Episode 32: The Science and Spirit of Zero Balancing with Dr. Michele Doucette

GrassRoots Functional Medicine

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In this episode of the Grassroots FM Podcast, Seth Osgood sits down with chiropractor and zero balancing expert, Dr. Michele Doucette, to delve into the transformative touch therapy known as zero balancing. Developed in the mid-1970s by Dr. Fritz Smith, zero balancing incorporates elements of Western medicine and Eastern practices to address both physical and emotional traumas trapped within the body.

Dr. Doucette explains how these traumas, both significant and seemingly minor, can manifest in physical ailments and chronic conditions. She also elucidates the role of zero balancing in releasing these patterns of tension and fostering a holistic union of body, mind, and spirit.

Throughout the session, listeners will learn about the intricate connection between our physical structure and our energetic state, and how zero balancing can be a pivotal element in pursuit of comprehensive health and healing. Tune in to explore how addressing deep-rooted traumas can lead to profound changes in your overall wellbeing.

In this episode, Seth and Dr. Doucette discuss:

• The Science Behind Zero Balancing

• Practical Aspects and Benefits of Zero Balancing

• Sessions and Client Involvement

• Broader Implications and Personal Perspectives

Dr. Doucette's Daily Practice tip:

Curiosity - Be curious about how you can incorporate wellness and health into your life.

More About Dr. Michele Doucette and Her Work

Check out Dr. Doucette’s upcoming classes

Visit Dr. Doucette’s website

Sign up for a Zero Balancing Class

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Purchase Dr. Doucette’s book Waking to Eden

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I have been studying human health and well-being for almost 40 years, and I am happy to report I still have more questions than answers! The mysterious capacity of human beings to express life, to heal, to grow, to awaken, and to evolve completely fascinates me. Using my hands, my heart, and my mind to facilitate healing is a true privilege and I am grateful for every patient and every student I have the opportunity to work with.

I began my higher education with a degree in biochemistry. While working in the field of medical diagnostic research and development, I looked into a test tube one day and realized I would not find the answers to my queries about life and humanity therein. I had to work with actual people, their bodies, minds, and spirits. Studying chiropractic at Los Angeles College of Chiropractic gave me an excellent medical education, and the skills to amplify the natural healing ability of the body through spinal evaluation and adjustment. I augmented that education with specialized training in the Gonstead Chiropractic Technique which involves in-depth bio-mechanical analysis and specific, directional adjusting techniques for optimum effectiveness and efficiency of healing.

I started my chiropractic practice in 1990 and soon thereafter began to study Zero Balancing as well. Zero Balancing is a unique, hands-on, bodywork system of healing. It combines the Western view of medicine and science from the field of osteopathy with Eastern concepts of energy and healing from the field of acupuncture. ZB affects the whole person (body, mind, and spirit) by providing both structural therapy and energy medicine simultaneously, and thereby accessing the body’s “interoceptive” mechanism of conscious awareness, self-referencing, and physical, as well as psychoemotional, resilience. It is life changing for patient and practitioner.

One of my strongest passions is teaching Zero Balancing to other healthcare providers and anyone who wants to learn about the power of conscious touch and energy medicine. I am on the faculty of the Zero Balancing Health Association and teach classes internationally.

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