Guest Blog by CC Black
Today I am sharing with you a blog from a client of mine. CC brought this blog post to me in hopes I could share it with my readers. As she says "I can't be the only one sitting at my desk with panic attacks" I thought it would be good to educate people on the benefits of alternate therapies. Thank you CC for sharing your experiences with us! We appreciate your willingness to share these things with our readers!
Why a massage is not just a
massage...
I
remember sitting at my desk working away when I realized I was in a full-blown
panic attack. I had stopped breathing and it felt like my heart had dropped
into my stomach. The more I thought about not being able to catch my breath the
more panic-stricken I became.
I
counted to 10, than 20, than 10 again. When I was finally at a normal state of
breathing I decided to take some action. I did a Google search on relaxation
and breathing – it was through this search that I found Reiki and massage
therapy. I had been to a massage therapist before however it was usually as a
treat for me, not as a preventative measure. Reiki was at this point still a
mystery and I consciously decided I would not Google anything further and just
go with it.
What I
found through Reiki treatment was a greater sense of relief. It is very hard to
explain, especially to those who don’t understand the Reiki concept, but I can
say that after a few treatments I felt a little lighter in the shoulders. Turns
out that you can carry another person’s burden on your shoulders, and you may
not even know it!
After
starting my Reiki, and facial acupuncture, for purely cosmetic purposes, I
decided to book a massage. I am not sure what held me back for so many years – it’s
almost like finding a life partner, you want to make sure it is the right fit
and nothing will be used against you in the future. It is very important to
exhibit some honesty when looking for a massage therapist – they can tell you
things about yourself only you thought you knew – so be prepared to get real
and you will thank them for it later!
I have
to say I am quite lucky to have my massage therapist in my life – not only does
she help me regain my correct posture, she has also become a very good friend. I
can now say that I am breathing a little easier, and my panic attacks have
decreased immensely (I am working towards never again!). Massage therapy helps
your muscles relax, and when the muscles relax so do you - and you become a
better person to those around you.
If you
have one hour a month to give, than you have enough time to start treating
yourself; your mind, your body, your
spirit.
-CC
Black
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If you have any questions for CC or myself please feel free to comment or send me a message on my facebook page!
Thank you for reading! Have a fabulous weekend!
Sending love and light your way,
Stephanie Oliver (Muir) RMT
