What is the Spinal Flow Technique?
- Kristina Reinertsen
- Apr 29, 2024
- 3 min read
Updated: Aug 24, 2025

Spinal Flow is a gentle healing modality that focuses on the nervous system - releasing blockages in the spinal cord and, to restore the body’s natural flow of energy, vitality, and self-healing ability. It’s a gentle, non-invasive technique that combines elements of chiropractic care, somatic therapy, and energy work, with the goal of improving physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
How Spinal Flow Works
The spinal cord is the main communication highway of the nervous system, connecting the brain to the body. Stress, trauma, or negative emotions can create blockages in this system, disrupting the natural flow of energy (sometimes called "life force" or "chi"). Spinal Flow practitioners identify and release these blockages, allowing the nervous system to reset and heal itself.
Spinal Flow is based on the belief that the spine holds imprints of your life’s experiences, including physical injuries, emotional traumas, and unresolved stress. By clearing these blockages, the body can return to its innate state of health and balance.
The Key Components of Spinal Flow
The 7 Gateways of the Spine: Spinal Flow focuses on seven specific areas of the nervous system, referred to as "gateways." Each gateway corresponds to a different part of the spine and can store emotional or physical blockages. Depending on where the blockage is, you can experience different symptoms.
Awaken (Cranium)
Pause (upper cervical)
Passion (lower cervical)
Centre (thoracic)
Power (lumbar)
Foundation (sacrum)
Base (coccyx)

Release and Alignment: Through gentle touch & pressure, or guidance, Spinal Flow releases tension and allows the energy in your nervous system to flow freely again.
Mind-Body Connection: Practitioners recognize the connection between stored emotions and physical tension. Releasing spinal blockages can lead to emotional and mental breakthroughs.
Benefits of Spinal Flow
Physical Healing: Helps with chronic pain, headaches, tension, and mobility issues.
Emotional Release: Clears stored trauma or suppressed emotions.
Improved Nervous System Function: Restores balance to the autonomic nervous system, supporting better sleep, digestion, and immune function.
Stress Relief: Calms the fight-or-flight response, promoting relaxation.
Increased Energy and Vitality: Releasing blockages allows energy to flow freely throughout the body.
Enhanced Clarity and Focus: Many clients report feeling lighter, clearer, and more centered after a session.
What to Expect in a Spinal Flow Session
Assessment: The practitioner evaluates the spine & your physichal posture, for areas of tension, blockages, or imbalances.
Gentle Touch: Using light, precise touch along the spine and on your head, the practitioner works to release tension and restore flow.
Deep Relaxation: Sessions often induce a deep state of relaxation, allowing the body to naturally reset.
Post-Session Integration: After the session, you may feel sensations of warmth, tingling, or emotional shifts as the nervous system integrates the changes. Read more about Aftercare.
Who Can Benefit?
Spinal Flow is suitable for all ages and conditions, including people experiencing:
Chronic pain (back pain, neck pain, migraines).
Anxiety, stress, or emotional trauma.
Fatigue or low energy.
Sleep disturbances.
Digestive or immune system issues.
- there are NO contraindications for Spinal Flow - if you can meditate, you can have a Spinal Flow session.
How Spinal Flow Differs from Other Modalities
While it shares some similarities with some elements of chiropractic care and osteopathy, Spinal Flow is unique because it emphasizes a holistic approach that integrates physical, emotional, and energetic elements. There’s no cracking or manipulation of the spine—it's a gentle and intuitive method.
Spinal Flow is ideal for those seeking a natural, restorative way to heal and align their body, mind, and spirit at the root cause. Through the release of blockages, clients often experience profound physical relief, emotional freedom, and renewed energy.
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