Module 2

I just watched the video and decided to take some notes.

Some things that you said that really stood out for me; " Treatment should be balanced and comprehensive not overly specific". From my practice I have noticed it really helps me to work at least palming the whole body if I know the treatment I am going to focus on may be in bottom half. Then even though I may not do the thumb walk the lines of the arms I am still stimulating the flow of energy throughout the whole system. I have found this is very soothing and relaxing to the client and maybe puts them in a more receptive state for the deeper work to the acute or chronic condition.

I really appreciate the focus on steps I can take to help understand better where the pain is coming from, I will use this right away!

Lifestyle! This seems sometimes to be the hardest for clients to grasp ( me included!). Sometimes this takes a discussion of options or proactive things they can do, especially if it is difficult like one of my clients drives long distances which is required for his work and he does heavy lifting. So we have discussed how he can stop more often and stretch, walk or even swim when not working to help his sciatica. 

I love Thai Massage in particular because of it's innate holistic approach. Yes! the mind is often a huge part of why people struggle to feel better! Thai Massage is so excellent at opening the body and calming the mind. I have had clients who finally felt hope (just like you said) , to try things physically that they had stopped doing when their acute pain occurred and were too frightened or now disbelieved they could not perform some certain task, even though their injury was no longer acute, and they have told me how freeing it is!

I am looking forward to the next module!

Yes! might as well do both! thank you for your feedback. I know that an instructor in town had to fight with Thai Ailance to get them to accept her hours, but she did get them. I know as well as you that it really is inconsequential, when you apply your skill and intension in your work, you do good work and all are happy!

Module 3

This was really useful to learn really from the last 3 modules about the anatomy of the sciatic nerve, and being able to have some tools to identify where the discomfort is originating.

The rocking technique for the lower lumbar region is great. I usually use my for arm and roll this area and I can see how more effective the rocking technique would be, I know I love the way it feels on me.

I practiced the rocking of the lower lumbar yesterday with one of my bigger more sturdier clients and he really seemed to enjoy it. 

I have a lot of large clients and doing foot work is such a nice deep pressure for them and a break for me to get off my knees.

Module 4

I put into practice the techniques you taught in Module 4.

Both my clients found the rocking palming of the lumbar and glutes very relaxing. the elbows work was also easy to receive.

The finger pressing from one side to the opposite side of the spine was a great thing today after the rocking because it was much deeper. Both my clients really felt that touched right on were they feel the most tension.

The feet on the low back and glutes was received not as positively,but both clients were relatively small. I will try this on my heavier clients this week.

I like how my palm fits perfectly over the erector muscles.

Thats it for now.

I was blessed (not sure if that is the appropriate term) with a new client today with Sciatica. I was able to tell through the tests you suggested that the pain was mostly coming from his Piriformis. I did work the whole area starting at the L4 L5 region, and not surprising the muscles there were very tight.

I then worked on the glutes especially the Piriformis. I used the rocking motion as much as possible. I was able to comfortably use the palming, palming and rocking across the body to the opposite side of the sacrium and the elbows. He felt very much relieved, and was so grateful after the session. I know he really let go during the rocking after 10 minutes of the motion how could you not?

I have now practiced this on 3 of my clients and they absolutely love it!

Thank yOu, I will be practicing the knee next

Module 6 and 7

I realize that I haven't written in a while. I have been a busy girl, which is great but one must find balance!!

I will write about module 6 and 7 and then go back to write 5 I think?

I have been using the techniques for loosening the tight Piriformis . I want to say how much I like all the rocking used. That has added a new level to some movements that are Traditional and then takes it to a new level. It seems in particular useful for the European mentality as we like to hold on to our tension, were as Thai people I have worked on are way more relaxed and willing to let go. The rocking is so useful for relaxing the person, instead of forcing my weight on them, it also serves to remind me to stay in the rhythm of the work.

I have been using the rocking twist for the last two weeks and my clients love it! thank you for that gem. It seems to have turned a very mechanical stretch into a really awesome gently release.

I was really wowed by the rotation of the hip in the open position in Module 7. I tried it today on one client, and since she has some not really aligned hips made it a little ackward and first, but then I seem to fall into a groove. I can see how this rotation could be intense for some folks.

I will check back in quicker this time I think I still need to write about Module 5 but I'm not sure.

Best to you,

Liz

Module 8

Shama this video was great!

I have given my clients a couple of stretches, but now i feel I have so much more.I like all the various positions, standing, sitting lying on the back. This gives someone at different abilities more options. My clients ages range from 14 to 83 so the exercises I give need to be appropriate.

It would be nice to find a print out somewhere of these stretches. Trying to write them out, was interesting. It then might be easier to give them to my clients so they can remember the ones that I showed them.

I am excited to give these to my client. He comes again in a few weeks.

Liz

Hi, Shama!!

I have completed the bonus module. What else doI need to complete before I receive my certification.  I am looking forward to starting the Shoulder certification next!!

Liz