Refreshed

Much of my energy was extracted from my recent business trip. In occasion like this, I usually resort to Thai massage. But I couldn’t see any massage parlors in Korea that offer that kind of massage. I settled to a sports massage. The masseuse, thinking I’m Japanese, asked me in Nihonggo, itai desu ka (is it painful)? I replied, daijyoubou desu (it’s fine). But later, I told her I’m not Japanese and kindly talk to me in English.

This week, I am preparing for another business trip. This time in Taiwan. It will be my first time to visit the country. So that’s two countries in a matter of week (Korea and Taiwan). Ah, the demands of work. I am not complaining and I don’t have any right to complain. Actually I’m enjoying it, a cool way of learning things. Seeing the actual products is a realization that not all are mere blueprints.

As long as have my massage after each business trip I am fine.

an exhausted look
comforting pressure power
a refreshed aura

Earlier this year, I treated myself to a Deep Tissue Massage (DTM). Actually I never heard this kind of massage until one of my friends shared her DTM experience. (offtopic: it was her boyfriend who introduced her to DTM).

Deep Tissue Massage is designed to relieve severe tension in the muscle and the connective tissue or fascia. This type of massage focuses on the muscles located below the surface of the top muscles. Deep tissue massage is often recommended for individuals who experience consistent pain, are involved in heavy physical activity, such as athletes, and patients who have sustained physical injury. It is also not uncommon for receivers of Deep Tissue Massage to have their pain replaced with a new muscle ache for a day or two. Deep tissue work varies greatly. What one calls deep tissue another will call light. When receiving deep tissue work it is important to communicate what you are feeling.

I was forewarned by my friend and I readied myself to handle the pain. Before the massage, Rick, the therapist asked me series of questions, from work habits, health problems and the likes. DTM is more of a customized massage. He tirelessly explained all the points too, why he is doing this and that and what is the effect after. But I admit I dozed off at some point during the massage. It was such a relaxing two-hour experience. By the way, here’s the link to Energy Room.

After the session, he asked me if I find it painful. I told him, no worries, I love pain. LOL!

My current equation is (Demands of Work + Massage = Re-energized Totomai).

Next in line: Acupuncture.

/totomai
03/21/10