There has been so much shifting going on in our world lately that many of us are finding we feel angry and frustrated with both ourselves and each other. I sure know I’ve been much more aware of my own strong emotions lately. So what can we do when we feel out of control with […]
Why You Need a Relaxed Nervous System Your nervous system is one of the greatest assets you have. An always on-edge, triggered-by-everything nervous system is sure to contribute to anxiousness, imbalanced emotions, and even severe physical symptoms. You may have heard of the fight, flight, or freeze response? Well, it’s linked to that precious nervous system of yours. […]
Some days are hard. Today was one for me; what would have been my dad’s 67th birthday. Tears streamed and a few times, I choked on my snot. But, I survived. I don’t know if I survived it well, but I did survive. During the day, I managed to remain present for myself, acknowledging where […]
You all know, I’m not a huge fan of affirmations, unless of course — you already believe them to at least some extent while you’re saying them. Then they are super awesome. But, I do think incorporating positive language in your life can be a huge game changer. Ready for some emotional relief? Try incorporation these three terms into your day-to-day self-talk.
The holidays….it’s not always all about stuffing and candy canes. For many people, they can bring up fear, trauma and old “crap.” But, there are ways to make it better. Here is a simple cheat sheet that can help you stop hating the holidays and start making new memories. Ahh, doesn’t that feel better already? 1. […]
When I finally figured out that my energetic and emotional imbalances were a huge part of the chronic illness I’d been experiencing, I was already out of cash from the years of medical treatment I’d been through. But, I was determined to shift my negative thinking and dump my emotional baggage anyway, and I ended […]
Are you feeling stuck? Are you lost as to where to start to get out of this uncomfy place you’re in? Then you’re in luck! I constantly get SOS emails from people who need a tool set to help them to start shifting their energy. I’ve compiled 10 of my very favorite tips for doing […]
Ah, The Law of Attraction, which I could easily rename The Law of Confusion, is often a point of discussion in my private sessions with clients. Truth: Hating The Law of Attraction Doesn’t Work I first heard about it years ago when the popular movie, The Secret, was released. But in an effort to make […]
Kick ass self-esteem starts with a decision that you WANT to… Let go of people-pleasing Become an un-perfectionist and have fun Change your patterns Stop comparing yourself to others Love yourself as you are Give your body a break! Laugh at yourself Why You Can’t Afford to NOT Love Yourself Research has indicated that […]
This is maybe the #1 topic of client questions: Is this normal? Why did I feel better and now I’m feeling bad? Will I be like this forever?? So today, I’m sitting down to type out my thoughts for YOU. If just one person had shared this insight as I stumbled through my healing journey, […]
“I don’t want to be at the mercy of my emotions. I want to use them, to enjoy them, and to dominate them.” ― Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray What’s “emotional baggage”, anyway? The term ’emotion’ is derived from the Latin word “emovere,” which means ‘to move.” Emotions are awesome and help us feel alive, relate […]
Worry is a form of prayer for something you don’t want. Do you need any better reason to stop worrying? – Bhagavan Das What’s the Deal With Worry, Anyway? Worry is a very strong feeling of fear. It’s fear of the unknown or the repercussions of what we think will happen. Worry is a pattern; simply […]
I am re-posting an excellent article by Pankaj Gupta, an Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Master in India. I love what he has to say here and think it’s useful for anyone on a healing journey. -Amy How To Heal Faster Recently a tapper wrote to me and said that she had read somewhere that someone’s social […]
What Does “Borrowing Benefits” Mean? Gary Craig, founder of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), made an amazing discovery while working with groups. Gary found you can have resolution on your own issue while you are “tapping along” with another person on their issue. This “benefit” seems to be common in other types of energy healing as […]
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), sometimes known as “meridian tapping” or “acupressure tapping” is one of my favorite energy therapy techniques – especially for clients to do at home. I’m all for self-healing! I personally can’t imagine where my health would be without EFT. I know there are many forms of “tapping” but I have found […]
Repeating positive affirmations is a concept I love and similarly to visualizations, it changes so many lives. Affirmations and visualizations are an amazing self-help tool for many people. But for another group of people, it can actually seem to make things worse. Why? The idea behind an affirmation of any kind (verbal or visual) is […]
Week after week I see clients that have become disconnected from their own intuition and heart. Sadly, so much of what makes us doubt ourselves comes from the medical professionals we reach out to for support. When I was chronically ill for 8 years, I experienced this too. Doctors who told me if I simply […]
Why Are Stuck Emotions Important To Know About I first learned about stuck emotions in the body from the work of Dr. Candace B. Pert, author of Molecules of Emotion. In the book, she writes about how unprocessed emotions in the body actually become stuck affecting a person’s entire system. This concept became the basis of […]
What Happens During the Flight, Fight or Freeze Response? When we become threatened, we experience a surge of chemicals designed to allow us to survive through whatever the event is. The physiological effects are increased adrenaline, acceleration of heart and lung action, shaking, dilation of pupils and more. Cortisol, known as the “stress hormone,” is […]
I’m excited to announce my Monterey, CA workshop is open for registration! The Los Angeles, CA date will be announced shortly. Our mind is such an important leader for our body, and our thoughts and emotional patterns have a direct affect on what manifests in our physical being (both good and bad). Topic: The Mind […]
Without fail, every one of my clients eventually asks me, “So, how long does this healing process take?” When you’ve been sick or dealing with a problem for a long time, you want it over with….NOW. Trust me, I get it. But, healing fast isn’t necessarily the best way to heal. I believe the deep, […]
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.” – Marianne Williamson This is one of the most powerful quotes I know. And, it is something that eventually gets discussed when I work with […]
Recently, Nick Ortner, creator and executive producer of the hit documentary film, “The Tapping Solution” wrote an excellent article for the Huffington Post about Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). While many people who use it, don’t doubt its effectiveness, there are others who like to know the science of how and why it works before being […]
There is an easy (promise!) way to figure out what the real problem driving some of your major issues or life themes are. It’s a simple question that I use with all my clients at some point: “Then what?” Here’s how it works and why it’s so important. When someone comes to see me for […]
THE SCOOP ON EFT Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is an incredibly simple and effective tool based on the meridian system, which are energy pathways in the body, originating in Chinese Medicine thousands of years ago. Along the meridians, there are points that can be stimulated to move energy or remove blockages. With remarkable consistency, EFT […]
From the first day I started to work with Amy I felt more confident in my ability to resolve my own problems. She taught me Emotional Freedom Technique and other energy techniques to help myself. In my case, I have to deal with the sequels of a debilitating disease, so every thing happening to my body […]
I had great success with Amy using the Emotion Code and EFT. Amy figured out a particular block I had with my father that had resulted in me carrying around resentment for him that was affecting our relationship Once she identified the issue, she was able to clear the emotion and the resentment disappeared. […]
Finding Amy and learning how to clear emotions led me on a profound path of healing I never thought I would discover! This therapy gets to the roots of all your issues, really allowing your body to heal without anything blocking it. I am eternally grateful to Amy for the help she has provided me […]