Prayerful Healing Touch: Massage & Energy Modalities
For those looking to incorporate a wholistic approach to their retreat time, Sr. Linda Zahner offers a range of therapies for those would would like to reap the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits which can come as a result. Sr. Linda is well trained and experienced to offer therapeutic massage, reflexology, raindrop technique, and contemplative healing touch, as well as spiritual direction. These options are available as add-ons to your retreat time, but are also available as stand-alone sessions to be arranged directly with Sr. Linda. Schedule a time now.
The greatest healer on earth healed with only a gentle touch. I want to join Jesus, to bring holistic wellness to others through massage therapy and energy modalities.
Sr. Linda Zahner
Therapies available
Therapeutic Massage is what most people think of when they hear “massage”. It is one of the best means available for reducing stress, a major contributor to disease, and is one of the most overlooked, yet accessible and supportive measures a person can take for chronic pain and stress reduction. Massage therapy can be beneficial in dealing with a wide range of medical conditions and body awareness, as well as serving as a conduit to the Divine.
Benefits:
- improve circulation and lymph flow
- increase flexibility in joints
- reduce mental and physical fatigue
- boost immune system
- tone muscles
- promote a general sense of well-being
Reflexology is an ancient practice. Through pressure applied to specific points on the feet, nerve endings are stimulated that relate to different organs and glands in the body. This therapy contributes to all body systems working together for better over-all health.
Benefits:
- eases stress and tension
- creates a general sense of well-being
- boosts immunity
Raindrop Technique is a therapy which focuses on the application of essential oils gently dropped “like rain”. The oils are applied to the feet and to the spine, bringing the body into a profound alignment.
Benefits:
- reduction of inflammation
- relaxing of stressed muscles
- immune system support
- increased sense of calm and peacefulness
- improves circulation and helps detoxify the body’s
Contemplative Healing Touch is a very gentle technique used to help clear and balance the body’s energy systems. This helps create harmony in the body’s energy systems for optimum health. During therapy the receiver remains totally clothed and a very light touch, or close-to-the-body touch, is used.
Benefits:
- boosts immunity
- energizes the body
- relieves tension
- improved flexibility
- boosts mood
- stimulates nerves
Schedule a Stand-alone Session
If you are not coming on retreat at Sophia Center, but are looking to schedule a stand-alone session with Sr. Linda please call 913.426.3363 to schedule at time. Consider a spiritual direction session as an additional option.
Add a Session During a Scheduled Retreat
If you are coming and would like to schedule a session, just let us know through the retreat registration form and we will help coordinate a time during your stay. Explore our scheduled retreats.
Each session becomes a form of contemplative prayer. I seek to create an atmosphere of peace and deep relaxation, recognizing individual differences and needs. Massage and energy modalities are tools I use to help express God’s love and to support each person’s growth, healing and well-being.
Sr. Linda Zahner
Sr. Linda is a member of Mount St. Scholastica Monastery in Atchison, Kansas. For 32 years, she worked in education as a teacher, administrator, and executive officer for a consolidated Catholic school system. In 1996, she received her certification as a spiritual director and retreat director from the Creighton Spirituality Program. She completed massage therapy training at the Universal College of Healing Arts in Omaha, Nebraska, passing her national boards in 1999. Sr. Linda guides retreats and offers therapeutic massage and contemplative healing touch, promoting a holistic approach to health and well-being of body, mind, and spirit.