Resistance Release Work With Mike- Face
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So often I find myself zeroing in on someone’s ‘problem area’ that I completely forget the face. Occasionally not touching it at all. Igats! This video inspired me in many ways to always always always touch the face. Even if it is just an acknowledgment. We hold so many of our unexplored and unexpressed emotions in our facial muscle system. Too not touch the face, even a mere ‘hello’ could be a travesty. (I know, maybe a bit too dramatic) The beginning discussion of this video regarding the sensory motor cortex is enough (if you didn’t already know this info) to blow your mind!
Mr. Jhuan uses a lot of vibration in this video. As a technique I very seldom use, it was nice to see it practically applied. Personally I wouldn’t yet practice this on a client. I believe it requires a certain confidence to jiggle a person, a confidence I do not currently have. I wouldn’t want my insecurity to come through my hands. I will shelve it until my next exchange with a fellow therapist.
I was shocked, in a good way, how he sits on the table while doing face work. He looks so comfortable and supported. I’m interested in different body mechanics and this is definitely a unique one. I am also interested in different therapists’ routine in particular the beginning of a massage and what their ‘massage philosophies’ are. In this video Mr. Jhuan does a great job of sharing a few wonderful nuggets of wisdom.
(The look on Mike’s face at the end is priceless!! I want a massage from Deane Jhuan!!)
One more thing, as a Zero Balancer the way he connects with the body at the beginning made me cringe a bit. In Zero Balancing working at interface (having a clear energetic and physical boundary between me and the client ie: not blending) is crucial, and I have carried that into my massage practice. This has brought up a philosophical conundrum for me and it’s been great chewing on these thoughts. More on this in the future.
If you get a chance to watch the video, let me know what you think in the comments!
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