Since 2000, Cindy Williams, LMT, has been actively involved in the massage profession as a practitioner, school administrator, instructor, curriculum developer, and mentor. She maintains a private practice as a massage and yoga instructor.
Fascia is continuous throughout the body. When you engage it superficially by pushing on it, lifting it, lengthening it, etc., it affects the areas to which it extends without having to engage deeper tissues.
Providing accoutrements such as hair ties, feminine hygiene products, breath mints, and hand sanitizer can make a big difference in your client’s mind.
Ankles often get overlooked during a bodywork session in favor of the feet or calves, but giving attention to this complex area can provide more balance to the greater whole.
While treatment planning still involves asking your client about their needs, it calls for establishing long-term goals that can potentially create a dramatic change in their quality of life.
No matter where you are in your career, it’s of utmost importance to go through the process of identifying what your values are and how those will translate to your business.
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