I started college on tuesday, but today
was the first full day I've had so far
& it was seriously awesome. I'm doing
holistic therapy, or complementary &
alternative therapy as it's also known..
& as well as some theory work, I have
two days of practical work a week, which
involve body massage, aromatherapy &
reflexology.
Well this morning it was reflexology, so
we watched the tutor demonstrate a
"warm-up massage" & got into pairs to
practise on each other. It was soooo
relaxing. Usually I HATE feet... but while
you're doing the massage you concentrate
so hard on getting the techniques right
that you forget you're doing it on
someone's foot.
This afternoon was even better... we got
into pairs again & practised back
massages on each other, & the girl I
was paired with had already done like a
year of massage therapy so she was amazing
at it. It was such a relaxing day.. &
to top it off I had McDonalds for lunch.
*sigh*
It's just so nice to have days like that,
& I'm actually learning too! Jenny's
crawling all over the place & she's
into EVERYTHING right now.. particularly
wine bottles & wires
so I'm chasing her everywhere, & then
picking her up, which really hurts my
back. The girl who massaged me commented
on all the tension in my back, & the
fact that holding Jenny on my left hip has
slightly put my spine out of alignment.
I have all these massage skills already
& I wanna practise on people! Anyone
fancy it?
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Willa Weintraub
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Posted: 09-14-07 12:55pm
you can practice on me anytime sweet
thang!
I'm glad your class is going well and you
got a good massage!
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Bridget
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Posted: 09-14-07 13:05pm
that's awesome, zanny! good for you!
who watches jenny while you're in school?
i would love a massage. my back is so
messed up.
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hopefulmjz
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Posted: 09-14-07 13:27pm
I'm glad school is going good for you!
That sounds like my kind of class too! A
nice massage.
Jenny isn't supposed to be crawling yet!!
don't let her grow up so fast.
Thanks! I'd happily massage everyone if we
lived closer!
BridgetHeartsFinn
wrote:
who watches jenny while
you're in
school?
My mum at the moment, but that's because I
haven't found a nursery for her yet.
They're all either full or ridiculously
expensive or won't take any children under
2. I need to find one soon though, my
mum's going on holiday in 3 weeks.. plus I
feel bad leaving her to look after Jenny.
My mum does like spending time with her,
but she very often makes a fuss if I ask
her to babysit.
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yellow ribbon
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Posted: 09-14-07 18:15pm
wow that sounds like a great class. no
better way to learn than after a massage!!
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ShiningShannon
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Joined: 14 Apr 2007 Posts: 522 Location: ,
Re: Awesome Posted: 09-14-07 18:25pm
zanyzanny
wrote:
I started college on
tuesday, but today was the first full day
I've had so far & it was seriously
awesome. I'm doing holistic therapy, or
complementary & alternative therapy as
it's also known.. & as well as some
theory work, I have two days of practical
work a week, which involve body massage,
aromatherapy & reflexology.
Well this morning it was reflexology, so
we watched the tutor demonstrate a
"warm-up massage" & got into pairs to
practise on each other. It was soooo
relaxing. Usually I HATE feet... but while
you're doing the massage you concentrate
so hard on getting the techniques right
that you forget you're doing it on
someone's foot.
This afternoon was even better... we got
into pairs again & practised back
massages on each other, & the girl I
was paired with had already done like a
year of massage therapy so she was amazing
at it. It was such a relaxing day.. &
to top it off I had McDonalds for lunch.
*sigh*
It's just so nice to have days like that,
& I'm actually learning too! Jenny's
crawling all over the place & she's
into EVERYTHING right now.. particularly
wine bottles & wires
so I'm chasing her everywhere, & then
picking her up, which really hurts my
back. The girl who massaged me commented
on all the tension in my back, & the
fact that holding Jenny on my left hip has
slightly put my spine out of alignment.
I have all these massage skills already
& I wanna practise on people! Anyone
fancy it?
Thats awesome! I am just about finish my
first term in Massage Therapy school, so I
knw exactly how you feel..It's so much fun
and its really exciting. I've gotta learn
all the science stuff too, but it's so
interesting...There are actually a couple
of people in my class studying holistic
therapies. I so want to learn refelxology
too! We trade in class too and it's so
nice when we get a whole hour
massage..aaahhh heaven!
I am glad you are having fun so far and
excited about it. Get your hands on as
many people as you can, it really helps oh
and dont forget to get bodywork for
yourself too, especially running around
with your lil one all day.
Good luck!
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ladylee70
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Posted: 09-14-07 18:34pm
I wish you lived here. I am looking for
someone into holistic therapy. I love
massages with warm beds, warm rocks and
aromatherapy!! I think a doula should be a
massage therapist as well.
I want a massage so bad right now.
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OctoberBaby06
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Posted: 09-14-07 18:39pm
That's awesome, I could so go for a
massage right now!
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ShiningShannon
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Posted: 09-14-07 18:48pm
ladylee70
wrote:
I wish you lived here. I am
looking for someone into holistic therapy.
I love massages with warm beds, warm rocks
and aromatherapy!! I think a doula should
be a massage therapist as well.
I want a massage so bad right
now.
Oh man I love those massages too! The hot
stones are awesome!
I bet there are doula's or midwives who
do massage therapy. I have actually
thought about that, I would love to do
pregnancy massage also.
Zanny,
How long does your program take? I just
think it's so awesome you are getting into
this too
I wish you lived here. I am
looking for someone into holistic therapy.
I love massages with warm beds, warm rocks
and aromatherapy!! I think a doula should
be a massage therapist as well.
I want a massage so bad right
now.
Oh man I love those massages too! The hot
stones are awesome!
I bet there are doula's or midwives who
do massage therapy. I have actually
thought about that, I would love to do
pregnancy massage also.
Zanny,
How long does your program take? I just
think it's so awesome you are getting into
this too
It's a 1 year course.. It also involves
studying anatomy, physiology &
pathology, & business studies as well.
I want to set up my own business own day,
so this is the perfect course for me!
It's cool that you're doing something
similar! You should look into doing a
reflexology course if it interests you,
I've only had one class so far & I'm
already fascinated by it!
I wish you lived here. I am
looking for someone into holistic therapy.
I love massages with warm beds, warm rocks
and aromatherapy!! I think a doula should
be a massage therapist as well.
I want a massage so bad right
now.
Oh man I love those massages too! The hot
stones are awesome!
I bet there are doula's or midwives who
do massage therapy. I have actually
thought about that, I would love to do
pregnancy massage also.
Zanny,
How long does your program take? I just
think it's so awesome you are getting into
this too
It's a 1 year course.. It also involves
studying anatomy, physiology &
pathology, & business studies as well.
I want to set up my own business own day,
so this is the perfect course for me!
It's cool that you're doing something
similar! You should look into doing a
reflexology course if it interests you,
I've only had one class so far & I'm
already fascinated by it!
I hope your course goes well for you
The basic course at the massage school
takes 1 year as well but I am going to
take 2 extra terms to learn some different
modalities, so all together it will take
me 18months. We have the same courses as
well..anatomy &physiology, pathology,
kinesiology, there will be a term where we
will do clinic as well as study business.
Thats one of my goals as well is to have
my own private practice.
I am enjoying my courses so far and your
right it is all so fascinating!
Good luck on everything and keep us
updated...You can also pm me anytime
I am so excited fo you!
so I'm chasing her everywhere, & then
picking her up, which really hurts my
back. The girl who massaged me commented
on all the tension in my back, & the
fact that holding Jenny on my left hip has
slightly put my spine out of alignment.
