The Art of Listening

Yesterday I met with a client, and she was giving me a list of things to work on before our session began. She asked me why I was smiling. My response was simply, " I love that you check in with your body, you listen to your body, and you are able to communicate for your body. It delights me that you take care of yourself. I am happy to help you with all of those things". My smile bigger than ever. When we finished our session together, she mentioned something to me, that how in years past, before finding me, she would ask her massage therapist(s) to pay attention to certain areas, yet, most had an "agenda", or a "style" that they want to do, so she was often relaxed, but her needs were not met, so she left unsatisfied. She complimented me on my listening skills. "Even the ones that you use that are heightened listening/observation skills while working on me." Look how quick she brought that smile back to my face! :) Clearly, this was a moment where I REALLY GOT PAID. These are the enchanted juicy places I relish in, and truthfully why I continue to show up day in and day out, year after year. It fills my soul's purpose to aid in healing. I am so thankful to be of service, and it rubs me the right way to be validated, especially for something that is so rewarding, and that truly makes a difference in the way people live their lives. I passionately pursue continued education, so I continuously grow, and expand, sharpening my skills, to better enhance the bodywork. To schedule a session in bodywork, or private pilates session, where you will be heard, with the ever skillful art of listening Maria Toro at her practice on Mercer Island. leguerisseurhealingcenter.com