Carleen Christopher, CSFT, owner of Carleen’s Body Healing Therapy, is introducing Spinal Flow Technique (SFT) to Rhode Island at Quantum Energy Wellness, in Warwick. Spinal Flow is different from chiropractic and massage therapy, because there is no manipulation of the body. Instead, the practitioner applies gentle touches to specific areas, releasing blockages in the spine and nervous system pathways through which Life Force Energy is meant to flow. This technique activates a “spinal wave” that flows all the way up the spine and back down through the cerebral spinal fluid. The soft, wave-like motion stimulates the release of physical, emotional, and chemical stressors in order to unblock and unlock the body’s natural healing ability.

SFT removes energy blockages that may have been stored in the body since birth, releasing dis-ease from the body. “The body has a memory,” explains Christopher, “and memory works more easily when multiple appointments are scheduled close together, allowing the body to release more quickly. You didn’t get like this over a month. This has happened over a lifetime, from birth to the present.”

Clients may feel differences in their bodies after the first visit, or it may take a few treatments. “Most definitely, there is always change,” says Christopher, “even if it’s not what the client was looking for. The body is in charge, and it releases what it’s ready to release. I love seeing their posture change and their alignment improve. I love hearing that their pain (knee, hip, back) was gone or they were able to sleep through the night or handle life differently. They are calmer and more relaxed in their body.”

One client came in with a serious case of dowager’s hump, an unnatural humping of the back which is accompanied by pain and stiffness. The human spine has a natural curvature. These curves help us to stand upright and stay balanced. Applying SFT, Christopher witnessed a complete postural change in the client’s C7, T1 area (upper back, lower neck).

Energy blockages often stem from a variety of causes. Unresolved emotions and past traumas can manifest in the subconscious as physical tension, which can impact nerve function. Injuries, accidents, poor posture, and repetitive movements can lead to misalignment of the spine, causing nerve compression. Sedentary lifestyles, lack of exercise, and inadequate self-care practices can also inhibit energy flow. And finally, exposure to toxins from pharmaceuticals, environmental pollutants, and highly processed food can contribute to blockages and nervous system disorders.

Christopher studied under Dr. Carli Axford, a former chiropractor who developed the technique through 20 years of research, observation, and clinical success. It combines her understanding of the spine, nervous system, and Life Force Energy into a simple method that harnesses the body’s innate ability to heal itself. Just as the gut digests food and the heart beats naturally, bodies know how to harness this innate intelligence—or Life Force Energy—to heal and grow. SFT involves precise touch on 33 access points and seven gateways along the spine (see chart).

SFT clients have reported positive changes in a wide range of symptoms, including brain fog, migraines, sleep disorders, digestive and reproductive dysfunction, sciatica, neurological issues, immune health, depression, and more.

After a session of SFT, the body is in parasympathetic mode, the “rest and digest” state, and Christopher suggests clients use this time to be within: “Journal your thoughts and feelings, take a walk on the beach or, better yet, spend some time in the EESystem [Energy Enhancement System], which is a beautiful place to go be within.”

Location: Quantum Energy Wellness, LLC, 693 Quaker Lane, West Warwick, RI. To learn more or book an appointment, call 401-345-6527 or visit CarleensBodyHealingTherapy.com/spinal-flow. For more information about Quantum Energy Wellness, visit QuantumEnergyWellness.net.

Wendy Nadherny Fachon is a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine.