The Sanctuary’s Shamanic 4-Step Program for Recovery:

Holistic and Integrative Treatment of the Mind, Body, Soul and Spirit

Step 1: Healing The Body

What is the Body?

The Body is constantly renewing itself. It consists of billions of cells, and is generating new cells every second. It is like a river in that it also consists mostly of water and is never the same from moment to moment. The body inherently has the ability to heal itself and be well. 

In our culture the body is also considered the “enemy.” We are told that the body is defective, dirty, fails us, gets old and is overall imperfect. Our economic and health care systems depend on this paradigm because there is no money or control with wellness.  We have become a culture of  “symptom management” rather than addressing the core of the problem.

Our bodies are starved for real nourishment. Our epidemic of gluttony is our craving for real sustenance. We crave balance and reconnection with our bodies.

Radical Transformation™ for the Body

Depending on your physical condition and specific needs, we tailor your program from the following list of Radical Transformation™ protocols.

Orthomolecular Medicine

Orthomolecular medicine describes the practice of preventing and treating disease by providing the body with optimal amounts of substances which are natural to the body.  Environmental toxins, processed dead foods and drugs can all create imbalance in the body’s natural chemistry.  Imbalance in the body is linked to addiction, depression, anxiety and a host of other diseases.

Functional Medicine

Functional medicine seeks to identify and address the root causes of disease, and views the body as one integrated system, not a collection of independent organs divided up by medical specialties.  Functional medicine is holistic and integrative, considering the connection between the body, mind, soul and spirit.

Neurotoxin Screening, Heavy Metal Detoxification and Supplement Protocol

Upon arriving, you will have a laboratory analysis done to assess any mineral imbalances, vitamin deficiencies and metal toxicities that you may have. Based on your results, you will be given a dietary supplement protocol to rid your body of these toxins which can cause mild to severe mood swings and physical/emotional imbalances such as anger, depression, anxiety and lethargy. In more severe cases, chelation may be recommended.

Detoxify

Once you have your laboratory analysis, a detoxification protocol may be suggested based on your results. Such detoxification programs many include supervised fasts, eating plans, cleanses and/or colonics.

Physical Movement

Every morning you will begin your day with some type of physical movement to allow energy to move within you. Such movement activities include yoga, gentle stretching, walking or hiking in the area. While you are at The Sanctuary you will spend time on this sacred land. You will take hikes, walk in the wash, walk our labyrinth and medicine wheel, and just sit and be surrounded by National Forest Service land of the high desert and the White Hills.

Bodywork

Bodywork is an essential element to overall balance and well being. Our cells have memory and store emotional trauma and wounding. Through various body therapies you will start to release this stored cellular trauma. Based on your needs, you will receive the appropriate bodywork ranging from physical therapy, cranial sacral, deep/tissue/trigger point, reflexology and/or gentle stroke massage.

Infrared Sauna

As part of your detoxification  program, you will be able to sweat out toxins through our state of the art infrared sauna. Sweating is the body’s safe and natural way to heal and detoxify.  Infrared heat produces sweat consisting of 20% toxins versus 3% in traditional saunas.  Some toxins can only be eliminated by the body through sweat.

Create a Healthier Relationship with Food

Our food is all organic, non-processed and non-genetically modified.  You will eat organically grown “live” food (fresh fruits and vegetables) from our organic, biodynamic garden.

Drink Green Juices

You will drink green juices, with greens picked directly from our organic garden. Green drinks are one of the most efficient ways for your body to heal itself and the easiest way to absorb nutrients into your body. Some of the many benefits are: weight loss, increase in metabolic rate (the rate at which the body burns calories), detoxification and cleansing, as well as giving you more energy and vitality.

Drink Structured Water

You can drink water directly from the tap at The Sanctuary. All of our water comes from mineral rich well water on our property and is filtered and structured. Structured water has more natural life force than conventional treated water.  There is a growing body of scientific evidence that supports structured water as having health benefits.

Ayurvedic Treatments

Ayurveda is an ancient art of healing that began in India and has been practiced for over 5,000 years. It is based on the principle of our body’s innate natural healing system. Ayurvedic practices and treatments, such as the use of oils, massage, steam and a certain diet and detoxification protocol, help to restore your balance and harmony resulting in self-healing, wellness and vitality.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is one of the practices of traditional Chinese medicine that originated in China over 5,000 years ago. It is based on the belief that living beings have a vital energy, called "qi" (pronounced “chi”) that circulates through twelve invisible energy lines known as meridians on the body. In Acupuncture treatment, the practitioner insert needles into specified points along meridian lines to influence and restore balance to the flow of qi.

Learn about STEP 2: Healing the Mind

Radical Transformation™: The 4 Steps