What if your body could remember calm again, without pushing or forcing? We sit down with Alejandra Garcia-Ortiz of Azure Therapeutic Massage in Orange to explore a grounded path to relief through massage therapy, craniosacral therapy, and Reiki—three modalities that meet stress at its source and help the nervous system find rest and digest.

Alejandra shares how seven quiet years in the mountains reshaped her view of healing, leading her to study craniosacral therapy at the Upledger Institute and deepen her practice as a Reiki master and massage therapist. We break down the basics in plain language: how cerebrospinal fluid supports neural signaling, why feather-light craniosacral touch can release deep restrictions, and how Reiki interacts with the body’s measurable electromagnetic field. Skeptical about energy work? We talk about major hospitals integrating Reiki in oncology care and why regulated nervous systems help patients heal faster and feel safer.

This conversation also dives into the power of personalization. There’s no one-size-fits-all session at Azure. Every visit begins with listening, context, and goals—sometimes backed by medical history—so the work can be tuned to migraines, jaw tension, trauma patterns, or simple burnout. We explore the studio’s education-first approach to marketing, from word of mouth to community art walks and social media clips that demystify the work and invite curiosity. And we go outside the studio, touching on grounding in nature, sunlight, and daily habits that reinforce regulation between sessions.

If you’ve felt stuck in fight or flight, overwhelmed by stress, or unsure how to start healing, this episode offers a practical, science-respectful, and heart-centered roadmap. 

Visit: https://www.azuretherapeuticmassage.com/

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