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Heidi founded Breakthroughs In Healing Center 27 years ago in Olympia, WA. Heidi bridges wholistic healing approaches and western medical models that honor the body's ability to heal itself. She has practiced as a Registered Occupational Therapist for 42 years. She is a Certified Craniosacral Therapist and Certified Teaching Assistant as well as a teaching assistant in Visceral Manipulation, pediatric Craniosacral therapy, The Brain Speaks, Dr. Bruno Chikly's Brain Curriculum, and a Share-care Instructor. Heidi also practices Glial Craniosacral work and has studied with Tad Wanveer. She began her study in Craniosacral therapy in 1988 under the direct tutelage of Dr. John Upledger. She has also studied with Jean Pierre Barral beginning in 1998 the founder of Visceral Manipulation, Neural Manipulation. and Articular Joint Approach. She began in 2000 studying with Dr. Bruno Chikly, the founder of Lymph Drainage and The Brain Curriculum. Heidi utilizes integrative osteopathic treatment methods and rehabilitation in facilitating her clients to heal and achieve their greater well-being. Heidi has extensive training in pediatrics and specializes in the advanced manual osteopathic techniques of Craniosacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, Neural Manipulation, Articular Joint Treatment, Dr. Chickly's Brain Curriculum, and Mechanical Link. Heidi has a B.S. degree from Boston University-Sargent College of Allied Health. Heidi has studied massage and natural therapeutics which she practiced for 10 years, having graduated from the New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics in 1981 and was licensed in massage in New Mexico and given the title of Natural Therapeutic Specialist. Heidi is the co-founder of a non-profit organization called the Hour 4 Hour Time Exchange of Thurston County. Some conditions addressed include the treatment of pain conditions, digestive and bowel/bladder issues, women's health, learning/memory and developmental issues, vision and auditory issues, brain injury. She is known by referring physicians for her expertise with babies and children as well as chronic pain conditions where other treatment methods fall short. . Heidi is interested in the integration of body and mind, quantum physics, and consciousness. She enjoys living in the country in nature,gardening,studying and travel. She has her office in Olympia WA. at the Westside Wellness Center.

I am a seasoned manual therapist, specializing in MLDT, Brain therapy, cranial sacral therapy, and frequency Specific Microcurrent. I tend to deep and soft tissue, fascia, and structural integration. I artfully combine techniques and applications, floating in and out of the systems and rhythms of the body. “I play the instrument of consciousness, allowing the intelligence of the being to find its harmonious expressions”.

Hi- I'm Laura Lea Sweney - I own/operate Irvington Wellness Center. I am living my best life here in the heartland of Indiana. I am a practiced therapist of over 20 years, and learn something new every day. I am excited about .... well... most everything. :) I am a Zero Balance(ZB) Practitioner and I teach ZB as well. I also practice and lead Spring Forest Qi Gong classes.

Over the years my personal journey has led me to study and practice some of the most cutting-edge modalities, for the physical and the energy body.  I offer many different therapies to those seeking relief, awareness, prevention, and autonomy.

“I believe I am here not to “fix” the problems of others but to assist them in their journey towards wholeness and health.” Go to catskillmassage.com to learn more.