Energy in the end

[Wes]

I have been having a problem recently where I feel completely exhausted at the end of a session and the post session dialogue I can see that my clients notice it and I think it hurts my credibility especially with new clients. Anybody have any tips on how they "pump themselves up" after a session before a client leaves the treatment room even when you might feel tired? (PS I know all about diet, nutrition etc. Dont need advice there. I eat well and drink plenty of water)

 

[Little Pooky]

Energy in the end

It sounds like you are giving too much of yourself in a session. Are all the sessions like this or only the ones at the end of the day?

Are you protecting your energy? Try envisioning white light around your wrists and upper arms like bands. This will help protect your energy and keep you from picking up too much. When you wash your hands try splashing your face with cold water too to pick you up.

Maybe a small piece of chocolate to give you a quick energy burst might help too.

Those can be done while the client is dressing.

I personally use crystals on myself when I do sessions. I have a protective stone like black tourmaline, and something to pick up my energy during a session, citrine or any of the calcites would help with your energy levels.

 

[adiavoy]

Energy in the end

Is it all the time or after a busy day?

On busy days I tend to hit the essential oils between treatments as it helps keep my energy up.
I tend to rely heavily on the citrus oils like lemon, tangerine and lime. I think it helps get my energy back up in that 15 min. break between clients.

BTW, If I stay well hydrated it can make a difference too. It is hard for me to drink plain water... I can only do it so long... but I find that on those long work days a packet of Emergen-C will give me a little bit of a pick me up.

 

[Jane S]

Energy in the end

Okay - first I would suggest that you listen to your body.
If it is only at the end of the day then your body is telling you what your limit is - 5 massages might seem do-able until you actually DO them!
One thing that will help both you and your client is to relax yourself and stop trying to do everything in just one session. I can't do more than the client is ready for anyway. Relax, slow down and let your work flow at YOUR pace. Overall you will find yourself not as drained. My BEST sessions are the ones where BOTH of us (client and therapist) feel awesome.

I agree with the posts above - support yourself between sessions...
Always, always drink a little water between sessions and have water available for yourself and client IN the treatment room just in case.
I also like to nibble a little food between sessions - almost anything is good for me, a couple bites of fruit, cheese, whole grain crackers, nuts and somethimes just some orange juice. If I have a longer break I try to have something more substantial.

Ah - essential oils - awesome tip!
Peppermint is my go to oil. I touch a little bit at my temples when I am sleepy, and put a little on my neck and tongue to really wake me up. I love peppermint. You may find one of the other oils mentioned work better for you. Citrus oils are always so happy. 5x or 10x orange is luscious - everyone loves it.

Yes - other energetic tools such as crystals are very helpful.

 

[Annihil88torr]

Energy in the end

I have been having a problem recently where I feel completely exhausted at the end of a session and the post session dialogue I can see that my clients notice it and I think it hurts my credibility especially with new clients. Anybody have any tips on how they "pump themselves up" after a session before a client leaves the treatment room even when you might feel tired? (PS I know all about diet, nutrition etc. Dont need advice there. I eat well and drink plenty of water)

How are your body mechanics during your sessions? Are you managing your energy expenditure or just "going for it" each time? Are you a newer practitioner, or have you recently relocated to a different treatment facility? How confident do you feel about the work you do in each session? Do you have a clear grasp of what message(s) you want your client to leave with after the session? Do you know how to efficiently use what time you have to impart some client education and still be ready to start your next session on time?

All of the above factors may contribute to your physical/mental/emotional stress during your shift. If you are mentally/emotionally stressed during a massage, or if you are unduly exerting yourself, the post-massage break would be your body's opportunity to "crash" and recover for the next one. Good exercise, nutrition, and hydration are key for general maintenance, but my instincts are telling me that the source of your issue is related to one or more of the questions posed above.

 

[Philadelphia]

Energy in the end

I've had something along the lines of a chronic fatigue situation for a number of years. After a day of work, I simply could barely get up the stairs to get home. I would look at an insurmountable mountain and know that if I could just get up (albeit slowly) I would be done for the day. I took as few people as I could when I was feeling really bad and as many as I could when I was feeling fair. Unfortunately, with no way to take off work, but needing to pay the bills, I kept plugging away until about 6 years later (now) where it seems to be dissipating. My personal opinion is that I was able to let my body go through whatever it was and now I am on the healing end.

Because of this, I've been supplementing for a number of years now, with some immune blasts to boot, which has certainly helped. But, it still takes time (years).

Is your sleep good? If not, working to get enough sleep will make a huge difference.

Do you worry a lot? Worry can drag you down and leave lasting problems that take a long time to rectify.

Sometimes the body just goes through cycles. Sometimes it takes a number of years to get out of a "funk". That's an energy thing, I believe.

But, for your question:

Anybody have any tips on how they "pump themselves up" after a session before a client leaves the treatment room even when you might feel tired?

When I have had to suck it up... I just do. I can't explain it any better than that. I have told myself, "get it together" and "be happy until the client gets out the door". It's a state of mind. Hard, but it can work. Make sure and give yourself plenty of time between clients when you are in a situation like this.

Get some rest... it's important. There is a light at the end of the tunnel.

Good luck!