When Your Nervous System feels Safe, Everything Changes.
The Spinal Flow Technique helps your body return to calm— so you can finally feel like yourself again.

Are you looking for a gentle yet powerful approach to enhancing your family's health and well-being?

Have you been living with your pain, dis-ease or illness for so long that is has become a part of who you are?

When was the last time you felt good and happy in your body?

Is your child struggling with unresolved anxiety, poor sleep, low immunity, or inflammation despite your best efforts to support their health?

Do you feel like you are carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders, constantly in survival mode?

Has stress taken over your life that you feel completely disconnected from your true self?

Are you ready to take control of your health to live a happier life?

Are you feeling frustrated by the lack of results from the modalities you’ve tried?

Is your baby colicky or experiencing excessive fussiness?

Are you looking for a gentle yet powerful approach to enhancing your family's health and well-being? Have you been living with your pain, dis-ease or illness for so long that is has become a part of who you are? When was the last time you felt good and happy in your body? Is your child struggling with unresolved anxiety, poor sleep, low immunity, or inflammation despite your best efforts to support their health? Do you feel like you are carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders, constantly in survival mode? Has stress taken over your life that you feel completely disconnected from your true self? Are you ready to take control of your health to live a happier life? Are you feeling frustrated by the lack of results from the modalities you’ve tried? Is your baby colicky or experiencing excessive fussiness?

Your body remembers everything—even the things your mind has forgotten.

Our bodies, at every stage of life, communicate with us. Whether it's pain, dis-ease, illness, behavioral challenges, anxiety, depression, feeling overwhelmed, poor sleep, frequent meltdowns, or any other symptom – mild or severe – these are all messages from within.

At Spinal Flow Be, we offer gentle, hands-on healing sessions that help unlock stored tension, stress, and trauma in the spine and nervous system.

Using the Spinal Flow® Technique, we access specific “gateways” in the spine that communicate directly with your body’s innate intelligence—inviting safety, stillness, and deep healing.

Whether you're dealing with chronic pain, anxiety, burnout, or emotional overwhelm, this is a space to release, reconnect, and restore. Many of us may not consciously recognize the signs of stress within our bodies. Others may choose to ignore them. Now is the time to listen. Listen to the messages your body is sending you. Listen to what your children's bodies are communicating. The more pronounced the symptoms, the more urgent your body's need for support.

No cracking. No force. Just calm, compassionate touch and real results.
 Come as you are—your nervous system is welcome here.

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Movement toward healing is the body’s natural rhythm and intelligence.

What is the Spinal Flow Technique?

Spinal Flow Technique developed by Dr. Carli Axford is based on the philosophy that the human body has everything it needs inside itself to heal. Spinal Flow Practitioners relieve client’s pain, symptoms and dis-ease by connecting their nervous system to the brain to release spinal blockages and integrate their experiences through the 7 Gateways of the spine and 33 Access Points. This powerful yet gentle touch-led modality facilitates each individual’s innate healing intelligence via the nervous system to remove stress; the root cause of pain, dis-ease and illness and restore the mind-body connection so you can Be your true self.

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Benefits of the Spinal Flow Technique for Infants, Toddlers and Children

Testimonials

  • I’ve had pain in my tailbone, lower back, and between my shoulder blades since childhood because of a few serious injuries. It’s been something I’ve just had to live with for years, and it really affected my daily life and overall well-being. But after working with Aki, I’ve noticed such a big improvement! The pain has decreased so much, and I feel calmer and more balanced emotionally, too. I’m so grateful for the help I’ve received. Not only do I feel better physically, but I also feel a sense of inner peace. I honestly can’t recommend Aki enough—it’s been life-changing!

    ~O.V

  • Akiko is such an intuitive healer. My first session with her produced an immediate reaction. I would love to get more sessions to reap the full benefits of Spinal Flow. I highly recommend her!

    ~S.N

  • Aki is very passionate about helping people and has found her vocation as a certified Spinal Flow practitioner where she can channel that passion into helping individuals use their body’s natural healing properties to improve their physical and mental health. I have had several sessions with Aki and can attest to the ability of the Spinal Flow Technique to release stress.

    ~J.K

  • Aki is amazing. She is very patient and thoughtful. She has walked me through the process and has managed my expectations. I am thrilled to have been introduced to Spinal Flow Be.

    ~M.M

  • I'm very grateful to have found Aki. Her healing technique is very subtle yet highly effective. I was having severe back issues, a lot of pain when bending down, my lower back seizing up almost everyday. However after my 3rd session with Aki my back stopped seizing and after the 4th session the pain when bending down went away. Her sessions are very relaxing and soothing. I have already recommended Aki to friends and now they are also seeing her regularly.

    ~L.K

  • I recently did a session with Aki. I didn't fully understand what spinal flow was but Aki took the time to explain everything step by step. I appreciated that this therapy is science based and she gave me plenty of time to ask questions before beginning. The studio is beautiful, really calming and it felt like walking into a meditation space/spa. It was also nice that I didn't need to do anything more than lay down and relax. I walked in there with anxiety and tension with nonstop running thoughts and a never-ending to do list but I walked out the most relaxed than I can remember. I slept so well that night and while I still don't fully understand how spinal flow works, I'm now a believer in it. It almost felt like someone did therapy for me without having to talk or do any work. Highly recommend!

    ~R.K

  • I had a highly relaxing experience during my spinal flow session with Aki. The atmosphere was incredibly relaxing, and Aki truly has magical hands and energy. I highly recommend this to anyone looking to unwind and heal!

    ~M.B

  • I recently had a Spinal Flow session with Aki Kudo, and it was a truly transformative experience. The treatment was gentle yet effective, helping me release physical and emotional tension that I didn’t realize I was carrying. After the session, I felt more balanced and in tune with my body. Aki’s intuitive approach made me feel comfortable throughout the process. I highly recommend Aki and Spinal Flow for anyone looking to start or deepen their healing journey.

    ~A.G

  • Aki has been doing spinal flow on my horse for several months now. She has helped him tremendously with anxiety that he was having as well as soundness issues. His whole demeanor has changed for the better since she has been working on him and I continue to see improvement with each session he has with her. Each time she comes, he happily greets her and has become more and more receptive to her work on him. Aki not only comes with my highest recommendation for Spinal Flow but is also as a wonderful, kind, gentle, and amazing human being!

    ~S.D

  • Spinal Flow is a game changer. Don't be fooled by the subtle touch. After just one session, I felt better and my flared up eczema calmed down. With consistent sessions, I felt a sense of calm and pure joy I had not felt in a long time! Aki is attentive, compassionate and effective in her practice and communication. Make an appointment with her now, you won't regret it!

    ~R.K

  • I started seeing Aki because I had a persistent pain in my neck for several months and a general feeling of malaise , of being in ‘fight or flight’ mode. To my amazement after the very first session I experienced a glimpse of wellbeing that had eluded me for along time. The pain in my neck was still there, at times traveling to other parts of my body but the feeling of wellbeing has increased rapidly. Today after only my 5th session the pain in my neck is non-existent. Aki is a wonderful, caring person and the sessions are very relaxing. I highly recommend you try the Spinal Flow. You will be amazed to see how easy it is to release so much emotional blockage.

    ~C.Z

  • Aki is an angel, and a truly exceptional energy worker. I love that my body is more resilient, and I am healing numerous issues. Aki is a beacon of light and positive energy. Fabulous!

    ~V.J

  • From skeptic to true believer… Aki and I have been friends since high school, so when she told me she was starting her journey in spinal flow healing, I supported her and wished her the best—even though, deep down, I didn’t really believe in it. I’ve been struggling with migraines for a while and recently saw a neurologist who prescribed several medications. While they help, they mostly just mask the pain. Yesterday, I was at Aki’s house, just hanging out, but my headache wouldn’t go away. She looked at me and said, “I think I can help you.” At that point, the pain was so intense, I was willing to try anything. I laid down, and as soon as she started working on me, I felt something happening in my body—like movement, like my blood was flowing in a way I hadn’t felt before. It’s honestly hard to explain unless you experience it yourself. When she finished, I felt completely refreshed… and my headache was GONE. I was shocked. I looked at her and said, “What the heck did you just do to me???” Aki truly has something special. I know it might sound hard to believe—I felt the same way—but I’m officially a true believer now. Thank you, Aki 💛

    ~C.K

  • It’s been an absolute pleasure going to see Aki for Spinal Flow sessions. She’s an incredibly knowledgable, kind, and caring healer. Today, I had such an amazing session where I felt light and buoyant in my body with more flow and ease. It was truly special! I’m so thankful to have found Aki and can’t wait to continue seeing my health improve after more sessions. I highly recommend reaching out to improve your health!

    ~J.L

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FAQs

  • Spinal Flow healing sessions are very safe and gentle. We use precise physical touch on the access points on the cranium and sacrum. By gently contacting these access points, we are able to directly communicate with the nervous system to facilitate spinal flow to move through the spine.

    During a Spinal Flow session, you may just feel relaxed. You may feel a gentle wave moving through your spine, tingling or twitching sensations or you may not feel anything at all and that is all completely normal. Sometimes emotional responses may occur during the session. Everyone is unique and will have different experiences during their session. Allow your body to feel and react as it wants. If emotions come up, don’t hold back and let it move through. E-motions are energy in motion. Spinal Flow also helps to release any emotions you have stored in your body. All that is required of you is to lie face down fully clothed, relax and enjoy connecting into your body.

  • We treat clients of all ages as young as newborn babies and clients who are experiencing a range of various pain, dis-ease and symptoms. Pregnant women, people with disabilities or special needs are all welcome. If you are not able to lay face down on the treatment table, we have options to do the session on your side or even in a seated position. As the technique is so gentle, anyone and everyone can experience the benefits of the Spinal Flow Technique.

  • No, you stay totally clothed for Spinal Flow. We just ask that you don’t wear jeans or clothes that have thick seams along the spine and around the waist. We also suggest not wearing a belt.

  • Healing sessions are approximately 30 minutes. Children tend to respond very quickly so their sessions are usually less than 15 minutes.

  • You may feel great after today, you may feel terrible and achy or you may feel no different at all – all these responses are normal and expected. Some clients enjoy immediate results, while others find that it takes time to feel relief from their pain or symptoms. Some people may feel that their symptoms exacerbate but this is totally normal and this actually means that your body is doing what it needs to heal. Imagine if you had food poisoning, you will experience discomfort as your intelligent body works to literally remove the toxins/ poison out of your system. You may have had certain symptoms for years, therefore your body will need time to adjust and heal. At these times, it is crucial that you continue the treatments. These are just bumps on the road towards greater healing. If you stop treatments because of this, you are refraining your body from true healing.

    If you feel no different, don’t get upset, its ok it takes time, it is the same when we put on braces to straighten our teeth – they don’t become straight immediately – it takes time to make permanent change. Children often respond quickly, while adults with long standing, chronic issues, may heal more slowly and require more frequent treatments initially. Healing process takes time.

  • There are three stages of spinal flow care. Once you understand true health, you may want some type of ongoing spinal flow care.

    1 Initial intensive care

    This is usually where most people begin their spinal flow care. Visits can be frequent, depending upon the severity of your condition. The primary focus is to reduce or eliminate your most obvious symptoms.

    2 Corrective care

    When your ache or pain diminishes, the objective is to stabilize spinal function and promote a more complete healing.

    3 Wellness care

    With the maximum restoration of spinal function, many clients enjoy regular spinal flow care. This type of wellness care can save time or money by keeping minor problems from becoming more serious. 

    Just as your condition took time, probably years, to develop, resolution may take some time.

    Recommended course of treatment would be 3 intervals of 12 sessions, the first set of 12 being 3 times a week (Initial Intensive Care stage) if possible (or more often for debilitating or acute conditions), then dropping to 2 times a week (Corrective Care stage) and lastly, 1 time per week (Wellness Care stage). 

    We offer a complimentary re-assessment every 12th session so we can adjust treatment accordingly.  Every person and their healing ability is unique and individual.

    Regular sessions and a commitment to overall self-care can help optimize the benefits of Spinal Flow.

  • We understand that working with young children especially infants and toddlers requires flexibility and creativity. During Spinal Flow sessions, we'll adapt our techniques to keep them happy and engaged, whether they're on their parent's lap, positioning them on their parent's tummy or the treatment table, or even nursing.

Location

Westport, CT

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