| Kapiotis, E. Healing the Body and Soul: SomatoEmotional Release Therapy at the Ocean. Holistic: Harmonizing Pathways to Wholeness (Summer 2006):16-22. Available at URL: www.holisticjournal.org. |
| Healing the Body and Soul: SomatoEmotional Release™ Therapy at the Ocean By Eka Kapiotis, CMT, NCTMB, Reiki Master Teacher |
As I approached the Dolphin Star, a small group of people waved to me from the covered top
deck. I had no idea how profoundly these people would be affecting me over the next few
days. I was signed up for the Bio-Aquatic Exploration course sponsored by the Upledger
Institute, which took place on their catamaran in the Bahamas. I studied with John Upledger,
DO, OMM, from 1984 to 1987, and the training I received from him deeply affected my work.
Dr Upledger is a pioneer in the field of Cranial Therapy, and has developed many effective
techniques for working with a variety of medical and non-medical problems.
One technique that Dr. Upledger teaches is SomatoEmotional Release™. This is based on
the model that trauma, when experienced, enters the body as a physical force. This could be
caused by something like an auto accident where the G forces of one car colliding with
another propels units of energy/force that travel through vectors into the physical body of the
driver. It could also be the force of a child falling down or running into something, or any other
example of force-full contact. The force could be strong enough that bones break and tissue
is visibly damaged, or it might be more subtle, without leaving visible damage, but damage that
results in soreness and stiffness. It can even be so subtle that the trauma is felt only for a
short time, and “brushed off” as though nothing happened, but it remains in the body on an
unconscious level.
All of the above scenarios result in the body retaining a foreign energy that it needs to
dissipate. It may be able to do this effectively and it may not. If this foreign element is unable
to dissipate naturally, the tissues will wall off the invasive force and an “energy cyst” will be
formed. Over time, this cyst could trigger a degradation of the tissues resulting in pain and
disease. It may be painful or uncomfortable from the outset or it may not appear until 20 years
later. A patient consulting a medical professional with this type of problem may not recall the
initial event and the medical professional may not be able to locate the cause of the current
problem. Consequently, the patient is not able to get relief. If left untreated or not released in
some fashion, the tissue degradation activated by the energy cyst could eventually cause the
affected tissues to dysfunction and become diseased. It has been hypothesized that
potentially a significant number of problems associated with degeneration of organs, joints,
tissues, etc., could be rooted in just such a scenario.
Fortunately, the body possesses a self-healing mechanism that can help with this condition.
When approached in a therapeutic manner, with a trained therapist and the intent of healing,
the body will orient itself in space in such a way that the vectors of force will rearrange
themselves and the energy cyst will have an opportunity to be released. Release of pain and
discomfort, and eventual healing of the affected tissues can accompany this process.
Personally, I have found this type of work to be extremely effective. Time and again, patients I
have treated in this manner have found relief from complaints that were not treatable, or even
diagnosable, otherwise.
This therapy can be done in a localized manner, for example with just an arm or leg, or with the
help of several therapists, the entire body can be involved in a treatment. This enables the
patient to achieve more profound and comprehensive releases than otherwise possible.
Additionally, this work recognizes that each person does not strictly possess a physical body to
be treated, but is a whole being encompassing mind, body, emotions and spirit. Any of these
aspects of the person may come into play during a session, and the therapists allow the
patient a free range of expression. Frequently, the patients who are treated in this manner
experience a great deal of gratitude, not only for the relief of the condition they suffered, but
also for the support, confirmation and recognition they receive during the session.
While I have had the opportunity to practice this type of work in my massage therapy office
with excellent results, the Bio-Aquatic Exploration class added a whole new dimension to an
already rich experience. The setting for this class was a 50-foot catamaran in the Bahamas.
The catamaran was moored at a yacht club, with an outdoor café and several shallow
swimming pools. The class included seven students and two facilitators.
The first morning of the class we had an opportunity to swim with dolphins. The swim took
place at The Dolphin Experience, a research facility that hosts a variety of events with
dolphins. The dolphins were in a lagoon that had access to the ocean. While they were in an
enclosed area, the fences were so low that the dolphins could have easily left at any time if
they wished to. But, they chose to remain, worked with their trainers and had lots of
interactions with humans.
We were in a large, enclosed area of the lagoon with two dolphins and five participants at a
time. A dolphin trainer stayed on the dock and directed the action. It just so happened that it
poured rain that morning, so anyone else who might have come to the dolphin center
cancelled out, and we had the entire place to ourselves. Interestingly, the rain stopped as
soon as the first team had their flippers on and were ready to get into the water.
Following a signal from the trainer, each dolphin would swim out and locate someone to swim
with. They would stay with that person a few minutes and then the trainer would call them
back. Then the process was repeated numerous times, so that each swimmer had several
opportunities to interact with each dolphin. Depending on the swimmer, the dolphins were
playful, peaceful, comforting or adventurous. They seemed to instinctively know what would
be meaningful to each swimmer, or what would make that swimmer happy.
deck. I had no idea how profoundly these people would be affecting me over the next few
days. I was signed up for the Bio-Aquatic Exploration course sponsored by the Upledger
Institute, which took place on their catamaran in the Bahamas. I studied with John Upledger,
DO, OMM, from 1984 to 1987, and the training I received from him deeply affected my work.
Dr Upledger is a pioneer in the field of Cranial Therapy, and has developed many effective
techniques for working with a variety of medical and non-medical problems.
One technique that Dr. Upledger teaches is SomatoEmotional Release™. This is based on
the model that trauma, when experienced, enters the body as a physical force. This could be
caused by something like an auto accident where the G forces of one car colliding with
another propels units of energy/force that travel through vectors into the physical body of the
driver. It could also be the force of a child falling down or running into something, or any other
example of force-full contact. The force could be strong enough that bones break and tissue
is visibly damaged, or it might be more subtle, without leaving visible damage, but damage that
results in soreness and stiffness. It can even be so subtle that the trauma is felt only for a
short time, and “brushed off” as though nothing happened, but it remains in the body on an
unconscious level.
All of the above scenarios result in the body retaining a foreign energy that it needs to
dissipate. It may be able to do this effectively and it may not. If this foreign element is unable
to dissipate naturally, the tissues will wall off the invasive force and an “energy cyst” will be
formed. Over time, this cyst could trigger a degradation of the tissues resulting in pain and
disease. It may be painful or uncomfortable from the outset or it may not appear until 20 years
later. A patient consulting a medical professional with this type of problem may not recall the
initial event and the medical professional may not be able to locate the cause of the current
problem. Consequently, the patient is not able to get relief. If left untreated or not released in
some fashion, the tissue degradation activated by the energy cyst could eventually cause the
affected tissues to dysfunction and become diseased. It has been hypothesized that
potentially a significant number of problems associated with degeneration of organs, joints,
tissues, etc., could be rooted in just such a scenario.
Fortunately, the body possesses a self-healing mechanism that can help with this condition.
When approached in a therapeutic manner, with a trained therapist and the intent of healing,
the body will orient itself in space in such a way that the vectors of force will rearrange
themselves and the energy cyst will have an opportunity to be released. Release of pain and
discomfort, and eventual healing of the affected tissues can accompany this process.
Personally, I have found this type of work to be extremely effective. Time and again, patients I
have treated in this manner have found relief from complaints that were not treatable, or even
diagnosable, otherwise.
This therapy can be done in a localized manner, for example with just an arm or leg, or with the
help of several therapists, the entire body can be involved in a treatment. This enables the
patient to achieve more profound and comprehensive releases than otherwise possible.
Additionally, this work recognizes that each person does not strictly possess a physical body to
be treated, but is a whole being encompassing mind, body, emotions and spirit. Any of these
aspects of the person may come into play during a session, and the therapists allow the
patient a free range of expression. Frequently, the patients who are treated in this manner
experience a great deal of gratitude, not only for the relief of the condition they suffered, but
also for the support, confirmation and recognition they receive during the session.
While I have had the opportunity to practice this type of work in my massage therapy office
with excellent results, the Bio-Aquatic Exploration class added a whole new dimension to an
already rich experience. The setting for this class was a 50-foot catamaran in the Bahamas.
The catamaran was moored at a yacht club, with an outdoor café and several shallow
swimming pools. The class included seven students and two facilitators.
The first morning of the class we had an opportunity to swim with dolphins. The swim took
place at The Dolphin Experience, a research facility that hosts a variety of events with
dolphins. The dolphins were in a lagoon that had access to the ocean. While they were in an
enclosed area, the fences were so low that the dolphins could have easily left at any time if
they wished to. But, they chose to remain, worked with their trainers and had lots of
interactions with humans.
We were in a large, enclosed area of the lagoon with two dolphins and five participants at a
time. A dolphin trainer stayed on the dock and directed the action. It just so happened that it
poured rain that morning, so anyone else who might have come to the dolphin center
cancelled out, and we had the entire place to ourselves. Interestingly, the rain stopped as
soon as the first team had their flippers on and were ready to get into the water.
Following a signal from the trainer, each dolphin would swim out and locate someone to swim
with. They would stay with that person a few minutes and then the trainer would call them
back. Then the process was repeated numerous times, so that each swimmer had several
opportunities to interact with each dolphin. Depending on the swimmer, the dolphins were
playful, peaceful, comforting or adventurous. They seemed to instinctively know what would
be meaningful to each swimmer, or what would make that swimmer happy.
Then we had an opportunity to interact with both dolphins at the same time. We could choose
from several signals and the dolphins would respond accordingly, to talk, splash us back, spin
on their tails or jump. Taking turns, we put our hands out to our sides and the dolphins
pressed against our hands and took us for a ride. This was the most impressive moment for
me. I was concerned about putting too much pressure on my grip, not wanting to hurt them.
The dolphins sensed that I didn’t have enough pressure to really hold on, so they
simultaneously came closer, ever so subtly and softly, so I felt secure touching them. They
acted with such ease; I didn’t even realize what had happened until it was done. It was as
though they responded to a need I hadn’t recognized myself. But once the need was filled, I
became aware of how much better and more secure I felt.
Then we each had the chance to hug and kiss the dolphins. The gentleness, precise
intuitiveness and presence of the dolphins were amazing. It was as though they completely
understood and responded to unspoken but important needs of each swimmer. There have
been reports of spontaneous healings in the presence of dolphins. Some think this could
possibly be due to the vibratory actions of their sonar and ultrasound.
That afternoon we practiced working in a pool at the resort. We broke into two groups and took
turns working as a team of therapists on one “patient” - a fellow student. The students were all
accomplished therapists with long-term practices. Some had previous practice working in the
water. Others, like me, did not. Fortunately, there were no egos among the participants. The
group was able to consistently work as a team of equals. We bonded easily and quickly. We
all got along extremely well. This turned out to be a real blessing, as it was easy to relax and
surrender to the process, knowing we would be fully and safely supported.
As we practiced, I noticed some things were really different working in the water. The person
being treated moved very easily and sometimes rapidly through the water, without any
conscious effort on their part. At times, I had difficulty keeping up with them! Also, I could feel
the releases come out of the tissues as heat, but also as a vibration. I could actually feel the
water vibrating from the patient, like very fast and sharp ripples in a pond.
When it was my turn to receive, I relaxed into position, lying face up in the water. My head was
supported by a teammate, so I would not get water in my nose and I could continue breathing
easily. Someone else held my feet and another my pelvis. I was quickly able to let my body
fully relax. I became immersed in my inner experience and the external world faded from my
awareness. I even lost awareness of who was touching where on my body. It was pleasant and
freeing to let go so thoroughly.
I found myself beginning to move through the water. Various vague memories and sensations
flowed throughout my body. I became aware of a door and fear came over me. It was odd
since we were in the water and there were no doors there. I could feel the fear but, at the same
time, felt completely safe. I felt my body stiffen as I drifted back into a traumatic memory. Many
years ago I was a victim of a vicious attack. As the fear welled in me, I re-experienced different
aspects of the attack. I could feel my body stiffen and twist without any conscious bidding on
my part. It was as though my body had a mind of its own and was free to express it fully by
moving in and through the water. I felt myself being surrounded by and emanating vibrant
colors such as purple and green.
I experienced that I had shrunk my awareness from my body during the attack. To survive, I
had moved my “self” into my head to numb and protect myself from feeling the full impact. Now,
I could feel a particular tension pattern move through my abdomen, and then through my neck.
I felt the base of my skull twist, and then the tension moved into the center of my head. I could
distinctly feel it vibrating. Then my body relaxed and it was over. I felt cleansed, renewed, and
as though something had lifted from my being. The headaches I frequently get at the base of
my skull seemed to have stopped. I had a wonderful evening with the rest of the class and
experienced pleasant dreams that night.
We awoke at 6 AM for a 7:30 shove off time, but the ocean was too turbulent to go to the usual
beach for the class. So we took the dingy to a nearby, fairly secluded, ocean beach. The salty
water was extremely clear and just slightly cool. The sun was bright and we all wore sun block,
hats, and shirts to protect us from sunburns. The sand was white and clean. The clouds were
huge, white cumulonimbus creations in the blue sky. It was beautiful. Again, like we did the day
before, we broke into two teams. Each student took a turn being treated and acted as a
facilitator the rest of the time.
This time we were in the ocean, not a still pool, and the power of it was a bit intimidating at first.
As the first person to be treated lay down in the water, I went to the place on her body I felt
drawn to. I struggled a bit to manage the waves, hold my hands in position on her body and
keep my attention on her all at the same time. In about 15 minutes I became comfortable
working in the ocean and never struggled with it again for the remainder of the class.
In fact, the waves became assistants, adding movement and power to wash through the person
being treated. It was as though they would come along at just the right moment and send
additional waves of healing energy throughout the recipient. Like the previous day, I was
struck by how easily and quickly releases happened in the water.
There were numerous dramatic stories that brought each person to this class in healing. I
could tell you several, but I’d like to share one in particular. It was a simple story, but a good
example of the mystery and magic of the process. One of our fellow students had been in a
skydiving accident. He related his unfortunate story on the first night the class was together.
It was a beautiful day and as he jumped out of the plane, he was hoping for a good dive as
always. But this time, when he pulled his ripcord, the parachute lines became tangled up in his
foot. The force of the chute trying to open yanked his leg so ferociously that he was instantly
paralyzed from his hip down and was unable to move his foot towards his hands. Because the
line was tangled, the chute did not open properly. Suspended upside down, hurtling towards
earth, he was staring at certain death. Frantically, he struggled again and again to release the
lines from his ankle. Finally, at the very last moment, when it seemed hopeless, the lines let go
and the chute opened fully. He made a landing but was severely injured. Over time, with lots
of therapy, he regained use of his leg, yet consistently suffered significant residual pain and
dysfunction.
We started the session with “Mike” floating face up in the warm water. It was a gorgeous
Bahamas day, clear blue skies with puffy white clouds here and there. One therapist supported
Mike’s head, another supported his feet and two more were on either side of his torso. As he
relaxed into the moment, we waited for his body to start processing. After a minute or so, his
body began to move through the water. It moved with its own intelligence and purpose, defying
the currents and waves. We stayed with him, supporting him through sudden turns and
changes in speed. How could his body do this, I wondered? His body also contracted and
contorted of its own doing. The tension became more and more intense, and we could feel the
pressure increasing in his system. It felt like a stress pattern his body needed to release,
building to the boiling point.
Suddenly, his body expanded from a bundled knot of tension to a stretched out exclamation
point. The moment of release was explosive; it was surprising and complete. As he let go, I
noticed that a jet stream had appeared, crossing the sky. It was a perfect white line across a
deep blue sky. The bizarre occurrence was that his body was lined up in the exact same line
as the jet stream! You could have a drawn a straight line from the horizon through the jet
stream in the sky, back to the horizon and through the water, directly through his body. This
was the first time I had seen a jet stream in the three days I had been there, it was really
remarkable!
But Mike was not completely finished with his process. We continued to support him as he
started to work with another piece of the trauma. His body followed a similar, but different
pattern this time. Again, he was moving through the water, contorting and contracting into a
knot. Again, we could feel the tension building to a crescendo. After about 20 minutes of
working through the pattern, his body got extremely contracted and stiff. Again it seemed to
explode into a release: his body suddenly and completely stretched out, and then ultimately
relaxed. Once again, I found myself looking into the sky. There was another jet stream! It was
perfectly lined up with Mike’s body again! Not only that, there was a parasail at the very end of
the jet stream where it met the ocean, like a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. This time, jet
stream, parasail and body all perfectly aligned! This was no “coincidence!” This was the only
time I saw jet streams or parasails on this trip.
I marveled at this event, and still do. I don’t understand what forces came together at that
time. Did the swim with the dolphins connect us with healing in a different form? Did heaven
and earth come together for us? I do have a feeling that the forces of nature and influences I
can’t comprehend came together to help with this healing. I wonder how many times this
happens in our lives, while we are unaware, like couples who verbalize each others’ thoughts
without realizing it. I do know that in the environment of the ocean, open air and unbridled sky,
it is easy to experience the many forces that come together when healing is sought. I know this
happens in incomprehensible ways for each of us when we ask for and offer ourselves to the
healing of another.
from several signals and the dolphins would respond accordingly, to talk, splash us back, spin
on their tails or jump. Taking turns, we put our hands out to our sides and the dolphins
pressed against our hands and took us for a ride. This was the most impressive moment for
me. I was concerned about putting too much pressure on my grip, not wanting to hurt them.
The dolphins sensed that I didn’t have enough pressure to really hold on, so they
simultaneously came closer, ever so subtly and softly, so I felt secure touching them. They
acted with such ease; I didn’t even realize what had happened until it was done. It was as
though they responded to a need I hadn’t recognized myself. But once the need was filled, I
became aware of how much better and more secure I felt.
Then we each had the chance to hug and kiss the dolphins. The gentleness, precise
intuitiveness and presence of the dolphins were amazing. It was as though they completely
understood and responded to unspoken but important needs of each swimmer. There have
been reports of spontaneous healings in the presence of dolphins. Some think this could
possibly be due to the vibratory actions of their sonar and ultrasound.
That afternoon we practiced working in a pool at the resort. We broke into two groups and took
turns working as a team of therapists on one “patient” - a fellow student. The students were all
accomplished therapists with long-term practices. Some had previous practice working in the
water. Others, like me, did not. Fortunately, there were no egos among the participants. The
group was able to consistently work as a team of equals. We bonded easily and quickly. We
all got along extremely well. This turned out to be a real blessing, as it was easy to relax and
surrender to the process, knowing we would be fully and safely supported.
As we practiced, I noticed some things were really different working in the water. The person
being treated moved very easily and sometimes rapidly through the water, without any
conscious effort on their part. At times, I had difficulty keeping up with them! Also, I could feel
the releases come out of the tissues as heat, but also as a vibration. I could actually feel the
water vibrating from the patient, like very fast and sharp ripples in a pond.
When it was my turn to receive, I relaxed into position, lying face up in the water. My head was
supported by a teammate, so I would not get water in my nose and I could continue breathing
easily. Someone else held my feet and another my pelvis. I was quickly able to let my body
fully relax. I became immersed in my inner experience and the external world faded from my
awareness. I even lost awareness of who was touching where on my body. It was pleasant and
freeing to let go so thoroughly.
I found myself beginning to move through the water. Various vague memories and sensations
flowed throughout my body. I became aware of a door and fear came over me. It was odd
since we were in the water and there were no doors there. I could feel the fear but, at the same
time, felt completely safe. I felt my body stiffen as I drifted back into a traumatic memory. Many
years ago I was a victim of a vicious attack. As the fear welled in me, I re-experienced different
aspects of the attack. I could feel my body stiffen and twist without any conscious bidding on
my part. It was as though my body had a mind of its own and was free to express it fully by
moving in and through the water. I felt myself being surrounded by and emanating vibrant
colors such as purple and green.
I experienced that I had shrunk my awareness from my body during the attack. To survive, I
had moved my “self” into my head to numb and protect myself from feeling the full impact. Now,
I could feel a particular tension pattern move through my abdomen, and then through my neck.
I felt the base of my skull twist, and then the tension moved into the center of my head. I could
distinctly feel it vibrating. Then my body relaxed and it was over. I felt cleansed, renewed, and
as though something had lifted from my being. The headaches I frequently get at the base of
my skull seemed to have stopped. I had a wonderful evening with the rest of the class and
experienced pleasant dreams that night.
We awoke at 6 AM for a 7:30 shove off time, but the ocean was too turbulent to go to the usual
beach for the class. So we took the dingy to a nearby, fairly secluded, ocean beach. The salty
water was extremely clear and just slightly cool. The sun was bright and we all wore sun block,
hats, and shirts to protect us from sunburns. The sand was white and clean. The clouds were
huge, white cumulonimbus creations in the blue sky. It was beautiful. Again, like we did the day
before, we broke into two teams. Each student took a turn being treated and acted as a
facilitator the rest of the time.
This time we were in the ocean, not a still pool, and the power of it was a bit intimidating at first.
As the first person to be treated lay down in the water, I went to the place on her body I felt
drawn to. I struggled a bit to manage the waves, hold my hands in position on her body and
keep my attention on her all at the same time. In about 15 minutes I became comfortable
working in the ocean and never struggled with it again for the remainder of the class.
In fact, the waves became assistants, adding movement and power to wash through the person
being treated. It was as though they would come along at just the right moment and send
additional waves of healing energy throughout the recipient. Like the previous day, I was
struck by how easily and quickly releases happened in the water.
There were numerous dramatic stories that brought each person to this class in healing. I
could tell you several, but I’d like to share one in particular. It was a simple story, but a good
example of the mystery and magic of the process. One of our fellow students had been in a
skydiving accident. He related his unfortunate story on the first night the class was together.
It was a beautiful day and as he jumped out of the plane, he was hoping for a good dive as
always. But this time, when he pulled his ripcord, the parachute lines became tangled up in his
foot. The force of the chute trying to open yanked his leg so ferociously that he was instantly
paralyzed from his hip down and was unable to move his foot towards his hands. Because the
line was tangled, the chute did not open properly. Suspended upside down, hurtling towards
earth, he was staring at certain death. Frantically, he struggled again and again to release the
lines from his ankle. Finally, at the very last moment, when it seemed hopeless, the lines let go
and the chute opened fully. He made a landing but was severely injured. Over time, with lots
of therapy, he regained use of his leg, yet consistently suffered significant residual pain and
dysfunction.
We started the session with “Mike” floating face up in the warm water. It was a gorgeous
Bahamas day, clear blue skies with puffy white clouds here and there. One therapist supported
Mike’s head, another supported his feet and two more were on either side of his torso. As he
relaxed into the moment, we waited for his body to start processing. After a minute or so, his
body began to move through the water. It moved with its own intelligence and purpose, defying
the currents and waves. We stayed with him, supporting him through sudden turns and
changes in speed. How could his body do this, I wondered? His body also contracted and
contorted of its own doing. The tension became more and more intense, and we could feel the
pressure increasing in his system. It felt like a stress pattern his body needed to release,
building to the boiling point.
Suddenly, his body expanded from a bundled knot of tension to a stretched out exclamation
point. The moment of release was explosive; it was surprising and complete. As he let go, I
noticed that a jet stream had appeared, crossing the sky. It was a perfect white line across a
deep blue sky. The bizarre occurrence was that his body was lined up in the exact same line
as the jet stream! You could have a drawn a straight line from the horizon through the jet
stream in the sky, back to the horizon and through the water, directly through his body. This
was the first time I had seen a jet stream in the three days I had been there, it was really
remarkable!
But Mike was not completely finished with his process. We continued to support him as he
started to work with another piece of the trauma. His body followed a similar, but different
pattern this time. Again, he was moving through the water, contorting and contracting into a
knot. Again, we could feel the tension building to a crescendo. After about 20 minutes of
working through the pattern, his body got extremely contracted and stiff. Again it seemed to
explode into a release: his body suddenly and completely stretched out, and then ultimately
relaxed. Once again, I found myself looking into the sky. There was another jet stream! It was
perfectly lined up with Mike’s body again! Not only that, there was a parasail at the very end of
the jet stream where it met the ocean, like a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. This time, jet
stream, parasail and body all perfectly aligned! This was no “coincidence!” This was the only
time I saw jet streams or parasails on this trip.
I marveled at this event, and still do. I don’t understand what forces came together at that
time. Did the swim with the dolphins connect us with healing in a different form? Did heaven
and earth come together for us? I do have a feeling that the forces of nature and influences I
can’t comprehend came together to help with this healing. I wonder how many times this
happens in our lives, while we are unaware, like couples who verbalize each others’ thoughts
without realizing it. I do know that in the environment of the ocean, open air and unbridled sky,
it is easy to experience the many forces that come together when healing is sought. I know this
happens in incomprehensible ways for each of us when we ask for and offer ourselves to the
healing of another.
| Kapiotis, E. Healing the Body and Soul: SomatoEmotional Release Therapy at the Ocean. Holistic: Harmonizing Pathways to Wholeness (Summer 2006):16-22. Available at URL: www.holisticjournal.org. |