How To Get Rid of Pain - without drugs or surgery

I googled this today. I was hoping to see something come up about The Rossiter System, but it did not, at least not on the first page in my search. There were some interesting articles and blog posts that discussed ways of getting rid of pain without drugs or surgery. Interesting that movement came up quite a bit, walking, yoga, other exercises. Including high quality nutrition into your diet came up in one article. Meditation also came up a few times. Chiropractic treatments, Massage (in many modalities) and energy work, are ways of getting rid of pain for some people, applying ice, especially immediately after an injury.

Consider The Rossiter System: It's quick, it's effective. It's safe. It gets rid of pain in feet, ankles, knees, hips, low back, upper back and shoulders, neck, head, fingers and hands, wrists and elbows. It works to stretch the tight connective tissue that often causes pain. It puts space back into our bodies, into our joints so they move more freely and without pain. Rossiter is not easy though. It's hard work. But that's what makes it work, you engage in getting rid of your own pain. You do it.

It's What I Do

I love moving; dancing, exercising, massaging, walking, running. skipping, jumping, tiptoeing... (well, it's all dance to me : )) I also love learning; reading, working things out in my mind, thinking about connections... Put them together? Learning about movement! I couldn't be happier!

I just registered for this course and I can't wait!

In my practice, movement is key. It's part of my massage, it's part of Rossiter workouts.

Helping people move better, more easily, joyfully!

It's what I do.

Course:	CE30: Core Integration Foundations: Myofascial Map and Movement Pathways
Instructor:	Josef DellaGrotte

Here is a snippet of the description

"This course teaches the fundamentals of moving well.
A body that does not move efficiently will never be free of pain and strain.

Core Integration integrates the principles of Moshe Feldenkrais’s Awareness Through Movement and neuro-myofascial therapy.  Core Integration results in efficient, integrated movement through the whole body.  This course focuses on learning the anatomy of the six movement pathways and experiencing effortless movement."

This course is through Continuing Education at Bancroft School of Massage on September 23rd.

and for fun! a video I enjoy

Ok, Now I've gone and done it.

I've opened up a new can of worms! I can't even type well right now I'm shaking from nervousness and excitement! (that is often a sign for me that I've hit on something important) So, let's see, where to start. I have been a massage therapist for a year. My practice is small. It is just starting to bloom. I love it! and yet, already I'm feeling the need to delve deeper into a related but connected area.

I have been, lately, thinking of a name for my business. Currently I am just Ellie Calhoun, Licensed Massage Therapist. I keep thinking it should be a more interesting name, or at least something connected to where I practice, but nothing is really calling to me. I figured my vision must not be clear in my mind. So, sitting down this morning I started to write about my interest, where I want to go with things. I realize that I want to do massage sessions that not only just help with a current issue and relaxation, but actually help make lasting change for a person. I know that I need that. Why do I get the same aches and pains after they have been relieved by bodywork? Why do they keep coming back? I want to do work with people not only giving massage, but helping with movement, stretching, connecting with their bodies.

Now, I have also always been interested in movement. dance, tai chi, movement for emotional release. I love to move! I remembered that I had done a paper in school on the Feldenkrais Method. So I looked it up. It is a huge time commitment to become a practitioner!! Yikes! and the location is not local. But, I did find a few practitioners in the area and they run classes. there is a class starting up next Monday (how timely is that!) Feldenkrais Awareness through Movement, a 6 week class - should give me a good introduction. Looking through the website, it says "...we are never too old to create new connections in the brain." and here I was thinking maybe I'm too old to start another new thing - didn't I just start a new thing 2 years ago? but, it says right there - never too old!

So, I contacted the instructor and may be starting a new class next week!