STORY
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Hi, I'm
Marlen Brauns and I value everything around health, healing, being and transformation on the deepest authentic level.
The bonfire for this special method of healing I offer was propelled by my distressing healing journey. For my entire life I was known as high energy, very active, happy, joyful, ambitious, courageous person. There didn't seem to be anything that could stop me from doing what I wanted. Unexpectedly, my fountain of energy took a quick turnaround.
In my early 30s, I was bitten by a tick that possibly triggered symptoms of Lyme disease unbeknownst to me. Around the same time, some unresolved childhood trauma and attachment trauma surfaced into my awareness which needed attention, integration, and transformation. Over a year, my energy began to diminish rapidly to a point where work became very difficult. As much as she wanted to, my Naturopath wasn't able to support me in the way that was necessary. She told me 'I look well' and that I shouldn't worry. But I requested to run some lab tests which then revealed a few issues, like parasitic infections, low micronutrients, high heavy metal load and so forth. Her approach to supporting me was a symptom treatment protocol, antibiotics, and chemical chelators. It was a start but my body really did not feel supported. I felt overwhelmed and even more drained. I was not asked about
possible contributing factors such as lifestyle or emotional wellbeing.
This left me questioning the possibility of having these health issues and how it could have found it’s way to my body system.
The naturopath visit was a pivotal point in my life. I saw myself as a healthy young person. I ate
mainly organic home cooked meals, loved my work, had plenty of loving friends, lived surrounded by nature, received daily exercise and yoga. I couldn't comprehend that I had fatigue, pathogens, heavy metals, mineral/nutrient deficiencies, and more surfacing imbalanced emotions. It was at this moment that I started taking control of my health and began researching why I became ill and how I can support my body in a true holistic transformative way. Furthermore I experienced another hardship and I had received 2 mandatory Flu Shots. The toxins from the vaccinations stirred up a greater immune response in the system.
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My list of symptoms was horrific. I went into full-blown insomnia that lasted for around 8 months and continued for another 2 years on and off. I had extreme fatigue, joint pain, the soles of my feet ached and burned daily, hormone imbalances with extreme night-sweats, high anxiety and irritation, depression, and disassociation. I had an irritable reception for everything ranging from food, smell, people, computer, lights, phone and a lot of other gadgets. Driving became a big burden and didn’t appeal to me any longer. However, it was a necessity considering the terrain of my location.
My mental stability was declining, my cognitive skills failed, my digestion, and everything in between felt off balance.
The disheartening part of the scenario was that no one could interpret what I was feeling. I was drowning in a world of my own, and it felt that there was nothing anybody could do to save me from sinking. My physical appearance portrayed a different message, everyone believed I was “fine”. But deep down I was hurting.
Multi Facet Healing started here.
After my discouraging visit to the Homeopath and through my research I decided to balance my minerals and do a pathogen eradication protocol with a health coach I found nearby. The program backfired. The individual care was missing and the number of suggestions given by the practitioner overwhelmed me more than I already had been. Then I started a specific diet for 1 year and removed my amalgam fillings. Sadly, my health continued to decline. My relationships suffered under these circumstances and a lot came to an end. My situation became more desperate and expensive. After tons of therapeutic approaches, a friend suggested running a Lyme's panel. It came back positive and finally, for the first time, I felt like I was not crazy.
At this point, you might be able to relate and feel relief that you are not alone with your experience.
For the first time in many months, I felt things working positively for me.
The recommended healing therapy featured great hope of upliftment. I got the best functional coach and functional doctor anyone in my shoes could hope for. I was also guided to an amazing life coach/guide and trauma therapist. My dramatic lifestyle changed quickly after using Bioenergetic scanning, targeted functional and emotional therapy . This is just a snapshot of what was 6 years of struggle, learning, transforming and healing.
We must come to the realization that working out and staying fit, eating organic, doesn't keep anyone from falling ill. I realized that a workaholic lifestyle, suppressed childhood trauma and my cells inability to detox all contributed to the root causes of my mysterious sickness. High-stress levels over the long term aren’t sustainable and can break the body down behind the scene so slowly that we fail to notice it. Restricting myself to a limited diet for one year without much knowledge or guidance had adverse effects. My naturopath not using an in-depth intake procedure, prevented her from seeing my full health picture and targeting what was needed. Overexercising / wrong exercising can lead to structural issues which can be damaging and creates constant stress that prevents the body from healing and restoring balance.
What did I gain from all this?
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After having a first-hand experience of what it feels like to go through such a healing therapy, it left me with an experience worth more than gold or ruby, teaching me how I can be an amazing guide for anyone that needs support with their life and health.
Over this healing period, I became an FDN-P, as well as a Bioenergetic Practitioner. Furthermore, I am a certified Myers Detox specialist and I especially enjoy Mineral Balancing. I also draw from my education from Body-Mind Acupressure, Qi Gong, Yoga training as well as my meditation practices & journey.
I enjoy working with teenagers and families as well as young adults and mid-age clients. I specialize in severe detox issues, fatigue, and emotional difficulties. All you have to do is COMMIT to the healing journey from the inside out and keep an open mind for change, evolution, and discoveries.
Qualifications:
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Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner @ FDN
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Bioenergetic Practitioner @ NEShealth
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Hatha Yoga Practitioner - 3 month training in India @ Trika Yoga
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Body Mind Acupressure - Intermediate Training @ JinShinDo
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Qi Healing @ Pangu Shengong
Advanced Courses/Training:
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Organic Acid Testing @ FDN
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Blood Chem Analysis @ FDN
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Hair Mineral Analysis @ Kendra Perry
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Detox and Hair Mineral Analysis @ Myers Detox Institute