Post-Oncology Massage

I feel a new energy since taking my class....my massage is different, I can focus, I can effectively help people on a whole different level. I see their bodies differently, I know the impact that my work does for them, I make the quality of their life better. It's beautiful. I clear my terminus. I know what it does, where it goes. It's very clarifying and beneficial for both me and my client.

Oncology Massage

is amazing. I have never felt so connected and holistic and focused on my client. I was shocked that something so gentle could be so wonderful and so effective. Taking this class gave me a new viewpoint on non-invasive techniques. Maybe it was that it was taken so seriously from a medical standpoint or maybe it's knowing how you are going to impact your client. It was wonderful. I highly recommend any massage therapist that wants to advance their career, be taken seriously by the medical profession, affect their client in a new non-invasive way, and who wants to break down the barriers to who you can and who you can't work on should soooo take this class.

Entering a new chapter...

I am about to begin oncology massage classes tomorrow. I plan on them changing my life, and I hope that this experience lives up to my expectations. I need a niche, an edge in this competitive field that I am in, and even though I greatly enjoy what I do, I still desire to learn more and do more. This is a way to impact the lives of people, create peace and joy, mend broken spirits, and contribute to the saving of lives. This is a way to express myself, and a way to find balance in the universe. I will keep updating on a daily basis.

Prayer of St. Francis

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.Where there is hatred, let me sow love;where there is injury,pardon;where there is doubt, faith;where there is despair, hope;where there is darkness, light;and where there is sadness, joy.O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seekto be consoled as to console;to be understood as to understand;to be loved as to love.For it is in giving that we receive;it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen

Massage Oils

I definitely want to make massage oils. I tried a wonderful brand of oil yesterday called Ravenwood, based out of Traverse City, and I loved it. It gave me so much inspiration to create, market, and inspire others who want to do the same thing as me. It was a wonderful experience to have my massage therapy practice completely lifted simply by using a couple of fantastically scented oils. I would love to do the same for others and truly touch their experiences in their careers in such a simple way.

Alternative Medicine vs. Conventional Medicine:The Debate.

Honestly, in the years I have been doing massage therapy, I have seen a number of clients that come in complaning of a wide variety of symptoms. Everything from depression to pain to stomach ailments to sinus infections has been brought to my attention. Many of these things are easily treated with home remedies or massage tactics. So, if there is an easy solution available, that is not harmful to the client, why is alternative medicine still under so much scrutiny? I do not have a degree in science or medicine. I do not do cruel, inhumane, studies on animals. I have never conducted a controlled experiment to discredit a physician. And the reason why is because I don't need to! I don't need to prove that massage is more effective than any pain killer, because the proof is in the person. I don't need to prove that sinus infections can easily be cleared up due to massage or aromatherapy, because if the person walks out feeling better, my job is done. I think commonplace practitioners need to experience some of these things firsthand. Society already knows more than enough about Western Medicine. So why can't they be exposed to alternative medicine? Thousands of years ago in ancient China, do you think they used steroids and pencillin to treat their ailing? No. And while the longevity of their lives may have been limited, the quality was probably much better. There were no horrendous lists of side effects and withdrawal syndrome. People were not scared to have a treatment. Western Medicine needs a wakeup call to effectively treat their patients or run the risk of losing their credibility forever.

The dog days of massage

There comes certain spans of time I like to call "the dog days of massage". These are days, weeks, even months where it seems like everyone may be interested in what you do, but no one bothers to schedule. You may get promises of appointments, inquiries, even appointments that end up scheduling and then cancelling. It feels like you are failing, like your career is dwindling. This is normal. You have to promote, invest in the universe, and hope that the universe will respond back to you. This is a flaw to an otherwise wonderful career. Keep your head high. Things will get better.

Why ear candling does work!

After reading about ear candling from Dr. Roazen in Quackwatch, I had a good laugh.
she obviously has never done it before. I have done it over 500 times, and while every time may have not been an immediate success, I have had overwhelming positive results from my clients and myself. The descriptions they used were innacurate, and the candles, do not drip. If they do, they are not using the correct kind of ear candles.....beeswax or paraffin only should be used. Do they recommend running to the doctor, getting put on antibiotics, or cutting someones ear open to drain the wax???
Sounds like Western Medicine to me.
Don't jump the gun when foregoing ear candling.
Unless you have extremely sensitive skin, skin allergies, or cannot sit still, ear candling should be just fine for you. And in regards to her comments about there being "candle wax" in the candle after use......completely wrong. It is beyond a doubt earwax. Granted, everyone has their own experiences, but most of what she has said in this article is horridly inaccurate, based on my own eyes.
Peace.

Success!

My dad had some blood circulation problems in one leg, and was going to get an ultrasound on it. I did some polarity, stretching, exercising, tapotement, and massage..........and it was good! No circulation problems on the ultrasound. Score one for massage!

The Importance of Not Being a Hypocritical Therapist

I can't begin to tell you the number of times my client has asked me, "How often do you get massages?". There was a time when I lied. I won't admit it. It might have been 4 months since I had a massage, and I would say 1 month to save face. The moral of the story is that you can't, as a therapist, tell your client to come in once a month or once every two weeks, and not do it yourself. That's because you know better. You know how much massage can prolong your profession and your life. If you can't pay a therapist, trade. There is no excuse because there is always a therapist who will trade-ALWAYS. So when give your clients good advice, try taking some of it as well, ok?

Polarity Massage

So, for my first blog entry on this website, apart from my old blog I used to have, I am going to be talking solely about massage, particularly about polarity. This is one thing that very few therapists that I know are doing, but after some carefully planned research, I have definitely determined it is worth looking into and adding into a regular massage.
Polarity combines aspects of massage, energy work, Ayurveda, and Western Medicine to create a relaxing modality with multiple benefits. I performed a combination massage earlier consisting of stretching, compression, and polarity to help increase circulation in a post blood clot patient lacking leg circulation.
Results will soon follow on the results of this massage.
Stay tuned for alll massage related details!