About Stepping Into

Welcome to Stepping Into, a space for resting in being, a place to learn and receive, dedicated to the transformative art of touch in the abdomen, the somatic practice of Chi Nei Tsang and TaoTouch®. The name, "Stepping Into," reflects my commitment to guiding you on a journey of inner initiation, helping you step into a space of profound self-healing, self-discovery, and holistic well-being. My offer is for your alignment with joy, to feel better, and to live out more enjoyment in your life.

What is Chi Nei Tsang?

Chi Nei Tsang (CNT) is a centuries-old practice of healing touch therapy from China. With the art of touch and the art of breath, CNT is said to have a way to help soften from within so that toxins stored in the tissue can drain away and emotions can be digested better. It focuses on deep, gentle abdominal release in order to train the internal abdominal organs to work more efficiently, which, in turn, is said to improve physical and emotional health.

What is TaoTouch®?

TaoTouch® is the art of helping people heal themselves, get rid of pain, and bring back vitality by reconciling self, soul, and spirit while triggering emotional processing. This is done through a traditional Taoist monastic healing practice called Chi Nei Tsang, which works with deep and gentle abdominal touch to enhance the health and vitality of the internal organs.

My Philosophy

At Stepping Into, I believe that true healing begins from within. Chi Nei Tsang translates to "working the energy of the internal organs" or "internal organ chi transformation." This practice, rooted in ancient Taoist traditions, addresses the very origins of health problems, including psychosomatic and emotional issues. By focusing on the abdominal area, considered the emotional center in traditional Chinese medicine, we help you achieve a balanced and harmonious state of being.

Benefits of Chi Nei Tsang and TaoTouch®

  • Detoxifying: Chi Nei Tsang manipulations relieve the body of stagnation, improve elimination, stimulate the lymphatic and circulatory systems, and strengthen the immune system. This helps achieve optimal results in other health care modalities and aids in faster recovery from surgery or injury.

  • Restructuring and Strengthening: By addressing visceral structures and internal organ positioning, Chi Nei Tsang stimulates and corrects postural problems. It releases deep-seated tensions, restores vitality, and is beneficial for chronic pain in the back, neck, and shoulders.

  • Balancing Emotions: Unprocessed emotions are stored in the digestive system, leading to poor emotional digestion and ill health. Chi Nei Tsang helps emotions unfold, allowing for personal growth and evolution. It is often used successfully in combination with psychotherapy.

  • Bringing Self-awareness: I am dedicated to help you empower yourself to take responsibility for your own health through self-help techniques, also to learn receive, and put attention to breathing and perception, diet, and your lifestyle changes. Visualization and meditation practices enhance the effects of manual treatments, fostering greater self-awareness and well-being.

Conditions to Address

Chi Nei Tsang can be particularly beneficial for a wide range of issues, including:

  • Sleep disorders (insomnia)

  • Menstrual pain

  • Infertility and fertility issues

  • Uterine fibroids

  • Headaches

  • Chronic digestive problems

  • Respiratory weakness

  • Panic attacks

  • Tinnitus

  • Burnout

  • Sciatica and lower back pain

  • Nervous disorders (e.g., anxiety, depression)

  • Musculoskeletal problems of undetermined origin

  • Autoimmune disorders (e.g., lupus, chronic fatigue)

With care, awareness, and dedication, healing can be simple. However, it’s not always easy. At Stepping Into, I offer a self-care practice that supports your journey to health and vitality. Step into an environment where nurturing, rest, and affection are essential for your exploration and transformation of the inner landscape, guided by my skilled, empathic, and intuitive approach as a practitioner.

Take the first step towards a healthier, more vibrant sense of being. Embrace your healing crises as a journey of inner initiation and discover your power of transformation through TaoTouch®. Schedule a complimentary consultation or book your first appointment with me today and begin your path to feeling well again.

The Six conditions of healing by Gilles Marin

1 Safety & comfort: We need to feel safe: We have gathered the three conditions of energy, support system, and maturity so we know that we have what it takes. We know that we can’t hurt more than we already did. We can give ourselves permission to surrender to the healing process.

2 Quiet thinking: We need to quiet the thinking mind: No need to understand, no need to figure out anything or to look for solutions.

3 Feel more: Permission to feel: Our mental energy has to be completely invested to validate every feeling we get in touch in the present moment.

4 Importance for detail: Every feeling we get now is of the outmost importance: There is no minimizing anything. Giving oneself permission to acknowledge the familiarity of the feelings without the need to understand them. They have been there for a long time, waiting to come out of hiding, waiting to be acknowledged and validated.

5 Letting go & allowing change: Let the transformations happen: Let the feelings come, let the feelings go. We can let ourselves feel now. All that energy invested into patterns of tension to protect oneself from feeling bad are no longer needed and collapse and turn into transformative healing energy.

6 Accepting change: Accept the change: We are no longer the same person. We are not predictable any longer. We are operating on a different system with a freer and lighter emotional body, better connected to our spirit. Let’s take the time and the space to recognize ourselves and to affirm ourselves to others. Let’s take our new place in the world.