It is no secret that sometimes clients complain that after receiving a treatment they feel more pain and stiffness than they felt before the treatment. Many massage therapists ask themselves why this

Dear members
It is no secret that sometimes clients complain that after receiving a treatment they feel more pain and stiffness than they felt before the treatment. Many massage therapists ask themselves why this happened, what was done differently this time compared to previous treatments, etc.
One of the  reasons for pain aggravations  could be   Energetic Status (condition) of Practitioner
As we all know, electrical activities occur in our bodies 24/7. The central nervous system communicates with the peripheral nervous system to manage the functions of organs and systems through electrical impulses.
The constant electrical activities in our body create electromagnetic fields around us. Since electromagnetic fields are not impervious, it would only be right to assume that we could affect each other’s energetic status.
Experts of Chinese medicine believe that any disease is the result of blocks, stagnations and disturbances of the flow and distribution of life energy (chi). There are reasons to believe that the nature of (chi) is electromagnetic. Thus Western science, which deals with electrical processes in the human body, might possibly come to the complete agreement with methods Chinese medicine implemented from ancient times.

In order to help a client to restore normal flow of energy, a massage therapist must maintain balance of his/her own energy. If such therapist comes to the table with an imbalanced emotional/energetic status, he/she can perform the protocols correctly while as the client, instead of reacting with improvement and wellness, can experience aggravation - pain and stiffness all over the body and more.
To maintain a balanced status of energy, the practitioner must feel professionally confident in serving body. This professionalism comes from combining an understanding of the physiological effect of massage, the mindset of love and passion for healing, and the openness and humility of service to the well being of others.
If a practitioner understands what he/she is doing with his/her hands to the level of visualization, his/her energetic status starts to significantly support the positive effects of hands on techniques.
Before beginning a hands-on session it is very important for practitioners to take at least 30 seconds – 1 minute to do a meditation to balance his/her own emotional status. I would recommend for the above-mentioned 30 seconds - 1 minute to inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth and to imagine clockwise peristaltic function of the digestive system. Usually the above mentioned auto-training techniques help one to calm down, relax, and fully prepare oneself to perform a very beneficial massage therapy session with confidence .
July 24 -26 at NV  CHAPTER AMTA convention  I will teach incorporation of energy work within hands-on massage manipulations .Participation at my seminars will provide you with easy to learn practical knowledge  on this subject as well you will get opportunity to receive combined energy work and a hands-on therapy , which is great way to learn .Most of the time you will practice each on other .For more information on convention please click the link

http://2011amta-nvstateconvention.eventbrite.com/

I'm hoping to see you at my presentations .
Best wishes .
Boris