Professional Brochure for "Body-Mind Integrative Reiki" - Reiki, Body-Awareness, and Presence

P r o f e s s i o n a l B r o c h u r e f o r

B O D Y - M I N D I N T E G R A T I O N T H E R A P I E S

Including "Body-Mind Integrative Reiki"

By Christopher Pringer
Reiki Master (3rd Degree), Ordained Minister (S.H.E.S)

Integrative Body-Energy-Worker & Counselor
Personal Coach in Body-Mind Awareness
and Preventative Health Maintenance

By Appointment Only
Queen Anne, Seattle, WA
206-286-0899 chaliser@iinet.com

Chris Pringer, '08 & '05 (no beard)

Brochure Sections & Links:

Section Links:
  General Information
  Reiki Application and Other Energy Work
  Preventative Health Maintenance & Awareness Counseling
Self-Healing and "Healing Facilitation"
What makes my work different? My Own Niche
The "Body Pattern Reading" Approach / Orientation
Body Awareness and Health Insurance
  Certifications Formal Training Fees Bio
  Related Writings: Therapies, Body Memory, more (this page)

  Page Navigation Note Key Site Links

  Body-Mind Integration Home Page
  Site Map, Organization Chart, & cross-discipline approach

  "Body-Mind Integration in the Personal Growth Process"
  "Tensing Yoga - Self Healing, Awareness, & Prevention"
  About Hakomi - Body-Centered Psychology
  "Bridges & Cauldrons" - integrating many methodologies
  "Approaches & Methodologies for Body-Mind Integration"

Recommended Gestalt Psychology Sites (on Index Page)
Recommended Alternative Healing Sites (on Index Page)
Studies in Consciousness (on Index Page)

Page Navigation Note:
Please note that, as you read below, you will come across many many links to sections on this page or to essays on other pages. I suggest your briefing the entire page first; then if desired on the 2nd time through, reading deeper and/or choosing an essay or two for elaboration. There is more elaboration on this page than you'll find on the average brochure. The many essays linked to have been written and published by myself (unless noted otherwise) for those with a deeper interest in Body-Mind Integration, personal growth, self-healing, etc. The Site Map & Organization Chart may help.

Super Summary
Your session may include various energy work modalities, Body/Energy-Awareness based Preventative Health Maintenance Instruction, or only Reiki or relaxation work in total silence. You may choose based on whatever stress, pain, or concerns that you have for that session. Session content is confidential. You may request a "Body Pattern Reading" as well as various massage/bodywork therapies, all of which techniques are listed & described below (via Chalicebridge.Com). Individual, program, and 3-6 week interval-based rates are available. Thank you!
General Information
I rely on Reiki, other energy work approaches, and body awareness guidance/counseling approaches to assist others effectively. I draw upon my energy work experience since 1980-82, as well as upon experience as a bodyworker & counselor since 1984, and related trainings which includes over 1500 class hours of formal studies.
I provide four approaches in my practice for therapeutic, nurturing relaxation, as well as for Pain, Injury, and Stress Management: (1) Reiki Therapy (by itself),(2)"Integrative Reiki," a multi-faceted energy balancing system which may include touch or other focus on energy points, (3)"Opening the Bridges," a combination of Energy Work including Reiki and Polarity Work, and (4) Preventative Health Maintenance Instruction based in Body/Energy-Awareness Counseling. The latter three may include touch or other focus on energy points, depending on the needs of the client. In fact, a session may include any combination of these, depending on the client's needs, requests, or Dr.'s prescription. What the client "brings" to a session (eg: pain, concern, issues, etc) generally determines our approach that day. A session usually includes an assessment of holding and movement patterns developed by the body's responses to stress, which assessment helps guide the work, and may include verbalizing that to the client if requested. The work may be a simple, relaxing session in total silence, or may include various instructions as noted below in Energy Work & Techniques and On Self-Healing and "Healing Facilitation". Counseling or Instruction
All of this work can be received fully clothed or not, as preferred. This work is not intended or practiced as treatment for serious conditions unless prescribed by a medical doctor. Often times I simply listen, and Session content is confidential. The exceptions to this are in the cases of abuse of a child or a developmentally disabled adult and where potential for suicide or homicide is indicated. In these cases I am required by law to contact the proper authorities to secure the safety of the client or others.

The Energy-Work and Techniques I May Include

Reiki Therapy, Polarity Work, "Integrative Reiki," Therapeutic Touch, and/or other Energy Balancing approaches, including "Opening the Bridges," - a kind of synthesis of the aforementioned and more. Please see below for optional inclusion of Body-Awareness and Preventative Health Maintenance Counseling & Instruction. I also do sessions using only the Reiki Therapy if requested. Please feel free to ask questions or be specific about your needs. You may request a "Body Pattern Reading" as described below. You may also request the addition of massage/bodywork therapies (which techniques would be drawn from a list as indicated in the section, "Formal Training," and for which no additional fees are charged).

What is Reiki? Reiki is, put very simply, like applying jumper cables to a battery and conveying a charge via the natural flow of energy through its established channels in the body.
In this case, The Reiki practitioner simply, but consciously, opens to the Universal Life Force, and the Universal Life Force flows as needed in accordance with Divine Will. The Universal Life Force (divine healing energy) seeks all places relatively lacking. So where there is a lack of natural energy flow in the body, there is the natural attraction to/for the Universal Life Force. Modifying that statement is the essential consideration that that "the door" to healing energy always opens from the inside. Hence, the readiness and allowingness of the recipient (in accordance with the guidance of his/her Higher Power) largely refines and/or governs the volume and duration, the actual destination, and the results of the energy flow.
Am I a "healer"? I answer that below in "My Approach as regards "Healing facilitation" and Self-Healing Instruction."

Body-Mind Awareness Counseling & Preventative Health Maintenance Instruction
Our goals here are to create assurance of strength & resilience in one's overall health. Such assurance is the true health insurance. We do this by productively exploring and learning body-awareness techniques in order to be able to monitor and adjust as needed one's physical (postural and/or muscle tone) body. This is useful because one can then use this awareness during subsequent experiences of events -- that have, in the past, been stress-loaded events -- in order to break habits of posture and movement that have been unproductive and/or painful. I provide various resources for study and self-application, some of which are easy-to-apply exercises that I have developed from an integration of body awareness, stress-pattern analysis, issues-based psychology, and Therapeutic Affirmations. For instance, "Tensing Yoga - Exercises for Self Healing, Preventative Maintenance, & Mind-Body Awareness" is one of the main techniques taught. Regular use provides a high degree of muscle injury prevention as well as effective chronic muscle injury treatment. While this technique may be applied to many areas of the body, from this page you can also link to illustrated exercises for the Low Back.

I may include, if the client requests it, a form of Ericsonian Hypnotherapy, which I would do by basically verbalizing invocations, affirmations, and related "affirmative questions" and suggestions -- in accordance with the clients directions, and for the condition or situation that the client describes. More information about this approach can be found at "INNER-RESOURCING - The Use of Personally Applied Invocative Questions (Invoc-Q's)..." and "The Use Of Questions In Effective Affirmation Therapy - Theory and Examples for Practical Application". I do not use other forms of hypnotherapy, although I was trained in its various forms in 1989 (note sections on Training and Certifications, above). The other forms generally have not fit in with the rest of the work that I do, and I haven't used them since the first few years after my training (other than when one person persisted in insisting I do otherwise). Please feel free to ask questions for clarification on the above via email or telephone.

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My Approach as regards "Healing facilitation" and Self-Healing Instruction:
Self-healing and preventative health maintenance is a worthy accomplishment, though not difficult if applied regularly with good attitude. And THAT is what I believe massage and touch-therapy is primarily for, as well as most suited for. Even a simple hug is universally recognized as healing to some degree. Releasing muscle holding and movement patterns can often have multi-level benefits significantly effecting circulation, postural alignment, neurological interconnections and function. All of which can effect internal organ system function, including neurotransmiter and hormone relationships. I do not consider massage/bodywork a luxury, unless the recipient would carry that intention so strongly as to defeat all the other benefits.
My perspective is based in a blend of Hakomi (in Addendum I) and other Reichian-based Gestalt Psychology (acknowledges & works with mind-body-spirit interface), Buddhist psychology, and New Thought philosophy. These and other aspects related to my work are elaborated on in the essays, "A Gestalt Perspective and Seven Phases of Personal Growth", "Body-Mind Integration in the Personal Growth Process", the addendum "Re-Opening Bridges & Firing the Cauldrons - Integrating Energy Work and Self-Healing Instruction into Bodywork" - based in the perspective that the chalice, far more than just a cup in this interpretation, is about the human embodiment of Spirit into the three "lower bodies" (mental, emotional, and physical) which compose the "Body-Mind"; "Compassion, Healing, and The Practitioner - and Detouring 'Burn-out'", and "Metaphors for An Approach to Mind-Body Integration and 'Body-Parenting'".
Am I a "healer"? By preference, I am a co-healer/facilitator to the degree I create the setting in which someone can effectively heal him/herself. And I am a teacher to the degree I effectively I impart/awaken/remind someone to their capacity to heal themselves. Conversely, I am a healer of others - but only when someone gives me the power to heal him/herself. I say that last sentence to make an instructive point. That is, since I believe that a full and permanent healing (by the Divine) is only *initiated and allowed* by the recipient and his/her Higher Power, and therefore not by someone else... then by function, a healer is someone who is given the power to heal -- by the one receiving the healing in accordance with the Divine Will of (including the timing ThereOf) his/her Higher Power.
Since I am interested in the long term of most important things, I am interested in the planet's population individually utilizing their God given Free Will and taking responsibility and healing ourselves & our planet. And I see our interim transition to that as requiring our individually taking charge (vrs giving too much power to another) and healing ourselves. I go along (in viewpoint) with Barbara Marx Hubbard, in that she is probably one of the most strongest proponents of co-healing the planet via co-healing ourselves.

Factors I consider in the healing of any condition are: a) the overall resilience of the person in response to personal change at deeper levels; b) what degree of re-organization of the tissues and belief system is required; c) to what degree the person is willing to accept as possible/probable that causative elements may exist on other levels -- emotional, mental, bio-magnetic, and "spiritual"; d) the degree of willingness to explore such probabilities; and then e) the willingness to make the changes on the causative levels necessary to effect physical and/or other change. An idea of how one might begin to apply such considerations is noted above in the section, Body-Mind Preventative Health Maintenance Counseling.
Like anything of value, one's healing requires personal application. No one said this is easy, but then many who have healed an emotional wounding (whether or not someone else attended or facilitated in whatever way) have regained previously lost physical capability as well. Of course, I am talking about re-established or improved functioning of cells, tissues, or organs here, not of amputations or surgical removals. Systemic conditions respond best when addressing the system on all levels. I believe that self-healing (with God's help, of course) is the only kind there really is, that the "event" requires the "process" of healing, that what one gets out of the process is more effective presence with oneself and environment, and with ones Higher Source.
The more self-empowered a client feels and applies this in his/her healing, the more multi-level-effecting (less symptomatic and more permanent) can be the results of the investment. I believe that faith and the power of one's mind and heart greatly effects what the body-mind can or cannot do. The essays, "Notes on Beliefs, Healing, and Prayer," and "'Body-Mind Integration and the Chalice' -- Questions and Topics for Body-Mind-Spirit Integration, a Class Outline Interconnecting Key Considerations'" with links to essays for elaboration, will explain more on these points also.

*** I provide: the work as noted here, an appropriate setting, a "Body Pattern Reading" as described below. I teach self-healing exercises & attitudes. I help with effective and realistic goal-setting for the healing process, and I'll even motivate -- some, for awhile. You do the REAL work -- realizing your choices (vrs. automatic reactions) and learning to take responsibility for your healing process. For those who want to explore these ideas more or simply get on with the work, I often suggest various "Homework Exercises" (physical and otherwise, much of which is available via email), books, or tapes (some of which I loan to you), and I provide much reading material. Much of this I have written in an effort to condense what I have read and found useful and/or learned experientially.

Professional Orientation:
My working philosophy aligns with that of Hakomi, the system of therapy developed by Ron Kurtz. My introduction to this orientation was in 1985, as part of my initial training in Santa Fe, by instructor Donald Van Houten (who was trained by Ron Kurtz, Jack Painter, and Randolf Stone, among others). I am committed to the life-long study and teaching of the various holistic healing arts, from basic naturopathic to psycho-spiritual, centering in self-help and attitude-related awareness. I allow others their own path and perspective and consider personal awareness and attitude critical in the self-healing process or health maintenance.
I believe healing is mostly about learning to be fully "present" which, to me, implies making the inevitable mistakes one will make in life, forgiving, changing, growing continuously, toward attaining one's highest potential. I believe that the best teacher is also the best student -- simultaneously. I look forward to the eventual integration of all modalities of health care, from conventional to esoteric, both ancient and modern, as we come to appreciate the varying perceptions and goals of a diversely-talented healing community.

Conditions that may respond well to Reiki, Energy-Work, Body-Awareness Counseling, Preventative Health Maintenance instruction, and related touch therapies: include various medical conditions (if only because of increased circulation of blood and energy), as well as low energy levels and the stresses of and life's changes and personal growth. This approach provides an excellent adjunct to conventional medical care programs. It is here recognized that the manner and timing of therapy may be critical, depending on the patient's injury or condition, as determined/considered in the case of a physician's referral.
What Makes my Work Different; My Own Niche

I often hear the words, You know exactly where to go, referring (essentially) to what I do with my skill or experience in reading the textures and patterns of muscles ( - more about that in the next section). I have always been very capable at varying the degree of pressure I apply when employing touch-based techniques. Also, I offer an instructive approach and a particular synthesis of techniques (when applicable), that I have described (as best I can in words) in "Opening the Bridges..," and the instructive approach (when applicable) as noted below - based in the perspective that the chalice, far more than just a cup in this interpretation, is about the human embodiment of Spirit into the three "lower bodies" (mental, emotional, and physical) which compose the "Body-Mind". Which is also a "cauldron" for the balancing and integrating of Humanity with the Divine.
techniques - being very strong physically, yet much enjoying the subtlest sensory perceptions. I enjoy explaining the how's and why's of energy work, mind-body correlations, and physiology relative to the work at hand when not interfering with the work at hand.

The "Body Pattern Reading": It is performed primarily by my hands palpating the muscles, as well as by asking questions. It is used to guide the work - as I feel the textures and patterns of muscles and correlating those with various other conditions in, or aspects of, the client's body or person. And if requested, what I find is verbalized and explained to the client for purposes as noted below. The reading or "assessment" is based how the body has responded to life experience -- as evidenced in the connective tissues of the body via holding and movement patterns. These bodily held patterns reflect *coping mechanisms*, *challenges*, and *gifts*, as related to how one has learned (as an infant and/or child, primarily) to feel and respond to people and situations in life. On the other hand, the degree of bodily injury or health would seem (to me as yet) to have very little to do with "character" or spiritual progress. This reading, when requested to be verbalized and explained to the client, can be used as guide for recognizing, accessing, developing, and employing mental/emotional/physical resources -- towards more effective accomplishment of life goals and re-integration of mind-body systems, and towards optimal whole systems organization and preventative health maintenance. For those with a deeper interest in body-mind psychology, I explain the reading in depth at "Understanding the Pattern Triad & Assessment."

Body-Mind Awareness & Health Insurance:
Body-Mind Awareness -- as the bottom line of preventative health maintenance -- is one of the most simple, efficacious, & cost effective forms of health insurance there can possibly be. Why? Focused awareness to the body, which occurs naturally with massage therapy and energy-work, brings circulation of blood, nerve, and bio-magnetic energies, and thereby all of one's natural healing capacities to the cells. Therefore, circulation improves where caring attention is directed, especially if focused simultaneously from within and also from a practitioner. Cells do not complain (with pain signals) where circulation is plentiful - except in cases of acute injury, emotional distress, and one type of headache. Learning body-mind awareness, which (I will say) is promoted more easily and naturally during massage therapy and energy-work than any other activity - thus becomes the bottom line of preventative health maintenance - and equates to health insurance. All that this insurance costs then, is the time it takes to apply one's awareness - other than the cost of the sessions once or twice per month perhaps. But with the sessions you get all the other benefits as well: clearing of lymphatic channels, relaxation, clarity of mind with a break from daily routine, clearing of muscular holding and movement patterns (actually a big part of body-mind awareness, but one that is not as easy to retain when not receiving regular sessions), and for some, a safe place to talk about whatever and, if desired, receive the benefits of counseling as well.

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CERTIFICATIONS:

* Certification as Reiki Master (3rd Degree Johrei), Seattle, WA, October 1991 and September 2004.
* Certification in Massage Therapy (837 class hours), Sante Fe, NM, June 1985.
* Ordained as Minister, New Age Fellowship, Seattle, WA, August 17, 1987.
* Ordained as Minister & Spiritual Healer, S.H.E.S. (Spiritual Healers & Earth Stewards) Congregation, Seattle, WA, October 10, 2001.
* Certification as Nurse Assistant (CNA), Morro Bay, CA, April 1986.
* Certification in CPR, BLS Provider course C, Sante Fe, NM, 1985 & 1987.
* Licensure for Massage practice in State of Washington, 1988 - 2000 (have not reapplied since then)
* Certification by American Massage Therapy Association, 1986 & 1988-2000.
* Licensure for Massage practice in San Luis Obispo County, CA, 1988

FORMAL REIKI THERAPY / BODYWORK TRAINING (1245 hrs)

* Reiki Training & Initiations to 3rd Degree Master with Khalid Nashmii, Seattle, Wa; July through September 04.
* Reiki Training & Initiations to 3rd Degree Master with Diane Harvey, Seattle, Wa; May '91 through October 1991.
* Apprenticeship (100+ hrs) with Robert "Mitra" Battersby, Presbyterian Minister and psychotherapist, psychic, Reiki Master and healing practitioner, Sante Fe, NM and San Louis Obispo, CA, November '84 to June '86.
* Training in Massage & Related Modalities at The New Mexico Academy of Massage & Advanced Healing Arts, Santa Fe, NM, an AMTA accredited school, (830 Hrs plus the required 250 hours journalized practicum), Sept. 84 to June 85. This included the following special courses:

Connective Tissue/Polarity/somatic release with Donald van Houten; Orthobionomics with Ursala Hoffer; Bonnie Prudden Pain Erasure Therapy (Myotherapy) with Beverly Antaeus; Shiatsu Therapy with Marc Pearl, Nutrition and Vibrational Medicine with Robert March, Counseling and somatic release with Robert "Mitra" Battersby
* License exam review classes (50 hours) at Brian Utting School of Massage, 87-88
* Muscle Energy Technique (MET) (12 hrs) class (Lumbar & Sacral) by Kerry Ann Plunkett, December 89.
* Treatment of Common Injuries, (12 hrs) Intro to Muscular Therapy Institute classes, Brian Utting & staff, Feb 90.
* Aston Patterning "Seeing I" (12 hrs) with Judith Aston, Seattle, WA, May 91.
* Hakomi Bodywork Workshops (30 hrs) with Bill Bowen, Seattle, WA, May 91.
* Clinical Study-LowBack Pain & Disfunction (16 hrs) with John Breadstill, Seattle, WA, Mar-Apr 95.
* "Myofascial Massage Therapy for Low Back Pain" (20 hrs) with Robert King, Seattle, WA, June '96
* "Whiplash, Spinal Trauma & the Chiropractic Personal Injury Case" (13 hrs) with Daniel J. Murphy, D.C., D.A.B.C.O., & Adler Giersch, P.S., Seattle, WA, March '98

FORMAL COUNSELING & OTHER TRAINING (335 hrs)

* Counseling & somatic release (10 hrs) with Robert "Mitra" Battersby at New Mexico Academy of Massage & Advanced Healing Arts (see above), 84-'86.
* Master Hypnotist Training (100 hrs) with Alchemical Hypnotherapy Institute, Seattle, WA, Spring 89.
* Hakomi Psychotherapy Workshop (16 hrs) with Amina Knowlan & Leah Gardner, Seattle, WA, May '90.
* Hakomi Psychotherapy Workshop (16 hrs) with Michael Herrick & Leah Gardner, Seattle, WA, March '91.
* "Love, Therapy, & Therapist..." (8 hrs) by Internat'l Assoc. Spirituality in Psychiatry & Med., Seattle, WA, June '96
* Emotional Support for People with Aids (15 hrs) with Kay McDill of Shanti, Seattle, WA, April 94.
* Apprenticeship in Herbal Studies (150 hours) with Silena Heron, RN, ND, Norman, OK, Winter, 1983-84.
* Aromatherapy Class "Sacred Aromatics" (20 hrs) with Diana James, Seattle, WA, Feb. '97

OTHER EDUCATION [equivalent of Bachelor of Science]

* Anatomy / Physiology Course at Oklahoma City Community College (10 Semester Hrs at 4.0 gpa), 1983
* General Chemistry w/ Lab Course at Oklahoma City Community College (4 Semester Hrs at 3.0 gpa), 1983
* General and Construction Science Mgt Courses at University of Oklahoma (110 Semester Hrs at 3.2 gpa), 1974-'79

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F E E S   for   Reiki,   Other   Energy-Work,   and   Counseling (Jan. 2008)

hr

1 hr

1hr

2 hrs

Immediate Pmt (cash/check) Rates:

$ 40

$ 70

- $ 90 -

$ 120

Program fees:
(Paid in Advance)

3 sessions:

40

65

85

115

Add $15 per Hydrotherapy Session

5 sessions:

35

60

75

110

10 sessions:

35

55

- 60 -

105

For Program fees: * A bonus session of same time length is given for every 10 sessions that are scheduled,

more than 7 days in advance (and kept), and that average less than 15 days in between sessions.

* There is a penalty of 1 session for each time the interval between sessions exceeds 21 days

Month-Plus Rates: for Interval between Session: 1-3 Wks 4 Wks 5 Wks 6 Wks (Reg.Rate)

for 1 hour session: $60 $65 $70 $85 (90)

* For MonthPlus Rates, there is greater incentive for each Shorter Interval since previous session,
yet some incentive is maintained just for keeping inside of a 6 week interval.

* Decorative Gift Certificates are available: $85 for 1 hours, $65 for 1 hour.
* Referral Appreciation: One free session is granted for each referred client who come in and pays for at least two sessions.
* No Fee is charged for any addition of Massage or Bodywork, including Esalen/Swedish Massage, Deep/Connective Tissue Work, Neuro-Muscular/Emotional Pattern Release, Neuro-Muscular Re-Education, Proprio-Neural Facilitation, Orthobionomics, Myotherapy (Trigger-Point), Reflexology, Shiatsu, Acupressure, Jin Shin Jit Su, Trager/Joint Mobilization, Passive Joint Mobilization, Strain Counter-Strain, or Exercise Instruction (Swedish Gymnastics).
* No Fee is charged for information or instruction about the above and much, much more, including "Tensing Yoga," "Body-Mind Nutrition and Body-Mind Preventative Health Maintenance," so long as it is given within session time or over the phone (especially for regular clientele).
* Cancellations: The full fee is charged for less than 24 hours advanced notice
* Travel time: $1 per minute driving time (ie: hour each way would be 1 hour total, the Travel Charge would be $60.
* Sliding Scale Rates and Barter: I am fairly open to these means and will consider needs/requests on a case by case basis. I keep a list of items and services that I may be in need of. Please feel free to ask (by phone, email, or in person).

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Related Resources

Love Letter self-applied journaling technique
This How To Write A Love Letter format is useful for preparing and/or facilitating deeper communications and/or resolving conflict/issues within self or with another person (ie: parent, former mate, etc). This method can fill a special need for therapeutic dialog with someone who is currently not present, including those who have passed on. Because most of what any person can actually heal, or may be responsible to heal, is within ones own feeling body. It is also valuable for/during various strictly personal therapeutic processes, for simply journaling, including self-dialog between two or more parts of yourself that represent mixed feelings about something. Other benefits include introduction to and practice in additional valuable self-healing techniques: "Self-Parenting;" constructing practical, emotionally integrative affirmations; making decisions about your intention and direction for healing change; and verbalizing those decisions in order to etch them into ones being. The latter initiates the completion of (as yet unmet) essential need(s) of the inner-child, and may manifest changes in related physical symptoms (ie: less pain). Available in Word doc format or (Unformated) Text format. [You may also be able to right click on either of those links, select "save link as" (or equivalent), and save the file(s) to your hard drive for later use.]

Two leaders in science as applied to healing are James L. Oschman, Ph.d. and Nora H. Oschman. They have published the book, *Readings on the Scientific Basis of Bodywork, Energetic, and Movement Therapies* - Excerpts and notes from that can be found here. They are the authors of "Somatic Recall, Part 1 - Soft tissue memory," which continues in "... Part 2 - Soft tissue holography,". A summarization of their findings may be enjoyed in their article, "How Healing Energy Works". Visit their (new) web site at http://www.energyresearch.bizland.com/. There are extensive scientific references for your in-depth curiosity via the above links. (And, by the way, this is very related to my own work and studies in fascia based body-memory; my Fascia-Memory page is listed in the author section below).

"My Cells - My Children"
& other metaphorical prose for the 'Body-Parenting' Approach to Mind-Body Integration

"Fascial Memory Theory" is about the Physiological relationships to the intangibles of emotional memory storage; the Connective Tissue (fascia), Body-Memory, and the basis for *prospectively* the most accurate health profiling and diagnostics systems, as well as most early on applicable preventative maintenance health system. For quick views, see the Project Overview Chart, or Project Task Flow Chart [PERT-style view].

"Body-Mind Nutrition"
considerations in relating a transition in diet & nutrition
to personal and spiritual growth, and the benefits of such transition

"The Transition Diet"
- Steps & principles telling how to transition -gradually & successfully- to a diet that promotes & sustains optimal health for body, mind, AND the planet, even from the standard American diet. Incorporate this approach as slowly or as quickly as you can maintain. (If done too fast, you may find it too uncomfortable, then bounce back to the old ways, so would just be a waste of time). Includes a Food-Combining Chart for optimal digestion and assimilation of nutrients, as well as for proper elimination. Other sections included: "Transition Diet," "Rebuilding Diet," "Three Day Apple Fast And Seven Day Cleanse," "About Cleansing Reactions," and "Efficient Body-Sizing Strategies (for Weight Management)."

"Questions for INTER-RESOURCING
The Use of Personally Applied Invocative Questions (Invoc-Q's)
for Multi-Dimensional Facilitation of Information Sharing, Integration, & Access"

"Approaches & Methodologies for Body-Mind Integration"
Suggestions & Resources for Considering Receiving the work as well as for Vocational Considerations.

"The Middle Path Log"
Transcript of an on-line discussion among healing practitioners and students
about Integration of Body, Mind, & Spirit (an intelligent & insightful exchange)

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Author / Artist / Editor Information

Body-Mind Integration
and Fascia Memory Research

Christopher Pringer
Reiki Master, Ordained Minister
Chalice Bridging Ministries
Body-Mind-Soul Integration for a Healthy Planet
Bridging Theology, Consciousness,
and Practical Emotional Intelligence
Site Map & Organization Chart

   Body Mind Integrative Awareness (Brochure)
Individualized Approach and Training
for High Performance, Awareness, and Integral Being

Body-Mind Integration and Chalice Productions
(Home Pages) Writing, Artwork, Resources

Fascia Memory Research Project
Mind-Body Memory and the Future of Preventative Medicine

4C-Publishing
Chalice Creations and Concept Charting (Desktop Publishing)
for Vibrant Greeting Cards, Logos, Mandala & Prayer Cards,
Display Ads, Promotional Presentations, Charts & Web Books
"Synthesis" Mandala Shirts

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Guest Book & Web Site Support System Page

for Chalice/Grail Artwork
and 4C-Publishing

COPYRIGHT REGULATIONS/POLICY & DISCLAIMER:
REPRODUCTION: I welcome my writing/artwork being reproduced, provided that it is in it's original and complete form (or an editing or excerpt by agreement with the author), and contact info are intact and readable ("Chris Pringer, Chris.pringer@chalicebridge.com, www.chalicebridge.com"), and so long as the following conditions are applied:

a) Hardcopy reproduction is ok so long as it is for personal or non-profit organizational use only; b) Distribution and posting on web pages, blogs, and forums with my permission (mostly because I want to know where it's been put, and I'd be most honored to be asked). c) Any distribution of my writings or artwork must be w/o charge unless with prior agreement in writing with the author. d) The only exception to that regards the World Healing Prayers, which I encourage people to make all the copies they think will be used effectively without obligation to get my permission or even contact me. By the way, I have yet to ever sell -or give permission for anyone else to sell- any of my artwork on E-Bay or anywhere else. [noted 12/27/07]

DISCLAIMER: None of my writing, chalice art, or PolyPsyArt is intended to be, to replace, or discourage the appropriate use of, medical attention and/or treatment, but as educationally informative for the purpose of overall health enhancement and preventative maintenance. So far as I know, I have not quoted any other person without saying so. I have emulated a number of writers and teachers, so I wouldn't be surprised if many of my statements have very similar words and meanings as they. In any case, I have always tried to say what I believed. If you find that I have plagiarized anyone to any degree, please let me know -- by noting the complete published reference, and including the full quote and a few sentences of text before and after). This given, I will duly correct the writing.

AUTHORSHIP: Unless otherwise noted under the titles, all essays, artwork, prayers, pages at this site and sub-directories (as at my previous site at AOL), and with exception of some of the solid color and cloudy-sky color backgrounds and logo/headers for others' sites as noted) has been composed, rendered, and/or web-authored by myself, Christopher Pringer, a member of Veteran's for Peace, ch.92 and of the "Seattle 12," practitioner in Body-Mind-Energy Integration Therapies since 1984, and ordained minister (Chalice-Bridging Ministries) since 1987. Most of the personal health-oriented essays at this site were written in the early 90's, as compared to the social/political health oriented pages since 1997.

ABOUT THE ART: The symbols for the "Chalice" - or Holy Grail - that I often use are drawn essentially from ancient archetypes. Here, the Chalice is essentially a "cauldron" for the balancing and integrating of Humanity with the Divine - individually and communally. And just to forestall any hasty categorization, I should say that these archetypes pre-date the Jewish faith by many centuries. They have their own rich meanings as related to the spiritual dilemma or paradox, balancing or synthesis of qualities (such as Yin & Yang), and healing transformation. The "Chalice-Star" over the three traveling magi is used in my Solstice or Christmas Card design to represent our quest - in this earthly dimension of body, mind, and spirit - for the inner-most Source of one's spirit and faith -- whether that would be the Inner Christ, Inner Buddha, Inner Mohammed, or the Divine Mother's Spirit connecting All Life, etc.

That disclaimer said, you may find out the actual origins of my relationship with these archetypes at Home Page for Body-Mind-Chalice Integration (and related artwork). If you feel well served by what you found here, I would certainly appreciate your support. Although there is virtually 3 large books (and probably over a thousand hours) worth of written material and artwork here, nothing has ever been sold at this site (although I do promote my therapy practice and desktop publishing skills). In any case, IF YOU FEEL SO INCLINED TO SUPPORT THIS WORK (there are also ways besides donating money), please check out the Chalice Bridging Ministries / PolyPsyArts Support System.

COMMENTARY/Feedback is MOST APPRECIATED via the Guest Book or directly via Chaliser@iinet.com. I Hope you have found this page useful. Please let me know if it (or any parts of it, or other pages here) do not make sense to you, or don't seem consistent, etc. Extra points given for being specific. <grin> It's nice to hear from visitors in any case. I will probably reply. Here is to your continuing to receive the benefits of your drive to discover you. --Chris
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Professional Bio & Quotes

Chris, 1984

Chris, 2008 I began my studies in multi-level self-healing when in the service, in Thailand in the Winter of '73. The focus then was on self-help psychology, consciousness, and eastern and western mystical perspectives. This continued through my university studies in Norman, OK '74-'79. 1980 took me into naturopathic studies, primarily nutrition and herbology when I lived in Oklahoma City. Not seeing the naturopathic doctor route as affordable at the time, I found direction via a five-evening massage course, Fall '83. That led to a six month professional practice, followed up with the training in Sante Fe, NM, '84-'85 (described in the next paragraph).
Since then I have practiced massage and/or healing facilitation for others, initially in Santa Fe, NM (during/after my training), then San Louis Obispo, CA, and Seattle, WA. This includes exploring personal challenges and self-healing methodology. A session may include various energy work modalities, Body/Energy-Awareness based Preventative Health Maintenance Instruction, or only Reiki or relaxation work in total silence. A client chooses based on whatever stress, pain, or concerns are present at that session. A client may request a "Body Pattern Reading," as well as various massage/bodywork therapies, all of which techniques are listed & described in my brochure. Individual, program, and 3-6 week interval-based rates are available.

My interests have primarily centered in three areas:
1) Body-Centered Psycho-Spiritual Process (as in "Hakomi" style of) counseling and bodywork, including as assessing an individual for the most efficient means of addressing connective tissue injury, short and long term, and the most efficient application of the results of that assessment (on physical and/or emotional levels);
2) in The Basic How's And Why's Of Psycho-Emotional Storage In The Body-Mind, and in the related fascia memory storage dynamics - referring to the technical aspects of neuro-physical interface between connective tissue, emotion, and the brain);
3) "Chalice-Bridging" style chakra balancing - based in the perspective that the chalice, far more than just a cup in this interpretation, is about the human embodiment of Spirit into the three "lower bodies" (mental, emotional, and physical) which compose the "Body-Mind". Which is also a "cauldron" for the balancing and integrating of Humanity with the Divine - individually and communally.

My training includes over 1370 hours of classes and practicum, including with the New Mexico Academy of Massage and Advanced Healing Arts in Santa Fe, NM (1984-85), and with various accredited bodywork and therapy workshops (`86-present), as well as 100 hours training with the Alchemical Hypnotherapy Institute (1989), over 100+ hrs apprenticeship with healing practitioner Robert "Mitra" (`85-`86), and 150 hours apprenticeship with Silena Heron in Herbal Studies (`83-`84). For the detailed version my training, you may go to the latter half of my Reiki Therapy Practice Brochure. Which also includes (and relates context for) links to essays elaborating on aspects of imbalance and injury, assessment, and healing.

Personal Quotes on Body-Mind Awareness [ cp, 12'07 ]

BODY-MIND AWARENESS, at the core of preventive health awareness, is one of the most simple, efficacious, & cost-effective forms of HEALTH INSURANCE there can be. Hence, massage is far from just "a luxury item," and bodywork therapies can be indispensable for the healing of certain conditions.

MUSCLES RELATE TO ATTACHMENTS - to what we use to take our stance, to hold our place, to perceive and respond to our environment, and to extend who we are and/or want to be. Or used to be (in too many cases, perhaps).
That speaks not only to the body's condition and function, but to how it communicates awareness of where one is along one's path (of becoming who one truly is).

THE BODY IS . . . among other amazing things, a unique communications system -- intimately linked with one's TOTALITY.
Establishing rapport with one's body can be a PATH to self realization.

ONE OF MY DREAMS is a society where/in all children are taught how to feel/see/read their own body-mind communications such that preventive health maintenance eventually becomes second nature. And actually, for the most part, they would be encouraged to re-awaken and build upon what I believe to be a NATURAL INCLINATION - conscious self-healing and continuous expansion of awareness.

And the above goes FOR ALL OTHER ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES, to the degree that one utilizes them to improve such awareness and causative/pro-active connection with one's body-mind, and to employ the most effective tools for maintaining/improving one's health under any given condition or circumstance.

WHY DOES BODY AWARENESS = OPTIMUM HEALTH INSURANCE ?

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