So, wow! this place has been long-dormant.
Mostly because life & work have been nothing less than insane, but also because I have a slowly percolating idea to re-tool this site.
Only I haven’t figured out exactly how, or what I want.
Which leads to much nothing going on.
But why not return to the issue at hand: massage therapy
Working as I do, at a computer all day (and all to frequently, all night too), I tend to get really stiff arms/shoulders.
When I work crazy, crazy hours, this leads to some carpel-tunnel-like symptoms as well.
Massage Therapy does absolute wonders for this. I really enjoy massage therapy.
The steady pummeling of my body, while not exactly enjoyable during the process, rejuvenates me significantly, and I generally feel better for days, if not weeks afterwards.
But I can’t seem to hold on to a massage therapist.
Going back nearly 6 years now, I’ve never seen a single MT for more than 6 sessions.
And remember, I try and do this every 6-8 weeks.
Why? I don’t know.
There have been several who’ve moved out of Vancouver, another who went to medical school, one just magically disappeared, with their phone number suddenly being someone else’s. I believe the most recent departure may have been fired - polite inquiries as to what happened to him, so I could continue to see him elsewhere were politely redirected.
And the new guy at my chiropractor is fine, but I wasn’t that impressed.
Tellingly, I didn’t immediately want to book another appointment.
And, then, if I try someone else at the same place, there’s the awkward ‘So, I didn’t like you, I want to try someone else’ potential conversation should I run in to him while at another appointment.
I do have a preference for male MTs. Mostly because of hand-size - I’m quite ticklish and in my experience, female MTs have smaller hands and are more likely to tickle me.
Also, I do really want to be pummelled - while not enjoyable, the deep-tissue massage does wonders to stop my wrists from being sore, my neck from hurting, etc.
And the point of all this? If you have a Vancouver-based MT who you love and are willing to share, could you please let me know?