Nancy obtained her MA degree in Holistic and Expressive Therapies in 1983 and worked in the field of mental health in a variety of settings with chronically mentally ill patients for many years. In 1995 she opened her practice Body/Mind Synthesis, and she has been utilizing an integrative, mind/body approach as a Psychotherapist combining energy healing, emotional clearing, and Psychotherapy for the last 24 years.

She is certified in Jin Shin Jyutsu Energy healing, Acupressure, and Vini- Yoga which she taught for over 10 years. She also completed levels one and two in Touch for Health Kinesiology, Spring Forest Qi Gong, and Reiki. In addition Nancy has studied Psychosynthesis and Jungian Transpersonal Therapies, Emotional Repatterning, Emotional Freedom Technique, and Mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR) all of which she utilizes in her work with clients.

Nancy became certified in the transformational technique of QNRT, QUANTUM NEURO RESET THERAPY in 2016, and completed advanced certification in 2018. She has found it to be extremely helpful for clients who are feeling stuck in some way and not able to determine why or to shift. QNRT has helped them identify their negative emotional patterns and beliefs and release them quickly so they can move forward.

QNRT is based on the fact that we all have unhealthy beliefs which are running our lives and our behavior without our knowing. These beliefs are created by past programming or imprints from our family, our culture, our environment. They are often false and sabotage us without our knowing it because they are hidden in the subconscious brain. Through Quantum Neuro Reset Therapy we can access and release those dysfunctional beliefs from the body, mind and emotions. This brings us clarity, freedom, greater self love, and an ability to draw into our life the positive experiences we choose!

In addition to Individual therapy sessions Nancy also provides Energy healing sessions utilizing JIN SHIN JYUTSU, a Japanese form of energy healing and light touch acupressure. Energy healing benefits include decreased pain, freedom of movement, increased calmness, decreased anxiety/depression, increased sense of aliveness and ability to move forward.

She also offers “EMBODYING AWAKENING” and “AWAKENING INNNER WISDOM” support groups and workshops which provide clients with a place to practice new skills of assertiveness and learn how to set appropriate boundaries with others so they can continue to thrive. The groups help clients to embody their authentic self with the support of others on the same journey while learning the skills they need to keep moving forward with confidence.

Please see Nancy’s website: bodymindsynthesis.net for further information

Most of the people I see in psychotherapy have chronic pain and have experienced trauma. Sometimes the trauma is the direct physiological source of the pain, such as in the case of a car accident or physical abuse. Other times the trauma involves a pattern of chronic stress, such as a difficult childhood or abusive relationship, and the connection between the trauma and the pain is less straightforward. In both situations, addressing what has happened and working to process those trauma memories can help to reduce anxiety, stress, other trauma-related symptoms, as well as physical pain. By addressing trauma in the context of chronic pain, people are able to access their internal healing resources, resolve emotional barriers to wellness, and learn alternative pain management techniques to get back to their lives.

I am passionate about using evidence-based psychotherapy to help people treat the often-overlooked emotional side of their pain and get back to the lives they want to live. I graduated from The College of St. Catherine/University of St. Thomas School of Social Work in 2009 with my Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW). I have a Masters of Arts degree in Germanic Languages and Literatures from Yale University, and I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Grinnell College majoring in German with a concentration in Linguistics. I am a Diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, a certified Prolonged Exposure Therapist, have completed EMDRIA-approved training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, and I have completed over 70 hours of training and supervision in clinical hypnosis. You can find more information about me and my practice at erinbdlicsw.com. I would love to hear from you and talk more about how we can work together to help you feel better.

For over 10 years, I have supported people who have an understanding of what foods are good for them, but they don’t apply this knowledge on a regular basis. Sadly, they feel shameful for knowing what to eat to be healthy, but not able to consistently apply their knowledge. My clients don’t lack willpower, they lack an ability to handle their intense lives and uncomfortable emotions. Most people eat processed foods to numb their feelings (whether they consciously realize this or not). Emotional eating is a symptom, it’s not the root cause. Holistic nutrition therapy offers you the emotional support you need to discover and heal the reasons you reach for low-quality food. I believe that whole foods from nature are medicine for the body and that there is no perfect way of eating. Learn more, read testimonials and book a free, 60-minute nutrition consultation online at maggiechristopher.com. I look forward to meeting you!