Carlos Otero - Massothérapeute

09/03/2026

Discover Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, free intro talk!

Learn about Body Intelligence's 2-year practitioner course in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy at a free online Intro Talk on Monday September 14th at 4:30pm PST //6:30pm CST //7:30pm EST with Bree Anaka

Register in advance for this free meeting here:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/dCUScUzmTCKOk7-NgWouMg

Body Intelligence offers fully accredited 2-year practitioner training courses in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy in Ottawa, Chapel Hill and Shelburne for existing health professionals considering adding a new modality to their work as well as individuals wanting to start a career in an exciting and evolving therapy.

09/03/2026

Great visual of an anckle injury!

08/30/2026

Always listen to your heart!💖💫

08/29/2026

08/29/2026

💫💓🙏Grounding!
Good read!.

The Easy 5 Step Practice that Quickly Stops Anxious and Depressing Thoughts
https://buff.ly/WaFeIHv

💭 When your thoughts start racing with anxiety or dipping into sadness…
You don’t have to stay stuck there.✨ Grounding, a simple 5-step practice:
🧘♀️ Calms your nervous system
🧠 Interrupts spiraling thoughts
🌿 Brings you back to the present moment — fast

You can do it anytime, anywhere — and start feeling more peaceful right away.

08/27/2026

Great read!💫✨🌳

"The ancient Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku, and the tree we already carry inside us, can heal a sensitive nervous system from the inside out." 🐘⁠👉🏼Keep reading. Article link in the comments!

08/27/2026

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Doctors at the Pennsylvania State University Children’s Hospital reported that grounding produced immediate and significant improvements in measurements of the autonomic nervous system (ANS), the functioning of the vagus nerve, and improved measures in heart rate variability (HRV).

The vagus nerve is the main nerve of the parasympathetic nervous system which is vital for keeping our bodies healthy and free from disease by regulating our immune systems, controlling stress levels, and reducing inflammation.

In addition, the offshoots of the vagus nerve supplies and regulates key organs, including the stomach, lungs, heart, spleen, intestines, liver, and kidneys.

https://begrounded.co.uk/earthing-research/

https://karger.com/neo/article-abstract/112/2/187/231565/Electrical-Grounding-Improves-Vagal-Tone-in?

08/26/2026

💓💫✨Energy follows attention!

08/25/2026

Calfs…the second heart!.

Most people think your heart is the only organ responsible for blood flow.

But that’s only half the story.

There’s a second pump…

And it lives in your legs.

Your calves, especially the gastrocnemius and soleus, contract every time you:

• Walk
• Fidget
• Rise on your toes
• Flex your ankles

This contraction forces blood upward, fighting gravity.

This is called the calf muscle pump. It sends blood from your legs back to your heart.

This is known as venous return circulation. And it keeps your veins healthy and your heart supported.

WHAT HAPPENS WITHOUT IT?

If your calves don’t move often enough, blood pools in your legs. This can lead to:

• Swollen feet and ankles
• Tired, heavy legs
• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
• Long-term vascular damage

WHY IT’S CALLED THE SECOND HEART?

Because it performs a circulatory function, just like your heart.

Your calves literally pump blood, helping your heart do less work.

It’s your built-in support system.

WHO THIS AFFECTS MOST
• Desk workers
• People with limited mobility
• Standing desk users
• Travelers (long flights/drives)
If this is you → keep reading…

SIMPLE MOVES LIKE:
• Toe raises
• Ankle pumps
• Walking breaks every hour
• Calf stretches

All keep the calf pump strong and active.
Just 5 minutes a day helps.

You don’t just train calves for size, you train them for circulatory health.

Support your heart.

Move your second heart.

08/25/2026

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