At Holistic Vitality the emphasis is on the WHOLE person, mind body and Soul.

Every minute of every day, with or without your conscious awareness your body is physically reacting in response to your every thought.

Research has consistently verified the fact that that our thoughts activate our brain to release neurotransmitters, (these are the chemical messengers that allow it to communicate with parts of itself and your nervous system).

These neurotransmitters control the functions of our physical body, as well as our mental and emotional responses.

In 1985, medical research conducted at the University of Maryland School of Medicine showed how internal and external dialogue significantly affects our blood pressure, hearts, and alter the biochemistry of individual tissues at the farthest extremities of our bodies.

These studies reveal that the quality of our existence rests on the quality of our internal and external communication. It also reveals how our bodies respond to the way we think, feel and act. This is often called the “mind-body-spirit connection.” When we feel guilt and shame or stress and anxiety our bodies cry out to tell us that something isn’t right. For example, high blood pressure or a stomach ulcer might develop after a particularly stressful event.

Counselling helps us to shift our thoughts or responses to external stimuli. It is by getting them out of our head long enough for clearer evaluation that we can see them more objectively. We can then develop the necessary insight and understanding that is essential for our progression as we move through our challenges.