OK, so I managed to pass the Myology quiz on Monday, the Pathology 1 FINAL on Wednesday, and oh let;s not forget Sports' final tonight.

Let's just say, I was grateful for the massage that followed. 

Next week.....CHAIR!!!!!!  Bring it on!!!!

Begins Sports Massage just about 2 weeks ago now.  Instantly, it was different, a different energy, different vibe in the room.  Different.  The pace is up-tempo and forces the therapist to be on his or hers best game.  No long effleurage, no nice, deep friction.  It, in all fairness, is on.

 

Change is good, yes? Yes, change is very good.  Not to dis Swedish modality, you know we love you.  This new tool, Sports Massage, has opened up the doors and windows of the house that Swedish built.

 

For me, this new group of techniques has been a reminder of just how far reaching Massage Therapy is.  This field that we have chosen is vast and there is so much to absorb.  I have been shocked to learn how much of an impact a well trained passionate therapist can have a client’s well being.

 

Can hardly wait for Ironman……

 

SR-PT Evening 09'l  

Another incredible class. HIV-AIDS speaker John. Just when you think you know it all, someone walks into your life and changes it forever.  I could have listened to him all night long.  His honesty was so overwhelming I found myself torn between laughing and sobbing.  I was fascinated and enlightened all at the same time.  This universal energy, spiritual growth, finding your inner being mojo is what I've been searching for! AHHHHHHH.....that great big belly full of AHHHHHH........it fills my soul and charges my spirit!!!!  BRING ME MORE!!!!  

I can't believe it.  FOM is almost over and we are getting ready to test into CLINIC!!!!!   OMG!!!!  This is for real now! It seems like yesterday we were learning our first holds and anticipating the next stroke.  CEPFVRTN....oh, the rhyms we made to remember these!

Out entire class passed the myology mid-term!!!!  WE ROCK!!!  I guesss all that studying paid off!!!!  And only 3 more weeks of FOM! I can't believe we have come this far already! Time is moving so fast, before we know it we will be testing in to clinic and actually doing massage on complete strangers.  I must admitm, to me that seem daunting and a bit scary but as we all know, we have so much to share and to give, I'm startring to get more excited than anything!!!! 

We are quickly approaching our myology mid-term already and i can't beleive it! The amount of knowledge we have received already is amazing.  I read over my notes and to my surprise I find myslef knowing the answers! I credit our teacher Cindy.  Her passion for teaching is only surpassed bu her incrediable knowlege! She makes it fun and is always helping find those little "tricks" to help us remember.  It's tought, don;t get me wrong. There's tons of stuff, but I can honestly say I thnk my class will so really well.  I'm so glad I'm in this class with this group of people.  We ROCK!!!!!

 

Well, the holidays are over, the snow covers the ground and we are almost to the point of a Myology mid-term! I am amazed that we have already learned the 1st 50 muscles.  Time is a funny thing for sure.  When you think you don't have enough, there's plenty. ANd when you think you have plenty, it's gone before you know it! Just think, Clinic is right around the corner!!!!!

How do you feel about your abdomen?  What kind of question is that? That's what the AB project was all about, how do you feel about it, what doe it mean/signify to you.  I have the best class in the world with the most wonderful classmates ever!!!  We learned some yogi breathing that cleanses the charkras and rejuvinates the body, very cool. Some "booty-shking" moves that made us work up a sweat and had a wonderful poem read all about belly buttons.  Some were eye-opening, some profoundly moving.  After we got to practice on each other, it was so peaceful, so safe, such a loving reverent room that pulsed with energy. It was a wonderful class. 

 

Well, another holiday season has come and gone, but this time with such a completely different feel.  This holiday season was about coming alive, growing up and realizing there is so much more in life then whats wrapped in a shiny box under a tree.  Family, friends, those pepole that have entered our lifes and changed if forever.  This is my most joyous of gifts.

 

OK, so the hand was kind of hard, I will admit.  And, yes it's getting a bit more intense but I feel confident that we will all continue to pass each and every quiz as we are a very smart group!!!!  Now, it's time for a our first break....some well deserved R&R, for sure.  Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

Practice, practice, practice......just finished my 2nd masaage tonight.  And yes, I am tired but there is a part of me that is buzzing. It continues to amaze me everytime I practice.  And I get to feel that buzz everyday...life is good....

OMG!!!  Just had our first Touch Test in FOM!!!  Nervous? You betcha but once we all got in there and did it, it was'nt bad at all! The instructors were soooooo much help, the feedback was positive and so nuturing.  They are just so there for you, they make you feel like you can't fail!  

And to end a stressful night....the Human Knot, with a really good adhesion!!!  

Class Satruday....FOREARM MASSAGE!!!   

Did you know there are 10 muscles on the hand alone!?!?!? And we only got thru the 1st 6!!!  Fascinating, the human body and how massage affects it.  It's really starting to make more sense with every class! I'm looking forward to the next class and the rest of the hand!!!  

And then comes the foot.....!!!