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Helping you rest, restore, and regulate through gentle nervous system healing.

Spinal Flow Kaua’i | Led by Jen Viets, 20+ years in bodywork, Certified Spinal Flow Practitioner.

10/27/2026

The veils are thin, and the ancestors are near. 🦋

As we approach Samhain, the ancient Celtic celebration marking the turning of the seasons, I've been thinking a lot about our ancestors and all the lives that came before us.

Last week I found this beautiful moth beside my car. She let me gently scoop her into my hands, and we spent a little time together before I placed her on a tree, where she stayed for the rest of the day. I've always felt a special connection to the winged ones, as though they sometimes carry little messages between worlds. I believe spirit speaks to us in so many ways, through nature, the wind, the rain, and those quiet moments when we're paying attention.

This time of year, when the veil between worlds is said to be especially thin, I find myself listening a little closer.

We carry our ancestors within us. In our DNA, our bodies, our stories, and the patterns passed down through generations. Some of the fears, wounds, and ways we've learned to survive may have roots that go back long before we were born. Our parents, grandparents, and all those who came before us lived through experiences that shaped the generations that followed.

But here's something I find really beautiful. We can honor where we come from without having to carry every struggle forward. We can recognize old patterns and choose to meet life differently. Maybe we're the generation that gets to soften something that's been held for a very long time.

This is part of what I love about the work I do with Spinal Flow. Creating space to reconnect with ourselves, become aware of what we've been carrying, and begin making different choices about what we take forward.

So as Samhain approaches, maybe take a moment to remember those who came before you. Speak their names, offer a prayer, give thanks for the lives that made yours possible. Remember that you come from generations of people who loved, struggled, survived, dreamed, and found their way through this human experience.

And pay attention to the little things. The wind, the rain, the butterflies and moths that cross your path. You never know who might be saying hello. 🦋🧡

10/23/2026

“Regulation is the doorway to discernment.”

Aloha Friday! 🩵

Last week, my husband gifted me a beautiful mosaic heart created by artist Amy Vanderhoop. Made of gorgeous blue glass with the word *Aloha* woven into its design, it's a piece I've found myself reflecting on ever since.

A mosaic takes pieces of something that was once whole, perhaps broken, scattered, or discarded, and brings them together to create something beautiful. The pieces don't have to return to what they once were. They become part of something new.

Isn't that a little like life?

We move through experiences that change us. Stress, grief, trauma, relationships, responsibilities, and all the things we carry can leave us feeling scattered, disconnected, or barely holding it together.

And sometimes, somewhere along the way, we lose touch with our own voice beneath all that noise.

This is why I love the words, “Regulation is the doorway to discernment.”

A regulated nervous system doesn't mean we're always calm or that life stops being challenging. It means we're developing the capacity to feel our emotions without being consumed by them. To pause instead of react. To recognize what's ours to carry and what we can begin to release.

And in that space, discernment grows. We begin to hear our own truth, recognize what feels aligned, and make choices that honor who we really are.

Like a mosaic, we don't have to become who we used to be. We can bring the pieces of our experiences together in a new way, creating something beautiful, authentic, and uniquely our own.

This is part of what tending to our nervous systems means to me. Not fixing what's broken, but reconnecting with the wholeness that's always been there.

As we close another week, perhaps this is your invitation to gather your pieces with a little more compassion.

And if you've been waiting for a sign to begin tending to your nervous system,this is it. 🌊

I'd love to welcome you to Spinal Flow Kauaʻi.

Rest. Restore. Regulate. Heal.✨

A little extra aloha and gratitude to Amy Vanderhoop for creating such a beautiful piece of art.🫶

10/21/2026

Healing doesn't always feel good. 😬

We often think healing means feeling better and better every day. But the body doesn't always work that way. Sometimes slowing down, reconnecting with ourselves, and becoming aware of what we've been carrying can actually feel uncomfortable.

In Spinal Flow, we look at three kinds of stress: physical, chemical, and emotional. Our bodies are constantly adapting to all three, whether it's the physical demands of daily life, what we're exposed to in our environment, or the emotional weight of grief, caregiving, and simply trying to keep up.

And sometimes we don't realize how much we've been carrying until we finally slow down.

Have you ever pushed through an incredibly stressful time, only to feel completely exhausted once it was over? Or noticed how your stomach reacts when life feels overwhelming? Our nervous system is deeply connected to our digestion, immune function, and how we experience pain. Stress isn't just in our minds. We experience it throughout our bodies.

One of the things I love about Spinal Flow is that it invites us to develop a different relationship with those signals. Instead of always asking, "How do I make this feeling go away?" we can begin asking, "What is my body responding to, and what does it need?"

Sometimes that's rest, nourishment, movement, emotional support, or permission to stop pushing. And sometimes it means recognizing that we're genuinely ill and need to care for ourselves accordingly.

Not every uncomfortable symptom means something is wrong with our progress, but not every symptom is a healing response either.

If you're receiving Spinal Flow care and notice changes in how you're feeling, please communicate with me. Understanding what you're experiencing helps us support you and continue your care when appropriate.

Healing isn't always linear.
There can be moments of ease, moments of discomfort, and a whole lot of learning to listen along the way.

Our bodies are remarkably intelligent. Perhaps part of healing is learning to work with that intelligence rather than continually overriding it. 🩵

✨Ready to begin your spinal flow journey? DM me or book directly through link in bio.✨

10/15/2026

Let's talk about your Foundation Gateway. 🌸🔻🌸

Have you ever thrown your low back out and suddenly EVERYTHING becomes a challenge? Getting out of bed, putting on your shoes, bending over, or even finding a comfortable position to sleep?

It's amazing how much we take our foundation for granted until it starts demanding our attention!

At the base of your spine sits the sacrum, a fascinating upside-down triangular bone that connects your spine to your pelvis. Together with the sacroiliac (SI) joints, it helps support the spine and transfer weight into your pelvis and legs.

In Spinal Flow, we call this area the Foundation Gateway.

When this region becomes strained or irritated, even simple movements can become uncomfortable. And when we're hurting, the whole body can begin bracing and protecting itself.

I was reminded of this firsthand after a long day of heavy physical work. One awkward movement a few days later, and WOW, my SI joint had something to say! Suddenly I was moving very carefully.

After more than 20 years of working with bodies, I've seen how much low back discomfort can affect everyday life.

In Spinal Flow, we gently work with the Foundation Gateway to invite greater ease and connection within the body. It's also a gateway associated with stability, support, and feeling grounded.

If your low back has been asking for attention, perhaps it's time to listen.

Curious about Spinal Flow? Book a Welcome Flow through the link in my bio, or reach out with questions. 🩵🌊

10/13/2026

For nearly twenty years, we've been blessed to receive gifts of paʻakai, the traditional Hawaiian salt gathered at the salt ponds in Hanapēpē. It's something precious, deeply revered, and not commercially sold. To me, it's one of Kauaʻi's greatest treasures.

After the hurricane brought devastating flooding to the salt ponds, a call went out for community help. I knew in my heart that after all these years of receiving, it was time to give back.

And wow, did the community show up.

There were what seemed like a thousand people or more, passing buckets, digging trenches, moving sand, and working together to help the water drain. I spent a long time working in one of those trenches, scooping sand and feeling the earth and water shifting beneath my feet.

As we cleared the debris, the water began to move. Little by little, areas that had been submerged began to reveal themselves again.

I couldn't help thinking about how easily small things can accumulate until something that once flowed freely becomes blocked. And how sometimes it takes a little help, a little movement, and a whole lot of patience to find that flow again.

But what moved me most was the community. So many people showing up with their hands, their hearts, and their willingness to do whatever was needed. No one person could have accomplished what all those hands did together.

We aren't meant to do everything alone. We need each other. We thrive in connection, in belonging, and in knowing that when something matters, we can come together to care for it.

I went home tired, sunburnt, sandy, and with a very full heart. What a gift to be part of something so much bigger than ourselves.

May the salt beds be restored and the tradition carried on for many generations to come.🙏🩵✨

10/08/2026

Have you experienced a Community Spinal Flow session yet?

One of the things I love about Community Flow is that we can come together in a shared space while each person has their own individual experience.

There are three tables in my studio, and sometimes they are all filled and sometimes not. During our 30-minute sessions, I move between them, working with each person individually. There's no class to follow, nothing you need to do or figure out. Just an opportunity to settle in, rest, and give your nervous system some dedicated attention.

Some people come a couple of times a week, while others come when they feel they need a little extra support. Every person's experience is different.

I've added a new **FLOW TIMES** Highlight to my Instagram profile so you can easily find our weekly session times. If you've been curious about Community Flow, take a look and come join us.

Rest. Restore. Regulate. Heal. 🩵✨🌊

10/06/2026

I was sitting outside yesterday when the sun caught this beautiful flower stalk on one of the banana trees, and I couldn't stop looking at it. All I could see was a spine—the pelvis, the sacrum, the tailbone.

Nature has this incredible way of repeating her patterns in the way things grow, move and live. When I look around, it really drives home the point that we are not so different from the plants, trees and all the other living organisms on this earth. We need fresh air, clean water, nourishment, movement, rest, connection and community. We need the right conditions to thrive.

Our bodies are incredibly intelligent, but sometimes our systems need a little extra support finding their way back to those natural rhythms. That's what I'm here for. Not to heal you, but to support your body in reconnecting with its own innate wisdom and its incredible capacity to heal.

You usually know when your system is asking for more support. If you've been feeling that lately, I have space available for Welcome Flows and Community Spinal Flow sessions this week. Reach out to me or book online when you're ready. 🩵

Rest. Restore. Regulate. Heal.

10/01/2026

Do you have something you do almost without realizing it when you’re stressed? Maybe you bite your nails, pick at your skin, clench your jaw, hold your breath, or bounce your leg. For me, it has always been my nails.

I’ve bitten and picked at them for as long as I can remember, especially when my busy mind takes over and I get lost in my thoughts. Over time, I’ve recognized it as one of those little signs that I’m stressed, too much in my head, and disconnected from my body.

About a year ago, my daughter became a manicurist and started helping me grow strong, healthy nails. I wanted to keep them beautiful, so I made a conscious effort to stop picking and biting. What surprised me was that after a lifetime of doing it, this time it actually felt possible.

Maybe I was simply ready. But I also know how different I feel after years of receiving Spinal Flow, doing my own inner work, and learning to notice my patterns instead of unconsciously living inside them. Something you’ve done your whole life doesn’t necessarily have to be something you do forever.

There’s a beautiful full-circle piece too. My mom supported us as a single mother in the ’80s doing nails. She was an incredibly talented manicurist and passed away a few years ago. The first time I sat in my daughter’s pedicure chair and watched her work, I cried. I could see my mom in her hands so clearly. It felt like a gift had traveled through the generations and landed right there in that chair.

Now my daughter has given me what I call my “Spinal Flow nails” — blue, watery, wavy and perfectly me.
I LOVE having nails, but even more, I love what they represent.

Patterns can change. Sometimes it takes intention, support, deeper work, or simply enough awareness to hear what our bodies have been trying to tell us.

So maybe instead of asking, “What’s wrong with this habit?” we get curious and ask, “What is my body trying to tell me?”

And what might change if I learned to listen? 🩵

09/29/2026

Yesterday I drove past Kalihiwai for the first time since the hurricane.

I knew there had been damage, but seeing it with my own eyes was still shocking.

Huge trees completely uprooted. Roots that had lived quietly beneath the earth for decades suddenly exposed to the light.

And I couldn't help but see the resemblance to our nervous system.

All those intricate roots, branching and weaving beneath the surface.

It made me think about what happens when we move through something big — a storm, a loss, a change, a season of uncertainty, or simply years of holding everything together.

Our nervous system holds so much.

We adapt. We brace. We compensate. We find ways to keep standing.

Until something shifts.

One of the things I love about Spinal Flow is witnessing what can happen when the body is given enough safety and space to begin letting go of what it has been holding.

Patterns can begin to change.
There can be movement where there was holding.
Space where there was compression.

And sometimes, after an uprooting, there is an opportunity to ask:

What wants to grow here now?

Our island has been through an enormous uprooting. There is still cleanup happening, people recovering, grief for what was lost and gratitude for what remained.

And today, as Nolo moves gently past us, I am especially grateful for that grace.

Maybe this next season isn't about rushing to put everything back exactly as it was.

Maybe there is an invitation to listen.

To our land.
To our bodies.
To our nervous systems.
To one another.

To tend gently to what remains.

And to make room for new roots, new growth, and perhaps even new ways of being.

One day, one breath at a time.🩵

09/25/2026

A prayer for our islands as Nolo moves through the waters around us.

May we stay prepared, diligent and informed — while remaining grounded, connected and breathing.

May we care for our neighbors and one another.

And may Nolo live up to one of the meanings I found in her name…

**Ease. Grace.**

Move gently, Nolo. Keep moving on your way.

May it be so.✨🙏✨

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