Yolande Johnson

An Integrative Approach to Healthcare

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Providing Treatment for

• Chronic pain 

• Complex chronic health conditions

• Stress-related disorders

• Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Sleep problems and fatigue

• Pain and discomfort from persistent tension

• Anxiety and low mood

• Breathing dysfunction and panic attacks

• Body Image disorders

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Creating a Positive Body Experience

Our body postures, movement and breathing often reflect how we are feeling. When we are anxious and distressed our breathing becomes erratic and fast, and we feel tense. When our mood is low it becomes shallow and restrained, and we feel heavy and disconnected. When we are happy and relaxed our breathing just flows effortlessly in a gentle regular rhythm, and we feel energised and light. Because we can easily control our breathing, posture and movement patterns with training and practice, we can use it to manage our stress and anxiety, process our emotions and move ourselves into a calmer more peaceful space. Using a combination of therapeutic touch, breathing, sensory mindfulness, movement and body awareness, we will find a sense of wellbeing and peace within.

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What is BodySense?

BodySense is a somatic body sensory therapy developed in Sweden, that integrates therapeutic touch, body awareness, movement, breath and mindfulness to help clients connect their body, mind and emotions. The practitioner attunes to the clients embodied experience with active kinesthetic empathy. In response to what emerges to the clients awareness, they offer supportive interventions, access untapped resources sometimes held back by blockages and ineffectual habits. This support can lead to greater self awareness with an enhanced connection to their sense of self, and the confidence to make new choices.

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