Coming home to ESSENCE
Joan Chua, Hom, BCST, PLC
Homeopath - Live Cell Microscopist - Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist - Polarity Life Coach
“Health is not merely of the body…
it is the natural expression of the body, mind and soul when they are in rhythm.”
~Dr. Randolph Stone, Founder of Polarity Therapy
My work acknowledges the profound connection between the mind, emotions, body, soul, and spirit. It seeks to uncover the root cause of your dis-ease, addressing the subtle energies that influence you and extend into the physical body. Most notably the blood, often referred to as the 'River of Life,’ symbolizes not only the essence of vitality but also the interconnectedness of all bodily functions, sustaining the continuous flow of life.
This journey meets you where you are, helping you process unresolved life experiences, regain your capacity for self-regulation, find coherence and inner harmony. As balance, equanimity, and resilience are restored, inner strength flourishes, along with greater awareness and the skills needed to navigate life’s challenges. This realignment brings ease and harmony to your movement, emotional well-being, physical vitality, life rhythms, and enhances your ability to fully embrace and enjoy life.
Homeopathy
Homeopathy treats the individual as a whole, addressing health and dis-ease through the interconnectedness of all life while focusing on the unique needs of each individual. Guided by the principle of “Like cures Like,” a minute amount of any substance is used to cure a totality of symptoms similar to that which it can cause in a healthy person. Homeopathic medicines embody the energetic essence of substances in a form and vibratory frequency that your body understands best and is able to receive, acting as a catalyst - a gentle nudge that awakens your body’s innate ability to self-correct and restore balance.
Live Cell Microscopy
This process uses a dark field microscope to observe active, living cells by magnifying a single drop of blood - taken from a fingertip prick - over 1,000 times its original size. The cells remain alive for at least 20 minutes, providing a dynamic snapshot of the terrain they are bathed in. This tool is intended to inform, not diagnose medical conditions. However, it does offer valuable insights into your biological terrain including factors such as cellular health, nutritional imbalances, immune function, toxicity and oxidative stress levels. Understanding these factors enables you to make appropriate lifestyle and dietary changes to improve your overall health and well-being.
“Life heals itself, given the proper conditions.”
~Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, Founder, Osteopathy
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST)
A profound and effective healing modality that utilizes gentle, hands-on work with a deep sense of awareness and listening. This approach allows the body to unfold and express its story. The practitioner tunes into subtle rhythms and micro-movements, identifying patterns shaped by life experiences, and gently encourages the system to release held tensions. This process creates space for the body to realign with its inherent health and intelligence, supporting its natural expression. Through non-intrusive contact, balance and calm are restored to the nervous system, as it also promotes healing in areas affected by depletion, shock, stagnation, stress, or injury. While the process may appear simple, it taps into and enhances our innate capacity for self-repair. BCST is gentle enough for use during pregnancy, with newborns, young children, and older adults. Its respectful approach makes it especially suitable for those who are more frail or sensitive, offering a deeply nurturing and effective form of healing.
Polarity Therapy
A blend of ancient wisdom and modern science, it is a holistic approach to health that recognizes energy as the vital force within the body. It honours the interconnectedness of the mind, emotions, body, and soul. Pain, stress, and 'dis-ease' are reflections of energetic imbalances, manifesting as tension in the body seeking resolution. Restoring a healthy flow between the two polarities (Yin and Yang) brings balance and harmony to the entire system.
“The forces that are present at the beginning are also present throughout life. There is an intelligence deep within the system that is managing all that and has from the very start.”
~Jaap van der Wal, MD, PhD
What Clients Say…
“After a motor vehicle accident, it was odd that there seemed to be less room in my mouth for my tongue. I spoke of this to a few healthcare practitioners including my dentist, and from these professionals, I felt a sense of incredulity and no solution. In only a few sessions with Joan, I noticed that my tongue fit more comfortably in my mouth. I was constantly holding my jaw and folding my tongue in my mouth which kept me tense. Now I found that I could relax my jaw more.” ~Anonymous
“I have been privileged to work with Joan in person and over Zoom this past year. Her level of skill, her presence, and her capacity to hold the container face-to-face and as well as “through the ethers” is amazing. Joan reflected love, compassion, and, unconditional acceptance to me until I was able to feel it in myself. I am grateful.” ~R.H., North Carolina
“Joan is a skilled & intuitive practitioner. She provides a safe and supportive environment where deep trust can be established. Our work together has helped me process emotional trauma experienced decades ago.”
~A.B., British Columbia
“I experience a letting go from the inside during a session, a release of unnecessary tension in the body. Yet it goes beyond relaxing. The session cultivates an awareness of my body. As one thing is uncovered and rectified, then after a while it reveals another that requires even more subtlety to notice. I often walk away with a feeling of peace, centeredness and newfound resilience.” ~S.F., British Columbia
“Joan’s grounded, steady and attentive presence gives me a sense of safety. I feel she listens to me from a place of unconditional acceptance and this helps me to be more receptive and open to what I’m feeling in my body. With kindness and compassion, Joan uses touch therapy and verbal cues to direct my awareness of tender, edgy, hidden places in my body that have needed attention, care and a voice for much of my life. Her expertise lies in her skillful ability to support me to be with the gentle unraveling of painful pent up energies in my body whose origins have been forgotten or stored until I felt safe enough to experience them. ~K.S., Wyoming