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I have just came from another topic discussion and mentioned the modalities I would like to specialize in. My choices are Neuromuscular Therapy, CranioSacral, Reiki, and Table Thai Massage.
Are there any therapists here who are specialized in these areas who would like to share their thoughts on them? I am curious to what is that you like and don't like about these modalities. What your clients say about the techniques, and so forth?
Thanks in advance.
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Permalink Reply by Therese Schwartz on
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CranioSacral Therapy is one of my specialties. It is really profound in its ability to help people (including the therapist). I have taken Upledger classes through Advanced 2, and also Pediatrics and Sensory Integration. Just the process of taking these classes is life changing in a positive way for me. What I don't like about CST is that different teachers will teach the techniques in a slightly different way, which can be confusing.
One of my clients said "If everyone on the planet got CranioSacral Therapy, the world would be a better place."
Another client told me I'd given her her life back in just 3 sessions (no more migraines, no more vertigo).
I have reduced my best friend's Trigeminal Neuralgia down to the point that she has her life back.
I have a lot of success stories after 5 years of CST; these are just the ones that come to mind quickly.
Let me know if you have any questions!
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Permalink Reply by Epiphany Hawkins on
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Therese, you say different teachers teach different techniques. Do you take multiple classes by different teachers for the same modality? Is that effective?
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Hi Epiphany! Yes, it's a good idea to take classes from different teachers. You don't have to repeat classes but being exposed to different ideas and perspectives is really helpful.
They teach the same techniques but sometimes they are tweaked a little differently. Additionally, I had one instructor who emphasized the anatomy aspect and another who emphasized the energy aspect of CST (those were for CST 1, which I did take twice).
Then you get to figure out how to adjust to accommodate each client's specific anatomy and dysfunction, which is where different perspectives can really help.
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Ok, gotcha! Thank you very much! I do plan on taking a CST class within the next year. I've already signed up for the NT class which will be attended february 28th. I'm really excited!
Therese Schwartz said:Hi Epiphany! Yes, it's a good idea to take classes from different teachers. You don't have to repeat classes but being exposed to different ideas and perspectives is really helpful.
They teach the same techniques but sometimes they are tweaked a little differently. Additionally, I had one instructor who emphasized the anatomy aspect and another who emphasized the energy aspect of CST (those were for CST 1, which I did take twice).
Then you get to figure out how to adjust to accommodate each client's specific anatomy and dysfunction, which is where different perspectives can really help.
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Have fun! I haven't done any NT work but I've heard good things about it!
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Cool! Thanks! If anything, I would like to incorporate both NT and CST together in one session. I'm sure that would be very effective work.
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I think that would be great! I love combining modalities during a session. I get more done that way.
I'm working on my next round of CST classes. I need to decide which CST 2 class to be a Teaching Assistant for; then I can schedule the rest of my Certification Exam for CST. And I'm interested in a class about applying acupuncture principles and meridian unwinding to the process of CST. There are so many good classes to take! It's hard to choose at this point. :-)
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Right. I waited 3 years after graduating school to get settled before taking on a specialization. I've already done Thai Massage on the mat. I can't do that where I work. I've ordered Myoskeletal Alignment Therapy by Erik Dalton a couple years back but I can't get with the techniques simply because I ordered the home study program. I rather take my CEUs in a class. I feel like I take in more that way.
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I've learned a lot from DVD's but I like going places and taking the classes. I like not having the distractions of being home! Weird thing - I live about 70 miles from Erik Dalton's HQ's and I've never been...I need to fix that one of these days!
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Yes, you do have to fix that! lol I am on the same page as you with "not having the distractions of being home"... that's why I can't do the DVDs.
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I'm glad I did my DVD watching a few years ago when I had more time and energy! I've successfully learned Forearm Dance Massage, Bamboo Fusion Massage, and the whole set of Advanced Training's (Til Lucau's) Myofascial Release DVD's. Actually, learning all that stuff filled my practice! :-)
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Permalink Reply by Channon Michelle Graham on
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Epiphany,
Neuromuscular Therapy, CranioSacral, Reiki, and Thai Massage are just a few of my TOP Massage Therapy modalities that have also caught my interest ever since becoming a LMBT of NC.
Recently I received a session my an amazing Reiki Master and let me just say, energy work, flow, etc.can and will bring your true inner being closer to the Divine; more so and in a particularly differing deliverance than that such as : yoga, meditation practice and so on. If you have yet to experience the unique healing of reiki then wait no longer.
P.S. If you are a Licensed Massage & Bodywork Professional, you might even trade out services with the therapist/master whom of which will be open to a trade.
Channon M Graham
NC LMBT #13347
828.557.2628
channonmgraham@gmail.com
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