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At this time, I am not accepting clients as I am in transition in the UK. Feel free to reach out to me for referrals and I will get back to you. Thank you Shelli Lopes-Barnes

My client-focused sessions integrate multiple techniques (listed below) to help release acute or chronic pain, whether it's from physical injury or emotional trauma. I support the physical body with manual & therapeutic bodywork techniques, and the emotional with somatic counseling/coaching : trauma-informed processing at a systemic & individual level. At the foundation of all my work, I utilize comprehensive energy medicine principles, to address the underlying energetic patterns and root causes that might be contributing to pain patterns. By working holistically, I believe the body can fully release the pain in order to restore and recover.

Inclusivity is a value that I hold strongly, and I have clients from a range of ages and backgrounds. I am always working to model consensual and empowering communication.

I have 2800 hrs of training in modalities including: Craniosacral Therapy, Polarity Therapy, Family & Systems Constellations, Identity Development constellations, Somatic Experiencing, Visceral Manipulation, Abdominal Therapy (Anterior), and more. I am still actively engaged in continuing education, as I have a profound love of learning.

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.