My work has a deep impact on the central nervous system, promoting physical and emotional well-being. Depending on the needs of my clients, sessions incorporate an individually based combination of Somatic Health & Wellness Coaching (Mind/Body Connection), CranioSacral Therapy, Myofascial Release/MFR (John F Barnes' Approach), Energetic Balancing, and Sound Healing.
The mind and body are intrinsically connected, yet our medical system often separates them. Stress and trauma manifest physical imbalance in the body, and physical injuries manifest emotional imbalance in the body. It's all connected. At the beginning of my journey many years ago I started out on the path towards psychology licensure, but soon realized there were many rules put on PHD's and LMFT's.
The mind and body are intrinsically connected, yet our medical system often separates them. Stress and trauma manifest physical imbalance in the body, and physical injuries manifest emotional imbalance in the body. It's all connected. At the beginning of my journey many years ago I started out on the path towards psychology licensure, but soon realized there were many rules put on PHD's and LMFT's.
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Through a special blend of therapies catered to the individual, I empower my clients in relation to their goals. Treatments often delve deeper than surface symptoms, and touch into places that dwell in the unfamiliar and/or unacknowledged. For more than 20+ years, I have been on a continuous journey of participating in, facilitating, and teaching workshops, certifications, and trainings focused on healing, growth, and transformation.
I am based in Sonoma & Marin county in Northern California and I am available for sound baths at a private location provided by the client. I often perform beyond the bay area as well (for a travel fee that is based on driving or flying distance from Petaluma, CA). When I set up in a circle shape, with people all around me, the general footprint of my setup is 8' x 8'.
Would you like to feel compassionate toward yourself and others, trust more, let go of what holds you back, and live an empowered life you love? As a coach I help foster a healthy understanding of your own connection between mind and body (somatics). Through this understanding as the foundation, we establish what your goals are, and practice surrendering to what is.
Myofascial Release takes place directly on skin, without oil or cream. This enables me to find areas with fascial restrictions while applying very gentle stretching techniques. In these sessions the treatment typically follows an intuitive flow, rather than a set protocol often associated with "standard" western medical practices; this is because what we think is the problem is sometimes just a symptom.
Everything has it's own energetic signature. After being highly sensitive to the energies of others for decades, I now embrace my ability to connect with them. Join me for an experience of energetic balancing and relaxing mindfulness.
One important distinction between the way I work with energy compared with some others (especially some Reiki practitioners), is how I facilitate a connection with you and your body to move the energy yourself -instead of moving it for you.
One important distinction between the way I work with energy compared with some others (especially some Reiki practitioners), is how I facilitate a connection with you and your body to move the energy yourself -instead of moving it for you.
Reviews (10)
Jennifer Griffin
Jan 29, 2022
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After years of career burnout left my tank completely empty, I started to investigate new modalities to help heal the damage caused by stress. I found North Star and decided to reach out. I walked in the door suffering from adrenal fatigue, inflammation in a constant state of fight or flight. I wanted more but didn’t have the energy to know where to even begin the healing process. Wayne helped me see the root causes of my state of being. How everything is connected. I felt he tailored my treatment to match my needs. Every visit was unique and unfolded exactly as I needed. I’m now in a state
Jacob Halajian
Jan 09, 2022
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Wayne led an incredible group sound bath experience at our AirBnB. He was very professional and took the time to understand each of our own personal needs and concerns before starting. The bath itself was beautifully timed, with a short break in the middle, and Wayne guided us through every step of the way. Wayne is a very gifted and perceptive healer. Couldn't recommend this experience enough.
Maria
Dec 05, 2021
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Renata Fisher
Nov 08, 2021
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I met Wayne a few months ago when my health was extremely debilitated from severe MCAS, POTS and nervous system dysregulation. When I made an appointment to see him, I was just trying to get some relief from the generalized pain that MCAS causes, but Wayne's work has brought benefits far beyond that. He is very thoughtful and intuitive and takes the time to talk to you and learn more about your health issues, which most people don't care to do. The work he does is so relaxing that I fall asleep almost every single time. It really helps reset my nervous system and slow things down. He is extremely
Alessandra Kamen
Nov 05, 2021
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Nancy Rada
Dec 07, 2019
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I would highly recommend Wayne. At first I was a little concerned about sharing so much personal information, yet when I met with Wayne, I found him nothing but professional,and truly present with me as shared about myself and my needs. He was honest and upfront about what he could do, and what kind of support he could offer me.I find him very attentive, and an active listener. I find myself feeling safe with him, and he creates a safe environment to work in, and he truly cares about my welfare.I find the bodywork with Wayne to be both gentle and truly healing. Not only did he check in with me
Naomi Kimmelman
Sep 02, 2018
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The treatment room is awesome! Wayne customizes the room including the color of the lights to match/adapt to what you are feeling would be most therapeutic/relaxing. I also was very surprised by the massage. I hadn't had Myofascial Release before. I felt a positive impact from the bodywork for about a week after. Wayne was very attuned, attentive and intentional which really made the massage great.
Naomi Silverman
Jul 07, 2018
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Wayne gives a wonderful and healing massage. He is very intuitive and uses different modalities to get the best results, reducing pain, increasing mobility, helping to release negative emotions and strengthening the body and mind. The massage is very relaxing as well and he plays great music according to your interest. You have to try it out, it's like nothing I've experienced before. Happy healing!
Steven Kimmelman
Oct 06, 2017
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I'm so happy Wayne has opened up his healing arts office here. He is such an accomplished and versatile practitioner.
His sessions are truly healing. I love that he can approach the process from so many different levels and uses his strong intuition to serve the moment. I've been giving and receiving bodywork and energy work for over 3 decades, and Wayne is a keeper. That he combines multiple physical and energetic modalities with guided journeys and Reiki drumming (are you kidding me!), I'm like a kid in an embodied spiritual candy store! There are very few practitioners anywhere who do this
His sessions are truly healing. I love that he can approach the process from so many different levels and uses his strong intuition to serve the moment. I've been giving and receiving bodywork and energy work for over 3 decades, and Wayne is a keeper. That he combines multiple physical and energetic modalities with guided journeys and Reiki drumming (are you kidding me!), I'm like a kid in an embodied spiritual candy store! There are very few practitioners anywhere who do this
Diana Andree
Jan 10, 2017
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Wayne has been my massage therapist for over 5 years now, and I feel blessed to have found him. He is highly skilled, intuitive, and committed to helping me feel better. He asks enough questions to be sure he has a full picture of what I need and always makes me feel completely relaxed on the table. After a treatment, I leave feeling acknowledged and healed. I absolutely recommend him for both bodywork (especially Myofascial Release) and sound healing. Bottom line, Wayne is amazing!
