Understanding Spinal Flow®
Spinal Flow® is a hands-on method that works directly with the nervous system to help the body release built-up stress and tension. It focuses on the 7 Gateways of the spine and 33 access points, which are key areas where the nervous system often holds patterns of stress.
When these areas are overloaded, communication between the brain and body becomes disrupted.
This may show up as:
- muscle tension or pain
- headaches
- fatigue
- anxiety or overwhelm
- digestive issues
- difficulty relaxing
- a general feeling of being “stuck” or not yourself
Spinal Flow doesn’t mask symptoms. Instead, it helps the body address the underlying stress patterns so you can return to better balance, clarity, and ease.
A gentle, nervous-system–focused approach to releasing stored stress and improving how your body functions.
How Spinal Flow Works
During a session, a Spinal Flow practitioner uses light, specific contact on the 33 access points along your spine. These points serve as “communication hubs” for the nervous system.
This gentle input helps your body:
- reduce sympathetic (fight-or-flight) stress
- soften areas of stored tension
- reconnect communication between the brain and body
- shift into a more regulated, restorative state
As the nervous system relaxes and reorganizes, many people experience:
- improved mobility
- decreased pain
- better sleep
- clearer thinking
- reduced anxiety
- a sense of calm and steadiness
Relief often comes not just from the surface level (symptoms), but from addressing the root pattern of stored stress.
Who Created Spinal Flow?
The Spinal Flow Technique® was developed by chiropractor Dr. Carli Axford. Through years of clinical work and study of the nervous system, she identified consistent patterns in how stress accumulates along the spine and how the body naturally unwinds them when given the right input.
Her method blends anatomy, neurophysiology, and gentle touch to support the body’s built-in ability to self-regulate and heal.
The 7 Gateways of the Spine
At the heart of the Spinal Flow Technique are the seven gateways of the spine—distinct areas where stress tends to be stored and expressed in the body. Each gateway connects to specific organs, emotions, and physical symptoms, offering a map to understand how the nervous system is functioning.
When these gateways are blocked by physical, chemical, or emotional stress, the nervous system’s ability to communicate and self-regulate is disrupted. Through gentle touch and focused attention, we can release these stored patterns—restoring flow, easing tension, and supporting the body’s natural healing intelligence.
We work with all seven gateways to help identify the root cause of pain, illness, or disconnection. Whether you’re experiencing digestive issues, chronic fatigue, anxiety, or physical discomfort, the gateways offer a pathway back to balance.
Finding Support When Symptoms Don’t Add Up
If you’re not feeling like yourself anymore and every test says you’re “fine,” it’s easy to feel stuck and unsure where to turn next. Many people start searching for alternative answers — but you don’t have to look endlessly. At Pathwelle, Inc., Spinal Flow® offers a gentle, hands-on way to finally address the source of your tension and overwhelm, not just the symptoms.
Curious to uncover the state of your spine's gateway?
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