Hello possum,
Sorry about the delay in answering, hope your massage exceeded expectations!
Under the catagory of massage there are over 70 modalities- ( styles )
Myofascial is work specific to the connective tissue that keeps us together, lines muscle bundles, organs. This work often involves the client movement or breath work. Many examples on youtube.
The person I see works through my clothes. Another layer of comfort!
I was part of a massage mentor group, the group was 'into hugs' it took me a few years to receive and give hugs. Never to late to learn.
The best part of massage is that it is nurturing touch. Unconditional, so sometimes I go for specific work, or to meditate, or to relax, and if I had the money I would go just because it is a great maintence treatment for wellness.
Again possum220, all the best
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Originally Posted by possum220
I just wrote a really long response and lost it in cyber space....... 
Rasum Frasum.
Dearest notz 
I am so sorry that you suffer from horrid body memories. Touch is one of the 5 senses. (Amazingly I just realized that fact). It affects a great deal of the way we function. You give me hope when you say that after the work you have done, when you are cautious that you can be present in a hug and enjoy it. 
So onwards we go sister.........
gently1
It was my first proper massage last week. The therapist that did it was very professional. Had heaps of towels.... which made me feel less exposed. She had a scented candle burning that was a nice aroma. What is fascia work? She was very professional and very kind.
Next Tuesday I go for a second massage and my body isn't going in blind this time. Good? Bad? Hopefully I can relax. It may take quite some time before I can feel it...... but it could be sooner rather than later. I suppose my brain will do what it needs to. Thanks for the hints. |