What is an Atlas Installation and Activation?

It is a sacred re-attunement process that restores and unites the mind, body and Spirit as one.  It’s an activation and connection of the mind and body, and a total liberation of the Spirit within.  It brings into union the physical and energetic body, encompassing all systems of the body, (muscular, skeletal, neurological, etc.)  as well as the spiritual aspects of an individual.   When the Atlas becomes stable and aligned, we are able to achieve true, lasting balance within all facets of our existence, creating a beautiful resonance and state of wholeness.

How is this joint relocated and is it painful?

The Atlas Installation consists of precisely locating the correct trigger points, in a gentle, non-invasive and non-forceful way.  The body unwinds naturally once the muscle tissue is softened and released, allowing this remarkable shift to take place.  On occasion, there can be discomfort or tenderness in massaging the areas that is already sore and tight, however in these cases it’s only for a few moments as the release does not take very long.  There is no 'cracking' or high velocity adjustments of any kind.

Is the Atlas Installation and Activation a Chiropractic Adjustment?

No.  This technique does not manipulate bone or address 'subluxation' of a vertebra.  It is a soft tissue release to the deep sub-occipital muscles that stabilize the cranium to the spine.  Massage and precise trigger point work is used to address chronically tight and stressed short muscles of the upper neck.  It is a gentle, safe and effective procedure targeting the muscles around the base of the skull in order to remove tension and torquing along the dura and spine, releasing pressure off the brainstem, open up the spinal canal fully.

How long does it take to notice results?

The moment the Atlas seats into correct alignment, there is an instant shift that takes place.  This is the gateway moment, a pinnacle of transformational healing at last can begin.  These healing aspects can and often are felt instantly within the physical body, including increased neck and hip mobility, release of pressure and pain in the body, feeling of ease, lightness and euphoria. Then, more profound effects activate, such as increased balance, strength, focus, clarity and peace and many other, either subtle or obvious effects will be felt and witnessed.  At our core, in all our human potential, we are centered, whole, connected, living and breathing close to our hearts and dreams.  The Atlas is the connection point for these profound truths to be born.

How does the Atlas remain stable and balanced in just one session?

This foundational shift is administered in one session, with options for follow up care.  It is important to understand that this truly is unlike a chiropractic adjustment, where work traditionally involves subluxations along the spine, often requiring multiple visits to maintain alignment.  Whereas we simply target the muscles that stabilize the joint which in turn activates a release and signal to the body to initiate a self-healing process to establish true alignment.

This joint, comprised of the Atlas and the Axis, fit like a tongue and groove, just like other joints in the body that are supported by muscles.  Together they work in union to stabilize the cranium and the rest of the spine.  Once these muscles are released, a full connection is restored.  By design, when the two are in proper balance, they 'lock' together as intended by nature.  The body recognizes this shift and relaxes the muscles around the stressed joint, integrating a new pattern of balance. The Atlas Installation and Activation is not intended to be a series of visits, but a complete release and stabilization.  This is followed up by further supported body work helping the body unwind and achieve this deeper healing and restored memory within the muscle.  An optional (recommended) follow-up and potential body work is all inclusive.

Who can benefit from the Atlas Installation and Activation?

Almost all of us suffer from an inherent weakness and instability in this vital, key joint. Whether it be from physical trauma, birth trauma, or a pattern that develops early in our childhood, most of us are not balanced and are compensating within the muscular skeletal system.  We have grown accustomed to feeling pain and are living with a decrease in vital life force energy and blood supply, due to restriction in size within the opening in the spinal canal, where the brain stem meets the spinal cord, resulting in less oxygen to and from the brain.  Every system in the body, including the nervous system, is affected.  Often it is the cause of many chronic diseases and illnesses, with symptoms ranging from headaches, migraines, reduction in visual clarity, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, chronic pain and pressure at the base of the skull, neck and shoulder pain, chronic muscular tightness, TMJ and tinnitus, to the head tilting forward, resulting in loss of curve in the neck, collapsed shoulders, scoliosis of the mid back, bulging discs, spinal stenosis, leg length differences, hip rotation, low back pain, sciatica, nausea, and dizziness. 

It is interesting to note also that the Atlas, which is known to have profound influence on overall well-being, further benefits the areas of mental health and neurological issues.  Symptoms such as fight or flight, social anxiety, depression and stress, difficulty learning and retaining memory, brain fog and lack of clarity, feeling ungrounded and disconnected, trouble with sleep and relaxation, parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system imbalances, vestibular migraines, vagus nerve disruption, inability to focus, lack of inspiration, motivation, purpose, and inability to take pleasure in life, are just some of the symptoms and issues that benefit greatly from the Atlas Installation and Activation. 
Rather than working to relieve these symptoms, the focus is in address the direct, underlying root cause and imbalance within the body.  Working together with the body to bring a natural state of balance and stability, allows the body to make the needed corrections and to restore itself.

Where can I find a practitioner to install and activate my Atlas?

There are just a handful of practitioners in the United States that are trained to relocate the Atlas.  If you have found this website, you have found one of them.  Often a practitioner will travel for group events, so please reach out if you are curious about one in your area or would like to book an event to take place in your area.  Further information can be found in the scheduling and cost section.  Certified Practitioner, Tiana Leigh is currently seeing clients in and around her area and is traveling as needed to create and felicitate in healing events and will be posting an event calendar soon announcing upcoming planned events, dates, locations and times.

The history of this technique and its origin

This technique, often still referred to as the AtlasPROfilax, was invented by a Swedish Doctor, Rene-C. Schumperli, Dr. E. M., who after a lifetime of research and practice established and founded the original Academy Institute in Switzerland.  Today there are many practitioners around the world, with the majority located in Europe.  Tiana Leigh is one of few located in the United States, her practice is set in the heart of Mount Shasta City.