When I first taught in England, I was a little taken aback that over there what we call a massage table here in the U.S., they call a “couch”. Over time, however, I am more and more intrigued by the couch, one reason is its early, crucial role in psychiatry.
Read MoreWhat happens when a massage “table” turns into an altar upon which the client rests.
Read MoreEvery morning first thing, I go outside and I look up at the sky. No matter what awfulness is being reported in the world, whatever challenges in my life, I look up and am grateful to see the sky.
Read MoreMay the warmth and relaxation of summer help gestate new origins.
Read MoreThe Fire Element, following the hopes, plans and work of spring, is rather that of the future becoming real, the stage of the cycle of creation which sees our hopes and dreams fulfilled.
Read MoreMay these 80 Dylan songs support your soul, creativity and longevity! Happy Birthday, Bob!
Read MoreIn 1993 I read a brilliant article in Parabola Magazine. It was by Kat Duff and was an excerpt from her then forthcoming book, “The Alchemy of Illness”…
Read MoreCINDY ANDERSON - Beloved Instructor and Friend - RIP
There are certain people you encounter who you remember from first time you make eye contact with them…
The idea that massage therapy can be effectively taught through pre-recorded lectures and hands-on work done at Massage Envy’s, etc. would result in an incredible dumbing down and de-professionalization of our profession!
Read More“…At the heart of the action is a mystery, which is gradually brought to light. But is there a greater mystery than the truth?”
Read MoreTo cultivate our gardens, we need to water them. Often it is our grief that will water the roots of our being. It feels stronger to just be angry, but anger is rarely nourishing…
Read More“Please Plant This Book” was a wonderful volume distributed by the hippy innovator and writer, Richard Brautigan. It consisted of a folded and glued folder containing eight seed packets., with a short poem printed on each…
Read MoreI have been fortunate that the first 30 years of my life were dedicated primarily to playing and studying music. Since then I have found myself exploring the connection of mind and body and manual therapy through my school, in workshops, and in private practice. “Roots and Branches” is however one way it all came together….
Read More“Giovanni travelled to England to study with a remarkable Edwardian woman healer, Lily Cornford. Lily also treated Kate Bush, the English singer/songwriter and she included a song ‘Lily’ on her Red shoes album…
Read MoreIt turns out evolution doesn’t happen only gradually. Various simultaneous evolutions happen at different tempi – just like many-voiced music can have one instrument playing slower chords while another simultaneously plays faster notes of a melody…
Read MoreHome is where the head is. Or is that how it goes? "I think, therefore, I am." To which I say, "Oh, yeah?" It seems to me unbelievable that Descartes, who uttered the above quote, was completely serious. For instance, I find the statement, "I feel, therefore, I am." much more appealing and just as true…
Read More“Whatever treasure is there but oneself….”
Read Morein homage to my mother, Faye Markin and my godmother, Millie Barry….
Read More“Come, let us talk about that slumber and the lazy pillow that’s been swimming in the moon next door…”
Read More“I have decided to include the ten oxherding pictures, a well-known Zen representation of training of the mind, so basic that it could be considered fundamental to all schools of Buddhism…” - Chögyam Trungpa
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