ahna 2015: holistic self-care plan
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Holistic Self-Care Program
The Evolving Practitioner
AHNA 2015 Conference, Branson
Elijah Carter, PT June 2015
ALOHA
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T H E E V O LV I N G P R A C T I T I O N E R
Harmonizing the Human Biofield
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Whole Being
Internal Environment
External Environmen
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T H E E V O LV I N G P R A C T I T I O N E R
•Physical Body•Subtle Realms• Thoughts• Core Beliefs• Self-Image
Cultural Overview
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The Central Nervous System
T H E E V O LV I N G P R A C T I T I O N E R
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Spectrum of the Autonomic Nervous System
T H E E V O LV I N G P R A C T I T I O N E R
SympatheticParasympathetic Neutral
Zone
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Vagus Nerve
T H E E V O LV I N G P R A C T I T I O N E R
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Small Intestine Gut
Mucosa
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Structural Alignment
T H E E V O LV I N G P R A C T I T I O N E R
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Range of Motion
T H E E V O LV I N G P R A C T I T I O N E R
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Strength
T H E E V O LV I N G P R A C T I T I O N E R
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Resistance
T H E E V O LV I N G P R A C T I T I O N E R
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Palpation
T H E E V O LV I N G P R A C T I T I O N E R
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Meridian System
T H E E V O LV I N G P R A C T I T I O N E R
•Lung
•Large Intestine
•Stomach
•Spleen
(Pancreas)
•Heart
•Small Intestine
•Bladder
•Kidney
•Heart
Governor
•Triple Heater
•Gall Bladder
•Liver
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Meridian Opening Movements
T H E E V O LV I N G P R A C T I T I O N E R
A co-contraction of the agonistic and antagonistic muscle groups in synergistic movement along the path of the meridian.
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Benefits
T H E E V O LV I N G P R A C T I T I O N E R
Increase Strength
Increase Flexibility
Increase Awareness of the Body
Quiets the Mind
Sets an Intention
Gives Attention to the Intention
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Stretch Reflex
T H E E V O LV I N G P R A C T I T I O N E R
While in co-contraction the muscles feel safe and the stretch reflex is overridden. This enables the muscle and joints to extend further without concern of injury.
Documentation
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Scales
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3 = jump away pain2 = painful1 = ticklish, slight pain0 = no pain
++ = very heavy compared to opposite side+ = heavier than other side0 = no resistance
PALPATION SCALE
RESISTANCE SCALE
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Lung Meridian
T H E E V O LV I N G P R A C T I T I O N E R
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Emotions
T H E E V O LV I N G P R A C T I T I O N E R
LUNGS
Sadness
Grief
Sorrow
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Lung Movement
T H E E V O LV I N G P R A C T I T I O N E R
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Affirmation Lungs
T H E E V O LV I N G P R A C T I T I O N E R
I LOVE YOU LUNGS
I APPRECIATE EVERYTHING YOU DO
I SEE YOU SHINING WITH BRIGHT GOLDEN LIGHT
I SEND THE LOVE AND THE LIGHT OUT TO EVERYONE’S LUNGS
I HONOR AND RESPECT THE ENERGY THAT HAS BEEN LABELED SADNESS, AND HOLD IT IN ITS HIGHEST ESSENCE AND COME INTO HARMONY WITH IT.
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Large Intestine Meridian
T H E E V O LV I N G P R A C T I T I O N E R
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Emotions
T H E E V O LV I N G P R A C T I T I O N E R
LARGE INTESTINE Trust
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Large Intestine Movement
T H E E V O LV I N G P R A C T I T I O N E R
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Affirmation Large Intestine
T H E E V O LV I N G P R A C T I T I O N E R
I LOVE YOU LARGE INTESTINE
I APPRECIATE EVERYTHING YOU DO
I SEE YOU SHINING WITH BRIGHT GOLDEN LIGHT
I SEND THE LOVE AND THE LIGHT OUT TO EVERYONE’S LARGE INTESTINE
I HONOR AND RESPECT THE ENERGY THAT HAS BEEN LABELED TRUST, AND HOLD IT IN ITS HIGHEST ESSENCE AND COME INTO HARMONY WITH IT.
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Heart Meridian
T H E E V O LV I N G P R A C T I T I O N E R
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Emotions
T H E E V O LV I N G P R A C T I T I O N E R
HEART Love
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Heart Movement
T H E E V O LV I N G P R A C T I T I O N E R
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Affirmation Heart
T H E E V O LV I N G P R A C T I T I O N E R
I LOVE YOU HEART
I APPRECIATE EVERYTHING YOU DO
I SEE YOU SHINING WITH BRIGHT GOLDEN LIGHT
I SEND THE LOVE AND THE LIGHT OUT TO EVERYONE’S HEART
I HONOR AND RESPECT THE ENERGY THAT HAS BEEN LABELED LOVE AND ALL ITS ASPECTS, AND HOLD IT IN ITS HIGHEST ESSENCE AND COME INTO HARMONY WITH IT.
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Small Intestine Meridian
T H E E V O LV I N G P R A C T I T I O N E R
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Emotions
T H E E V O LV I N G P R A C T I T I O N E R
SMALL INTESTINETaking What We Need and Letting
the Rest Go
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Small Intestine Movement
T H E E V O LV I N G P R A C T I T I O N E R
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Affirmation Small Intestine
T H E E V O LV I N G P R A C T I T I O N E R
I LOVE YOU SMALL INTESTINE
I APPRECIATE EVERYTHING YOU DO
I SEE YOU SHINING WITH BRIGHT GOLDEN LIGHT
I SEND THE LOVE AND THE LIGHT OUT TO EVERYONE’S SMALL INTESTINE
I HONOR AND RESPECT THE ENERGY THAT HAS BEEN LABELED TAKING IN WHAT IS NECESSARY AND LETTING THE REST GO, AND HOLD IT IN ITS HIGHEST ESSENCE AND COME INTO HARMONY WITH IT.
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Balance
T H E E V O LV I N G P R A C T I T I O N E R
Physical Emotional Mental Spiritual
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