Comments on: Client Care and Self Care go Hand in Hand

By: Emma Ackerman

Emma Ackerman — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:45:53 +0000

Thanks for this Punkie. I’m just getting started on my massage career and have been told by many colleagues to look after my posture and technique your article is clear, concise and makes a lot of sense. Good One!

By: Alice

Alice — Tue, 11 May 2010 21:33:50 +0000

I’ve been in practice for 19 years and have watched many therapists leave the profession because their bodies could not hold up. I almost put myself out of practice a few years ago by overusing my thumbs and wearing out the CMC joint of my left thumb. It’s important to not only get regular massage yourself but to take care of yourself at every level: proper eating and sleeping habits, exercise, maintaining your mental health, etc. This is a very demanding profession. If you want to stay in it, you really have to take care of yourself.

By: Mayme Wiedmann

Mayme Wiedmann — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:21:35 +0000

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By: Osteopath London

Osteopath London — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:43:14 +0000

Great Article Punkie.

I agree with your points. There is so much focus on client care, it is as important as therapist care.

By: Toronto Massage Therapy & Acupuncture

Toronto Massage Therapy & Acupuncture — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:04:57 +0000

Good article. As massage therapists and caregivers we honestly need to be hit on the head again and again with the message of self care before it sinks in. It wasn’t until I came down with carpal tunnel syndrome that I finally understood the need to slow down, work less hours, give myself a 2 day weekend, limit myself to a 4 hour workday and really understand that my health is as important as the health of my client. I am still battling carpal tunnel syndrome, but hopefully not for much longer.

Don’t wait until it’s too late. If you love your profession and want to do it for a long time, take care of yourself first.

By: Lyndsey Whigum

Lyndsey Whigum — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:49:36 +0000

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By: Eugene Massage

Eugene Massage — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:07:14 +0000

Great article. Proper use of wrist, hands and thumbs is so important as so many massage therapists and up with wrist injuries. Proper energetic hygiene is also important to to avoid energetic congestion in these areas.