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Clearings
 
House & Business Clearings:
Many times I am asked if house clearing is house cleaning.  It is in a sense: the clearing of energies that are in our homes that are not there for our highest purpose.  Energies that make us feel uncomfortable and not welcome.
 
This is what I have found in homes as they were being cleared: 
            Imprints caused by:
Emotions of tenants or past tenants:  fear, anger, sadness, anxiety, sorrow
Certain rooms or areas: when a person lives in fear ex: being abused in a certain room, or confrontations in a living room: these rooms need extra clearing and more work. 
            Entities or spirits:
Energies:  entities or spirits that are stuck here on the earth: some very obnoxious ones, some that are scared to go to the light (taught beliefs of behavior and acceptance by God), and energies that are hanging around and clinging to the others.
 
Many times when we live in the homes with low energies, we come to believe that what we feel is normal and it can not be changed.  Whenever the energy is low in my home or that if I can feel entities or spirits that are here and not for my highest good, I do a clearing   Because of being sensitive, it is easier to pick up on the changes.
 
When ever we move into a new home or old home, or even a business building, the building should be fully cleared with a smudge before moving in.  In one home, I could feel the energy of a contractor in the utility room, and yes we can be affected by that low energy.  Many times it may take an outsider to come in and do the cleaning, as some of the energies seem to become too attached to the occupants of the building.
 
As I go along with the clearings, there is always something new to learn and experience.  The building is cleared from the bottom to the top, and not one room or closet is missed.  What I enjoy is the after effect and the knowing that all the energy in the home is on a much higher vibration and calmer.
 
Effects of not having a house cleared or smudged before moving in:
Increased fighting among family members, increased anger, sadness, unwillingness to go into certain rooms, objects being moved or broken and not by family members.   Children and animals get scared and unwilling to be let alone.
 
Written by: Kim Buckler  (Cochrane, AB)
 
CranioSacral Therapy
 
 
Cranio Sacral Therapy was developed by John Upledger, based in the United States.  He discovered a gentle form of healing, working with the pulse of the Cranio System to release blocks that have occurred from physical and emotional stress and trauma. 
 
                    Experiencing Cranio Sacral Therapy explained with a Medical View:
 Cranial sacral therapy is administered through monitoring the rhythm of the cerebrospinal fluid's flow through the system.  Cranial sacral therapy practitioners work to balance the life force energy within the body.  Because the movable skull, sacrum and coccyx are attached to membranes encompassing the cerebrospinal fluid, experienced clinicians can detect any motion.   Light, hands-on touch assists hydraulic forces (natural to the cranial sacral system) to improve the body's internal atmosphere; thus, strengthening its ability to heal itself. The brain sends messages down the spinal column to the sacrum and to the tip of the coccyx. Signals are then rerouted to all parts of the body through nerves departing the spinal column.
 
By freeing tension from the spinal cord, the cerebral spinal flows more freely. Cranial sacral therapy optimizes rhythm of the spinal fluid and influences the whole body. It is relaxing, safe and effective; and cranial sacral therapy may heal or alleviate numerous conditions including migraines, chronic fatigue, motor coordination impairments, stress and tension, TMJ, and orthopedic problems.  
 
                    Experiencing Cranio Sacral Therapy explained by the client:
     client 1:  After several years of migraines a 38 yr old female started Cranio Sacral Therapy treatments, after a couple of treatments the migraines ending along with the understanding of how they started in the first place.
    client 2:   A young boy in the States, near the Upledger Centre, was suffering from constant migraines, after the first session, the migraines decreased substantially and stopped after a couple more.  His Dural fluid in the spinal chord was not flowing properly and the cranio rhythm was off. 
    client 3:   A young adult was wearing braces to straighten her teeth and jaw line.  After some of the adjustments, she would receive a session of Cranio Sacral Therapy, and after the last one, she went once again.  The are documented studies on how wearing teeth braces have caused the spine to twist and create back problems.  Cranio Sacral Therapy allows the body to adjust in a safe manner along with allowing the braces to do their job.
    client 4:  This client had been experiencing many years of fears and discomfort in the legs.  Twitching in the legs at night, so bad that she had a hard time getting to sleep.  A couple of sessions ending the twitching along with releasing the originating fears. 
 
Our bodies retain the memories of how our structure was created, we are able to release the traumas and or adjustments that occur during injuries and such.  With CranioSacral Therapy, we can do this with a light touch and allow the body to readjust without a lot of discomfort. 
 
The above information was gathering from the text book and the web site.   Upledger Institute  www.upledger.com 
 
Submitted by:  Kim Buckler  www.spirit-soul-healing.com  
 
 
Crystal Healing
 
             About twelve years ago, the thought of using crystals and crystal bowls for healing was just weird.  After a few years of seeing what these amazing healing objects can do, my tune changed in a huge way. 
 
            Every thing on this planet has a vibrational energy: plants, food, wood, cement, water, and more.  Each vibrates at a different level.   Many elements have healing properties, whether ingested, inhaled, or carried. 
 
            Crystals and minerals have their own vibrational energy that can connect with our own energy to provide the healing that our bodies require.  Each crystal has its own healing energies and can at times target specific issues or discomforts.  Some of us don’t seem to feel anything with the crystals, yet as our belief grows and intuition grows stronger, you will feel a lot more with each crystal.  There are some crystals and crystal bowls who’s vibrational energy can be too strong for us and we are not ready to work with them.  Yet others we are attracted to and feel really good with. 
 
            A huge benefit of working with crystals and crystal bowls is that we can clean and clear them of old energies and reuse them over and over again.  Carry them, transport them over long distances, and used them for animals to humans of all ages.  Crystals can help to raise your own vibration level to help you overcome low energy states such as depression and worry. 
 
            A friend, Natalie introduced me to crystal bowls and their healing properties.  While working with one I could feel the vibration go right along me spine and through my whole body.  Could also felt the vibration from the bowl, holding my hand about an inch or two away, along with feeling the electrical like energy it produced.  I was hooked.  Her CD with the crystal bowls (and other instruments incorporated) provides a different healing session each time.  Another friend, Jeff, introduced me to the crystal skulls.  The energy from one of the skulls left me on cloud nine for that afternoon.  I provide crystal healing classes, and to hear and see what the participants are picking up from the crystals is amazing. 
 
            During a presentation on crystal healing, one lady was quit curious about the crystals and wanted to hear more.  I passed around a few of them, one being the amethyst.  After relating a story on how I started to feel the energy shifts while working with the amethyst, she tried the same thing.  Towards the end of the presentation, she shared with us how the crystal helped to get rid of a really sore discomfort in her shoulder that she was on medication for.  The medication never worked as well as the crystal did at that time.
 
            A pink quartz wand provided by our friend Jennifer, helped my granddaughter to sleep better at night.  She did not toss and turn all night and was better rested in the morning.  Magnetic jewelry can help to dispel discomforts in many ways, from arthritis to sore backs.  Amber is excellent in a necklace for little ones that are teething.  Flourite and Kyanite both can help to clear all your chakras. 
 
    Uses for crystals:  Jewelary, ornamental, for healing wands, to hold on to, energy grids and even to place under your pillow at night.  Take the time to look at the rocks, minerals and crystals in the stores.  See how you feel when you hold them.  Good, yucky, calming, healing or excited?  Enjoy one of earths amazing treasures.  
 
Past Life Regression
 
Past Life Regression
 
Past life regression has been found to be a very effective way to unlock many of the phobias that we hang on to.   I started to read a book called: Many Lives - Many Masters by: Brian L Weiss.  A psychologist had a patient referred to him, after many sessions by other doctors that could not unveil what was troubling a young lady - who was scared to leave her home, along with many other problems that made her life extremely troublesome.  This psychologist was guided to do hypnotherapy and past life regression.  It was not long before they both saw the results.
 
Past life regression is done under the control of the client, as the client is fully awake, yet extremely relaxed.    The thoughts, visions, feelings and understanding is very strong during a regression.   When I did mine, I saw little but had the knowing of what was going on.  Was able to vaguely picture a place that I was in many lives ago, and the message I got was strong.  Clients see vivid pictures of other places, smells and feelings of being elsewhere, the era and many times of others around.   
 
Thought patterns can be revealed and the belief behind the patterns can be released or undone.  These changes can be done instantaneously, and the emotions related to the old belief or thought, completely gone.   We can also find out that we are now safe, and do not have to relive a past life, this life can be created to be more peaceful. 
 
After my past life regression I understood why I hid my instincts and felt uncomfortable sharing the information I received.  A past belief about having to protect myself.  We are safe today to be natural practitioners, artists, musicians and more and share universal truth (which holds no ego or fear).
 
A past life regression helped to release one client from a repeated feeling of anguish, after she saw what it was related to.  Another saw the pattern of space, being alone, yet very content.   Another client was brought to a time in this life time to see the release of the built up anger that he was holding on to and realized the real source of the emotional upheaval.  Re-seeing the action can help us to let it go when we realize that the thought of the person / place has no significance any more, even though we are holding onto an old thought pattern of feeling. 
 
Hypnosis and Past Life Regression can help our mind to relax enough to go back and see old images, times, places, people, smells, feelings, happiness, fears, sorrow and more.  We can hold onto the happy moments and enjoy what it brought.  We can release the patterns that bring our life to a standstill, so that we can go forward with comfort.
 
We can learn to do instantaneous pattern releases and move forward with ease.   The feelings of the old thoughts are totally gone and the feelings of starting new is strong and exciting. 
 
 
Reflexology
 
 Our feet are walked on every day, bare the weight of our bodies and get stuff into shoes and other foot wear.  In order to treat and pamper our feet, foot reflexology is one of the most relaxing, energizing and pampering forms of healing and relaxing.  This is done by gentle stimulation of different areas of the feet (also hands and ears) to promote healing through the meridians that connect to the body’s organs along with enhancing the elimination of toxins. 
 
FOOT REFLEXOLOGY:  is an ancient art practiced by early Egyptians. Foot Reflexology is a science founded on the basis that areas of the feet are comprised of zones and reflex areas that correspond to all glands, organs, and bodily systems. Foot reflexology is a technique whereby pressure is applied to these areas resulting in stress reduction by using thumb, finger and hand methods. Using foot reflexology promotes physiological improvements in the body.  Foot Reflexology restores natural balance and revitalization.
 
            Reflexology will provide the following:
Improved circulation:  Our circulation is improved when the stress in our systems is released and we are able to relax.  The oxygen and nutrients in the blood is able to flow more freely and increase the function of the cardiovascular vessels.
Release of Toxins: Since reflexology works with improving the health of the organs, it also helps to release the toxins in the body and increase the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the organs in distress.  Sometimes when working on the feet the practitioner and client can feel crystals in the feet being broken up, which helps to release those toxins.  It is recommended that you do not drink alcohol within 24 hours of a reflexology treatment: the client could get quit sick during the session (a disbelieving client is now a believer). 
Reduces stress and provides a deep relaxation:  Many times a client will fall asleep during a session, even the most chatty person who has a hard time to relax.  Over 7,000 nerves are stimulated during a reflexology treatment, opening and clearing the neural pathways.  Each part of the body is worked with, reenergized and feeling better after a good nights sleep.  The energy is the body starts to flow a lot freer and reaching area that have been restricted before the treatment.
 
Healing with the clients has been seen in the following ways during sessions:
1.  One client has MS and is able to move her one leg a lot more freely after a session.  This client has also felt more peaceful and an increased flow of energy.
2.  One client had the feeling of walking on clouds after the session.  Her feet were her main form of transportation.
3.  Another clients bowels functioned more freely.
4.  A client who rarely stopped to do something for her self, chatted constantly for the first little while then just fell right asleep, and was totally refreshed afterwards.
 
Reading a section in “Feet First” by Laura Norman and Thomas Cowan, reconfirmed exactly how I felt during reflexology treatments.  Even though I love practicing Reiki and other forms of healing, I find doing a reflexology session the most relaxing of them all.  I am able to sit down and just get immersed into the treatment and smile as soon as the client falls asleep. 
 
Diagnosis with reflexology is forbidden, like many of the other wholistic practices.  If a practitioner feels that something may be wrong, he / she can only recommend that the client get a check up from their family doctor.
In summary:  Reflexology is an amazing form of healing physically, mentally and spiritually.  It can help to sooth the tired over worked feet and pamper the one that walks on those wonderful feet. 
Information from:  in “Feet First” by Laura Norman and Thomas Cowan and from personal experience.
 
Kim Buckler  www.spirit-soul-healing.com  Cochrane, Alberta  403-932-5350.
 
Reiki
 
 REIKI   Rei (life) Ki (energy)
 
    Reiki is a method of natural healing that was developed by Dr. Usui, who started a clinic in Tokyo in 1921.  DR. Usui provided treatments to patients, he then started workshops and taught classes.  Reiki is taught around the world today. 
 
    How Reiki is applied : the hands of the Reiki practitioner is held on top or above the body of the client.  There is no pressure being applied to the body to cause any pain or discomfort.  This provides a transfer of universal energy that sometimes feels like heat is being applied to the area being worked on.  This source of energy provides a very calming sensation, that helps to relax your body and mind along with strengthening our spiritual well being.  The Reiki practitioner will be guided by you and intuition to apply energy to different areas of the body from the head to feet. Reiki can be applied to any living being or animal. Sessions lasts up to one hour or longer.
REIKI can provide:
 
Release of: anxiety, stress, headaches, migraines, fears, anger, learning disabilities and creative blocks. 
 
Relaxation of: muscle tension and skeletal stress.
 
Strengthening of:  self esteem, self worth, and self confidence.
 
Helps to lesson:  learning disabilities, and behavioral problems. 
Reiki is being used for people in hospitals, clinics, and in emergency situations to promote the healing processes.  When a patient is terminally ill, Reiki is wonderful for decreasing the pain and releasing the tension.  Reiki promotes the healing process.
Some of the reasons why clients have come for treatments: 
 
Migraines:  This is one of the reasons that I got involved with energy healing.  Migraines can occur for several different reasons and be caused by unseen events or circumstances.   From receiving shots of demoral to being migraine free today and not taking any headache medication was enough conviction to learn more about natural healing and Reiki.  We have used Reiki several times for Migraines with the clients and very successfully.
 
Toxins:  One of my clients came in to see if Reiki could help with her health that she believed was being affected by the work place that she was at.  During the treatment, there was a huge toxin release, and we were also provided with information on where to look for the toxins.  The client called back a couple of weeks later, and explained how she went back to work and did find the two sources of toxins.  This client is continuing with her Reiki training and is building up her strength.
 
Depression and low self esteem:  This is felt by many of us, at one time or the other.  A Reiki treatment can provide a new sourse of energy and strength that I have seen in clients several times.  When a Reiki treatment is provided in a quiet atmosphere and the practitioner has been trained to provide the gentle healing during a treatment, a client receives a renewed sense of well being from the Reiki that stimulants can not provide.  Reiki helps to release the original source of depression.
 
Personal inner development and just general health maintenance:  Reiki has provided me with physical, emotional and spiritual growth and strength.  We can use Reiki to maintain our health and release any stress.
 
Using Reiki with other forms of Training:  I have used Reiki during Reflexology treatments and Card Readings.  Many massage therapists are combining Reiki and Cranio Sacral Therapy with their treatments. 
 
 
Shamanic Healing
 
Shamanic Healing
 
This article is being put together with the best of my knowledge and understanding, and I will be so grateful for any feed back and information to add.
 
Over the last few years there have been so many new healing techniques created, put into practice.  During this time, I have practiced some of the techniques and used what feels comfortable in my practice, as many practitioners do.  The same goes with those in other areas of work, whether we are an artist, musician and even being an office manager.  To experience what you feel comfortable with and to incorporate new ideas to form a healing, art or music that your heart knows is true.
 
A year ago a book was brought to my attention again, and I read the book within 2 – 3 days.  Jacki Daniels of Calgary Alberta wrote a book  “Heeding the Call: A Personal Journey to the Sacred.”  This book is an amazing book and explained to me what Shamanic Healing was about.  It also helped to confirm my own path, but also to help heal any misconceptions I had about something that I did not fully understand.
 
Shamanic Healing is a practice of working with spirit and healing energies in a sacred space to provide healing not only for one self but for others.  Shamanic Healing incorporates the practice of listening to the spirit world: the ancient ones, the elders, the animal kingdom, mother earth and her bounty of plants and herbs, the weather beings, the stone people and so much more. 
 
When a shamanic practitioner enters into a session for a client, they are open to receiving messages and guidance from those that come in to provide healing.  A practitioner may be guided to call in the energies of the crystals and herbs, or creator to bring in healing and balance into the receivers life.  Healing is provided in a space of compassion and for the highest good of the receiver, such as with other practices.
 
Shamanic Healing has been with us since the beginning of time, found in different cultures around the world.  There are many different beliefs, practices and forms of using energy, the spiritual world and ancient knowledge.
In the end, the knowledge all leads to the same form of bringing in healing to heal the body as a whole, physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.  To know we all are capable of healing our selves.  There are many who look for methods of healing that can be termed as startling, yet very effective.  At the same time, we can use methods that are gentle, safer and very effective too. 
 
Though I have not had any formal training as a Shamanic Healer, I am so grateful that what I am learning is a form of this healing.  When a client enters the healing space, it is their higher selves that bring in what is needed for them to go forward and to learn more about what they need on their journey.  I get to enjoy the experiences of working with the clients higher self, the crystals, the animal kingdom, angels, those who have crossed over, the herbs, the ancient ones, God, Creator and all that is there for the client at the time.  All we need to do is ask, and we can learn what we need to heal.  To be connected to the heavens and earth, to feel the love and energies of all our helpers is a blessing and such a gift. 
 
 
 
Kim Buckler (Reiki Master & Intuitive)  Spirit & Soul Healing Clinic   (403) 932-5350  www.spirit-soul-healing.com