The most important relationship I seek to nurture in the treatment room is the one a patient has with their own body. We live in a culture that teaches us to override pain, defer to outside authority, and push through discomfort. Patients often arrive hoping I can “fix” them, but the truth is, we can’t do the work for them. We can offer guidance, insight and support, but healing requires their full participation.
Dale G. Alexander, LMT, MA, PhD
Dr. Dale G. Alexander, named CE Provider of 2016 by the AFMTE, is the author of the Inside-Out Paradigm. He has operated a clinical massage therapy practice in Key West, Fla. since 1980. Please see Dale's website (www.dale-alexander.com) for upcoming workshops addressing this topic and others. You may also visit his columnist page to read past articles.