Understanding Spinal Flow
Spinal Flow's innovative approach works with the seven key gateways of the spine, supporting your nervous system's natural healing capacity. Like a quiet conversation with your body, this gentle technique helps release stored stress and tension and increases nerve supply flow for vital system functions, creating space for true healing to begin.
Your body already knows how to heal without any direction from your conscious mind—from regulating immune responses to managing digestion and circulation. Spinal Flow encourages this natural process by removing barriers and blockages, allowing your life force energy to flourish and flow freely once more.
... "The sessions at Flourish Wellness have helped me conduct my energy with far more precision, unlocking focus and capability I didn't realise I was leaving on the table. My critical meetings have been clearer. My recovery between them, faster. And the people around me have noticed the difference too. I feel more present with my family too - which I am most grateful for.
I walked into these sessions with Katana ready for change — and that readiness was met with real skill and care.”
Florence D
The Science of Spinal Flow Release
When physical accidents, environmental stressors, or emotional traumas accumulate in the body, they can create blockages in the nervous system. These disruptions can affect everything from organ function to sleep and emotional well-being. By releasing these restrictions, Spinal Flow guides the body from a state of stress (fight/flight/freeze) to a place of healing (rest/digest/repair).
A Legacy of Healing
Dr Carli Axford developed the Spinal Flow Technique after a 20-year career as a clinical chiropractor. Her extensive experience at the Texas Back Institute, where 80% of clients successfully avoided surgeries, combined with her specialised expertise in advanced therapies like Network Spinal Analysis and Bio-Geometric Integration, as well as her time teaching meditation and yoga at OSHO's ashram in India, has provided her with profound knowledge and insights into healing the spine, nervous system and body.
Her expertise and understanding of science and healing arts led her to identify the connection between spinal flow and the body's innate healing potential—recognising and developing this powerful technique to enhance your natural healing processes.
The more I learned about the human body, the more I kept returning to the gateways of the spine and the Spinal Wave that's inside us, which can expand to enable healing to happen.
Dr Carli Axford
Your Healing Journey
1
Initial Discovery
We begin with a thorough assessment to understand your unique needs and identify areas requiring attention.
2
Gentle Transformation
Using a subtle, non-invasive touch, we find areas of ease from which to expand, working with specific access points to enhance cerebrospinal fluid flow and release restrictions.
3
Progressive Healing
In every session, your body will release layers of chemical, physical, and emotional stress. As these blockages gradually dissipate, you'll create an open pathway for genuine wellness to manifest. You'll experience greater ease in body and mind, allowing your authentic self to emerge with vitality and happiness.
Supporting Your Wellness
This technique has helped many find relief from:
After the second session, I felt something had lifted in my confidence. I would love to try this again. The simplicity and healing of the Spinal Flow technique are amazing, and I responded fantastically.
Elma O.
... "My nervous system was a wreck.
I am now seeing changes in not only my body, but my mind and soul.
We all face challenges every day, they will never go away, but I feel like Spinal flow has helped me with these challenges. I have noticed I advocate for myself and my feelings a lot more than I used to.
My sleep has started to get a bit better. I am just lighter and brighter in myself most days.
Katana made me feel safe from the start and I truly believe that Spinal Flow is one of the main reasons for the mental, physical and spiritual shift I have experienced."
Kass O
“What I found at Flourish Wellness in Margaret River through Spinal Flow has been quietly transformative in a way I didn't expect.
… I'm moving through it all with a steadiness I hadn't felt before. Not numb — present. The stress still exists, but my capacity to move with it rather than against it has genuinely shifted!
This steadiness matters more than ever.
… Being able to show up with clarity, stability, and full capability across time zones and high-pressure environments isn't a luxury. It's essential.
That's what Spinal Flow has done for me. It hasn't removed the pressures of my life or work — it has changed my relationship to them."
Florence D
Katana invited me to try her new treatment, Spinal Flow. Initially sceptical, I decided to proceed because I trust Katana's professionalism. It wasn't until a few weeks later that I noticed a significant shift; I was sleeping better, feeling happier, and developing a greater sense of self-love. My mental health improved, and it was clear that the Spinal Flow was working.
Katana helped me return to myself after a challenging year, and I have continued improving daily. I highly recommend this treatment and Katana as a therapist.
Adva U.
I have been taking my baby to Katana since he was 3 months old. The regular Spinal Flow sessions significantly reduced his issues with a tongue tie that was also causing me pain breastfeeding. He became less gassy and tolerated more foods in my diet after 2-3 weeks of consistent sessions. I found Spinal Flow to be extremely relaxing and left with a knowing my body was given time and space to expand. I highly recommend Flourish Wellness!
Angela W.
“When we first came to see Katana, my 6-year-old daughter was struggling with anxiety around school and separation from me.
... once she lay on the table, I watched her completely relax. She came off the table in a calm, dreamy state, as though her busy mind had finally gone quiet. It was incredible to witness.
… after three months I can see a noticeable difference in her. She seems happier, more at ease within herself, is settling into school more comfortably, and her confidence has continued to grow.
I truly believe her sessions with Katana have played a significant role in these positive changes. After trying several different approaches over the years, it feels like we’ve finally found something that is right for her. We're so very grateful for the care and support Katana has shown our daughter.”
Anonymous, parent
Shifts definitely occurred! During the session, I had an awareness of movement and lucid moments, highlighting the stories attached to different trauma sites. Afterwards, I could feel emotions rising to the surface and my body.
Katana handled it all beautifully. I loved the space, the journey, and Katana's follow-up and welcoming, calm, gentle approach.
Kylie D
Katana has been a life-changer for our family… Since starting spinal flow with Katana, we soon saw a big change in her. She is a calmer, able to regulate a lot more easily, and goes to sleep well at night. It’s not as though she is now a different person, but that we can SEE the real her now, not just the dysregulated version of her.
… Katana has worked really hard with her to build a beautiful connection… She doesn’t trust everyone, but she trusts Katana.
… I have also been going regularly - and the difference to my nervous system has been mind-blowing. I’m the happiest, and the most regulated that I have been since having children.
… If you’re on the fence, please please go. I want this for everyone, everyone deserves to feel the benefits of this.
Alex H
I found flourish wellness at an important time in my journey. About to have a second child and feeling burned out Katana’s healing worked transformed my physical and mental outlook. In 12 sessions over 3 weeks my nervous system began to heal and enable me to move forward in a positive direction. She treated my wife, mum and new baby also. She’s the best. 💓
Scott D