PUSH Therapy

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[Pompal 09.]

Funny you mention this. I just ran across it by accident a few weeks ago. Don't know a thing about it and meant to look more into what exactly it is. Thanks for the link.

 

[Drea]

Never heard of it, but it does look interesting.

 

[moody dude]

I just got that flyer today, too! I hadn't heard of it before. Do you think you'll take the training?

 

[John S]

PUSH THERAPY

I just want to give you a heads up. I took the PUSH therapy trainings last year and am now certified. PUSH has changed my life and a lot of my clients. A lot of my clients who have suffered for years with back pain, shoulder pain, carpal tunnel, knee pain, etc. have switched from massage to PUSH therapy and have seen a lot of improvement. Some of them are painfree now just after a couple of treatments. Some are still working towards a painfree state.

The reason I decided to take this continuing education is because I have only been doing massage for 2 years part time and have already felt pain in my hands, wrists, etc. I still work my full time job as an design engineer, which means 8 hours in front of a computer. Obviously, not good for the hands or wrists.
PUSH therapy is done with your forearm, finger and thumb tools. Yes, it sounds weird but it saves on your body and hands. You are in a relaxed posture while working on clients which is incredibly beneficial for us and our bodies. When using the finger or thumb tool, again your body and hand is completely relaxed however, you can feel everything that you are working on thru that tool. I know, it is hard to explain but it works. As far as the therapy goes, it has changed my life for the better. I just had a treatment yesterday on my lower body. I was having some back issues due to too much yard work in the last couple of weekends. My low back and legs feel looser, less restricted. I have no pain anywhere in my low back or legs. I feel more grounded and relaxed.

There is so much that I could tell you.

Check out the push therapy website or let me know if I can answer any questions for you if you are still interested.

 

[Leigh B]

I keep getting postcards on PUSH therapy too. They don't however tell enough to make me interested in looking into it. *shrug*
Anyway, welcome to MassagePlanetL Kelly, it's nice to see additional Wisconsin MTs on the boards!

 

[Woody Black]

Not heard of it either, but thankyou for sharing your experiences of it Kelly! Not got time too look at the website properly, but looks interesting but must say it hasn't "grabbed" me.

Mat xxx

 

[Karmaman]

I just read an article on PUSH Therapy in Massage & Bodywork Magazine. It's available to read on-line, if anyone's interested

http://www.massageandbodywork.com/Articles/OctNov2006/push.html

 

[Raven Eyes JPA]

Looks like an interesting therapy modality, would be fun to learn, although spending approximately $2500 plus travel boarding ect is a little rich for me right now.

He uses those rubber fingers for pressure work. :

Never cared for them myself, much prefer massage stones from http://www.themassagestone.com

Jason

 

[valdizzle]

Looks like an interesting therapy modality, would be fun to learn, although spending approximately $2500 plus travel boarding ect is a little rich for me right now.

Just to clarify, the trainings are $550 per 3-Day Class (24 CEUs). If you took all 5 modules (15 days of training spread out over one or many years), it would reach $2500

He uses those rubber fingers for pressure work. Never cared for them myself.

To clarify again, he doesn't use the thumbsaver members have discussed on this board. He uses a tool he custom-made for his therapy. Jason, since you've never taken a class, that tells me you've never used his tool, so you really can't judge its effectiveness one way or the other.

Here's a picture of a the PUSH Therapy pressure-point tool:

Maybe someone who has taken the class will give their review? Cechshef - are you still reading this thread? Would love your input.

 

[Dina W]

Not to offend anyone, it looks like a real cool technique/modality just for myself can't justify the cost. This doesn't mean the classes aren't worth every penny and even more.

Reading the article was very enlightening. I like the concept of being relaxed when you work. In fact thats something I took away that I'm trying to incorporate in my sessions now.

Bliss are you an active participent/practitioner of the PUSH therapy?

Jason

 

[Jesse S]

Reading the article was very enlightening. I like the concept of being relaxed when you work. In fact thats something I took away that I'm trying to incorporate in my sessions now.

Bliss are you an active participent/practitioner of the PUSH therapy?

Nope. I just found the article interesting and was intrigued by the idea of incorporating Tai Chi principles into bodywork. Since it's relatively new, I don't think a lot of MT's are practicing PUSH therapy yet. I hope any that are will post their experiences on this thread, though!