Wednesday, January 21, 2015

What is MAMAW??

I have had a lot of questions regarding exactly what we're doing at Mount Airy Massage & Wellness. First, let me explain the premise of why MAMAW formed. As an ex-corporate professional, I realized the importance of helping others with God given talents find a way to leave the jobs they appreciate, but that is in some way hindering them from fulfilling their true purpose in life. Having traveled that road, I know the fears and uncertainties associated with it. MAMAW is the platform for these healers to congregate, grow, and prosper. It is a nurturing setting designed to let these folks ease into their calling. And with that as the foundation, the business that is created provides that same comfortable and supportive environment for our clients.

In developing the business plan, I looked to my clients to determine what they were needing as it related to their wellness. I've seen hundreds of people with various conditions in my 10  plus years of doing massage. I hear over and over the desire to be well, but they lack support in that pursuit. They're told to contact a physician early to avoid missing a diagnosis, but when they make an appointment to address a problem they're having they get: 1) very little interaction with the doctor, 2) made to feel like they're a hypochondriac, and/or 3) told that tests do not show anything, so therefore nothing is really be wrong with them. There is never any consideration of the fact that they do not FEEL well. Most are given at least one prescription to a medicine that usually doesn't address the original discomfort while at the same time, causes at least 2 or 3 other issues.

In my own aging process, I've experienced many of these same interactions with the western medicine community. I'm not trying to imply that there aren't good doctors out there that help people. I'm simply stating that the large majority of the population has health issues that they cannot get resolved. This is leaving them frustrated which only adds to the discomfort that they are already experiencing.

At MAMAW, we are first and foremost focused on listening to our clients. Using our training in various eastern culture medicinal practices, we can start the process of identifying the root of the issues they are experiencing versus simply addressing the symptoms. We operate on the principle that the body wants to be well.

There are 12 systems that work closely together to provide that health. Each has its own variance level between high and low. When they function within that variance, we achieve homeostasis - internal stability. When any one of these systems comes out of its allowable variance, illness begins that in turn is multiplied by the fact that the systems are so closely linked. A spiral effect takes root very quickly and the body retaliates.

Eastern medicine is based on the fact that everything is made of energy. That energy flows naturally in a specific pattern. In the human body, our energy follows pathways throughout our system. There is not a palpable organ or structure for this energy. These pathways can become blocked and thus sickness and disease take root. If these blockages are not removed, that disease grows. The various practices to remove and/or minimize these blockages are what MAMAW is exploring.

While massage is a manual manipulation of palpable tissue, it is also an exchange of energy between practitioner and client. Yoga helps clients recognize the energy in their body and discover how their movement and breathing best influences their energy flow. Reiki therapy is the hands on (without manipulation like massage) practice of removing blockages in our energy pathways with the client fully clothed. Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils to remove blockages and encourage energy flow. We are also exploring Life Coaching and Personal Training. We are still in search of an Acupuncturist and any other practitioners that provide natural and holistic healing techniques.

We are carrying various retail items that are used in conjunction with our service offerings. Some of our items come from nature and are a beautiful reminder of the external energy around us. We have jewelry that is made of elements that have healing qualities. We have essential oils, vitamins, and supplements to assist your system in finding the right balance. We have a great yoga starter kit that will let you focus on the basics. Finally, we're carrying rice packs for hot and cold therapy for muscle tension and joint pain.

Bottom line, our primary goal is to educate people. Everything else is to provide them the tools they need to reach their wellness goals. If you have any further questions that I may not have answered here, please don't hesitate to contact us at 336.719.1633 or via email at contactus@mamawnc.com. We look forward to sharing this journey with you!


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