Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Network Chiropractic Care and Reorganizational Healing-Science Daily
Science News
'Reorganizational Healing' Model Puts Emphasis On Self-awareness And Personal Will
ScienceDaily (May 21, 2009) — Reorganizational Healing (ROH), an emerging concept for wellness, healing, and personal growth, is explored in a newly published article.
Reorganizational Healing gives people the tools to create a map "to self-assess and draw on strengths to create sustainable change," explain Dr. Donald Epstein, DC, Dr. Simon Senzon, MA, DC, and Dr. Daniel Lemberger, DC, in the article published The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.
"Instead of being meaningless, people's problems become diseases of meaning…helping them become stronger, to live more fully and with more understanding," write the authors. ROH incorporates three central elements: the Four Seasons of Well-Being, the Triad of Change, and the Five Energetic Intelligences.
"There can be no doubt that we are witnessing the birth of a powerful method of healing, grounded in rigorous scientific fact, that will become integral to future systems of healthcare. This is a manuscript that deserves study in all teaching and therapeutic institutions," says Dr. Kim A. Jobst, Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.
Describing ROH as "a health change model whose time has come," Professor Robert H.I. Blanks, PhD, Affiliated Faculty at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (Florida) asserts that ROH "presents a viable big-picture option for improving the health of individuals and addressing the current health care crisis in the United States and worldwide."
One aspect of ROH, Network Spinal Analysis (NSA), uses electromyographic measurements of the central nervous system (CNS) to determine the organization and synchronization of electrical signals across the entire spine–whereas in neurologic disorders there is a lack of synchronization of these signals. However, with healing, the innate ability of the CNS to reorganize is harnessed so that the signals become less random and more predictable which is indicative of greater organization of the circuitry. "From this point of view, it is fair to assert that Network Spinal Analysis (NSA) provides some sort of 'reorganization healing'," writes Professor Edmond Jonckheere, PhD, from the University of Southern California, in a Letter to the Editor published in the same issue of the Journal.
"At a time when there is increasing global instability in financial, industrial, political, and social systems, healthcare is not exempt from the same apparent chaos. Such times are critical for evolution. They are Crises – moments of simultaneous danger and opportunity. At such times, the old dies to make way for new structures, new hierarchies of value and meaning if the opportunity can be seen and seized," says Editor-in-Chief Jobst. "In this context, when individuals understand the relationship between their disease symptoms and their lifestyle choices, and most importantly are willing to take the steps needed for sustainable behavior change, they can achieve healthier, more fulfilling and more meaningful lives."
Journal reference:
1. Epstein et al. Reorganizational Healing: A Paradigm for the Advancement of Wellness, Behavior Change, Holistic Practice, and Healing. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2009; 15 (5): 475 DOI: 10.1089/acm.2009.0043
Adapted from materials provided by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News, via EurekAlert!, a service of AAAS.
'Reorganizational Healing' Model Puts Emphasis On Self-awareness And Personal Will
ScienceDaily (May 21, 2009) — Reorganizational Healing (ROH), an emerging concept for wellness, healing, and personal growth, is explored in a newly published article.
Reorganizational Healing gives people the tools to create a map "to self-assess and draw on strengths to create sustainable change," explain Dr. Donald Epstein, DC, Dr. Simon Senzon, MA, DC, and Dr. Daniel Lemberger, DC, in the article published The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.
"Instead of being meaningless, people's problems become diseases of meaning…helping them become stronger, to live more fully and with more understanding," write the authors. ROH incorporates three central elements: the Four Seasons of Well-Being, the Triad of Change, and the Five Energetic Intelligences.
"There can be no doubt that we are witnessing the birth of a powerful method of healing, grounded in rigorous scientific fact, that will become integral to future systems of healthcare. This is a manuscript that deserves study in all teaching and therapeutic institutions," says Dr. Kim A. Jobst, Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.
Describing ROH as "a health change model whose time has come," Professor Robert H.I. Blanks, PhD, Affiliated Faculty at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (Florida) asserts that ROH "presents a viable big-picture option for improving the health of individuals and addressing the current health care crisis in the United States and worldwide."
One aspect of ROH, Network Spinal Analysis (NSA), uses electromyographic measurements of the central nervous system (CNS) to determine the organization and synchronization of electrical signals across the entire spine–whereas in neurologic disorders there is a lack of synchronization of these signals. However, with healing, the innate ability of the CNS to reorganize is harnessed so that the signals become less random and more predictable which is indicative of greater organization of the circuitry. "From this point of view, it is fair to assert that Network Spinal Analysis (NSA) provides some sort of 'reorganization healing'," writes Professor Edmond Jonckheere, PhD, from the University of Southern California, in a Letter to the Editor published in the same issue of the Journal.
"At a time when there is increasing global instability in financial, industrial, political, and social systems, healthcare is not exempt from the same apparent chaos. Such times are critical for evolution. They are Crises – moments of simultaneous danger and opportunity. At such times, the old dies to make way for new structures, new hierarchies of value and meaning if the opportunity can be seen and seized," says Editor-in-Chief Jobst. "In this context, when individuals understand the relationship between their disease symptoms and their lifestyle choices, and most importantly are willing to take the steps needed for sustainable behavior change, they can achieve healthier, more fulfilling and more meaningful lives."
Journal reference:
1. Epstein et al. Reorganizational Healing: A Paradigm for the Advancement of Wellness, Behavior Change, Holistic Practice, and Healing. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2009; 15 (5): 475 DOI: 10.1089/acm.2009.0043
Adapted from materials provided by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News, via EurekAlert!, a service of AAAS.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
TriYoga this Sunday! Pre-Register Required
Open The HIPS and FREE the SPINE
With: Dr. Stephanie Bridwell
When: Feb 3rd 1030-1
Where: at
Most people think the sacrum is one fused immobile joint. We will take a journey into the hips, sacroiliac joints, and femur circumduction to discover our potential for increased range of motion. Creating increased space to explore our foundation and lower chakra information held in the hips. Once the hips are open the spine and nervous system will begin to process the new information moving up the spine. Breath and movement will harmonize furthering an elongation the spine and its related structures. This creates the fuel for your evolution!
TriYoga is a unique system of Hatha Yoga developed by yogini, Kali Ray. This method is based on flowing sequences in which postures are connected by a wave-like motion. This method is based in the triple principle of posture breath and focus-manifested through asana, pranayama, and focus. This allows students to experience a very natural meditation in motion.
Dr. Stephanie Bridwell MS DC has taught the TriYoga method since 1997. She is a wellness-based Chiropractor and the owner of
Friday, January 23, 2009
Come Celebrate with us
On Thursday January 29, 2009 we will be having a PARTY at Magnolia Wellness Center!
This is to celebrate all of our appreciation for our amazing community, the hard work we have done remodeling, and to have a good time together. Everyone is welcome.
- New to the neighborhood?
- A friend of a Magnolia Wellness Practice Member
- Simply interested about what goes on here
- Already part of our amazing community
We will have a impromptu talent show, a slide show of our remodel, food, music, and good times!
See you there- 630-9ish
What is a SPINAL GATEWAY?
On January 22, 2009, Dr. Stephanie spoke at the Chiropractic College on the topic of Spinal Gateways. Below is a excerpt from this talk.
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The Spinal Gateway
Dr. Stephanie Bridwell-LCCW Presentation
The Spinal Gateway phenomenon is constantly being developed and refined through our clinical work in the field and research over multiple disciplines. It has extraordinary properties. Today we will explore the following topics:
· Characteristics
· Functions
· The anti-gateway
· Energetic Gateway
· Structural Gateway
· Flexion/Extension, Lateral Bending, and Bisect points of contact and their effect on the system
Some characteristics and properties of the Spinal Gateway:
1. It serves as an access point to promote self-assessment of the nervous system including subtle cues about the internal and external environment.
2. It is a focal area of free or "unbound" energy located on or adjacent to spinal segments directly or indirectly attached to the dura mater.
3. It possesses sensitivity to natural biological energy fields and "non-local" intelligence. The Spinal Gateway is viewed as an interface between the dimensions of energy, consciousness, and physical tissue.
4. To serve as a nexus for interaction between the passive, active, neural control and emotional subsystems which contribute to spinal and neural integrity.
5. The ability to utilize a light force or touch to assist the nervous system to move from a state of stress physiology and defense posture to a more adaptive, growth promoting state.
Functions:
NSA's low force applications (sensitive to the location of Spinal Gateways) help individuals to move from stress physiology to safety and from safety to growth. As this occurs new strategies as well as spinal and neural outcomes develop which have never been reported elsewhere. Energy that was formerly bound in defensive posture and stress physiology is liberated for constructive use by the nervous system. The nervous system uses this freed energy for self-assessment, needed posture correction, and normalizing body functioning. The most immediate effect of this energy release is increased breathing and movement, relaxation, and extreme immediate release of deep stored tension.
When a Spinal Gateway is contacted the body naturally breathes and moves, stretches, awakens, releases stuck energy of traumas, mental or emotional stress.
Once specific spinal gateways are found, they become stronger and more responsive. For this reason, they are recorded and NSA practitioners use them to train your nervous system the strategy translate stress and tension and to reorganize it so that the system works at a higher level.
The Spinal Gateway is the interface between how you perceive yourself and how you perceive the world. This means that huge amounts of information are processed and interpreted through these points on your spine. Based on your past experience, you are constantly evaluating situations as good or bad, safe or unsafe.
The e Anti Gateway:
When vertebrae distort as a consequence of defense posture, at least one of the vertebral articulations is in relationship to the stress experienced at the time. Within the concept of NSA, a force is not applied to a segment that is a product of defense posture. If you determine that certain energy is too traumatic to experience, the part of your body that feels that energy stops moving, the muscles in that area tighten and your breath skips over it. This is how we keep from feeling things we don’t like. The brain registers a developed spinal gateway as a place of peace and can override the defense with safety allowing us to trust that we can connect to and release and reorganize stress. Now we can grow from stress vs. freeze in place!
Structural Gateway:
Enhances a reduction tension in the phasing system, enhances spinal and neural integrity. The experience of the structural gateway is tension/relief and it always takes work to access this. It is activated by the NSA CONTACT.
We are not ‘correcting’ structure; we are influencing structure to reorganize and create change.
Energetic Gateway:
Deepens the communication and relationship to various regions of the spine that share a resonance. Promotes a more rapid shift in consciousness and advance through care.
Activated by CONNECTIVE TISSUE matrix tractioning/pull.
Flexion/Extension, Lateral Bending, and Bisect points of contact: The Tissue Pull, Contact, Follow Through, and Intention affect the lateral bending and Flexion/Extension tension patterns in the spine. Once they are individually and specifically developed they begin to overlap in mid-level 2 (Transform Care)
Friday, July 25, 2008
What are People Saying About Magnolia Chiropractic Wellness Center?
joey s.
San Francisco, CA
Dr. Bridwell is a talented healer. She explains everything she is doing and has helped me with chronic pain from my job. She is also an avid listener and caters her treatments to what you want. She also calls you 'baby' when she cracks you, which really ads that something special. I would recommend her to anyone, especially those who have a hard time being touched.
San Francisco, CA
I went to school with Dr. Stephanie, have studied along side her for several years and now have the amazing opportunity of working with her at Magnolia Chiropractic.
Just when I think Dr. Stephanie is the most compassionate, committed, kind and thoughtful Doctor I have ever met, she raises the bar again. Anyone who has the opportunity to seek care with this incredible person will not be disappointed. Her dedication to the work and to providing excellent, professional and personal care to any individual who sets foot in her office is unparalleled.
Dr. Stephanie inspires me E V E R Y day to be a better doctor and a better human being.
I went to Magnolia Chiropractic Center in San Francisco three weeks ago due to a burning sensation in my low back which ran down my leg. I was afraid of going to a Chiropractor, but Dr. Stephanie was incredibly gentle, knowledgeable, and really understood the pain I was having in a way that took away my fear and helped me to feel more at peace. I highly recommend getting care from Dr. Stephanie Bridwell, she is a true healer. Learn more about the center. The website is www.MagnoliaChiropracticCenter.com
OK, so I normally only promote music / film / art industries, but Dr. Stephanie is fantastic. I broke five of my toes and had six pins holding it together a year ago. I had ligament, nervous and circulatory damage. I had the foot raised for three months and was unable to walk. I have been getting a lot of therapy and Dr. Stephanie has been helping me in the final stages as I have come to get general work done as well. My foot now has the last 5% pronation and I am able to wiggle my toes independently. I highly highly highly recommend that if you see her even if you have reservations. She is gentle and explains what she is doing. I am thoroughly impressed since I typically believe in alternative medical maintenance to keep my body running optimally. If anyone has any questions, I would even be glad to talk to you and I am not the kind of person who does that in general so you should really consider Magnolia Chiropractic if you are having symptoms that you cannot explain. If your nerves are pinched, its like having an aquarium where the air tube is pinched. The fish inside will lack for oxygen because the lid is closing the tubeand the air is not flowing. Well, if that is your blood or nerves, then guess what? Yeah!!! That's right! You'll not be able to think or you'll feel tired or you'll just not feel like 100%. I feel like 173% and I've got a recovering foot. Anyhow, I don't want to make this lengthy, I just want you to get my point. Ask me or ask Dr. Stephanie... BE WELL!
Arnie CSan Francisco, CA
5 star rating05/28/2008After a recent cross-country move, I was experiencing many survival pattern discomforts [neck, hip and low back pain], but I was lucky enough to find Dr. Stephanie.
Her skillful, holistic, co-creative approach and nurturing "table-side manner" have helped me breathe through and clear most of these.
In the healing, safe space she holds, each visit reinforces the feeling of well being, flow, trust and integration I want to have all the time.
Each deeper, easier breath brings that vision closer to manifestation.San Francisco, CA
5 star rating05/14/2008I've been going to a chiropractor for years getting adjustments when I needed them. They always helped and I felt great until I threw my neck or back out again. Then I met Dr. Stephanie who had a completely new method that was gentle and long-lasting.
She really paid attention to me and I felt very connected to her immediately. She's got amazing intuition and is extremely dedicated to her practice and to making you better.
I owe many thanks to Stephanie and always look forward to walking through her doors.Linda B 9-21-2007
Dr. Stephanie is the perfect healer!
With her innate sense of humanity, her sincere dedication to Chiropractic, and her love and expression of the adjustment, all new and existing patients will experience a painless, wonderful transformation in their lives.
Stephanie, you are a miracle! You have changed my life with each adjustment. I love coming to your healing center. As my body has been opening up I am becoming more and more aware of what has been binding me. It truly takes my breath away in awe.
Thank-you so very much for all you do.
San Francisco, CA
Elizabeth S
5 star rating05/28/2008It was so refreshing to come across a Chiropractor who not only listens to you, but intuitively knows how to access your nervous system into a peaceful state. Dr. Stephanie may seem very youthful, but her deep wisdom of mind-body connection was so powerful. Not only is she great with the gentle stuff, NSA care, but can help you unwind whatever tension may be going on from old injuries ....(may they be mental or physical) Thank you Dr. Stephanie for helping me re-connect to my wholeness and learn more about wellness.
San Francisco, CA
5 star rating01/25/2008Dr. Stephanie is an excellent healer... intuitive, effective, and very professional - highly recommended.
Mill Valley, CA
5 star rating01/31/2008Dr Stehanie is awesome! I enjoy the work she does with me every time. She is helpful in explaining more about the care she provides. Easy to relax with and my body loves this care.
Oakland, CA
5 star rating03/22/2008Dr. Stephanie is one of the most talented and loving health care providers in all of the bay area! Her touch is gentle, her presence is always caring, and the effects of her work run very deep. Every time I get off her table, I feel so relaxed and connected to my body. She has helped me break through old energetic patterns that have hindered my own personal growth. Every time I leave her office, I'm sure I've been touched by an angel! She is absolutely the best!
5 of 5 stars. Stephanie is a gifted healer and natural empath. Certainly, yes, she does chiropractic, however, being in her presence you will sense what it is like to be in the company of a real city shaman.
Alison L. 03/25/08 (this is a partial review captured from Yelp)
by Jamie C.
5 of 5 stars. I've had chronic low back pain for longer than I like to remember and have tried many forms of treatment over the years. I have been to see Dr. Stephanie for 2 sessions and already feel much less pain…
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008Review - by Ray B.
5 of 5 stars. Stephanie Bridwell is the Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman of chiropractic. Her hands and techniques have done wonders for my back.
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008 (this is a partial review captured from Yelp)
Review - by Michael N.
5 of 5 stars. Who knew the spine was so integral to health? Who knew it could be so self-correcting? I do now. Thanks, Dr. Stephanie!
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008 (this is a partial review captured from Yelp)Review - by Emily D.
5 of 5 stars. Dr. Bridwell is precious spirit with such a healing presence! I've been seeing her for the past couple months to address back pain from the stress and strain of running a floral business. . .
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008 (this is a partial review captured from Yelp)Review - by Emily P.
5 of 5 stars. I have had the most amazing results with Dr. Bridwell. About a month ago, I felt like I was walking around like a twizzler. My body felt completely out of whack and misaligned. I decide it was…
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008 (this is a partial review captured from Yelp)Review - by Karen C.
5 of 5 stars. Dr. Stephanie has a ture commitment to her patients, a passion for healing and Network chiropractic and has deep knowledge about health and the body. If you want to really see some change in your…
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008 (this is a partial review captured from Yelp)
Review - by Stephanie H.
5 of 5 stars. Dr. Stephanie adjusted my infant daughter, and she loved it! Honest, honoring, and gentle care....from the heart.
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007Review - by Jackie C.
5 of 5 stars. Dr. Stephanie is a gifted Chiropractor and healer, and I have been seeing her since 2005 with great results! She is especially capable and intuitive in Network Chiropractic work and can educate you…
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007 (this is a partial review captured from Yelp)Review - by Gabriel P.
5 of 5 stars. Go see Dr. Stephanie, I know a lot of people who swear by Network Chiropractic. It's not your typical crack and pop style of adjustment and Stephanie was really good at explaining what and why she was…
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007 (this is a partial review captured from Yelp)
Review - by julianne n.
5 of 5 stars. Stephanie is an amazing and talented chiropractor, healer and being!
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
OK, so I normally only promote music / film / art industries, but Dr. Stephanie is fantastic. I broke five of my toes and had six pins holding it together a year ago. I had ligament, nervous and circulatory damage. I had the foot raised for three months and was unable to walk. I have been getting a lot of therapy and Dr. Stephanie has been helping me in the final stages as I have come to get general work done as well. My foot now has the last 5% pronation and I am able to wiggle my toes independently. I highly highly highly recommend that if you see her even if you have reservations. She is gentle and explains what she is doing. I am thoroughly impressed since I typically believe in alternative medical maintenance to keep my body running optimally. If anyone has any questions, I would even be glad to talk to you and I am not the kind of person who does that in general so you should really consider Magnolia Chiropractic if you are having symptoms that you cannot explain. If your nerves are pinched, its like having an aquarium where the air tube is pinched. The fish inside will lack for oxygen because the lid is closing the tubeand the air is not flowing. Well, if that is your blood or nerves, then guess what? Yeah!!! That's right! You'll not be able to think or you'll feel tired or you'll just not feel like 100%. I feel like 173% and I've got a recovering foot. Anyhow, I don't want to make this lengthy, I just want you to get my point. Ask me or ask Dr. Stephanie... BE WELL!
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