Western society has a very yang, reductionist approach, that is all about "more" and very results-oriented. But as modern clinical health becomes more holistic and trauma-informed, it sees that such an approach to health is not so balanced.

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The nervous system needs to feel safe in order to let go, thus, it is directly tied to our emotions. In any therapy setting, people need to feel safe and trust towards their practitioner.

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During a massage, "more" is not necessarily better. If the receiver is experiencing pain, it's likely that their nervous system has been activated in to "fight or flight" and they are subtly tensing their muscles, or armouring their body against the pain, thus negating the effectiveness of the touch and the technique.

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In addition to my gentle, loving presence, my empathic touch provides enough firm pressure to relax but without causing pain. My creative flow, like a dance, allows the body to feel seen. In addition, the guided words and aromatherapies create an entire experience that allows the nervous system to relax on a deep level, activating "rest & digest", a whole body response including the release of  a whole host of hormones and neurotransmitters that generate repair.

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Above all, the "rest & digest" allows muscles to soften, letting the touch in, increasing its effectiveness.