Center for Spiritual Living of the North Coast  

PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION

and

DEEP RELAXATION THERAPY

Dallas McKay, CRS, My.A.

(503) 298-9381

Astoria, Oregon

~ BIO ~

*  Certification, The Rubenfeld Synergy Method™, Rubenfeld Institute of New York:  bodywork incorporating Feldenkrais Functional Integration, Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement, The Alexander Technique, and Gestalt psychotherapy

*  Certification, Mystical Activist, Return2Center, Portland:  personal transformation through experiential processes and revelation of/connection with the authentic self

*  Certification, Rape Crisis Counselor, New York Women Against Rape:  crisis intervention

*  DART/SART (Domestic Abuse/Sexual Assault Response Teams), Women’s Resource Center, Astoria:  on call to police stations, homes and hospitals to assist survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault

* Volunteer (trained), VOCA  (Victory Over Child Abuse), The Healing Circle, Astoria:  work with child survivors of sexual abuse

* B.A., City U. of New York, Suma Cum Laude:  majors Psychology and Special Honors Curriculum, minor Philosophy

~ WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ~

“I have been working on healing my body from childhood trauma for 25 years with many healing approaches, and I have to say Dallas’s gift for healing through bodywork is absolutely amazing.  I have had huge results in a very short time.  And it feels terrific!”

                        -- Julia L., Portland

“In the ‘Letting Go, Moving Forward’ workshop, Dallas led me and allowed me to realize where I wanted to go and what I wanted to do.  All this done in a loving, supportive environment.”

                        -- Lynn P., Warrenton

“Dallas is a transformational artist:  her ability to cultivate profound personal emergence is an extraordinary gift.  Drawing from the riches of her diverse gifts and creative fire, she ignites your passion to answer the call of your soul!”

                        -- Rev. Martie Geltz

                        Mystical Activist             Program, Portland

~ MISSION ~

Ø      Facilitate and acknowledge your healing, personal growth, and ability to make sound choices based on your personal values and goals.

Ø      Using a variety of therapeutic modalities, help you identify and validate your strengths, grow your confidence, and take concrete steps toward a more fulfilling life.

You have the capacity to change your thinking and actions, and, by so doing, you will heal and improve your life.  By healing and improving your life, you will participate in transforming the world.

If not you, who?  If not now, when?

~ OPPORTUNITIES ~

Transformational Workshops

Usually one day in length, each workshop has a specific focus, such as

Ø      communication and self expression

Ø      self esteem

Ø      values and choices

Ø      positive thinking and visioning

Ø      trust and control

Ø      releasing barriers to progress

Workshops include group interactive processes, expressive art (painting, drawing, clay modeling, collage, simple theater, and/or writing), music, guided visualizations, and powerful ritual to facilitate real change in your life.

Relaxation and Self-Care Classes

Designed for your particular group (clients, employees, volunteers, patients, or the general public), classes offer

Ø      relaxation techniques

Ø      breath work

Ø      guided visualizations

Ø      identification processes and

Ø      an expressive art activity

in order to improve self care and reduce stress.  Classes range from a single, 1-hour session to a series of 4 or more opportunities to learn and practice.

Deep Relaxation Therapy Bodywork

This is a one-on-one, hands-on application of Feldenkrais Functional Integration, The Alexander Technique, and Gestalt processes that gently, effectively release tension from joints, muscles and fascia to

Ø      reduce pain

Ø      improve mobility, balance and alignment

Ø      increase your energy flow, and

Ø      increase biological cleansing and nourishing throughout your body

Sessions are 1-1.5 hours.

House calls and hospital calls also available

Rites of Passage

When a girl enters puberty, her whole life changes.  Preparing for this is a wonderful chance for a mom to

Ø      affirm her daughter’s self worth

Ø      bond with her

Ø      educate her about the physical, emotional and social changes to come

Ø      emphasize life values, and

Ø      welcome her into the community of women

Rites of Passage helps moms of 10-year-old girls create a wonderful, personal, validat-ing ceremony that will cover all this and memorialize this important transition.

Includes workbook