Over the eleven years I’ve been in clinical practice, I’ve seen people for a variety of physical medicine issues.  The initial intake includes a lengthy review of medical history and at the end, I always check in with how people are doing emotionally.  As a holistic practitioner, I’ve learned that emotions can trigger physical issues. On the flip side; pain, insomnia, digestive issues, fertility, or any other issue can certainly create their own emotional reactions.  The bottom line is that we are emotional beings that are inside a physical body.  It truly is such a beautiful design.

Acupuncture has proven itself to be an amazing tool for releasing old emotions and supporting us to move forward in our journey.  Emotions start as a neuro-chemical release in the brain.  The release triggers a physical sensation which can range anywhere from digestive upset to sweating, heart pounding, headaches, etc.  Not all emotions lead to these intense reactions but they generally manifest somewhere in the body.  When we allow ourselves to truly experience the emotional cascade, the physical response lasts for anywhere from 1 to 5 minutes. What is very common, though, is that people will resist their emotions and try to stop themselves from feeling them altogether.  As a society we look down on others and ourselves for feeling anxiety, depression, fear, etc.  The new age thought of being able to create and manifest our lives can make people feel even worse because they don’t feel they can allow any room for upset.  I’ve seen so many people over the years who say that they HAVE TO stay positive in order to get what they want.  That’s a lot of pressure! The Law of Attraction does NOT state that you have to be happy all the time, (we will save that for another blog).  The point is that it’s OK to experience all different sorts of emotions.  It is, in fact a necessary part of being a sentient and compassionate person. Oftentimes when we do experience emotions, rather than allowing them to naturally come and go, we hold on tight and aren’t able to release them from our minds and bodies.  Acupuncture is a very effective way to facilitate a release.  With this in mind, I am offering a specific treatment aimed at balancing stress and emotions and gently releasing emotional blockages.

During our brief intake,  we will review which emotions are out of balance in your body & mind. I will also feel the pulse and look at your tongue, which are Chinese Medicine diagnostic tools. We will then get started with our hands-on treatment, be it acupuncture, acupressure, or energy work.

These sessions work well for people who are experiencing:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• A recent emotional breakdown
• Life transitions (job loss, aging, engaged to be married, divorce, grieving, puberty, menopause)
• High stress situations or inability to cope with any level of stress
• Chronic emotional issues that you’ve been working on in other ways with little success
• A history of trauma

Breakdown of Emotional Release Sessions

* Brief intake

* Essential Oils

* Customized meditation to support you in releasing any stuck emotions and creating a new future to live into

* Healing modality such as acupuncture, acupressure, or energy work

 

Please call the office with any questions.  I’m happy to speak with you personally, prior to setting up your appointment.  I am so inspired and look forward to working with you to release past emotions and create a new & exciting future.

Many blessings,

Monica

Monica Mae Leibson Biography

Monica Mae Leibson earned her Masters degree at the Santa Barbara College of Oriental Medicine (SBCOM), and is a NCCAOM Board Certified Acupuncturist. Monica has been trained in the treatment of physical and musculoskeletal injuries, working with alcohol and drug detoxification, as well as working with hospice patients. She has received extensive training in Chinese herbs, physical medicine and anatomy and physiology.

Monica has also obtained specialized training in Chinese Medicine and Infertility, studying under both Dr. Randine Lewis (author of The Infertility Cure) and Jane Lyttleton (author of Treating Infertility with Traditional Chinese Medicine). Monica and her infertility practice focuses on integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine with Reproductive Medicine.

Monica has been trained as a Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula. As a specialist, she educates clients about their options during birth. Through acupuncture and education, she supports a woman’s body during pregnancy so they are less likely to need induction or medical intervention. She also uses acupuncture and acupressure during birth to relieve pain and assist a smooth birth.

Her Postpartum Doula work includes educating women about breastfeeding, hormone regulation and infant health.  She’s also had additional training with Brooke Miller, MS, LMFT regarding the stages of emotional shifts when preparing for motherhood and transitioning to parenting.

Monica is the past Treasurer and Membership Chair of the Michigan Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and uses Chinese Medicine to empower her clients to access their physical, emotional, and spiritual power. Monica combines her art of healing to express the divine creativity within all of us. When she’s not assisting patients in their healing, Monica spends her time with her family, being in nature, and singing.