The progress of health may be inhibited by many things, physical and emotional. In the endeavor to promote health and well-being, Manual Therapy Inc. can provide one of the most empowering and enlightening therapies available, Heart Centered Therapy. Unlike manual therapies, Heart Centered Therapy is a verbal dialog, with a small physical component, called “holding space”. Holistically assisting the individual to gain better emotional and physical health, Heart Centered Therapy may be the component in addressing some empty or confusing block to the client’s full health. Unlike psychoanalysis or psychiatry, Heart Centered Therapy is more akin to guided imagery sessions, and with the support of trained heart centered therapists, the client is conducted to a new emotional awareness and can hopefully clear unnecessary emotional blockages. At all times, the client is in charge of the session, and is encouraged to explore their feelings and emotions, providing a path to recognition and resolution of issues.

Heart Centered Therapy is a unique and refreshing way for individuals to address physical and emotional blockages to optimal health and well-being. It helps the client to access deeper levels of healing and transformation. Primarily verbal, Heart Centered Therapy is performed in a relaxing, calm atmosphere, with two qualified therapists in attendance, one verbally guiding the client through their journey, and one in a respectful, supportive role. The gentle and soothing session is a very direct, straightforward approach that pierces straight to the core of physical and emotional issues. The Heart Centered Therapy format ensures a safe ground for the client as they enter each stage of the process. The client is ensured to feel absolutely safe and sincerely supported in every step of the way. A trauma does not need to be relived to be healed.

 Resistance can be seen as a protection mechanism of the body, mind or soul and will be addressed with ease and confidence. By using these specific techniques, the client is able to safely release old patterns that are blocking their progress as they gain new found insight, wisdom and strength. Blocking perspectives dissolve and the client can learn to discern the difference between information perceived from the mind that can intensify trauma, and the higher information received through the wisdom of the heart that raises truth and healing. This ability empowers the client to claim their authenticity, and progress with minimal critical drama, and increased awareness to what was inhibiting their development toward a healthier self awareness.

The developer of Heart Centered Therapy is Alaya Chikly, a certified massage therapist who specializes in emotional release techniques. She teaches HCT and other seminars throughout the world with her husband, lymph drainage therapy developer Bruno Chikly, MD, DO (hon.). Christopher Deery, NCTMB, and Xerlan Geiser, NCTMB have not only completed the Heart Centered Therapy courses with them, but are also qualified teaching assistants with the Heart Centered Therapy Course. In combination with other manual therapies, Heart Centered Therapy can be a powerful tool towards better holistic health.