What is Polarity Therapy?

There is no simple way to explain the holistic health care system of Polarity Therapy. Websters Dictionary defines polarity as, The tendency of bodies having magnetic poles to align them with the earths poles." Think about that. You are not only dealing with the complexity of the human body but also with its energy field, where everything is so masterfully connected and intertwined with nature and the universe. Dr. Randolph Stone, the founder of this unique system of healing, called Polarity Therapy, simplified it in a very basic way. He teaches that people are responsible for their own health and that basic steps can be taken to improve individual wellness. Polarity Therapy asserts that the flow and balance of energy in the human body is the underlying foundation of optimum health. It helps us to become aware and responsible for our own development and balance of body, mind, emotions and spirit.Louise Henderson, of Fryeburg, Maine, pursued her interest and passion for Polarity Therapy and developed it after years of studying various holistic practices. She recognized and embraced its powerful health benefits through her studies, graduating from the Polarity Realization Institute (PRI). She now holds certification from American Polarity Therapy Association (APTA) as a Registered Polarity Practitioner (RPP) and is a member of the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP). Among other skills she is a reflexologist, herbalist and a Reiki practitioner. Louise has a passion to not only practice Polarity Therapy but to educate and build awareness and knowledge for the betterment of individuals and ultimately the bigger universal picture."We experience our energy fields constantly," she says. "It is so much a part of us we sometimes dont see it for what it is. For example, can you remember the last time you stubbed your toe or got a nasty paper cut? There is a natural body reaction to heal that is set into motion, not so much a deliberate consciousness. You are experiencing life energy in its universal and infinite wisdom. If our body is balanced and healthy, the healing process is much quicker."Have you ever walked into a room filled with people and immediately felt energized or even drained? Again, you are experiencing a level of life energy. Life energy expresses itself through our physical bodies as well as through our thoughts, feelings, attitude, relationships and our daily experiences."Knowing this, you can see how our energy fields can become blocked. Disharmony sets in and manifests as tension, pain, disease or illness. By utilizing the Polarity Therapy techniques, the blockage and restrictions can be released and the body returned to its natural state of balance."Okay, so what is a Polarity Therapy session? This is a session is bodywork and may also include nutritional guidance, yoga exercise and verbal support.A bodywork session usually lasts about 90 minutes. As you lie fully clothed on a polarity table the session begins with a series of relaxing moves of the head, neck, shoulders and feet. Through the use of therapeutic touch along our bodys energetic pathways, cranial-sacral moves, gentle stretching, and breathing techniques, the practitioner assists the body in releasing any blockages so our energy flow can return to its natural state of balance. Once balanced, the body can begin to heal itself. This process is extremely relaxing and restorative.In addition to your bodywork session, your practitioner may encourage some techniques to help maintain your health, such as yoga, good nutrition and verbal support. Polarity Yoga exercises require only a few minutes daily to be effective. Through the use of movement, sound and breath, these simple exercises alleviate tension and stress and create balance, allowing vital energy to flow freely throughout the body. A practitioner may support you in making food choices that promote well-being, as a positive mental attitude toward eating is essential if the body is to digest food properly.Last of all, it is important to understand that good health encompasses positive thought and feeling about yourself. Therefore your practitioner will listen and offer support as you work through any possible issues, and assist you in developing ways to sustain health, while encouraging you to understand yourself and to view the world from a positive perspective.How we deal with our own healing process and journey through life is a very individual path. Polarity is a form of healing that allows you to move at your own pace. A session can bring dramatic changes if the client is ready and receptive. Since Polarity Therapy involves such a wide spectrum, it interfaces with the practice of many therapeutic disciplines. It is not a substitute for supervised medical care.Polarity Therapy has been useful with conditions such as allergies, arthritis, stress, chronic fatigue syndrome, cancer, circulatory problems, insomnia, major life changes, depression and stress-related problems, health maintenance, hormonal imbalances, sciatica, and numerous other symptoms.Today Polarity Therapy is recognized worldwide, setting high standards with its multi- disciplinarian approach to wellness. To learn more about Polarity Therapy and what it can do for you, you may contact Louise Henderson, RPP, at her practice, Journey of Wellness in North Conway. Her telephone number is (603) 356-8692.