Quite often my clients will ask me if I have a regular massage for myself. My reply is usually "If I didn't, then I wouldn't be able to look after my clients needs very well".  Imagine a massage therapist who tells everyone one thing but doesn't follow through with their advise for themselves. The end result is a burnt out, tired and disconnected massage therapist who of does a half hearted treatment.

Most people don't even notice the stress or imbalance that is present in their body.They just push themselves to the limit physically or emotionally, drag their body around and expect it to keep up. Listening to your body is the key, and allowing yourself some time for regeneration or maintenance will allow you to keep that balance and have a fulfilling, healthy and active home, work and social life. Don't feel guilty for it. Everyone around you will like it too, as usually, this time for ourselves makes us a much more pleasant human being to be around. So next time you book your car in for a service, ask yourself, "when did I last get my service?" Or are you not worth it, to yourself or anyone else? That's why regular maintenance and time out for myself helps me as a massage therapist, mother and as a person. It keeps me focused on my health and well being so I CAN have a productive, fulfilling and balanced life, most of the time!