What We Do
Somatic mind-body practices explore how our physical sensations, nervous system, and thoughts interact. Taking a “bird’s eye view” allows you to step back and observe your entire somatic system—tracking habitual physical tensions, noticing emotional triggers in the body, and learning to regulate your nervous system through conscious awareness
Wholistic Treatment
Treat the body as a whole, whether we are looking at individual muscle release, or outside forces that are developing your pain. We treat the whole system for long-term health.
Energy Worker
Gayla is a highly sensative energy worker, and has pursued training in Reiki, Pranic Healing, Hypnotherapy & is totally comfortable listening to whatever energetic impressions you are having.
Mind
In addition to massage therapies that treat the body directly, whether you are interpreting ‘life’ energy as Pranic, chi or electrical signals – Gayla will treat from the ancient Chinese wisdom in Acupressure to nuture or nudge your body-mind into healthy energy. Gayla is trusted by numerous individuals as a life coach and health coach that will help you respond in healthy ways to life challenges from surgeries to career based stressors. One intersection of the mind and body is the topic of addiction, we know that the substance drives the behavior, but it drives through the biochemical systems tied in the mind. Hypno-therapy attempts to give you a soft and gentle re-wiring for addiction recovery.
Body
30 Years of Massage Therapy experience at your service!
Massage is my life’s calling, gifting and natural ability. Beyond that I have pursued a lifelong study of the body’s mechanical and energetic linkages studying Chinese Medicine that I practice as accupressure so it’s not intrusive, Pranic Healing as study of ‘life force’, and Reiki as the Japanese word of the same general meaning. Each modality I study, I integrate without being dogmatic, as I suppliment my intuition and subtle guidance with the exterior system of movement, massage, or even magnets. Come for a session with me and tell me about your physical pain, and any emotional elements that may also be informing it.
Gayla Lidwell
30 Years of Hands on Experience.
God given gifts for intuitive care, honed with multiple certificates for specialized treatement form the core of a very well informed practice.
I have a massage office in Bloomington, Peoria, and Evanston IL and give in-home services for the aged and those in surgical recovery.
In Office Visit $120
60 Minute Massage
No upcharges :
aromatherapy, magnets,
Ktape or other therapies
Home Visit $240
60 Minute Massage
No upcharges :
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The somatic mind-body connection refers to the inseparable link between our physical bodies and our mental health. Somatic practices use the body’s physical sensations, breathing, and intentional movement to release trapped stress, heal trauma, and improve emotional regulation.
Somatics (derived from the Greek word soma, meaning “the living body”) approaches healing from the “bottom-up”. Rather than relying strictly on cognitive talk therapy, it works on the premise that emotions, chronic pain, and traumatic memories are physically stored in the nervous system and muscles.Common techniques include:Somatic Experiencing (SE): A specialized therapy that gently guides you to notice bodily sensations and release the physiological tension associated with past stress.Body Scans & Grounding: Mindful practices where you intentionally observe physical sensations (like the weight of your feet on the floor) to regulate your nervous system and stay present.
Breathwork: Controlled breathing patterns designed to calm the nervous system and clear emotional blocks.If you’re in the Peoria, Illinois area and looking to explore these mind-body techniques,
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Are you looking for independent self-care exercises or professional therapy? Are you dealing with specific goals like stress, trauma, or chronic pain? I can provide tailored resources or local recommendations to help you get started
