Today's guest blogger is Crystal Henrickson, RMT at "The Pure Escape" in Winnipeg. She's a fantastic therapist (I can personally attest to that!) and it's a great spot for relaxation, whether that be in the form of massage therapy, reflexology or esthetics.
"You" time is SO important, so pamper yourself! Put yourself back on your priority list. You'll be glad you did!
http://www.thepureescape.ca/
204-488-0815
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Making a career change is one of the scariest, but most rewarding things, you can ever do for yourself. Six years ago I made such a change and it opened up my world to so many new people and experiences. I am a Registered Massage Therapist at The Pure Escape in Winnipeg and I pinch myself every day, because this is the job I was meant to have.
Massage Therapy had always been in the back of my mind. My passion started with relieving my mom’s headaches as a child by massaging her neck and shoulders. Later on in life, I helped subside pain in an ex-boyfriend’s aching animating hands and neck. I didn’t know what I was doing, but I was just aware I was making them feel better. That was just the beginning.
It was very scary going from making lots of money in Toronto as an Executive Assistant at a large animation company, to moving to Winnipeg to be closer to my Sioux Lookout family and going to school. Looking back, I realize it was the best decision I have ever made. I encourage anyone, if you’re not happy in your current work life, to re-evaluate, and see what’s out there for you!
I find when clients start taking care of themselves, be it getting a massage, starting an exercise routine, or eating better, it carries into all other aspects of their lives.
There are so many benefits of massage, including:
· increasing blood and lymph circulation;
· relieving muscle tension;
· re-aligning muscle tissue so it can repair itself after exercise and injury;
· promoting better posture;
· improving digestion;
· giving the client an overall sense of awareness of their own body
Your massage therapist will work with you to develop an exercise and stretch routine to compliment the work they’re doing. They can help you combat stress and muscle fatigue, and make you a healthier person.
I’ve also personally trained in reflexology, which stimulates reflexes in the feet which correspond with every part, gland and organ of the body, to bring the body back to equilibrium. Just getting your feet worked on can relax your entire body due to the amount of nerve endings found there.
Massage Therapy changed my life, and it can do the same for you!
Posted on
Mon, March 28, 2011
by Crystal Henrickson