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BOOK OF THE MONTH
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The Definitive Spa and Body Therapist's Handbook: 5 Keys to Energy, Balance and Bliss by J Tara Herron
This book focuses on the well-being of those who work in the intimate setting of one-to-one treatments.
It looks at the importance for the therapist of taking responsibility for their own health on a physical, mental and emotional level and also for the benefit of their clients
The five keys that are covered are:-
- Body –
- Posture -
- Making sure your therapy couch is the right height for you
- Exercises to strengthen your core stability, prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Sciatica,
- What to eat and when
- Ayruvedic principles
- Self help techniques
- Breathing –
- The importance of the breath on the body and mind
- A range of breathing exercises
- Mind
- The importance of positive thoughts
- Psychological boundaries
- Intention & affirmations
- How meditation can help
- Spirit
- Opening your connection to the universal source (spirit or soul)
- The chakras, what they do and how can balancing your chakras
- Protection
- Reflection and meditation
- Space
- Spas as places of therapy & beauty
- Types of spa treatments
- Insurance
- Increasing your employment potential
- Conscious clearing of your work space, including the use of crystals.
This book is a good guide for the therapist at the beginning of their therapist journey as it goes into details about the ways of making sure that the therapist is looking after their own well-being.
It is also a good reminder for the more seasoned therapist about the importance of taking care of yourself and not just focusing on the well-being of your clients.
Review by Julie Wootton
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