gateway to sending e-cards of my original art pieces; and a link to my blog The Healing Nest!

Thank you for visiting, and I invite you to join my e-list on the right sidebar to receive occasional announcements, newsletters, and special offers.

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Fall Special 2011: Fresh Harvest Moon

April 18, 2011

Fall Special: Harvest Moon
Two Hours of Integrative Healing

The Harvest Moon is a full moon that appears near the Autumnal Equinox. Full moons often symbolize the end of a cycle, where a time of letting go or shedding old patterns is optimal. Like autumn trees whose leaves change color and descend to the earth, this time of the Harvest Moon asks you to consider what in your life no longer serves your highest healing good? What might be shed so that new change, new growth, and new cycles can occur. Harvest Moons often appear especially bright and large to moon gazers and illuminate the sky on clear nights. What needs illumination at this time in your life?
Join me for two hours of letting go and embracing positive change. We will use a variety of experiences and modalities to support you in your journey.

This two-hour holistic healing session includes the following experiences:
  • Tea of your choice and a light autumnal snack.
  • A soothing bubbling foot bath with your choice of essential oil scents.*
  • Full-spectrum light therapy to help prepare for or relieve the symptoms of S.A.D. and to give you a mood boost.
  • A “Language of Letting Go” card reading and personal coaching session.
  • An integrative bodywork session to support your process and address your physical, mental, and emotional needs at this time.
(*Note: I have many essential oils for you to choose from. In autumn, many find vanilla, cinnamon, clove, and frankincense to be lovely scents to use this time of year. These essential oils are warming to the body, as well as comforting and calming.)

Cost: $135

Cash, credit/debit cards, and checks accepted.

Gift certificates available.

Email Courtney at cputnam@rising-bird.com to make your appointment!

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