Energy Work

Discover how energy healing supports deep, holistic wellness. This category explores Reiki, emotional balance, and the body’s natural energy systems. Learn how subtle, intentional work can relieve stress, release stored tension, and restore your sense of connection. Whether you're curious or experienced, these posts help you understand the gentle power of energy work and how it can support your healing journey in body, mind, and spirit.

Lowering Cortisol Without Diet Culture: Gentle, Body-Led Ways to Support Stress Recovery

You’ve probably seen the headlines:“10 foods that lower cortisol!”“Hack your stress response in 5 minutes!”“Cut this out of your life to...

Shannon Smith

Aug 13 min read

The Cortisol-Fascia Connection: Why Your Body Feels Tight, Tired, and Stuck

Chronic stress doesn’t just feel mental. It settles into the body~ quietly, persistently, and often without clear origin wrapping around muscles, bones, nerves, and organs.

Shannon Smith

Jul 313 min read

Guilt for Needing Rest? Your Body Isn’t a Productivity Machine

If you’re always exhausted but can’t seem to stop, you’re not broken. You’re likely in a prolonged state of survival mode, and what you need isn’t more discipline. You need deep, supported rest. This is where therapeutic bodywork, energy balancing, and red light therapy can help.

Shannon Smith

Jul 272 min read

Treating Low Back Pain with Massage, Stretching, and Red Light Therapy: A Holistic, Evidence-Based Approach

Low back pain is a leading cause of missed work, discomfort, and chronic dysfunction. It's estimated that up to 80% of adults will...

Shannon Smith

Jun 53 min read

How Often Should You Get a Massage? A Guide Based on Your Lifestyle and Goals

When it comes to massage therapy, one of the most common questions I hear is: “How often should I come in?” The answer isn’t...

Shannon Smith

May 242 min read

Nervous System Support: How Holistic Therapies Help Ease PTSD and Anxiety

Living with PTSD or anxiety can feel like being stuck in a body that’s constantly bracing for impact. At Intention Wellness at SUN...

Shannon Smith

May 243 min read

Research-Backed Benefits of Reiki

1. Reduces Stress and Promotes Relaxation One of Reiki’s most consistent benefits reported in studies is its ability to reduce stress....

Shannon Smith

May 233 min read

Stress Less, Heal More: The Holistic Power of Meditation, Massage & Reiki

In today’s world of instant gratification, stress has become an epidemic , contributing to everything from insomnia and anxiety to...

Shannon Smith

May 123 min read

Reiki Energy Healing: The Gentle Therapy Backed by Hospitals and Healers Alike

In our crazy, hectic world, true healing often requires more than just treating physical symptoms. Reiki , a gentle, non-invasive energy...

Shannon Smith

May 103 min read