Sens8tion counseling is carried out within a Buddhist framework centered around mindfulness, reflection, contemplation, & Buddhist teachings to support the unique work of each individual client. One of the foundational Buddhist teachings is the Eightfold Path, a set of eight elements such as Right View, Right Effort, and Right Mindfulness, to name a few. Incorporating the elements of this wisdom path helps support a central guiding intention of Sens8tion work: to lessen suffering and increase feelings of freedom and ease.

Reiki energy works on the energetic systems of the body or "Chakras," in Sanskrit, to promote emotional, mental, and physical balance. Each of the eight Chakras are associated with a specific area of the body & the human experience- for example the Root Chakra is located at the base of the spine and is associated with sense of safety, self-acceptance, and security. Throughout ilfe, one or more of the Chakras can can become 'blocked' or imbalanced, causing emotional and even physical symptoms. Working with the Chakra system via Reiki helps enhance the work that is being done on the intellectual plane in Sens8tion counseling, and can even be provided from afar as Reiki travels through space and time. Reiki sesssions are often meditative and soothing, though can also shift energy in ways that manifest emotional release. Regardless of how the energy moves during the session, the intention of Reiki is for clients to leave with feelings of peace and ease.

Breathwork or "pranayama" in Sanskrit, is a powerful technique used to shift energy or "prana" in the body by using the breath. There are many different breath patterns that can be utilized produce different effects on the nervous system. A calming, lunar breath is often used in Sens8tion sessions to quiet the thinking mind and allow the recipient to tap into their subtle body and intuition.

Based on the Well Nourished approach developed by Andrea Lieberstein, MPH, RDN, clients explore & assess fulfillment status of the eight body aspects including not only the physical but the emotional, psychological, and creative bodies, to name a few. Food and eating is used as an access point to help clients explore the areas of their lives that may need a bit more nourishment.

Developed by Evelyn Triboli, MS, RD, and Elyse Resch, MS, RD, FADA, CEDRD, intuitive eating is a set of principles that help individuals heal their relationship with food, eating, and body image. By using practices to help clients reconnect with their body's internal wisdom and decondition from diet culture's harmful messaging, the Intuitive Eating paradigm is integrated into the exploration of the eight body aspects and serves as a foundational component of the Sens8tion practice.

Both tarot and oracle cards are used to provoke thought, reflection, and/or provide guidance on an area of life that the recipient wishes to investigate. These cards allow recipients to tap into their "non-thinking" mind and connect with what might be called a "higher self" or "divine wisdom." For those who often rely on their linear and logic-based left-brain to make sense of life (most of us), this is a great exercise to tap into the creative, intuitive right-brain which can provide deep insight.

Translating to "the science of life," Ayurveda is an ancient Indian healing system considered to be one of the oldest in the world. The Ayurvedic concept of health is called "Swasthya" which translates to being "rooted in the self." Ayurveda focuses on the exploration of one’s mind, body, and lifestyle habits, and harnesses this information to establish specific practices to promote optimal wellbeing for the unique individual. Sens8tion work starts by focusing on the eight factors of digestive fire or "Agni" as a tool to assess and balance the whole body system. According to Ayurveda, digestive issues are the root of most disease, and in recent years western science has supported an intricate link between the gut and mind. Focusing on the eight factors of gut health help guide practices to promote wellbeing of the body, mind, and spirt.

Astrology is the study of how celestial bodies in the sky relate to life on earth, as well as to how they effect each individual human based on the time and location of their birth. Sens8tion work uses astrology as a tool & guiding force by harnessing the wisdom & power of the sky to connect even more deeply with the body and earth.