Posted by seldomseen on October 19, 2007, at 2:28:47
In reply to Re: My take on this - for what it's worth., posted by DAisym on October 18, 2007, at 19:14:06
I was definately in the "throw up" category when it came to massages. I even commented that it sounded like torture to me.
Of course all my friends looked at me like I was crazy as a nuthouse mouse. But whatever...
So one day I was at this festival, where a massage therapist was giving away free 5 minute chair massages (Sitting up in a chair, fully clothed, lots of people around). So I was basically thrown into the chair by my friends. I tolerated the massage okay. The "wow" moment came when I stood up and was amazed at how much better I felt.
Someone then suggested a stone massage. It's basically where they put warm stones on the tension spots on your body. It can be coupled with a touch massage, but I was like "No way Jose, just the rocks please and thanks".
It was lovely. I think the rocks mimic the warmth of hands, but are safe you know?
So I had 30 or 40 of those (It took that many to get me used to the room, the therapist etc...).
Then I was like "I'm going for it" and had the full on treatment. It's turned into a real treat.
Now, I will admit, that I'm still way jumpy when a total stranger wants to give me a hug, put I can tolerate a pat on the back every know and then as long as I see it coming.
Seldom.
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