When I decide to schedule myself a bodywork session I like to book it first thing in the morning, then go home and shower and get ready for my day. I prefer 90 minute sessions because 60 just doesn’t give me enough time to settle myself in a massage. It takes me about 15 minutes to get into the groove of my massage session. Before I had my son, I liked really deep work, but these days I prefer energy work or lymphatic drainage.
Chakra balancing has always been an interest of mine and I love crystals and minerals and learning about how to use them in healing, so I love to receive sessions which incorporate these things as well. Sound healing is another one of my interests and Solfeggio frequencies really intrigue me. When I float in our float pool I often listen to the Chakra Balancing selection or a mix of the solfeggio frequencies which can stimulate my chakras. I use this time in the float pool to “meditate” in my own way.
Here is a link to Glenn Harrold’s YouTube page.
I love his guided meditation/hypnosis. I pay for his apps on iTunes App Store. The Solfeggio ones are my favorite. The 528hz is my all time favorite for just an overall reset and balancing, especially if my anxiety is high. Below is the link to a sampling of the 528hz meditation. I hope you enjoy!
MY TYPICAL AFTERCARE RECOMMENDATIONS:
When I see clients my main aftercare advice centers around making sure your structure is sound before you really try and address soft tissue issues. If your structure is not sound, your muscles will compensate to make up for the instability. I refer to Chiropractors often, a mix between traditional chiropractic and Atlas Orthogonal. We have some options listed on the Why see a Chiropractor page as well as many cards in the clinic.
After a session with me, I usually recommend you take a lap or two around the parking lot walking for 5 or so minutes just to not get in your car right away and put your muscles in the same position which contributed to your pain. I use neuromuscular work to help reset and “erase” engrained movement patterns which are unhealthy, so when you immediately get back into the same position, it can negate the results of the massage.
Another thing I recommend is to incorporate some water with lemon or alkaline water which is mineral based not using electricity to accomplish the alkalization. I suggest this because our bodies are continuously producing acids from breakdown of hormones, nutrients, energy, and cellular debris. The alkaline water or lemon water (lemon water become alkaline when fully digested) helps to decrease chronic low grade inflammation in the tissue and is a great adjunct for after massage self care.
I often refer to a Naturopath with my clients as well. When you are on a path to healing, knowing how to eat, what is good for your specific situation, and how to take supplements correctly and get the most for the money you pay is important. Guidance on this is extremely important, and a professional is a great resource to make sure your time and money are well spent.
I always recommend my clients book 3 sessions with me to get a feel for the care I can provide to them and to see how their body responds. It does take time to notice things. Your body may be in a state of hyper adrenal response from stress or pain, and sometime the body will fight anything that try’s to change the current state where it is in compensatory survival mode. The body is highly intelligent and needs time to respond to change without feeling attacked.
