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Ep. 30: The Art and Science of Zero Balancing with Dr. Michele Doucette

Handcrafted Therapy Podcast: Business Conversations for Massage Therapists

Release Date: 03/05/2024

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Handcrafted Therapy Podcast: Business Conversations for Massage Therapists

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In this episode of the Handcrafted Therapy Podcast join Julie as she delves into the transformative world of zero balancing with Dr. Michele Doucette. In this episode, they explore the remarkable intelligence of our bodies, their innate ability to perform complex functions, and the profound impact of intentional touch on our overall well-being.  Dr. Doucette, with over two decades of experience in zero balancing, shares her insights into this unique therapy that converges the wisdom of both Eastern and Western medicinal traditions. Julie inquires about the intricacies of reaching...

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In this episode of the Handcrafted Therapy Podcast join Julie as she delves into the transformative world of zero balancing with Dr. Michele Doucette. In this episode, they explore the remarkable intelligence of our bodies, their innate ability to perform complex functions, and the profound impact of intentional touch on our overall well-being. 

Dr. Doucette, with over two decades of experience in zero balancing, shares her insights into this unique therapy that converges the wisdom of both Eastern and Western medicinal traditions. Julie inquires about the intricacies of reaching bone during therapy sessions, leading to an enlightening discussion on how zero balancing complements traditional massage by integrating bone, joints, connective tissue, and energy work. 

Discover why zero balancing is considered an art and science, touching not only our physical structure but also engaging our mind, emotions, spirit, and energy. Dr. Doucette uncovers the backstory of zero balancing's development and its powerful capacity to induce mental clarity, peace, and an expanded state of consciousness by altering brainwave states and neurological responses. 

 

In this episode, Julie and Dr. Doucette discuss: 

  • Understanding the Intelligence of the Body 

  • Zero Balancing as an Integrative Touch Therapy 

  • The concept of touching structure and energy simultaneously 

  • Zero Balancing, Nervous System, and Consciousness 

  • Zero Balancing's Impact and Accessibility 

More About Dr. Michele Doucette 

Purchase Dr. Coucette’s book Walking to Eden 

I have been studying human health and well-being for almost 40 years, and I am happy to report I still have more questions than answers  The mysterious capacity of  human beings to express life, to heal, to grow, to awaken, and to evolve completely fascinates me Using my hands, my heart, and my mind to facilitate healing is a true privilege and I am grateful for every patient and every student I have the opportunity to work with.   

I began my higher education with a degree in biochemistry While working in the field of medical diagnostic research and development, I looked into a test tube one day and realized I would not find the answers to my queries about life and humanity therein I had to work with actual people, their bodies, minds, and spirits. Studying chiropractic at Los Angeles College of Chiropractic gave me an excellent medical education, and the skills to amplify the natural healing ability of the body through spinal evaluation and adjustment I augmented that education with specialized training in the Gonstead Chiropractic Technique which involves in-depth bio-mechanical analysis and specific, directional adjusting techniques for optimum effectiveness and efficiency of healing. 

I started my chiropractic practice in 1990 and soon thereafter began to study Zero Balancing as well Zero Balancing is a unique, hands-on, bodywork system of healing It combines the Western view of medicine and science from the field of osteopathy with Eastern concepts of energy and healing from the field of acupuncture ZB affects the whole person (body, mind, and spirit) by providing both structural therapy and energy medicine simultaneously, and thereby accessing the body’s “interoceptive” mechanism of conscious awareness, self-referencing, and physical, as well as psychoemotional, resilience.  It is life changing for patient and practitioner. 

One of my strongest passions is teaching Zero Balancing to other healthcare providers and anyone who wants to learn about the power of conscious touch and energy medicine.  I am on the faculty of the Zero Balancing Health Association and teach classes internationally.   

 

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