Massage Therapy Benefits: A Personal Story

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Massage Therapy for More Than Just Muscle Aches

“I first went to Danielle over five years ago when I was looking for a massage therapist, what I found was much more. Not only does Danielle give the most amazing massages but she has a multitude of knowledge and skills, techniques and gifts which she uses to treat the whole person.

During my pregnancy I continued to see Danielle, having massages and reflexology, which I found very beneficial. My waters broke at 36.5 weeks and so I called Danielle to come to the hospital and aid the delivery of my baby with a very much needed reflexology treatment. As most mums find for the first 18 months of my son’s life, I found little time for myself, so the treatments went by the way side.

When my son was about two I felt quite lost and somewhat unsettled and unhappy with my little world. I decided I needed to get myself back on track and contact Danielle. It was the best thing I could have done for myself and my family (happy mum = happy dad and kids).

We talked, I cried, I talked, I cried and Danielle listened with empathy and then gave me some useful tools to help me see the glass half-full again. I had massages, reflexology and chiron. I felt amazingly different after my first session. I was more grounded, stronger, calmer and healthier.

I see Danielle every 6 weeks. We talk. I tell her my worries openly and honestly. I feel totally relaxed in her presence, knowing she will guide me in the way I need to heal myself.”

I believe that your power to heal comes from within; I just provide you with the tools and advice. I treat each person as an individual, addressing their health issues on an individual basis whether they are physical, emotional or spiritual. My aim is to empower and encourage each person I treat to take responsibility for, and thus make more, positive choices about their own health and development.

Author – Danielle Argent is a Wanaka massage therapist.