Healing Waters Health Center

06/15/2026

🌿 Spring is a season of growth and movement. In Susan's latest blog, discover how the Wood element and liver energy may be influencing your body, emotions, and sense of direction.

Spring is here… or is it summer?
June 4, 2026
Regardless of what the weather feels like, the calendar says it is still spring. And according to Chinese medicine, spring is the season of the Wood element.

Wood is connected to the liver and gallbladder energy. I think of wood as the trees beginning to bud, grow, and reach upward. It is a movement. It is an expansion. It is the energy that starts to come alive after the stillness of winter.

In the body, we have the physical liver and gallbladder organs, but we also have liver and gallbladder energy channels. As the season shifts into spring, these channels can begin to create more movement within us. The energy of the season supports the energy of these organs and pathways.

This is why we may notice a little more energy in our step. We may feel more creative, inspired, or ready to make plans. Liver and gallbladder energy is connected to vision, creativity, direction, and decision-making. After the hibernation of winter, which is connected to the kidney and bladder energy. Wood helps us begin to move again.

But sometimes, as this energy starts to move, we may also notice where we feel stuck.

When Wood energy is stagnant or not flowing smoothly, symptoms can show up in the body and emotions. This might look like headaches, tension in the neck and shoulders, frustration, irritability, impatience, jaw tightness, eye strain, digestive discomfort, skin issues or feeling like you are stuck and not sure which direction to go.

Wood energy wants to move. It wants to grow. It wants to create a clear path forward.

So when we feel these symptoms, it may be the body’s way of saying, “Something wants to move, but it feels blocked.”

This is a beautiful time of year to support the liver and gallbladder energy by creating gentle movement in the body, spending time outside, stretching, breathing deeply, drinking more water, and allowing ourselves to notice what is ready to shift.

Our monthly special is an energetic liver flush for only $99. Book online at www.healingwatershealth.com Monthly Balance or call us at 651-430-2866.

Spring reminds us that growth does not have to be forced. The trees do not question when it is time to bud. They simply respond to the energy of the season.

Perhaps our bodies are asking us to do the same, in the flow.

Susan

06/12/2026

✨ Give Your Liver Some Love ✨

Did you know your liver is one of the hardest-working organs in your body?

✔️ Filters toxins from food, medications, alcohol, and the environment
✔️ Supports digestion and bile production
✔️ Helps convert fats into energy
✔️ Holds about 13% of your blood supply at any given time

When the liver becomes overloaded, you may notice symptoms such as:
• Low energy and fatigue
• Feeling sluggish or "blah"
• Digestive issues
• Skin concerns
• Waking up hot at night
• Irritability or feeling easily frustrated
• Hip or knee discomfort

In energetic healing practices, the liver is also associated with processing emotions such as anger, frustration, grief, and resentment.

🌿 This month, our Balance Special features a gentle Energetic Liver Flush designed to support your body's natural detoxification pathways without harsh supplements, lengthy protocols, or digestive upset.

One client shared:
"My liver numbers had been elevated for two years. One week after my liver flush, they were within normal range. The treatment was relaxing and easy."

Your liver works tirelessly behind the scenes every day. Maybe it's time to return the favor. 💚

06/10/2026

Amazing experience shared by one of our Acu students, Sarah!

Sarah recently performed a Circulation of Light Balance on a friend. Before the session began, her friend's glucose reading was 167. During the balance, it dropped to 104.

While every person responds differently, stories like this remind us of the incredible wisdom of the body and what can happen when energy begins to move and balance is restored.

One of the greatest joys of teaching Acu is seeing our students gain confidence and witness these powerful experiences for themselves.

06/08/2026

Sometimes the stories we tell ourselves create more stress than the situation itself.

In this thoughtful blog, Deb shares an everyday experience that turned into a powerful lesson about assumptions, perspective, and not allowing someone else's bad day to become your bad day.

A great reminder for all of us. ❤️

Read: "What Just Happened?"
May 21, 2026
A few weeks ago, we went to a stereo store to look for some speakers. We have been to this store many times and purchased things from there in the past. The owner of the store is blind and usually sits at the front counter and greets people as they come in. I don’t know how many people work for him, but there is one guy that has been there every time we’ve been there and I’m assuming that he’s the right hand guy of the owner. On the day we were there, we were the only customers in the store.

One of the employees duties is to demo the speakers. It can be a very time consuming process. Eventually, we found some speakers that we liked but we weren’t sure if they would sound good in our house. So, we asked if we could take them home to try them out. The employee looked over at the owner, who said, “Sure.” The employee made an audible sound of disbelief, creating a really uncomfortable situation. He mumbled a few words, then walked away swearing loudly enough for all of us to hear. We weren’t sure what he was so upset about, but he made it very clear that he disagreed with his boss.

He went into the back room and we could hear him wrapping the speakers up for us to take home. He then came out with the box on a dolly and brought it out to the car. He was pleasant and put the speakers into the car.

When we got home and set the speakers up, we realized that we were missing one screw to attach the speaker and the stand together. We immediately assumed that he intentionally left one screw out of the package, because of the way he acted. We were still able to listen to the speakers and decided that we didn’t like them and we returned them without a problem.

As we drove away from the store, we talked about what had just happened and how unacceptable it was. We wondered if his boss would say something to him and why the employee thought it was okay to act like that in front of customers? In the moment, we just kept talking about it and what we noticed is that our emotions kept increasing around the situation. By talking about it, we were making the story bigger and giving it all of our attention.

When we realized this, we re-framed it and understood that it had nothing to do with us. He was mad at his boss for saying yes to us to take the speakers home and try them out. His boss was unable to box them up which meant more work for him.

We were just getting a little snippet of his day and have no idea what happened before we arrived or what he is going through in his life. I’m not condoning his behavior, but it was a good lesson for us to not let someone else’s behavior ruin your day. It gave us a chance to be understanding and let it go because it didn’t pertain to us.

It wasn’t about us, in the flow,

Deb

06/06/2026

Sometimes the most meaningful progress is noticed by someone who hasn't seen you in a while.

One of our clients recently shared this message after a visit to the clinic:

"The last time I saw the technician was probably back in November. As soon as he saw me, he commented that I was walking so much better than the last time he had seen me and asked how long it had been since my surgery. I really wanted you both to know that other people are noticing the difference in how I'm walking. Once again, thank you from the bottom of my heart."

Stories like this remind us why we do what we do. Healing, progress, and renewed confidence often show up in everyday moments—and sometimes those changes are visible to everyone around us.

We are grateful to be part of our clients' journeys and celebrate every step forward. ❤️

06/04/2026

Susan is getting excited because she gets to do what she loves most—teach!

Our upcoming 1st Aid class is right around the corner on June 8, and we can't wait to welcome another group of eager learners.

The attached photo is from a recent Acu 2 workshop. While it's a different class, it captures what we love most: people coming together to learn new skills, build confidence, and discover ways to help themselves and others.

Whether you're a caregiver, a family member, or simply want to be better prepared, our 1st Aid class will provide practical knowledge that can make a real difference when it matters most.

Who's ready to learn with us on June 8?

06/02/2026

What if the most powerful thing you could do for someone isn't to fix them—but simply to be present with them?

Susan shares a heartfelt reflection on the healing power of holding space and why being heard can be one of the greatest gifts we offer each other.

The healing power of holding space
May 28, 2026
The other day, there were a lot of things happening all at the same time for me.

And really, isn’t that how life often works? It is usually not just one thing. It is multiple things happening at once. Then the feelings begin to rise. Old patterns start showing up. Something gets triggered. Before we know it, we can feel overwhelmed, frustrated, sad, angry, or whatever emotion comes with the situation.

That is where I found myself. A few different things were happening at the same time, and I felt frustrated and overwhelmed.

I usually do pretty well looking at my own stuff. I can pause, reflect, and ask myself what is really going on underneath the surface. But sometimes, it is nice to have someone else help you move through it. I am no different than the people who come into the center. I help others see things they may not be aware of. I help support the flow of energy so they can feel better and become clearer. But I need that kind of support too.

As I was feeling all of these emotions and running things through my head, I reached out to a friend and asked, “Are you able to hold space for me?”

I knew this friend would understand what I meant because she has done that in her career and in her life. And she said, “Of course.”

Now, if I asked my husband to hold space for me, he would probably look at me like a deer in headlights, not quite knowing what that meant. But if I said, “Can I just vent to you?” I am sure he would understand that.

But to me, venting and holding space feel very different.

Venting can be helpful because sometimes we need to let the energy out. But venting can also keep us circling around the same story, the same frustration, and the same pattern. Often when someone is venting, they are not really looking for suggestions, feedback, or constructive criticism. They just want the energy to come out. Hopefully, the person listening does not take it all on.

Holding space feels different.

When I ask someone to hold space for me, it feels more like a practice of reflection. It gives me room to be vulnerable. It gives me room to let my emotions come forward without needing to be fixed. My friend does not need to tell me what to do. She does not need to solve it for me. She understands that holding space allows me to understand another piece of myself and what I may need to do next.

And this is what we do at Healing Waters.

We hold space for people’s emotions, patterns, vulnerability, grief, confusion, and healing. I think this is such a sacred and empowering practice. We are not there to tell people how to live their lives. We are not there to fix their problems for them. We are there to create a space where they can become clear enough to hear themselves again.

That is powerful.

Because when someone is on the table, or sitting with us in their own process, the healing does not come from us telling them what to do. It comes from them becoming empowered to choose what is right for them.

Denise, my friend, used to say that we know our answers, but we have to get clear enough to hear them. Sometimes I would look at her and say, “Well, I do not know what my answers are. That is why I am here.” But deep down, I think she knew, and maybe part of me knew too, that the answers were there. I just needed space to open up, listen, and get clear about what I was really feeling.

She created that kind of space for people. She was a beautiful teacher, and she held space in such a loving way.

That is why I feel called to share this with you.

Holding space does not mean you have to fix someone. It does not mean you have to figure everything out for them. It does not mean you need the perfect words. Sometimes holding space is simply saying, “I hear you.” Sometimes it is saying, “I can imagine that feels really hard.” Sometimes it is saying nothing at all. Sometimes it is just being present and letting someone feel what they need to feel.

We all need people in our lives who can do that for us.

And we can learn to do that for others.

So maybe this week, play with the idea of holding space. Notice when someone around you is struggling. Instead of jumping in with advice or trying to fix it, try simply being with them. Try listening. Try being open. Try saying, “I can hold space for you while you figure this out.”

See what happens.

It is a beautiful thing when a friendship, a relationship, or a healingspace can hold that kind of love, in the flow.

Susan

05/31/2026

🎓 Congratulations, Ethan! 🎓

We are so proud to celebrate your graduation and this exciting next chapter ahead. Your dedication as a volunteer at HWHC has been greatly appreciated, and we are grateful for the time and energy you've shared with our community.

Wishing you all the best as you head to St. Thomas this fall! May your college journey be filled with new opportunities, great friendships, and unforgettable experiences.

Congratulations on this incredible achievement, Ethan—we can't wait to see all that you'll accomplish!

05/30/2026

We are excited he will be returning to Healing Waters in September, 2026!!

Did you know that Kevin has practised and studied meditation and the electrical system since 1974?

He has taught since 2000 and his published writings, meditation CD’s and teachings have brought him worldwide recognition as a unique and practical meditation teacher and an expert in the field of bioelectrical medicine. He teaches in Australia, USA, India, Asia and Europe.

05/27/2026

There is nothing more rewarding than hearing how healing work continues to support someone long after their session. 💙

“Just want to thank all of you for my wonderful healing hours at Healing Waters! I felt like a wet noodle for the rest of the day. Please tell Susan my digestive system seems to be working much better, as well as my knees.

I’m up on the island now and despite the dreary day, I just might take Sadie Dog on a walk down my long driveway — THAT would be an event.

Again, many thanks to all of you lovely ladies for all that you've done for my body and my ‘ME’ over the years. Love to all,
Judy H.

We are so grateful to walk alongside each person on their healing journey.