Being referred by your Counselor or Therapist

 

Touch plays such an important role in our overall wellbeing. It has a direct effect on our health mentally, physically and emotionally. You may have been referred to us to focus on exposure therapy for social anxiety or touch avoidance due to neglect or abuse. Or your Counselor or Therapist may have referred you to us to focus on help with depression or loneliness. And no matter the reason, rest assured that our Professionally Trained and Certified Touch Therapy Specialists are here for you. We are excited to help you achieve your goals in wellness no matter how acute or severe your need is. And please let us know who your referral came from so that we can thank them for trusting us with you in this wellness journey you are on. 

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Realizing that you are lacking human touch and connection.

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We have all experienced that longing for genuine, non-judgmental, healthy and rewarding feeling of human connection. To feel connected, cared for and appreciated by another human is essential in our lives in order to feel whole. The most basic form of communication we have is touch. Our Bodies are wired for touch. Our bodies actually reward us when we receive positive touch by releasing oxytocin by instantly making us feel happy. Unfortunately, a lot of people don't even know that we need oxytocin in order for our bodies to break down the stress hormone cortisol. Cortisol is the #1 cause of disease and if you have too much cortisol in your system, it will actually shut down other vital organs and functions in your body. It can shut down your digestive system, immune system and disrupt your natural sleep patterns among other negative effects including it being the cause of high blood pressure and heat disease. So feel proud of yourself for taking the steps necessary to care for yourself through touch therapy. You could literally be saving your life by doing it. 

 

After a break up, separation or divorce.

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Have you ever had a difficult break-up? It often leaves you craving affection and intimacy. We believe that one significant element of this heartbreak is Oxytocin withdrawal.        

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Always on the move.

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Often it is people who are really busy. People who are focused on their career and don’t really have time to date, but they want to get that need met.

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When someone is tired of having limited options for connection.

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We live busy lives and meeting new people to Snuggle with can be difficult. Asking a friend can be difficult, especially when you’re faced with the possibility of making a current friendship awkward when suggesting the idea to them, but they misinterpret your approach as a romantic proposition.

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When they are depressed and disconnected.

         

Studies have shown that that the lack of human touch is an enormous factor towards causing depression.

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Platonic human touch releases oxytocin.

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It has been found that oxytocin calms the body while it helps us connect with other people.

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When they are feeling brave.

 

Reduced oxytocin has even been found in the brains of adult survivors of abuse, neglect, and trauma. This can make it a very brave act to take the steps towards self-care.

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