The Healing Potential of You
How you heal
How you healThe infinite methods of human healing all rely on a human to “do the work.” Whether the healing method uses a scalpel, an herb, or hands, a unique individual is utilizing that technique. Without the trained individual, the scalpel is just a sharp knife, the herb is just another plant in the ground, and the hands are just appendages of the body.
Do hands really heal?
Different people using the same hands-on technique get different results.
Why?
Why do you prefer one Massage Therapist more than another? Is it really “just their hands?” With one person you feel immediately at ease, while with another you feel guarded. Why? I have been asking these questions for decades. These questions led me to Meridian Massage.
Human healing potential
All techniques aside, I have noticed that I have been supported toward healing by many different individuals practicing many types of healing. I have also been supported by the “simple kindness” of complete strangers, a soft wind, a bird’s melody, and the brilliance of a blooming flower.
These observations combined with my questions led me to Chinese medicine. Chinese medicine opened the door to the non-obvious energy or “vibe” that I easily sense within myself and others. That “vibe” has a word in Chinese medicine – it is Qi (“chee”). Chinese medicine has a logical approach to Qi.
- It has a map of Qi flow in the human body (meridians).
- It has a map of access points to work with Qi (acupoints).
- It provides a systemic framework for the production and use of Qi in the body (Organ Systems and Chinese medical physiology).
Meridian Massage amplifies human healing potential
The Chinese medical perspective of physical-mental-emotional health or unease is based fully on Qi. From this perspective, Qi is what heals – whether we use a scalpel, an herb, or our hands. The state of the practitioner’s Qi is the number one variable in the quality of the healing session, rather than the technique.
The Meridian Massage Approach embraces this notion completely. To be successful at Meridian Massage, one must become conscious of their own Qi. A practitioner with “balanced and flowing Qi,” is the only one who can offer balance and flow to their client.
Becoming conscious of Qi is the foundation of the Meridian Massage Approach. From a foundation of understanding, we can then explore the healing potential of Qi within each of us. There are infinite ways to learn about the healing potential of Qi.
The Meridian Massage Approach combines the Chinese medical understanding of Qi with gentle, hands-on contact to the body. Practitioners are encouraged to “freshen and balance” their Qi before working with others. We do this because we understand that the state of being of the practitioner is equally as important as the technical skill of the method.
How to access your healing potential
- Understand the nature of Qi.
- Learn the pathways (meridians) of Qi.
- Learn how to access the Qi within the meridians (acupoint location and uses).
- Learn how to harmonize with your environment to support your Qi (5 Elements of Chinese Medicine).
- Learn how your body uses Qi (The Organs and systems of the body from the Chinese medical perspective).
- Cultivate a direct experience – relationship of Qi within yourself.
You can develop your healing potential
My job is to teach all of these steps so that you can access your healing potential. I offer online and in-person classes to help you discover your potential to heal with Qi.
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Hi,Cindy
I want to learn more about merridians, because I have learned one year ago about Reflexology on the head’s meridians, on the face… I am from Romania and is very important to know to acces the Qi energy, the nature of Qi,everything. Please tell me what is the first step in this way.
Thank you,
With love, Adela
Hi Adela,
The best way to begin is to enroll in Guide to the Meridians – here is the link to enroll http://bigtreehealing.com/webinar-courses/course-12-meridians/
After reading this blog post I Really want to find a way to do this or a similar course..I keep getting the message to work the meridians..I learned bodywork in the 80’s even taught some reflexology – back then..I’ve been side tracked with life..now I’m wanting to get back into energy/body work, Dee’s testimony and the others above are inspiring..along with your message..Thank you..
Hi Sharon,
I understand your desire! It took me about 15 years after my introduction to meridians and points in massage school to pursue my dream of studying acupuncture. There are many resources for you here at Big Tree 🙂 I always suggest beginning with Guide to the 12 Meridians – http://bigtreehealing.com/webinar-courses/course-12-meridians/
Thank you for writing – I am happy to connect with you here.
🙂
Cindy
Cindy, as you know, it has been many many years since I had studied acupressure. In massage school, you learn some basics and memorize a bunch of things to get you through the class and finally your exams. I was very in touch with that class, but there something missing. Over the years, I would often think back to that class that I loved so much and wished that I could have learned more. This past weekend, I did, finally, after all of these years and I was blown away! Rather than learning an external approach, I was invited within.
So often, during my massage work, I will get injured or have some major catastrophe happen to me and then I get tons of people in with those same issues. Maybe this is how I learn?
This weekends course (Meridian Massage Approach: Hands-on Level 1) was so gentle to my soul…so nurturing. It all came together and continues to come together still as I keep having these epiphanies… I have decided that I really want to digest all of this completely before moving forward to the next level. I want to make it my own.
This is a subject that is so Eastern in its approach and is so unlike our Western minds. I have already begun thinking that I need to implement this within my own family as we will lose our health insurance in two years. What a great way to stay healthy! Thank you for your gentle and kind spirit and for creating a method of delivery that makes this so enjoyable!
Dear Dee,
You have touched my heart, thank you for writing.
For myself, the direction of “making this information my own” continues to bring me to more and more understanding, and more and more connection with myself. I am very happy to know that you are on this journey as well.
I appreciate that our paths have crossed – ah, the wonders of the Universe!
THANK YOU! I’ve never had this explained so well b4. I had loads of Acu Sessions but my qi was so out of whack and for years the benefits were minimal. Now I understand the why. I have over time balanced the qi and so believe in the power of that healing.
Thank you again, I know you help many.
Hi Karly,
Yay! I’m happy to hear that this makes sense now 🙂 Learning about this for myself has been a zig zagging exploration, sometimes clear, sometimes confusing – always worth the effort.