Choosing a modality - massage and bodywork professionals2024-03-28T15:56:21Zhttps://massageprofessionals.com/forum/topics/choosing-a-modality?feed=yes&xn_auth=noPueppi Texas said:
Hi,That…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2017-05-18:2887274:Comment:3655752017-05-18T05:37:10.042ZMattias Crispiénhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/MattiasCrispien493
<p><br></br> <br></br> <cite>Pueppi Texas said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.massageprofessionals.com/forum/topics/choosing-a-modality#2887274Comment364911"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hi,<br></br><br></br>That is a lot of information to gather in one thread, but I will do my best! <br></br><br></br><br></br></p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>Which certifications/modalities do you currently have?</em></span></strong><em><br></br></em><br></br>Certs: <br></br> 1) Klose Training -…</p>
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<p><br/> <br/> <cite>Pueppi Texas said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.massageprofessionals.com/forum/topics/choosing-a-modality#2887274Comment364911"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hi,<br/><br/>That is a lot of information to gather in one thread, but I will do my best! <br/><br/><br/></p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>Which certifications/modalities do you currently have?</em></span></strong><em><br/></em><br/>Certs: <br/> 1) Klose Training - Vodder Technique of Manual Lymphatic Drainage<br/> 2) International Certification (ITEC) in Reflexology<br/><br/>I've also taken a number of courses that aren't certifications, but would be more than the average minimal continuing education required by my state:<br/> 1) Hanna Somatic Movement Instructor<br/> 2) Myopractic coursework<br/> 3) Deep Tissue Technique including Nimmo, Travell, etc.</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Do you find them relevant in your daily practice?</strong><br/></em><br/></span>It all depends on the clients needs. I use a heavy mix of most all the techniques I know within most any given day. I have been surprised that I use the reflexology work on most every client, even though I learned this work as a stand-alone practice.<br/> - I don't use much Travell or Nimmo as I incorporate a lot of long strokes in my work.<br/> - I don't use much Vodder in my work, as this is quite specific for particular needs.<br/> - I don't use much Hanna Somatic work in my practice, as I need about 1 full year to integrate it into my knowledge base so it will be functional. It isn't used in a massage session, but more as an adjunct.<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><br/></em></span></p>
<p> - I also know things like PNF stretching, Hot Stone work, Myofascial work and even some Craniosacral... but these are also not things I use in excessive amounts. However, I would say that within the deep tissue work I provide, I do incorporate a myofascial style of slow movement.</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Any courses you wish you would not have taken?</strong><br/><br/></em></span>Yes. I took a course last minute to complete some CEU's I needed, and it was a disaster. Worst class I've ever been in. Fortunately, I do not think this individual is providing CEU's anymore. I cannot recall her name, but I tried to look her up without success. I am sure I have the CEU paperwork still, but I am not at my office to get it for you. No matter... it's doubtful you'd ever run across the class. ;)<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><br/><br/></em></span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Do you charge your clients extra to use any of these techniques?</strong><br/></em><br/></span>No. I like to keep payment as simple as possible. I charge set fees for 1, 1½ and 2 hour sessions, unless I am providing a full reflexology session (which is $20 less, because it is less work on me and only about 5% of my practice is reflexology work).</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>What modalities do you prefer?</em></span></strong></p>
<p>My preference is for deep tissue work with interspersed deep Swedish consisting of long strokes. I also prefer deep tissue spot / regional work. Within this work, I consistently add in whatever fills the need at the time.</p>
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<p><br/><br/><strong>Additional info --- a few useful threads from BWOL:</strong> <br/><br/></p>
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<li><strong><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bodyworkonline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=2258" target="_blank">Excellent CEU Courses<br/></a></strong></li>
<li><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bodyworkonline.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=17" target="_blank">CEU's</a> (main sub-section page of the BWOL forum)</li>
<li><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bodyworkonline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=2503" target="_blank">Massage Pearls<br/></a></li>
<li><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bodyworkonline.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=23" target="_blank">Massage & Holistic Therapies (Techniques, Modalities, etc.)</a> (main sub-section page of the BWOL forum)</li>
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<p>Very helpful thanks!</p>
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</blockquote> I don't have certifications b…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2017-05-17:2887274:Comment:3655612017-05-17T02:12:52.916ZTherese Schwartzhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/ThereseSchwartz
<p>I don't have certifications but I have extensive training in CranioSacral Therapy, Myofascial Techniques (Til Lucau's work), and massage. I have taken Visceral Manipulation and Lympatic Drainage classes.</p>
<p>All of these are relevant every day. I use them all the time, many times within one session.</p>
<p>Any courses I wish I wouldn't have taken - no, I have learned something valuable from all of them.</p>
<p>I don't charge extra. Like Pueppi, I have a set fee. I use heated bamboo and…</p>
<p>I don't have certifications but I have extensive training in CranioSacral Therapy, Myofascial Techniques (Til Lucau's work), and massage. I have taken Visceral Manipulation and Lympatic Drainage classes.</p>
<p>All of these are relevant every day. I use them all the time, many times within one session.</p>
<p>Any courses I wish I wouldn't have taken - no, I have learned something valuable from all of them.</p>
<p>I don't charge extra. Like Pueppi, I have a set fee. I use heated bamboo and heated stones (all are heated together in a big heating pad), and I don't charge extra for that either.</p>
<p>My preference for modalities is the first three I mentioned. They mesh very well together, and are an extremely useful combination for solving pain and mobility issues for clients.</p>
<p>The most important thing about modalities is that you find something you are passionate about. Obviously it's good if there is a market for that kind of work where you live, but if you are passionate about it and can bring about positive changes for your clients, you will create a market.</p> Great thread it'd help me as…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2017-05-12:2887274:Comment:3655502017-05-12T15:41:46.269ZMattias Crispiénhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/MattiasCrispien493
<p>Great thread it'd help me as well..</p>
<p>Great thread it'd help me as well..</p> There are are many different…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2017-04-06:2887274:Comment:3648992017-04-06T03:23:07.667ZGordon J. Wallishttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/GordonJWallis
There are are many different directions to go, when it comes to modalities. There are even modalities within modalities.<br />
I've now, after all these years, created my own modality with its own unique assessment and procedures that are really effective and cool. I'm trying to figure out a name for it? Right now I'm calling it. Holographic Acupressure. But that may change. However that name describes it well.<br />
But if I was starting out, I would learn a really good Lomi Lomi massage for my basic…
There are are many different directions to go, when it comes to modalities. There are even modalities within modalities.<br />
I've now, after all these years, created my own modality with its own unique assessment and procedures that are really effective and cool. I'm trying to figure out a name for it? Right now I'm calling it. Holographic Acupressure. But that may change. However that name describes it well.<br />
But if I was starting out, I would learn a really good Lomi Lomi massage for my basic massage. I think it's just an awesome massage. There are a bunch of different kinds of Lomi Lomi out there. A long time ago I bought a DVD called Sacred Lomi , or something like that, that I was not impressed with. But a really good Lomi Lomi massage is awesome. Then on a more injury side of things, this guy has some pretty good material. It's simple and effective. I still use his system as my go to for carpal tunnel. <a href="http://www.softtissuerelease.com/" target="_blank">http://www.softtissuerelease.com/</a><br />
A system that I never learned that sounds interesting , and way different from the other two modalities I mentioned is Breema Massage. Google it and check it out.