Is once ever enough?

[amber]

I have just had a thought about return clients. Many people have no problem making regular visits to a chiropractor, physiotherapist, or someone of that nature, but seem to think that one trip to a massage therapist or Reiki practitioner is all that's needed. Has anyone else experienced this? How can we convince people that it sometimes takes a few appointments before they get the results they are looking for?

 

[Im a girl]

You just explain to them that Reiki, massage, chakra balancing, or any other modalities is like an exercise. It only works while it lasts. Every day we live in a beautiful but tough world that throws us out of balance. Well, it’s really our reaction to everything, our thoughts that throws us out of balance; nevertheless, taking care of our bodies and souls is an every day ongoing thing.
Ask them if they think that one session of yoga, or one trip to the gym will forever keep them fit.

Hope it helps.
Best luck!

 

[~<(8^D) Party!]

"...Ask them if they think that one session of yoga, or one trip to the gym will forever keep them fit. "

Great idea, yelena! Thanks for that.

In Canada we have a "free" health care system that allows people to visit doctors and receive emergency hospital care free of charge. (funded by taxes, of course) Residents of Canada, I think, are more willing to put their health in the hands of a Government subsidized system than to pay directly from their own pockets. It's slowly starting to change, and in fact, I've heard of hospitals in larger centres having Reiki masters on staff, but largely, I think it's still seen as a novelty.

I hope to change that! :jiggy:

 

[Prav]

Me too!
Bless you on your way!

 

[New in]

Thank you. And Bless you too. We are on the same path in different countries!

Namaste'

 

[Alexa.Ann]

I let new clients & old ones alike know that bodywork has a cumulative effect on their health, as well as their state of mind. Most of my regulars understand this fully. They know when they miss a session, or wait to long to come in that they feel much differently than when they make the commitment (to themselves) to keep up with their "health
maintenance"


This is from my brochure:

For those who commit to their health maintenance by receiving regular sessions, a partnership forms in the healing process. A depth of trust & understanding develops, leading the way to deeper levels of awareness of lifelong patterns. We can then release those patterns, moving you forward on your healing journey.


I also instituted a "discount" program for those who come regularly. Those who come weekly get $15.00 off my standard rate, biweekly clients get $10.00 off, and those who come every 3 weeks get $5.00 off. If they start missing out on their standard schedule then I let them know that their rates will have to change accordingly. It's been working well for me & for my clients for the past year or so I've been doing business this way

 

[^^(A)^^]

Thanks riversinger!

I like the discount idea a lot. As I said before, it's easy in Canada to choose the MD because it's free under Medicare, but there are so many side effects, and many doctors are just WAY too busy and don't have time to deal with everything. As a result, some important diagnoses get overlooked sometimes. It would be nice if folks with non life-threatening problems would choose the "alternative" route first. That would lessen the burden on the tax dollars, on the doctors, and people could return to health without side-effects and additional health problems.

Namaste'

 

[chmacqueen]

The doctors in this country make money off people who come in because they're sick, then they offer either drugs or surgery at the treatment. Sometimes it is the best solution for people. However I prefer what I consider preventive maintenance for myself & like to promote it to others !

Say what folks will about China, (politics, lead in toys, etc)
at least I like this: Their doctors only get paid if their patients stay well, if they get sick the doctor doesn't get paid ! Just imagine what a different world it would be if our governments could be set up that way.

 

[Sarah K]

I agree riversinger.

May I ask what country you're in? I'm guessing the U.S. but I could be wrong.

Regarding what you refer to as "preventive maintenance," a group of my friends had noticed the wide variety of "runs" that happen each year in order to raise money to cure something: Runs to cure cancer, runs to cure MS, runs to cure diabetes, alzheimers, etc... So my friends now hold an annual Run For Awareness. The run is preceded by a week of "meal preparation" classes to teach the public how to eat more healthy foods and make healthier choices in general. Still, some people can't see the relationship between food and illness or food and health. I always tell them to put dirty gas in their cars and see what happens.

It's a struggle getting folks to see the truth in what we are saying, but in the end it will lead to a healthier, happier planet.

Namaste'

 

[Universal]

i agree it always goes back to educating the clients. for the most part, they don't reside in our 'world' like we do - so how will they know what the frequency should be? and not to mention that that frequency totally depends on the person. jane may need a tx 2x/month whereas billy may need it 2x/week. education is the only answer.

this can be done in the form of classes: new client classes, stress relief classes, better living classes, you could call it anything

or in the form of handouts at each appointment

and in the form of telling them at the end of each tx what you will be working to achieve at the next tx. what their part, their homework so to speak, is so that you can achieve that goal together. afterall, it's a partnership.

one of the awesome things about our profession is the amount of unchartered territory. it's easy to educate them about this because they don't know about this. with some brainstorming, you can - and WILL - come up with many more ways to teach them about the cumulitive effects of your work.
good luck!
amanda

 

[vballnut153]

In answer to you Reikidude:

I'm in the USA.

Our medical system is set up to support the money making machine of big pharma, & promoting that
mentality, along with surgery for everything. It is something I have a tough time with. That said I have told some of my clients it may in fact be the avenue they will have to take. In part because they've waited to long to seek help, or they aren't about to make the healthier choices of making a change in their lifestyle. Plus many conditions are beyond our scope of practice, so there is no choice.

I refer out to other bodyworkers, acupuncturists, Chinese medical doctors, naturopaths, and homeopaths, herbalists, nurse practitioners, & midwives, etc. whenever possible. I encourage life style changes, and suggest that clients take a look at what they are doing to themselves on a daily basis. But each client ulitimately has to come to their own decision as to what they want to do for their health.

There are many folks out there who think they can live their fast paced lives, and eat what they like, & wreck their bodies without affecting their quality of life. Then they come to us, or their doctors, and expect us to fix it.

Part of the problem is what I refer to as the "fast-food" mentality people want to apply to their lives & their health. They don't think they can slow down, & make the changes their bodies are screaming for. However, with those types their body will eventually pull the plug on them, whether its through injuries, illness, or death. Or life & karma shoves enough road blocks in their path that it gets their attention eventually if they're lucky ! We all have to learn certain lessons while we're here in body, or we aren't doing our
"homework", some of us will turn it in on time, and some will procrastinate for an entire lifetime !

 

[suzi3]

Right on riversinger!

Don't think the U.S. is alone in that mentality. You have slightly more than ten times the population as Canada, and therefore probably a hundred times the wealth. Your economy will support the system in which you live. As well, the entire psyche is that of accumulation of wealth, and so everything, including health, is a commodity.

That has spilled across the border to Canada as well. (and in some ways Globally) Our young Med students are often being educated by scholarships from the major Drug manufacturers who then encourage the graduate doctors to prescribe their product. The chemicals in our food, drinking water, and air are taking their toll on our bodies, which just aren't designed to metabolize these foreign substances. The chemicals in the cure just cause more problems and it becomes a vicious circle. In our part of Canada, people expect to get cancer! I refuse to accept that.

 

[broken angel]

Your economy will support the system in which you live. As well, the entire psyche is that of accumulation of wealth, and so everything, including health, is a commodity

The problem with that very issue is that it cannot continue to support itself. The US ecomony and the ecomony of the world is being devastated by war, not to mention natural disasters, in part being caused by global warming. Our
infrastructure (bridges & roads) are failing at an alarming rate. It makes me wonder if anyone in government really is paying attention to what's ahead for our children. :x

 

[Ashwin]

I can't disagree, your country is in real trouble due largely (if I have my facts right) to the current administration. Fortunately for you, he's nearly done. Unfortunately for you, he's done a lot of damage that the next President (I hope it's Hillary) will have to clean up.

IMO, anyone who wants to run for office, at any level, is already corrupted. Otherwise, they wouldn't want the job.

But, with all optimism, we can do whatever is in our power to help all the people of the planet reach their full potential as humans. And that generally means less emphasis on material wealth and an increase in spiritual wealth.

 

[carolinexdrofl]

The currant administration is one of the problems, but so far as our history is concerned, it seems nearly every one of them is tied into the larger corporate bigwigs. And the corporations of the world are running the show when it comes to world economies, political game playing, medical care, etc.

If we were able to actually have true elections, without having people put forward who go into office to continue
the show for the greater population to believe in, things could be different. But whether we are talking about the office of president, or all the supporting administrative folks,
they will act in favor, at least in part, of those who helped to put them in office. The system is tied together, for good or bad. It's only when the public gets fed up and starts putting enough pressure on those in office that things change at all.

This should probably all go into another forum, as its hardly an energy work topic at this point !

 

[Armyn]

This should probably all go into another forum, as its hardly an energy work topic at this point !

True, but energy workers need good energy, and you're just shedding some bad to allow room for more good.