Posts Tagged ‘zero balancing’
I first met the founder of Zero Balancing…
I first met the founder of Zero Balancing, Fritz Smith, MD, in 1986 at the AMTA National Convention in Washington, D.C. At that time, I was a therapist, instructor, and the editor of the Massage Therapy Journal. I had heard of Dr. Smith as teaching, at the Esalen Institute and elsewhere, this modality called “Zero…
Read MoreREADING EMOTIONS THROUGH THE ENERGY BODY
by Jim McCormick CLIENT: MALE, 45, Engineer, healthy ZB FRAME: “I WANT YOU TO HELP ME REMOVE MY DOUBT.” ZB SESSION: The client didn’t specify exactly what doubt he wanted to get rid of. He was not really open to doing a lot of processing about it verbally. When he asked for that frame I…
Read MoreHow Zero Balancing work will benefit your clients!
The Advanced Program at Lauterstein-Conway begins with Zero Balancing. The reason for this is Zero Balancing is a revolutionary touch therapy approach that works with the entire musculoskeletal system. It will result in your work immediately having greater clinical benefits for your clients. Zero Balancing focuses on the skeletal aspect of the musculo-skeletal system. If…
Read MoreA New Wind for Your Sails
by David Lauterstein This outline shows how marketing can be seen as applying the same principles we practice in sophisticated bodywork, especially Zero Balancing and Deep Massage (which use the “fulcrum” model for how to optimize contact). I wrote it a few years ago when I entertained a bit more new-age language so have patience with that! Let…
Read MoreHow Are Deep Massage and Zero Balancing Related?
I began teaching what I call Deep Massage in 1982. This was after studying extensively with Rolfer, Daniel Blake, studying cranial work with early students of John Upledger, and teaching anatomy and deep tissue massage at the Chicago School of Massage Therapy. I realized that “deep” has more to do with quality of touch and…
Read MoreZero Balancing allows for more change, both emotional and physical
by Jim McCormick I have studied many separate forms of psychotherapy – from Gestalt therapy; Bioenergetics; Co-Counseling; Counseling theory in general; Rogerian Therapy; Art therapy, etc.. I have also received many years of psychotherapy which has been very useful both in clearing my field to be able to be with clients in non-judgmental and non-projecting…
Read MoreWhat Happens When Your Massage Client Disappears?
I have received student sessions for years – it’s a requirement at our school (I know – tough life for us teachers!) I commonly have the experience that, in the best sessions, one forgets the therapist is there. The touch feels so trustworthy and clear that the focus is not on the therapist’s touch, but…
Read MoreMassage for the Soul – Zero Balancing
If you wanted to massage your soul, how would you do it? We all want to feel healthy – not just in our bodies. We want to enjoy clear thinking, emotional vibrancy, spiritual inspiration – things more commonly more associated with soul than with body. Recently someone called Zero Balancing a “massage for the soul.” …
Read MoreDon’t learn more about massage!
Don’t learn more about massage or bodywork! Can you imagine anyone believing that? What do we get from advanced learning? Better results with our clients. The skill level needed for self-employment More client retention More alleviation of pain More effective release of physical tension More healing from past psychological stress and trauma More delight in…
Read MoreNothing To Be Ashamed of – Massage Helping with Ancestral Chi
Yesterday I got a wonderful session of Zero Balancing from its founder, Dr. Fritz Smith. One of the biggest learnings was connected with shame. You know, most of us when we look closely have some sense of shame. We feel we’re not good enough, especially when things get challenging. We may tell ourselves inside, “You…
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