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Please note that, as you read below, you will come across 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 "Core Body-Mind Integration Concepts in Context Chart", now at the Organization Chart page (10/10/11), may help. It compacts the key points into a relatively small visual space, and provides a summary of them and their implications relative to body-mind preventative maintenance, pain management, other aspects. |
Super Summary
Your session may include various energy-body-work modalities including therapy for cyclists, or only Reiki or relaxation work in total silence, or Body/Energy-Awareness based Preventative Health Maintenance Instruction, based on whatever stress, pain, or concerns that you have for that session. Detecting, as well as soothing, tension IS my realm of expertise. As I do hands-on work, I assess where, how, & why stress is held, how to strategize goalsetting for reducing that, plus for preventing it recurring, and/or managing it if/when does. I teach/show how to maintain appropriate muscle tension range or "work/rest ratio" in chronic areas, based on whatever stress, pain, or concerns that you have for that session. Descriptions of techniques or links to them are further below, including various massage/bodywork therapies. I draw upon my energy work experience since 1980-82, my massage therapy practice & related training since 1984, including over 1700 hours of formal studies & practicum. Session content is confidential. Individual session, multi-session program, and 3-6 week interval-based rates are available. Testimonials are available (on a separate page). Thank you!
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"Reiki Symbol on Chalice Tapestry 3DPiDStar & Flower of Life 5bVio" © Chris Pringer, 2009 |
General Information
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 a "troubleshooter" of chronic pain/discomfort since the mid-90's, and upon related trainings which includes over 1700 hours of formal studies & practicum. Please feel free to ask questions or be specific about your needs. I provide a number of approaches in my practice for therapeutic, nurturing relaxation, as well as for pain, injury, and stress management:
(1) Reiki - many find this wonderful by itself.
(2) "Integrative Reiki," a multi-faceted energy balancing system which may include Reiki, Yi Ren Medical Qigong, Polarity Work, Therapeutic Touch, other Energy Balancing approaches, touch, or other focus on energy points. In "Opening the Bridges," (on a separate page) I describe a the more extensive form of that.
(3) Massage/Bodywork Therapies - You may also request this for specific pains, injuries, or general stress relief, etc, for whatever portion of the session. More on that is included in the section, What makes my work different? My Own Niche. Specific techniques would be drawn from a list as indicated in the section, "Formal Training," for which I charge no additional fees.
"gallery portrait" with 2005 photo of Chris over his 2009 piece, "3D Multi-Chalice VortexBridge & Flower/Tree of Life" -cp, 2009. I describe my artwork overall as an eclectic/symbolic mix of multiple layers of brights and subtles, sacred geometry rounded with a balance of grounding touch. |
(3b) Cyclist maintenance & *Century Ride Packages* - I have been working with cyclists for years (1200+ session hours) - now becoming another specialization.
(4) Counseling based in Body/Energy-Awareness Preventative Health Maintenance Counseling or Instruction including basic Qigong. This would include exercises for working with muscle strength, energy levels, or specific areas of chronic pain or stiffness. You may request a "troubleshooting" of chronic pain/discomfort via a "Body Pattern Reading" (or assessment, based on muscle holding and movement habits).
Mind + Emotion
=> Equilibrium vs Habitual Tension =>
Pliant vs Torn Muscles + Healthy vs Susceptible Internal Organs
+ Time => Health vs Disfunction.
(5) Any Combination of the Above may be included in a session, depending on the client's needs, requests, or a doctor's prescription. Although I may make suggestions regarding overall priorities, goals, and approach, the client is primarily in charge of every session (wherever it takes place). The degree of organization with which that is managed is very much up to the client - and this aspect needs to be discussed if the client is serious about progress. What the client "brings" to a session (eg: pain, concern, issues, etc) generally determines our approach that day. As appropriate, a session may begin with a "reading" of holding and movement patterns in the area of complaint or for the body in general, which assessment helps guide the work (more on that below). 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".
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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.
Reiki and Energy-Work
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. Not only does Reiki bring in the basic resource "fuel" for healing changes, but it reminds the cells of their divine connection and guidance, awakening them to their most optimal functioning state, increasing circulation of blood, lymphatic fluid, CNS fluid (central nervous system fluid through the spine and brain), as well as increasing interconnections between cells, interconnections among related areas of the brain.
I like to think of Reiki, which originated in Tibet, as the energy equivalent of the Tibetan spiritual greeting, "Namaste." Which very roughly means, "I honor and respect the Truth and attendant responsibility that the Highest in me is ONE with the Highest in you, and thus bound together as ONE."
I often imagine during Reiki that I am directing a divinely originated "Nameste" to the cells of the person I am working with, so as to reinforce the intention (and related healing focii) of appreciation, integration, and cooperation among all systems, whether they are all parts of the original anatomy or not. To encourage their working together to enhance overall health in accordance with Divine Plan.
In this case, the Reiki practitioner simply but consciously opens to the Universal Life Force (divine healing energy), and the Universal Life Force flows as needed in accordance with Divine Will. The Universal Life Force seeks all places relatively lacking. Where there is a lack of natural energy flow in the body, the cells seem to recognize this and magnetically attract the Universal Life Force. You might consider the Reiki symbols (employed by practitioners) as etheric coded keys for unlocking pathways as needed for accomplishing the above, including finding the most proper order and timing for that - in accordance with the Divine Plan of that individual, including readiness of that individual per their own attributes of self-worth, faith, trust, and "allowingness." It is not up to me to make any particular thing happen for someone - that's between the recipient and God. In that sense, it is said that "the door to healing energy opens from the inside."
The other energy-work systems that I use are somewhat similar in application, although they are usually much more specifically directed; ie: to specific meridians or related systems.
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"Reiki in Chalice Integration 2" by Chris Pringer, 2009
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Chair Massage
In a chair massage, especially in a public setting, I generally just work from the lower-mid-back on up. And many people can often appreciate 10-20 minutes on just the neck and shoulders alone. I also can do the hands and arms in this setting. And that might even be outdoors in a yard or a even a park. In a chair massage, it's even possible to do feet in public, but that requires facilities, time, and arrangements for their (or my) cleaning their feet. Often times, something I find or something they say will engage my instructing a recipient in how they can prevent their muscles from getting tighter, more patterned, more injury-prone... Please see next section.
Sports Massage & Therapy for Cyclists
I have been working with a few cyclists over many years, including one before and after he came to ride competitively (16yrs & 3 yrs respectively). Another (12yrs) has neuropathy in his legs. That tallies to over 1200 hrs experience by May 2011. I've learned to re-apply a primarily Esalen style training (details below) and 25+ years experience to the bodies and minds of those very intent on athletic performance and long-term health maintenance. As a result, I've developed considerable skills for working with cyclist-related complaints, minor and major injuries, as well as chronic pain, while steadily improving their body awareness for preventative maintenance. They know me for my very deep, yet highly attuned work, although I am very capable of gauging and applying what works for others. Their words are at the Testimonials page. (Note: I have not been a cyclist since before it was called that, but I lettered in wrestling in high school, ran a 10.0 100-yrd dash, while a very slow 5 miles, and have kept in good shape since then.)
The most common problem areas for cyclists are the quads and the knees (with apparent controversy as to which), but troubleshooting - *which* muscles are pulling on the knees and *how* - determines the efficiency of ones work with the system as a whole. And my clients will tell you that I have a CSI mind in trouble-shooting with tenacity in focusing and applying the work. Cyclists should know that the location and position of the bicycle seat can effect many elements in the tension and health of many key muscles, from the hands to the feet, as well as the neck.
Yes, you get a few things here that you can't do for yourself, including instruction in "Tensing Yoga" - stretching with *yogawareness* - for power, flexibility, and *Long-Term* endurance. :-)
Therapy For Cyclists essentially includes:
* Pre-ride massage stretches and warms the muscles, readies them for the ride.
* Post-ride massage stimulates blood flow, accelerates the recovery process, relaxes the muscles, and helps prevent soreness.
* Maintenance massage maintains health, flexibility, and vitality.
Boomer Note: "According to a Wall Street Journal analysis of injury statistics, injuries to Americans in the 35- to 54-year-old age group are climbing much faster than the group's population... No. 4 on the ouch list behind only basketball, soccer and softball." -- Doug Freed in "Massage & Cycling A Winning Combination"
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*Century Ride Packages*
Pre & Post Event
Prep with three Sessions before your event and recover with three sessions after: maximize your performance and endurance.
Six 1½ hour sessions for $300
Not incl. Travel IF Applies
Also See Rate Chart Below
At Rates barely enough,
you get
"The Stuff without the Fluff"
as my cyclist client calls it. That's skills, attitude, and determination - with professional equipment and demeanor, of course.
Some local century ride or marathon events:
"Red-Bell 100" Seattle to Bellingham, "STP" - Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic, July 9 - 10, 2011; RAW - Ride Around Washington, Aug. 20 - 27, 2011; HPC - High Pass Challenge, Sept. 11, 2011;
More at http://shop.cascade.org/content/events/events
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Body-Mind Awareness Counseling & Preventative Health Maintenance Instruction
"3D & PiChalice-A1B &Vortex-Dbl-Star(Lt) Synthesis-Cntr &Multi-Chalice OnBlack" sig'd © Chris Pringer Sept'11
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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 the client's individual chronic (and current) pains and discomfort, and instruction for the client's learning body-awareness techniques. As noted above, although I may make suggestions regarding overall priorities, goals, and approach, the degree of organization with which that is managed is very much up to the client - and this aspect needs to be discussed if the client is serious about progress in the long term.
Often times, something I find or something they say will engage my instructing a recipient in how they can prevent their muscles from getting tighter, more habit-patterned, thus more injury-prone. If a client is particularly inclined to body-awareness (whether they actually know it or not), even in that short time, s/he will often "lead me" to help them see/FEEL how, why, and when they actually tense up, and then how to begin to intercept that tendency before it leads to the muscles tensing up. That is what I call the bread and butter of my sessions - helping a client feel how to prevent over-tensing of muscles in their daily life. The over-tensing decreases objectivity with, as well as awareness of, their environment, even if it is because they are doing their best to respond to that environment. And that increases likelihood of internalizing stress, which over time, leads to injury of muscles, tendons, or ligaments, and then bone as one ages without the awareness and preventative maintenance. However, by realizing how they have engaged that negative cycle, they are motivated AND equipped for including preventative maintenance in their lifestyle. For who are not so inclined to body-awareness, not to worry - the capability is within us all - it may simply takes more time and practice to realize it.
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Mind + Emotion => Equilibrium vs Habitual Tension =>
Pliant vs Torn Muscles + Healthy vs Susceptible Internal Organs
+ Time => Health vs Disfunction.
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Thus s/he is able to monitor and eventually self-adjust postural and/or muscular tone (and thereby, skeletal alignment to a great degree) as needed. One can then use this awareness during subsequent experiences (of otherwise stress-loaded events) to stop habitual reactions via posture and movement that previously resulted in discomfort, muscle strain, or injury. I provide various resources, including easy-to-apply exercises, that I have developed from an integration of (my and other's studies of) body awareness and stress-pattern analysis, as well as (for when applicable) Gestalt/Humanistic psychology, and Therapeutic Affirmations. More on related counseling just below. Also you may be interested in the "body-reading" further below, and -on separate page with in-depth elaboration- at "Understanding the Pattern Triad & Assessment"
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![Reiki Symbol w/Vortex [EmbossdBluGrn] by Chris Pringer 2009](images-cb/ReikiSymbw3D3&LtAPiDStrAChSynth2-333px.png)
"Reiki Symbol on 3D-AChaliSynthesis" - Chris Pringer, 2009
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My perspective is based in a blend of Hakomi (separate page this site) and other Reichian-based Gestalt Psychology, including "Body-Parenting" Approach. My own version of that acknowledges & works with mind-body-spirit interface), Buddhist psychology, and New Thought philosophy (works with mind-body-spirit interface), and a preventative health maintenance perspective based in Naturopathy, presented very well in Yi Ren Medical Qigong. More technical aspects detailed in "Body-Mind Integration in the Personal Growth Process" (separate page this site), with the energy-work components elaborated in "Re-Opening Bridges & Firing the Cauldrons - Integrating Energy Work and Self-Healing Instruction into Bodywork" (separate page this site). This approach is based in the view that we each are a bridge between Father & Mother GOD/ESSence, & thus form a chalice for the balancing & integrating of Humanity with the Divine. Or at least ideally so, as our systems are *attuned* & our batteries are *charged* & we fullfill our true role as human embodiments of Spirit. And in the belief that the body-mind can be a primary means of access for finding ones Way, developing appropriate and effective relationship among the three "lower bodies" (mental, emotional, and physical, which compose the "Body-Mind". Ref: "Triangle/Triad Interface" Chart). Elaboration on the psychological and philosophical perspectives behind my approach may be found via the essays (on separate pages, this site): "A Gestalt Perspective and Seven Phases of Personal Growth", and "Compassion, Healing, and The Practitioner - and Detouring 'Burn-out'". And, if you relate to prose and metaphor, "Metaphors for An Approach to Mind-Body Integration and 'Body-Parenting'". Included in the *Related Writings* section are references for Yi Ren Medical Qigong, naturopathic perspective, body-memory, pain control, and more.
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For example, "Tensing Yoga - Exercises for Self Healing, Preventative Maintenance, & Mind-Body Awareness" is one of the main techniques taught for an individual's specific area(s) of complaint. 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 the Tensing Yoga page you can also link to illustrated exercises for the Low Back. More on that on separate page, this site. How I have come to develop this approach may be understood by reading "Body-Mind Integration in the Personal Growth Process" (separate page, this site), which I published in the professional journal, Massage Magazine in 1992.
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 (and How-To's for self-application) can be found at "INNER-RESOURCING - The Use of Personally Applied Invocative Questions (Invoc-Q's)..." and "The Use Of Questions (and Gestalt approach) In Effective Affirmation Therapy - Theory and Examples for Practical Application" (separate pages, this site). 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:
"Scale & Double-Star Chalice Vortex sig'd", (© Chris Pringer Dec'08) represents the bridging and balancing of polarities within each conscious Being |
Preventative Health Maintenance And "Self-Healing": Preventative Maintenance is a worthy accomplishment, and doesn't even have to be difficult, IF applied regularly with good attitude (see below "Factors I consider in the healing of any condition"). And THAT is what I believe massage and touch-therapy is primarily for, as well as most suited for. "Self-Healing" is one extension of that. That applies to far more conditions than most people realize. 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 neurotransmitter and hormone relationships. (Using keywords "Benefits of Massage/Bodywork" in your search engine will provide all the research any professional could ask for backup on these points.) I do not consider massage/bodywork a luxury, but a primary component of the most effective preventative health maintenance, and therefore the most cost-efficient health insurance (elaboration below).
Regarding EFT ("Emo-Free", "TAP", etc): I believe these systems work very well (and relatively quickly) for many, but may provide only brief relief for complaints with deeper seated causal elements. IE: For vets with PTSD, EFT can "put the fire out". But it may not result in more than brief relief in cases where the challenge is based in, or critically anchored to, deep-seated emotions that were traumatically suppressed in early childhood. While I can offer resources for self-application, I do not train others in this approach. (see reference section)
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Am I a "healer"? In the popular sense, not hardly. My approach is not evangelical or even emotionally stimulating - bodyworkers *reduce* tension. My style is predominantly calming, observing, interpretive, and generally informative/instructive on the levels that it seems might be understood by the listener. And, by the way, in person, I speak to the person in front of me, in a far less generally directed way than I write (although might not have necessarily been the case 10 years ago). By preference, I consider myself a team-leader/instructor who mainly *facilites* - to the degree I create a setting in which someone can effectively heal him/herself to some degree. Which makes me a *Co*-Healer, if you will. I am a teacher to the degree that I effectively I impart/awaken/remind someone to their capacity to awaken their cells to remember their innate capabilities.
To make an instructive point, I could say that I am a healer of others - but only when and to the degree someone gives me the power (by their faith) to heal him/herself. I do believe that a full and permanent healing (by the Divine) is only *initiated and allowed* by the recipient and his/her Higher Power, in accordance with the Divine Will of (including the timing Thereof) his/her Higher Power. And that can be encouraged, dramatically or otherwise (in my educated opinion, as a long-time student of change, personal and communal), by someone capable and inclined in that way, including the skill to know when someone is ready to go beyond their usual limitations. And, when a client and I get there, we go from there. Aspects on temporary vs permanent healing and very related considerations may found via essay, "Compassion, Healing, and The Practitioner - and Detouring 'Burn-out' " (separate page, this site, Published July'88). But I don't specialise in "faith healing," let alone do "tent shows." It's just not my style, so to speak. Besides, there's actually quite a bit of science to back up "healing" by alternative methods, including "energy work" (some elaboration via "Notes on Beliefs, Healing, and Prayer" -- Practical considerations and a little science to boot (separate page, this site), including "'Getting Super': Sample personalized visualization prayer chart" (more application of science than prayer in this case, actually). And a summary essay, "Cells & Healing Changes: How I Believe What I See; Building, Cleansing, and Paradigm Management; Body-Parenting & Healing Cell-Talk" |
8Vtx3D4 APi-Multi-ChaliCell Vortex BridgeXfrmg Flower Of Life" sig'd © Chris Pringer Jun'11 |
"'May Your Quest' (shortform) on PiChaliceB2EA5 &ChaliCells on PiScBk158" by Chris Pringer, Sept'10 |
As regards the communal level of change: Since I am interested in the long term outcome of most things I consider important, 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 (vs 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. Her visions and programs to help put this into effect can be accessed via the *Related Writings* section as well as via your favorite search engine.
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.
Personal Application matters when it comes to one's healing process, as it does to most anything of value. 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.
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Attitudes applied in healing process greatly determine the results of the investment. That includes whether the healing is multi-level (physical, mental, emotional, and/or spiritual), as well as how permanent (vs limited to the symptomatic) the effects can be. 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'" may explain more on these points also.
I provide (if requested / as appropriate): the work as noted here, an appropriate setting, a "Body Pattern Reading" and 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. The client does the REAL work -- realizing choices (vs. automatic reactions) and learning to enjoy responsibility for the healing process - as much as the client can. 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. And I am available by phone or email. |
"Chalice Vortex Bridge over Earth, sig'd v9'09" by Chris Pringer, 2009 |
The Three Gates by Chen Yin Liu (1886)
[arrows indicate "Jade Pillow", "Narrow Vertebrae", and "Coccyx" gates.] From "The Physiology of the Three Gates in the Process of Energetic Development" by Dr. Guan-Cheng Sun, PhD*; published in "Qi: The Journal of Traditional Eastern Health and Fitness", 2004. 14 (2):34-39. This article and others are available via the Article Links page at the Yi Ren Qigong website. |
Yi Ren Medical Qigong:
I offer instruction for this methodology of self-treatment as of October 2010. While I am a novice, as yet, there are some valuable things I have learned and can share. That will grow over time. Meanwhile and in any case, please take advantage of the links to the web site created by the Yi Ren system founder and instructor, Dr. Guan-Cheng Sun, PhD.
[All statements quoted in this section are by Dr. Guan-Cheng Sun, PhD via the Yi-Ren Qigong web site:] "Qigong is the traditional practice of Chinese energy medicine combining various methods of breathing, movement, and meditation. It has been practiced with documented results in China for thousands of years for the prevention and treatment of illnesses. Qigong is part of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It works with Qi or 'vital energy' which is one of the key components of healing. Qigong has many different styles and types. The type of Qigong we offer at Yi Ren Qigong Center is called 'Yi Ren Medical Qigong (YRMQ).' YRMQ is not in conflict with any existing medical protocols; instead, it promotes one's existing medical programs and/or treatment."
Why I enjoy this approach and manner of treatment is explained via "Guiding Principle # 4: Assist Individuals to Identify and Treat the Root Cause of Their Health Condition. Illnesses do not occur spontaneously. Symptoms are not the causes of diseases but expressions of the body's internal miscommunications. Causes may occur on many levels, including physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. To accurately identify and treat the root cause of diseases with Yi Ren Medical Qigong, there are specific practice routines which can help individuals recover completely. Yi Ren Medical Qigong practice increases both the therapists/practitioners' levels of awareness , assists individuals in identifying the fundamental underlying causes of dis-ease on all levels, and encourages practitioners to work on the root causes rather than symptoms."
Yi Ren Medical Qigong consists of two types of Qigong training:
1) "Intrinsic Medical Qigong (IMQ): IMQ includes fundamental Qi activation, cultivation, balance, and circulation as well as disease-specific Qigong exercises for self-healing. Benefits of daily Intrinsic Qigong practice: * Increased levels of awareness of internal energy conditions * Effectively Cope with stresses or energy imbalances * Improve treatment outcomes by strengthening self-efficacy * Enhance one's creativity, emotional and spiritual well-being * Balance and enhance practitioners' own internal energy conditions in order to maintain good health and to improve personal performance.
2) "Extrinsic Medical Qigong (EMQ): EMQ is also called “External Qi healing,” which is specially designed for practitioners to aid the healing of patients and clients. With External Medical Qigong, practitioners can * Perform diagnosis using Qigong methods * Provide diseases-specific self-care Qigong exercises to their patients * Help patients release unhealthy energies from their bodies * Balance and enhance practitioners' own internal energy conditions in order to transmit healing energy to patients." [Note: I am not qualified to do diagnosis; I plan to increase my ability to provide the other noted skills/services over time -cp]
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* Dr. Guan-Cheng Sun, PhD, founder of the Institute of Qigong & Internal Alternative Medicine, is an expert in Qigong for Functional Pain. Dr. Sun earned his Ph.D. in molecular genetics from the Graduate University for Advanced Studies in Japan in 1993, and was awarded a fellowship from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. From 1994-1997 Dr. Sun conducted postdoctoral research in molecular endocrinology at the University of Washington. This research enriched his theory and practice of Qigong. His understanding of modern molecular genetics and scientific principles, as well as his experience with internal cultivation, allowed him to create a unique bridge between cultures. Dr. Sun has spent over 30 years refining his skills and has developed a new system of Qigong called “Yi Ren® Qigong.” He is currently engaged in mind-body medicine and energy medicine research at Bastyr University, Seattle, Washington. Many more related links are included in the Related Links section. [Added Fall 2010]
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Professional Orientation:
My working philosophy aligns with that of Hakomi, the system of body-centered psyhology and therapy developed by Ron Kurtz (described on a separate page at this site, including reference links). 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. Integrated into this style are the related aspects covered in sections (above) and "Body-Parenting" Approach (below).
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, as determined/considered in the case of a physician's referral, depending on the patient's injury or condition. |
"Chalice Orbs & ChaliCellulor Vortices of Light" © Chris Pringer Aug'09
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"My Own Niche" - What Makes my Work Different (In addition to over 25 years experience)
"Multi-VortexChalice-3D, AtomicPi, Tapestry5, 5Vortex, Flower of Life, AChaliSynthesis OnG3&OcvBackgr", sig'd, Chris Pringer, Aug 2010 |
I often hear the words, "You know exactly where to go," referring (essentially) to my trouble-shooting or reading the textures of muscles, feeling the varying degrees of tension and patterning in the different muscles and muscle groups, noting the relationships between them if/as they exist, devising plans (combinations of techniques) for the best approach to reduce those tensions and patterns with and for that individual, and revising the plans on the fly as I employ/develop techniques that accomplish results in a relatively short time. I fairly quickly assess the sources of that tension, and while setting realistic goals for employing the client's assistance in addressing those sources (as much as possible) - using the skills and approaches (in counseling and instruction) referred to in other sections here.
It helps greatly that I have always been unusually capable at varying the degree of pressure to apply when employing touch-based techniques, while sensing the optimal amount of pressure for a given area, allowing me to work as deeply as possible without causing the muscles to tense up further. All this comes from being very strong physically, yet much enjoying the subtlest perceptions. Inspite of enjoying the "Ahhhhhhhh's" from tension release, my overall approach stems from my belief that touch-based therapies are primary to preventative maintenance, which is primary to health overall, and therefore that touch-based therapies are not a "luxury," but a most basic and necessary component of well-being.
I enjoy learning. And when talking does not interfere with the work at hand, I enjoy sharing what I know about the how's and why's of energy work, the mind-body-emotion-spirit correlations (when appreciated), as well as the physiology relative to the work at hand. I offer an instructive approach, as well as integrative approach with the body and/or energy levels (described and/or referenced in above sections). I may (as requested) inform the client about what kinds of and situations and reactions led to many of the chronic muscle-holding patterns, which may have led to muscles being more susceptible to injury. This is learned via "Body Pattern Reading" (explained in next section). |
The "Body Pattern Reading": It is based on how an individual responds to events, on how the muscles tense up and retain some degree of that tension (often for many years or a whole lifetime). Most of these develop in the formative years of life, and effects (to varying degrees) one's posture and movement. 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.
Note: the degree of bodily injury or health (or most other aspects of the reading) would seem to me (as yet) to have very little to do with "character" or spiritual progress. When requested to be verbalized and explained to the client, the reading can be used as a guide for recognizing, accessing, developing, and employing therapeutic resources (some described on this page) -- towards more effective accomplishment of life goals and re-integration of mind-body systems, and towards optimal whole systems organization and preventative health maintenance. "Understanding the Pattern Triad & Assessment" - Mind-Body Relationships, (from) coping mechanisms, (to) skills, (to) gifts through challenges on one's Life Path. Includes "Notes on Mind-Body Correlations - Source-References, Organization of *Body Memory,* and 'WHAT I DO' " [NEW section, 12/27/09], as well as sections for those with a deeper interest in body-mind psychology, and/or the elements forming the basis of the "Body Pattern Reading." A good idea of how the body physiology facilitates tension storage (and release) is described in "Body-Mind Integration in the Personal Growth Process". |
"Pattern Triad & Body-Mind-Spirit Triangle Interfaces" sig'd
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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.
This bottom line of preventative health maintenance and health insurance results from learning body-mind awareness, which I believe is promoted more easily and naturally during massage therapy and energy-work than any other activity. The "Body-Parenting" approach with the muscle cells is a big part of that, and discussed in detail just below. 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. That's actually a big part of body-mind awareness, but one that is not as easy to retain when not receiving regular sessions. The sessions are for some, also a safe place to talk about whatever and, if desired, receive the benefits of counseling as well. |
One of the "Atomic Chalice-Cells Vortex" Series, "3DChalice & VortexDblStar, 2APi-SynthesisCenter2 in PiOval w/ChaliCells, 1'10ASymMC2 on Black" -sig'd, © Chris Pringer 2011
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Mind + Emotion => Equilibrium vs Habitual Tension =>
Pliant vs Torn Muscles + Healthy vs Susceptible Internal Organs
+ Time => Health vs Disfunction.
"Body-Parenting" Approach for Body-Mind Awareness
Like kids, cells do best if we keep them fed, clean, and feeling loved. And as we learn to give them healthy messages and especially to just listen to them, like kids, they will tell us what changes need attending to. And *body-awareness* is how we listen.
"Body-Parenting" is based on the "Re-Parenting" approach of emotional awareness based personal growth & self-healing. In layman's terms: Re-Parenting is a therapeutic methodology that uses a kind of dialog between core components of one's psyche. [More in shoptalk: It is more influenced by John Bradshaw, and Humanist Gestalt perspectives than Transactional Analysis. The "body-parenting" adaptation of the Re-Parenting approach is additionally influenced by Hakomi body-centered psychotherapy.]
Injuries occur primarily due to overly tensed muscle cells, to unable to flex with events and circumstances in our environment. Cells are not bad, or wrong in any way for being overly tense due to having their circulation crimped by compressed cell structures, thereby deprived of good connection to the sources of nurishment, and unable to sufficiently rid themselves of waste products from all their hard work. Certainly not for becoming deseased or disfunctioning as a result, let alone for trying to maintain systemic equilibrium by whatever means are left to them. Like kids, they are habitually responding to our own unconscious inner messages. Those that we've been giving them since our formative years - about how to respond to the conditions. Under harsh conditions in early life, they adapt and find a way to cope -- if at all possible, if you tell them they have to -via thoughts, and feelings. If they don't get "the all clear" (especially if they've never "heard" it before), then they maintain the "armoring."
Held long enough, thoughts and feelings become decisions and attitudes about life. Cells can actually maintain those -via adaptive roles in posture and movement- and for a whole lifetime, if they don't get a corrective message. I.E.: IF we, as infants, often needed to tense up -or "armor up"- various muscles for emotional or physical protection (ie: when adults around us acted insensitively or worse), THEN we most likely continued through adulthood to hold various muscles in an overly tense state - "ready" to respond to more of same, perhaps expecting life to be that way. The nervous system is designed to get our attention when we are doing something unhealthy. It's not the cells' fault if that system has been muffled by our own choice.
But would you really like getting used to living underfed, unclean, and insensitive to the warning signals? Assuming your answer is no, the next question may be about how to remedy such a situation where we have basically adapted to less than optimal conditions? I suggest that first, we fix the supply system and take care of those basics. Secondly, we remedy the attitude that got them that way, or else the cells will never feel they can drop the coping mechanisms, let alone learn what a happy, communicative, and cooperatively sharing environment is about.
Muscle cells need to know/experience what relaxation is, as well as what intense work is, in order to have an appropriately full range of tonicity/contractedness, and to find the right tone for a given condition. Cell systems adjust, based on our messages to them. Perhaps especially those messages that are aligned with long-term health, since our bodily systems seem designed for adaptation and endurance. NOTE: It is said that Our own voices and thoughts carry the most weight with our own cell systems. And that *verbalizing* a belief or decision, especially doing so *with feeling,* is much more powerful that just thinking it. Sometimes we will receive insight about a corrective action we must take; i.e.: by newly feeling the need to adjust our posture or some kind of bodily movement, or even due to reviving memories (that were previously suppressed). Details of these processes are explained in the essay, "Body-Mind Integration in the Personal Growth Process"- The How's And Why's Of Psycho-Emotional Storage of the Body-Mind (in layman's physiology & psychology): When, how and why tension is stored and released; communication between body and mind, benefits; proprioreceptors, personal growth, massage/bodywork, therapist's approach, etc. Originally published by the author in Massage Magazine, July-Aug 1992. Newly Added (May-Oct'11) on this page: essays for further completing the context and clarifying of the dynamics and processes involved, including "Muscle Q & A" - a Kind of overview of the core topics. Some special applications of body-parenting are explained in "Tensing Yoga - Exercises for Self Healing, Preventative Maintenance, & Mind-Body Awareness".
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"My Cells - My Children" prose by Chris Pringer 8'88, over ChaliCellular Vortex 12'09 |
"V&HChaliceTransforming on Tapestry5bFCVt w/ Flower of Life w/TranspMulti-VortexChalice-2, sig'd, © Chris Pringer, Oct 2010 |
SUMMARY (on "Body-Parenting"):
With body awareness, learning to listen and respond to our cell systems, we enhance our senses naturally. We give the cells the corrective messages about tonicity, circulation, function, etc. And thereby we provide opportunity for our self-healing mechanisms to be maintained, and turned back on as necessary. "Body-Parenting" approach teaches and encourages awareness of these connections and developing methods of interfacing with them for personal growth and self-healing.
"My Cells -My Children" and other selections of metaphorical prose & metaphor conveys, in a less analytical way, the nature of the dynamic relationships and 'Inner Communications' among mind, body, emotions, and Spirit, that underlies the 'Body-Parenting' approach for Mind-Body-Spirit Integration, as well as the INNER-child-parent-family relationships. A set of short summary personal quotes on body-mind awareness are in the Author/Editor Section. A link to the Body-Mind Integration home page is also there, where additional aspects of preventative maintenance are discussed and/or linked to.
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CERTIFICATIONS:
¤ Certification as Master Teacher, 9th Level “Kundalini Reiki, Full Spectrum, to 9th Level w/Gtunmo & Devic Template” Seattle, WA; July-Sept. 2004.
¤ Certification as Reiki Master, 3rd Degree Johrei, Seattle, WA, October 1991.
¤ 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.
¤ Licensure for Massage practice in State of Washington, 1988 - 2000
¤ Certification by American Massage Therapy Association, 1986 & 1988-2000.
¤ Business License (for Massage practice), San Luis Obispo County, CA, 1988
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FORMAL MASSAGE, BODYWORK, QIGONG, & REIKI TRAINING (1392 hours)
¤ Training in Massage & Related Modalities at The New Mexico Academy of Massage & Advanced Healing Arts, Santa Fe, NM, an AMTA accredited school, (837 Hrs plus the required 250 Hrs journalized practicum), September 1984 to June 1985. 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 (including for "somatic release") with Robert "Mitra" Battersby |
¤ Yi Ren Medical Qigong Chronic Pain Seminar (12 Hrs) by Dr. Guan-Cheng Sun, Ph.D. at Yi Ren QiGong Center, Seattle, October 2010.
¤ Yi Ren Medical Qigong Chronic Fatigue Seminar (12 Hrs) by Dr. Guan-Cheng Sun, Ph.D. at Yi Ren QiGong Center, Seattle, June 2011.
¤ Master Teacher training & initiations in “Kundalini Reiki, Full Spectrum” to 9th Level w/Gtunmo & Devic Template, (16 class hrs) with Khalid Nashmii, Seattle, WA; July-September 2004.
¤ Reiki training & initiations to 3rd Degree Master with Diane Harvey, Seattle, WA; May-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 1984 to June 1986.
¤ License exam review classes (50 Hrs) at Brian Utting School of Massage, 1987-1988
¤ Muscle Energy Technique (MET) (12 Hrs) class (Lumbar & Sacral) by Kerry Ann Plunkett, December 1989.
¤ Treatment of Common Injuries, (12 Hrs) Intro to Muscular Therapy Institute classes, Brian Utting & staff, February 1990.
¤ Aston Patterning "Seeing I" (12 Hrs) with Judith Aston, Seattle, WA, May 1991.
¤ Hakomi Bodywork Workshops (30 Hrs) with Bill Bowen, Seattle, WA, May 1991.
¤ Clinical Study-LowBack Pain & Dysfunction (16 Hrs) with John Breadstill, Seattle, WA, Mar-Apr 1995.
¤ "Myofascial Massage Therapy for Low Back Pain" (20 Hrs) with Robert King, Seattle, WA, June 1996
¤ "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 1998
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FORMAL COUNSELING & OTHER TRAINING (335 hours)
¤ Counseling & somatic release (10 Hrs) with Robert "Mitra" Battersby at New Mexico Academy of Massage & Advanced Healing Arts (see above), 1984-1986.
¤ Master Hypnotist Training (100 Hrs) with Alchemical Hypnotherapy Institute, Seattle, WA, Spring 1989.
¤ Hakomi Psychotherapy Workshop (16 Hrs) with Amina Knowlan & Leah Gardner, Seattle, WA, May 1990.
¤ Hakomi Psychotherapy Workshop (16 Hrs) with Michael Herrick & Leah Gardner, Seattle, WA, March 1991.
¤ "Love, Therapy, & Therapist..." (8 Hrs) by Internat'l Assoc. Spirituality in Psychiatry & Med., Seattle, WA, June 1996
¤ Emotional Support for People with Aids (15 Hrs) with Kay McDill of Shanti, Seattle, WA, April 1994.
¤ Apprenticeship in Herbal Studies (150 Hrs) with Silena Heron, RN, ND, Norman, OK, Winter, 1983-1984.
¤ Aromatherapy Class "Sacred Aromatics" (20 Hrs) with Diana James, Seattle, WA, Feb. 1997
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OTHER FORMAL EDUCATION [equivalent of Bachelor of Science]
¤ Graduate of Will Rogers High School, Tulsa, Oklahoma (3.5 gpa), 1970
¤ General and Construction Science Mgt Courses at Oklahoma University (110 Semester Hrs at 3.2 gpa), 1974-1979
¤ 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
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F E E S for Reiki, Other Energy-Body-Work, and Counseling (Jan. 2008)
Immediate Pmt (cash/check) Rates:
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¤ Session Overtime is charged at regular (Immediate Payment) rates. For Example: the added charge for an
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¤ Senior (over 65yo) Discount: $75 for 1½ hrs, or $60 for 1 hr. 5-Session Program Rates apply for individual sessions, not counting 1st/2nd session discounts. For advanced paid multi-session programs: above rate chart and conditions apply, except that TWO bonus sessions of same time length are given for every 10 sessions that are scheduled (compared to 1 bonus session for non-seniors).
¤ Decorative Gift Certificates are available: $65 for 1½ hours, $55 for 1 hour.
¤ Referral Appreciation: One free session is granted for each referred client who come in and pays for at least two sessions.
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¤ 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 (plus any parking fees)
¤ 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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