Chronic pain and physical limitations can feel unchangeable, but what if the body and mind had the power to heal beyond expectation?
Today, Emily Rieker shares her remarkable journey of overcoming a seven-year struggle with dystonia through Hannah Somatic's practice. Emily not only regained function in her hand but experienced profound transformations in her overall well-being.
Her story demonstrates the remarkable capacity of the nervous system to change and heal, even after years of apparent "stuckness." Listen to discover how embracing body-mind awareness can unlock new levels of freedom and healing.
In this episode, Emily Rieker shares:
- Her seven-year journey with dystonia and how she regained function.
- The mind-body connection’s role in physical and emotional healing.
- The unexpected benefits of somatic work, like improved relationships.
- Challenges with traditional medical approaches and misdiagnosis.
- How viewing the body as a dynamic system aids holistic healing.
- How physical improvements extend beyond hand function to whole-body mobility and tension release.
- Encouragement to explore the potential for personal transformation through somatic movement.
And so much more!
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Learn more about Aimee Takaya, Hanna Somatic Education, and The Radiance Program at www.freeyoursoma.com.
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