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Injury Prevention ans Self-Care for Bodyworkers
Do you think about the connection between the earth and your feet when you wake up and put your feet on the ground? Well you should, especially if you are going to be working in someone else’s energy field. You are an electromagnetic being and you ground energy just like an appliance that is plugged into an electrical outlet.
Since I have had lumbar fusion surgery, I am happy to report that I can feel the ground again. It may not sound like a big deal but it is if your legs and feet have been numb and tingly for 2 ½ years. So now that I can feel the earth underneath me, I want to bring up the subject of grounding.
Grounding has to do with living inside your body and having a connection with the earth. Think of grounding as being anchored to the ground. Grounding allows for an inflow of energy to feed your bodily systems and an outflow of energy to release excessive charge in your body. Assessing the energy of the earth is essential when working with other people’s energy.
As a bodyworker, you should find a connection with the earth and feel the energy in your feet. Your feet have minor chakras that bring in and distribute energy in your body. In the morning before you get out of bed, rotate your ankles 50 times in each direction. When you put your feet on the ground, imagine energy flowing up through the inner arches of your feet. Direct the energy up through your core and take 3 deep breaths. Pay attention to your connection with the ground as you go through your day!
What are some ways to ground yourself?
1) Physical activity
2) Relaxation exercises
3) Eat food that is grounding and not over stimulating
4) Take a bath
5) Receive a massage
6) Stand in the grass barefoot and feel the earth underneath your feet
7) Engage in an activity that involves the senses
8) Listen to a CD of drumming
9) Wear grounding stones such as hematite, obsidian, or tigers eye
10) Get out into nature
Karina Braun
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Discussion Forum
Shameful if Injured
Started by Karina Braun Nov 9, 2010.
Have you had an injury in your career? 1 Reply
Started by Karina Braun. Last reply by Darcy Neibaur Jun 27, 2010.
Self care tips 2 Replies
Started by Karina Braun. Last reply by Darcy Neibaur Jun 27, 2010.
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Comment by Karina Braun on February 23, 2013 at 1:51pm -
Check out some ways to save your hands by using t spheres aromatherapy massage balls. You can use them for self-care and in-session (with or without oil)
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Comment by Karina Braun on February 8, 2013 at 6:47pm
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T spheres® are innovative and unique self-massage balls born from over 15 years of research & development. This natural way to relieve pain from the body uses the two most scientifically researched alternative methods for stress relief. The infusion of aromatherapy essential oils into purified, perfectly weighted organic rubber compound has never been accomplished before; making t spheres® the only massage ball with both beneficial attributes.
The t spheres concept was developed while traveling with massage clients on tour. Stephanie Whittier LMT, CST needed to take care of herself – tennis balls and other rubber balls were not satisfactory to release trigger points and she started to play with different types and sizes of a varied group of rubber balls – this is when she came up with the compound that is the t spheres massage ball. Always interested in aromatherapy she came up with a way to combine the two in a patent pending process – no other massage ball can accomplish this, this product is truly unique.
Each travel bag comes with a spray-top re-infuser and simple ‘how to use’ pictorial instructions.
“T spheres® are a great tool for therapists who want to prevent RSI and have a long, healthy career”
~ Karina Braun, http://www.igetintouch.com, Specialist in injury prevention and self care courses for massage therapists.
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Comment by Karina Braun on December 10, 2012 at 4:54pm
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I am in the giving spirit...
I am offering a Therapist Appreciation Give Away Want 12 Complimentary CE Hours? I would like to Pay it Forward. In appreciation for how hard Massage Therapists work to make others feel better…
Sign up for both you and a friend to receive a FREE 12 Hour CE Course - Yoga for Massage Therapists & Bodyworkers.
All you have to do is:
Go to www.igetintouch.com and sign up for the free one hour Yoga Course and enter a friend’s email address in the referral box. You will both be entered to win Yoga for Massage Therapists & Bodyworkers 12 CE Hour Home Study Course
This 12 Hour CE Course that will enhance your body awareness, strengthen your body, and teach you how to restore your mind, body, and spirit. Yoga adds strength and flexibility to your body and enhances the body’s ability to practice massage. The principles of yoga can make your job easier and can help prevent injury. This course includes the manual, DVD and 12 CEH- Book & DVD are shipped and testing is online or by mail. Drawing will be on January 10, 2013. Injury Prevention & Education for Massage Therapists
Register at www.igetintouch.com
NCBTMB #450940-09
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Comment by Karina Braun on November 5, 2012 at 8:38pm
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Your relationship with your client is very important
to the outcome of the session. Treat your client as a person, not a set of symptoms, and listen to what they have to say. Provide an environment for healing to occur and maintain a relationship of compassion and trust.
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Comment by Karina Braun on September 10, 2012 at 3:51pm
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Thank you Leslie and Darcy! You are two amazing ladies and I am glad to be surrounded by your positive energy!
@ Leslie..I love your thoughts about intention! I couldn't have said it better myself!
@ Darcy..you do practice what you preach and I was so glad to see you here in Vegas! You are a true asett to this field!
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Comment by Darcy Neibaur on September 6, 2012 at 2:14pm
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Thank you so much Leslie.
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Comment by Leslie A. Young on September 6, 2012 at 2:07pm -
Karina, thank you for always being there for practitioners. Helping them stay healthy, grounded, engaged. The awareness you provide is essential. I worry about those individuals who feel that their positive intention will over come any danger to themselves. Intention—blended with ergonomics and savvy—is the essence of success. (And Darcy, you too, are a gift to this profession.)
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Karina this is so true. I myself have slowed down to 3 days a week only doing 2 massages a day because of other responsibilities I have taken on. It was so good to see you in Las Vegas. Love and Hugs to you.
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Comment by Karina Braun on September 6, 2012 at 1:03pm
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Therapists believe it is not acceptable to be injured because they tend to put others’ needs before their own. Most bodyworkers do not fully understand the physiology of injury and have too much pride to admit when they are hurt. Therapists need to stand up and say what is going on with them so that other therapists will feel more comfortable doing so. If you say nothing and work through an injury, you often make the situation worse. Fear is a common emotion when you have an injury; you may be scared of losing your income or your job. Bodyworkers must be able to set priorities so that they can put their body’s needs first. Each therapist must have awareness of his or her own body and be willing to stop doing an activity when certain symptoms arise. Otherwise, they become their own worst enemy.
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Comment by Karina Braun on June 28, 2012 at 11:11am
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Check out this article I wrote about performing the Sun Salutation. This yoga asana series is great for a warm up or cool down for the entire body. Here is the link to the online edition of Massage & Bodywork July/ August issue. I love the digital edition. http://www.massageandbodyworkdigital.com/i/70551
Stay healthy! Karina Braun Barovick
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