Spinal Flow & Energetics
What is Spinal Flow?
Spinal Flow Technique (SFT) is a gentle, holistic modality developed by chiropractor Dr Carli Axford. It blends modern science with the healing arts, grounded in the understanding that the body already holds the innate ability to heal.
SFT uses specific contact points on the body (known as spinal gateways and 33 access points) to help release emotional, chemical, and physical stress stored in the nervous system. As these layers unwind, the body begins to shift out of stress and into greater ease—softening long-held patterns, tension, and overwhelm.
At its core is the Spinal Wave™—a natural rhythm within every body that supports communication between the brain and nervous system, reconnecting you to the wisdom your body has always known: how to self-heal, regulate, and return to a place of calm.
What happens during a session?
Your initial consultation includes a full postural and spinal assessment. This helps your practitioner identify where stress and blockages may be held in your system, and whether they are primarily physical, chemical, or emotional in nature.
Sessions involve gentle contact on specific access points around the sacrum (pelvis) and cranium (head). There is no manipulation, massage, or manual adjustments, and treatment is done fully clothed while lying face down (this can be adapted if needed for your comfort).
What you may experience:
DURING A SESSION
Your body may begin to unwind in its own way. You might experience emotional release, or sensations such as heat, cold, tingling, or gentle movement as your body stretches and lets go.
These are all natural expressions of your nervous system shifting out of stress and into a more regulated state.
AFTER A SESSION
You may feel lighter, deeply relaxed, achy, or no different at all. All responses are normal. Healing is not linear and looks different for everyone.
We invite you to trust your body’s innate healing intelligence: to let go, soften, and allow your system to settle into a place of ease, calm, and inner connection.
Our goal is to support your body’s natural ability to heal, regulate, and restore balance. Over time, this can help you reconnect with a sense of peace and steadiness within yourself, something you can return to whenever you need.
What is Spinal Energetics
Spinal Energetics is a gentle, intuitive approach that honours the body’s innate wisdom and capacity to heal. Blending Eastern energetic principles with a modern understanding of the nervous system, it works with the spine as a gateway to release stored tension, stress, and emotional patterns. What makes this modality unique is the way it works beyond physical touch—engaging the body’s energetic field to create subtle yet powerful shifts. Through a combination of light contact, breath, and intention, it supports the body to unwind and restore its natural flow.
Dr. Kat weaves Spinal Energetics into her chiropractic care in a way that’s guided by your nervous system in the moment. Rather than following a set formula, she tunes in to what your body is asking for on the day—drawing from a range of supportive approaches, whether that’s gentle structural care, energetic work, or other layers of support to help restore balance and inner connection.
Who Can Benefit from Spinal Flow & Spinal Energetics?
If you’re curious about how this approach could support you, we invite you to reach out or book a session, your body will guide the way.
-
These sessions help your nervous system move out of a constant stress response, creating space for greater calm, resilience and ease.
-
Whether it's physical tightness or emotional stress, this work supports your body in gently releasing patterns that may have been held for some time.
-
By working with your body's natural rhythms, these modalities encourage a deeper sense of regulation, presence and inner connection.
-
Perfect for those seeking a gentle, intuitive approach that works with the body rather than against it.
Your Body Has Been Waiting for This
For more information about any of our chiropractic services or the chiropractors who provide them, please reach out.