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Self CareforMassage Therapist Lisa Huey, CMT NCMTB AMTA
You can only heal  to the extent that it is healing to be in your presence.
My Top 5 Holistic Tips for  Self Care Actively address your stress; Manage your Life Nutrition: Fuel your body with healthy foods Exercise; Strengthen your body Meditation/Spiritual Practice; Feed your soul Receive Bodywork/Massage; Stay connected
    Stress; Manage your Life Identify Your Stressors Time Management Set Limits Meditation Self Acupressure Points
Stress Triggers ,[object Object]
Byron Katie; “Loving What Is”
Very helpful when dealing with all kinds of emotional stress and is a self evaluation in itself
Take action
In-action leads to more stress; don’t procrastinate
Complete the Personal and Professional Plan
Based an honest self evaluation
Seek advice/guidance/help,[object Object]
Everything happens for me, not to me.
Gratitude is what we are without a story.
Time Management Skills Use a planner; daily, weekly, monthly Scheduling breaks Days off Limit the hours you are available in a day To Do List Plan your day Prioritize Say no to nonessentials Seek help Delegate Advice Support
Set Limits Schedule breaks in between sessions Take a day off Take a vacation Limit your availability Say no
Meditation (pod cast, local groups, CDs, workshops) Guided imagery Guided meditation Breathing exercises Stillness Prayer Chanting
 Count your Breaths Meditation Sit down, close your eyes and concentrate on your breathing. Be aware of every breathing in and breathing out.  	Breathe automatically and freely, do not try to control your breathing. Pay attention to how the air slowly passes through your nose, fills up your lungs and goes out again.  	If, after taking a few breaths, you feel fine and at ease you start to count.  	Breathing in, one.……..breathing out ,two….….breathing in, three……..breathing out, four… breathing in, five….. breathing out, six
If you start to think of something else instead of your breathing or you start to feel something else instead of your breathing, be aware of this and just return to your breathing……breathing in, one…..breathing out, two….. etc.
Notice the sensations of your breathing.  The depth, the speed, see if your breathing becomes increasingly slower and quieter. Be aware if your breathing  is more and more from your stomach or your chest, if your body becomes more relaxed through your breathing, …etc.  Continue to count…breathe
Try to become totally one with your breathing.  If all of a sudden you notice twinklings in your body or relaxation reactions in your muscles, that is fine……notice it and return to your breathing.  Breathing in, 88…..breathing out, 89….. breathing in, 90…..breathing out 91…..etc.  All right, now slowly take your thoughts back to the rest of your body and the sounds in the room. Move a little, stretch your muscles a little and open your eyes.
Self Acupoints
Every human being  is the author  of his own  health or disease.                      		Buddha
Female 4-89-1314-1819-3031-5051+ 1,2001,6001,8002,0001,8001,600 1,400-1,6001,600-2,0002,0002,000-2,2002,0001,800 1,400-1,8001,800-2,2002,4002,4002,2002,000-2,200 Male 4-89-1314-1819-3031-5051+ 1,4001,8002,2002,4002,2002,000 1,400-1,6001,800-2,2002,400-2,8002,600-2,8002,400-2,6002,200-2,400 1,600-2,0002,000-2,6002,800-3,2003,0002,800-3,0002,400-2,800 Nutrition; Fuel your Body Dietary food log: be aware of your caloric intake.  	(see food log) Learn to read food labels See FDA “How to read a food label”. Shop the outer wall of the grocery store. Eat the rainbow Avoid trans fats and HFCS Eat foods that will sustain you through your busy massage day, eat breakfast. Eat small healthy snack in between clients. Drink water, don’t drink your calories.
Exercise; Strengthen your body Yoga, Thai Chi, Qi Gong Video cast, pod cast, yoga studio, DVD, community centers Walk Its free WII Balanced board Stretch Yoga Active stretch routine Participate in an activity you enjoy (garden, hike, bowl…the list is endless….get up and move) Group activities also provide a marketing opportunity

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Self Care2011

  • 1. Self CareforMassage Therapist Lisa Huey, CMT NCMTB AMTA
  • 2. You can only heal to the extent that it is healing to be in your presence.
  • 3. My Top 5 Holistic Tips for Self Care Actively address your stress; Manage your Life Nutrition: Fuel your body with healthy foods Exercise; Strengthen your body Meditation/Spiritual Practice; Feed your soul Receive Bodywork/Massage; Stay connected
  • 4. Stress; Manage your Life Identify Your Stressors Time Management Set Limits Meditation Self Acupressure Points
  • 5.
  • 7. Very helpful when dealing with all kinds of emotional stress and is a self evaluation in itself
  • 9. In-action leads to more stress; don’t procrastinate
  • 10. Complete the Personal and Professional Plan
  • 11. Based an honest self evaluation
  • 12.
  • 13. Everything happens for me, not to me.
  • 14. Gratitude is what we are without a story.
  • 15. Time Management Skills Use a planner; daily, weekly, monthly Scheduling breaks Days off Limit the hours you are available in a day To Do List Plan your day Prioritize Say no to nonessentials Seek help Delegate Advice Support
  • 16. Set Limits Schedule breaks in between sessions Take a day off Take a vacation Limit your availability Say no
  • 17. Meditation (pod cast, local groups, CDs, workshops) Guided imagery Guided meditation Breathing exercises Stillness Prayer Chanting
  • 18. Count your Breaths Meditation Sit down, close your eyes and concentrate on your breathing. Be aware of every breathing in and breathing out. Breathe automatically and freely, do not try to control your breathing. Pay attention to how the air slowly passes through your nose, fills up your lungs and goes out again. If, after taking a few breaths, you feel fine and at ease you start to count. Breathing in, one.……..breathing out ,two….….breathing in, three……..breathing out, four… breathing in, five….. breathing out, six
  • 19. If you start to think of something else instead of your breathing or you start to feel something else instead of your breathing, be aware of this and just return to your breathing……breathing in, one…..breathing out, two….. etc.
  • 20. Notice the sensations of your breathing. The depth, the speed, see if your breathing becomes increasingly slower and quieter. Be aware if your breathing is more and more from your stomach or your chest, if your body becomes more relaxed through your breathing, …etc. Continue to count…breathe
  • 21. Try to become totally one with your breathing. If all of a sudden you notice twinklings in your body or relaxation reactions in your muscles, that is fine……notice it and return to your breathing. Breathing in, 88…..breathing out, 89….. breathing in, 90…..breathing out 91…..etc. All right, now slowly take your thoughts back to the rest of your body and the sounds in the room. Move a little, stretch your muscles a little and open your eyes.
  • 23. Every human being is the author of his own health or disease. Buddha
  • 24. Female 4-89-1314-1819-3031-5051+ 1,2001,6001,8002,0001,8001,600 1,400-1,6001,600-2,0002,0002,000-2,2002,0001,800 1,400-1,8001,800-2,2002,4002,4002,2002,000-2,200 Male 4-89-1314-1819-3031-5051+ 1,4001,8002,2002,4002,2002,000 1,400-1,6001,800-2,2002,400-2,8002,600-2,8002,400-2,6002,200-2,400 1,600-2,0002,000-2,6002,800-3,2003,0002,800-3,0002,400-2,800 Nutrition; Fuel your Body Dietary food log: be aware of your caloric intake. (see food log) Learn to read food labels See FDA “How to read a food label”. Shop the outer wall of the grocery store. Eat the rainbow Avoid trans fats and HFCS Eat foods that will sustain you through your busy massage day, eat breakfast. Eat small healthy snack in between clients. Drink water, don’t drink your calories.
  • 25. Exercise; Strengthen your body Yoga, Thai Chi, Qi Gong Video cast, pod cast, yoga studio, DVD, community centers Walk Its free WII Balanced board Stretch Yoga Active stretch routine Participate in an activity you enjoy (garden, hike, bowl…the list is endless….get up and move) Group activities also provide a marketing opportunity
  • 26. Elements of a Rounded Routine Aerobic Cardio, endurance Muscular Bone strength and muscular fitness Stretch Improves ROM and posture, reduces muscular tension, prevents injury Core Abs, lower back, pelvis Balance Improved balance increases our body awareness and reduces falls as we age
  • 27. Walk Routine 3 days a Week Step 1: Walk at a normal, slow speed for 5 minutes. This helps to warm up the muscles.Step 2: Speed walk or jog for 30 seconds.Step 3: Walk at a slightly faster pace then in step one for 3 minutes.Step 4: Speed walk or jog for 30 seconds.Step 5: Walk at a slightly faster pace then in step one for 3 minutes.Step 6: Speed walk or jog for 30 seconds.Step 7: Walk at a slightly faster pace then in step one for 3 minutes.Step 8: Speed walk or jog for 30 seconds.Step 9: Walk at a normal, slow speed for the last 4 minutes. This will help you to cool down after your workout.
  • 28.
  • 30. Prayer; most common spiritual practice
  • 38.
  • 39.
  • 40. You can only heal to the extent that it is healing to be in your presence