First, I never wanted to be a Sports Massage Therapist and I still do not call myself that. I am a Massage Therapist. I have had many classes of continuing education and lots of experience in Sports Massage but, that isn’t what I set out to do. In fact, when I went to Massage School […]
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Author: Xerlan
Busting the Astroturf Ceiling II: Some Truths Abou...
No pain, no gain is a big fat lie! Some specific techniques, like trigger point and active release may be painful momentarily during the process. The goal is to relieve pain. Not create pain. You should not spend a whole session or even a significant part of it, wincing, flinching, tensing up, crying, biting your […]
Busting the Astroturf Ceiling I: Got Sports Massag...
Defining Sports Massage is challenging. Even when you ask a number of different Massage Therapists who say they offer it or are certified in it, they may all come up with different definitions. All of them will however have a few things in common; Focus on specific areas or needs of the client. Facilitate a […]
Busting the AstroTurf Ceiling: Introduction
Christopher and I had an opportunity to go to the Philadelphia Eagles Training Camp this year. It was an amazing experience! Since it is football season I decided to start a blog series about Sports Massage. Here is a disclaimer: we do not intend or mean to imply in any way that we are working […]
No Rushing
“For fast active relief, try slowing down.” ~Lily Tomlin I don’t like to rush. I don’t like to rush others either. While I detest rushing and realize all the dangers of rushing; klutzy accidents, spills, awkward moments, mistakes ugh! It just isn’t pretty. I actually do my best to create situations so I am not […]
Nothing and Everything
“Taking the time to do nothing often brings everything into perspective” – Doe Zantamata If I had seen this quote before I went on vacation I would have scoffed or just not paid attention to it. Seeing it the last night I will spend in San Diego on my vacation made it so real. We […]
Talk to your Doc
Really people, please talk to your doctor. Your Physician not only wants to know if you are receiving Massage and/or Bodywork, they need to know this. It is not a secret. It is in your best interest to talk to your doctor even before you decide to schedule an appointment. Christopher and I have had […]
Passwords
The body knows if the hands know the passwords. I have said this for many years and it remains a truth for all of us in the field of massage and bodywork. There is an almost magical moment when the person on the table realizes it. When the body acknowledges the passwords are correct. Physically […]
Relax
Just telling someone to relax doesn’t work. It seems to immediately put them in a state of trying to relax instead of being relaxed. So, I do not use that word in my practice. I may say other things to facilitate relaxing like; Breathe…Let me feel the full weight of your arm….allow yourself to let […]
A Very Rare 25th Anniversary
I am so fortunate to have experienced a great teacher. I am more fortunate that he is still in my life. I do credit my teacher, Barry Green, PhD. with much of my success. Not many Massage Therapists get to say they have been in practice for 25 years. I have been vibrantly, busy and […]