What I Do at Holistic Therapy Solutions

Hi Everyone,

I had the thought that it's time to let everyone know again, what I do and why you may want to honor my humble therapy table.  Here's my mission and what I'm doing at Holistic Therapy Solutions, LLC in Phoenix, Arizona.

Logo for Holistic Therapy Solutions, LLC in Phoenix, AZ

My passion is help people feel good, to heal; to come to a place of balance.  We live in a fast paced, stressful world.  With all that's going on and required of us, it can be easy to get out of balance.  That can take form in many ways - pain, injury; it can affect us both mentally and physically.  My massage and holistic therapies are designed and intended to restore balance and harmony to you - on whatever level needed.

Massage Therapy:  I'm a Licensed Massage Therapist.  My specialty is a firm, relaxing, therapeutic massage, designed to meet each individual's needs.  It's great for physical stress relief and mental decompressing.  It's also good to work the tension out of the trouble areas or heal from injury.  It's my firm belief that without an effective method of releasing the issues of daily life, we store them in the tissues of the body - eventually the body lets you know with pain or "dis-ease."  A good massage once a month is excellent maintenance to keep balance in today's fast paced life.

My therapy room at Holistic Therapy Solutions, LLC

Reflexology:  The feet, hands, and ears are a hologram of the body, representing all parts and systems of the body in each.  Thru therapeutic massaging/working of these areas, you can send healing stimulation to all parts and systems of the body (including organs, glands, muscles, etc).  Reflexology can be very healing and it feels wonderful.  Another added benefit - you can get an ok foot rub somewhere, but once you have a true reflexology session from a professional, you'll never settle for less again.

Bottom of the Feet with Reflexology map of some of the body.

 Cranial Sacral Therapy:  Sometimes life can be downright difficult, and we can store the physical and emotional traumas we encounter in our tissues - especially in the fascia (connective tissue).  These tissues are everywhere in our body - around our muscles, bones, organs, etc...  This gentle yet powerful esoteric work focuses on tuning in to the "cranial wave," created by pulsing of cerebrospinal fluid that pulses up and down the spine and in and around the brain/cranium.  By tuning into the cranial wave and using other techniques, I work to help the trauma and tissues to unwind, release and come back into balance and harmony.  This work can be very deep and very rewarding, releasing both emotional and physical pain.  I've worked with Veterans who have issues with PTSD and traumatic brain injuries and have had good results.

Reiki Therapy:  This energy work is gentle, soothing and powerful, and can aid with healing on all levels.  It's also great for deep relaxation, stress relief, pain relief, and also helps bring the whole person back into a place of homeostasis - or balance.  One of my favorite combination therapies is to pair Reiki with relaxing hypnotherapy.  This therapy helps relax the client, addresses the issue with the subconscious, and they receive the healing benefit of deep energy work as well.

Sensei Usui - discovered Reiki in the early 1900s

Hypnotherapy: I've been playing with this for over 30 years.  I can assist with a variety of things including smoking cessation, self-discovery, making life changes, and more. 

Classes:  I have a passion for teaching as well as therapy.  I've developed a number of classes that I offer occasionally including: Mindfulness and Meditation, Reiki Training, Introduction to Chi Energy.

Reiki Shares: As a Reiki Master, I hold Reiki and Energy Shares once a month.  This is a gathering where people, at all skill levels of Reiki and other energy work training can get together and practice and receive energy work.  It's also a place where people with no experience can come as well and learn a little more about it and experience this.  This is a great opportunity to practice your energy work training and gain confidence in a safe and non-judgmental environment.  We also socialize a little too and have fun.

For more info about me and my practice check out my website:
www.HolisticTherapySolutions.weebly.com

Peace,

Tom Kreienbrink

Tom Kreienbrink is a licensed massage therapist in Phoenix, AZ.  He received an Associates Degree in Holistic Healthcare from Southwest Institute of Healing Arts and has been the owner and operator of Holistic Therapy Solutions, LLC for about 3 years.  He's completed certification programs in Cranial Sacral Therapy, Reflexology, Hypnotherapy, and Reiki (and is also a Reiki Master and Teacher).
For contact information go to the website and call, text or email for an appointment.

Holistic Nutrition - Garbanzo Beans

Hi All,

The other night my wife Sue and I were talking and Chick Peas or Garbanzo Beans came up in the discussion (how does that happen - Ha!).  Next thing, we're having a conversation about these little golden nuggets that adorn salad bars throughout America and that we eat occasionally when we enjoy Hummus.

I told her about my client who grew up in Syria.  She still prepares a lot of the traditional foods she was raised with and she was telling me how Chick Peas are a staple in every day diets across the middle east and a lot of Asia.  Of course its used in Hummus, but also used in a lot of other dishes and salads.

Can of Organic Garbanzo Beans

So I picked up a can of Garbanzo beans at the store recently.  Of course, it's always good to eat organic when possible.  I do when I can.  The nutritional content is good.  In a half of cup of beans there's 120 calories, 2 grams fat, 130mg sodium (probably more than you want, but it's out of a can), and 6grams of protein (not bad).

I checked in my favorite nutrition book, The World's Healthiest Foods, by George Mateljan.  It's a great reference.  The book says that garbanzo beans are a great source of dietary fiber and excellent for heart and digestive health.  They're also excellent to help maintain healthy blood sugar levels. 

Nutritionally, they are high in Fiber, Protein, Copper, Tryptophan, and Iron, among other vitamins, minerals and nutrients.  The best way to make them is to buy them dry, soak them for 8 hours, drain, rinse and cook.  Of course, you'll use them then in whatever dish you like.

recipe for a quick and easy garbanzo bean salad.

So this afternoon, I'm going to get a good hummus recipe off the internet and make some with the can of chick peas that I purchased.  I believe it's made with the beans, olive oil and some spices....just whip it up. 

Hopefully the hummus turns out good. 

Have a great weekend everyone...stay healthy.

Peace,

Tom

www.HolisticTherapySolutions.weebly.com

Having a little fun with The Donald

Hey All,

I hope your week is off to a good start.  Mine is pretty good so far.  Today was my day off and I met with a colleague, ran errands, and made a big crock pot of chilli.  (I know...chilli in the middle of the Arizona summer??).  Anyhow - it turned out delicious and was a good day.

Anyone who's watched the news lately has probably heard that Donald Trump is running for President of the United States.  At least most people in the USA know about this and most of you overseas are most likely familiar with who he is.  So I thought I'd share a fun piece of artwork that I created during the last Presidential election.  Back then Trump was talking about running, but in the end he didn't.

Back then, I thought I'd do a fun caricature illustration of Trump.  He's such a boisterous, loud and over the top character anyhow - he's naturally the first person you want to immortalize in a cartoon.  Of course, he's a business man and known for his hotels and lavish lifestyle...so I was thinking...how would he envision upgrades to the White House?  Perhaps a Trump Tower DC? 

Well - anyone who's watching election coverage, here in the US knows that he's said some controversial things.  I don't want to get into that here.  He's not my preference for President, but I know there are some folks who really like him.  That's one of the things about our country that I'm grateful for....the freedom to enjoy our opinions and the right to select our representatives.

Enjoy my small attempt to get into the head of Donald Trump.  It's certainly going to be an interesting campaign season...good luck with that my fellow Americans.

Have a great week everyone...work hard and have some fun too.

Peace,

Tom

On-line portfolio:  www.Behance.net/tk-art

Phillip Seymour Hoffman Caricature

Hi All,

How's it going out there?  How's summer time where you are?  Here in Phoenix, it's been hot, as it should be in summer.  This morning I cleaned the swimming pool and I've got a couple massage clients later in the afternoon.  So it's a good Monday.

The other day I watched the documentary about Drew Strewzan - the amazing movie poster artist.  Back when I was doing mostly airbrush work and illustration, he was one of my heroes.  So I got out the sketch book and a pen, as I was watching and started sketching a caricature of Phillip Seymour Hoffman.  I love his movies - such a great actor and I'm sad we no longer will have him around.

pen and ink in sketchbook

Initially I sketched with a ball point pen and sketch book in my lap....just for fun.  Then I took a photo of it with my phone and did a little painting in Photoshop on the computer.    I started with a magazine photo to work from.

sketch after painting in Photoshop with Wacom tablet.

I enjoy sketching once in a while as I sit around.  It's good for all of us to do this.  It gets us into the right side of the brain...let that creativity flow.

I hope you all have a great week.  Enjoy a little sketching today.  If you're not very artistic...make sure you do the sketching.  It's good for you.

Peace,

Tom

web portfolio:  www.behance.net/tk-artwww.behance.net/tk-art