Today’s world is filled with overwhelming stress and disease due, in part, to our hectic lifestyles. According to statistics, nearly $16 trillion will be spent on healthcare by 2030 and even that figure may be low.

Everywhere (TV commercials, advertising, radio etc.), someone is trying to convince us that we can gain health through their programs and/or their products.

New and revolutionary therapies are hitting the health scene trying to provide real health results at cost effective rates.

Recently I met with Maria Livingston, founder of The Center Of Power and creator of Body, Mind, and Spirit Rejuvenation Therapy. Maria has integrated the new and traditional modalities to create an effective treatment for stress and other related disorders. I believe you will find her story one of great interest.

Q What is Body, Mind, and Spirit Rejuvenation Therapy?

A It is a method of channeling and focusing the different energies of the body, mind and spirit and balancing those energies to work in harmony together. It releases unhealthy energies, heals the heart, and helps individuals achieve more clarity and focus which usually will result in increased productivity, better health and greater life satisfaction.

Q What do you do to actually achieve this?

A I combine ancient techniques that create a more powerful experience with greater results than if used individually. For instance, I use the techniques of Reiki, visualization and aromatherapy in combination to help facilitate healing. I also do a lot of listening.

It is important to hear what my client wants to achieve. Why are they here? What do they want to see happen? We discuss this and many times find that what they think they want to fix really isn’t the issue at all, so within 15 minutes we’ve gotten to the core issue, and now they can relax and enjoy the rejuvenation process.

Q What is your greatest challenge in performing this work?

A I find that people really don’t know how to let go and relax. Many think that watching television every night is relaxing while it is just the opposite. Did you know that TV is actually a stimulant? How many of us have had dreams directly related to some show we just "relaxed" in watching! I believe most Americans never truly rest, so when they try to relax they don’t know how or what that feels like.

Stress is such a key factor in our abilities to relax. We are fighting so many different diseases today and the majority of them are caused by stress. For instance, statistics shows us that due to stress 66% of adults have difficulty concentrating, 52% suffer from some sort of depression, and 40% of the population actually lose their jobs because of stress related issues. This is not the sign of a healthy country!

Obesity, depression, and anxiety disorders are at an all time high and it is literally killing the people. Those in America are perhaps the most effected on a global scale.

When I was an elementary school teacher, I actually started seeing symptoms in my students at an early age. People just are not taught how to take care of our three centers of the mind, body and spirit.

Q You’re a certified hypnotherapist. Do you use hypnosis in the sessions?

A Yes, and no. I use an aspect of hypnosis called guided visualization. It’s more like guided daydreaming. In combination with Reiki and aromatherapy, an amazing and powerfully synergetic experience happens. Now don’t get me wrong, all the techniques on their own are very powerful; however, when used together, they work in such a way that people are truly amazed by the experience.

Q What kind of results have your clients experienced?

A Many business owners and corporate executives have resolved business issues that were keeping them from moving forward. For instance, one client sent me a letter saying that our session helped her resolve a business issue that was creating stress and confusion. After our session, she came away with a clear answer, had the courage to immediately implement her plan, and reported an estimated savings of $20,000 because of it. What a tangible result!

A multitude of my clients come away with a sense of inner peace, clarity, and healing. After a rejuvenation session, people seem to feel that the obstacles they faced before they walked through my door are not as challenging and overwhelming as they once were.

I love when I see people feeling healthier and happier as a result of our work together.

Q What started you on this path? Have you always wanted to do this kind of work?

A At first, I wanted a career in business administration. I found out I didn’t have the stomach (or the heart) for it, so I decided to go into education. While pursuing my Masters Degree I was taught guided imagery and saw how effective it was in relaxing my students after returning from recess or helping them focus for a test. Soon I only wanted to teach in that way. I searched and found a great alternative therapies school (hypnotherapy) and attended their summer intensive training. During our course work we had opportunities to learn from experience and I saw how I was able to release past issues, even without the people involved being present. I learned such effective and yet gentle techniques that have since helped people work through divorce, childhood traumas as well as focus on success and present happiness. Every chance I get I’m learning. I’m taking classes, reading books, listening to tapes, hearing speakers, experiencing more alternative therapies. I learn from everything and everyone. I bring all this knowledge and experience into each one of my sessions. I have found that what works for men doesn’t always work for women and what is effective for adults is usually not effective for children.

Q So, the Body, Mind and Spirit Rejuvenation sessions are not a "one size fits all" program?

A Definitely, not. Each person is different with individual needs. No two sessions are ever exactly alike. I don’t have a script to follow. I think what makes this so powerful for people is that it is really interactive and each session is designed "on the spot" to achieve the desired goal.

Q What is the "desired goal"?

A (Laugh) Good question. Even though the life circumstances for each person is different, it really comes down to one basic issue — accessing your inner power. In my opinion, that is the key to all health physical, mental and emotional. That is where the name, The Center Of Power came from. It is my goal to help everyone I can access their own Center of Power to make healthy and desired changes in their lives. I feel that once your own inner power is tapped into, change is easy and effortless.

"I just want to help people realize their potential for total health," according to Maria. "Vitality can be a fun and stress-free process that feels more like an adventure than work." 

Maria Livingston can be reached at 702-407-8718 or maria@thecenterofpower.com.