Zen master Mumon (1183-1260):
Words cannot describe everything.
The heart's message cannot be delivered in words.
If one receives words literally, he will be lost.
If he tries to explain with words, he will not attain enlightenment in this life.
photo by Tom Debrayanna
A small ache or pain may be just that.... something small and easily resolved. Or it may be a sign that something in your body, or your life, is out of balance. The body, when in harmonious balance, is capable and eager to heal itself. My role is to support your body's own self-healing intelligence and to empower you to participate in your own wellness.
The first question I have for each client, every time I see them, is "How may I best serve you today?" I am here for you, not only to address your physical aches and pains, but to work with you in achieving a state of balance. When the client and the practitioner work together, we can achieve whatever your body, mind, and spirit are ready to achieve.
I am here for you, without judgment, to honor and respect you for who you are, to witness your process and your journey, and to serve you the best that I can, in this moment, today.
My session with Ellen was both informative and beneficial. I noticed immediately that Ellen targeted areas on my body that were holding tension without needing much, if any, direction for me. This type of intuitive response to both the description I gave of my situation as well as the signals that my body was sending of its problems can only be attributed to a extremely high skill level. Throughout the session, Ellen continued to stay in touch with me verbally about what she sensed my body needed and made the environment very comfortable and relaxed. I appreciated the thought that was shown regarding my overall health and needs as Ellen made it easy to discuss other issues, such as allergies and asthma. This willingness to learn more about my day to day elements allowed Ellen to insightfully recommend and suggest alternate therapies and treatments for those things that tend to ail me on a daily basis. With Ellen you are receiving not just a massage, you are receiving an insightful, thoughtfully intuitive and effective treatment. I highly suggest Ellen, you will be so pleased with the experience and the results.
- Carey O'Connell ~ Administrator, Abaton Center of Healing Arts