I remember the first time I learned that the body could heal itself naturally. I was ten years old and I had a headache that wouldn’t go away. I had already taken several doses of over the counter pain killers. I went to my father and told him my headache wouldn’t go away even though I had taken medicine several times. He was a doctor and although he was trained with a medical approach (outside-in) he also deeply understood the importance of natural healing. He told me to sit down and he placed his hands on the area between my neck and shoulders. He pressed down really hard and in small movements helped me release the tightness and tension in my body. After about a minute or two he stopped and my headache was gone.

My next memory was when I was in my tenth grade biology class. My teacher was a scientist from the Caribbean. She said, “I don’t understand you, Americans. The body naturally heals itself and you purposely stop the process. A runny nose, cough and sneeze are all ways the body naturally gets the sickness out of the body. The fever burns away the infection. But Americans instead of allowing the body to get the sickness out of the body, you take medicine to stop the runny nose, sneezing, coughing and fever. It doesn’t make sense.” I remember so clearly when she said that it made perfect sense to me. Something inside of me knew that she was speaking truth.

It wasn’t until 10 years later that I discovered Chiropractic and the benefits of healing from the inside-out. At first, I just wanted my pain to go away. What it took me some time to deeply understand is that my pain had a purpose; a reason for being, and it was up to me to make the changes to better support my emotional, mental and physical health. Chiropractic gave me the opportunity to get connected and clear enough on the inside to make these changes.

Chiropractic was the doorway I was in search of for years not knowing the peace, healing and goodness was inside of me all along. I love sharing this message with people on their first visit because I see something light up inside of them - knowing it is true. It is empowering. It tells you that YOU have everything you need inside of you. YOU are the expert, the doctor and the healer.

Some people don’t want this responsibility. They would rather give up their power to someone or something else. Some people rather blame something or someone else outside of them. Some people are afraid of change. Some people are afraid of their power. Some people don’t believe that they could be that wise, pure and good. Other people have had enough and want to deeply and truly heal and awaken to their authentic being-ness. These are the people that are ripe to experience the benefits of holistic chiropractic care. To be honest, I have been all these people. But it wasn’t until I took responsibility and deeply wanted to heal that I unlocked the door to my own healing potential and happiness.

Dr. Sura is a Chiropractor specializing in Holistic Women’s Health and Wellbeing. She is passionate about supporting women in connecting to their own healing power and awakening to greater joy, happiness and peace in their body and life. Dr. Sura is in private practice in New York City and Jersey City. To learn more, please visit us at www.naluchiro.com