Our mind, body and spirit are interconnected. Our thoughts and emotions directly impact our physical health. Our past experiences, especially traumatic ones, have a long lasting impact on how we respond (emotionally, psychologically and physiologically) to the stresses of daily life. As Bessel van der Kalk says “The body keeps the score”. We may not consciously remember experiences that significantly impacted our sense of wellbeing and safety, however these experiences are stored in the body. Trauma and stress impact our brain function, endocrine/hormonal, immune, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, digestive, reproductive and autonomic nervous systems. Fortunately, our bodies have an innate capacity to heal.

When we plant a seed, we do not need to make the seed grow. The seed has an innate intelligence that knows exactly what to do. We simply need to provide the right conditions to support this process. The same philosophy applies to healing. We all need to reconnect with our bodies, develop the capacity to turn our awareness inward and listen to the wisdom within.

Anna brings together Western and Eastern medical approaches. She blends her understanding of anatomy, physiology, biology, neuroscience and physiotherapy with the deep wisdom of the Eastern healing practices. The Eastern medical approach strongly acknowledges the spirit, mind and body connection, and works very holistically on all levels to bring about healing. The meridian system in the East works with the flow of life force in the body. There are many subtle circuits of energy flowing through the body that nourish the tissues and provide energy for physiological processes. The distribution and flow of this life force energy (chi) is also vital for our emotional and psychological health.