Way back in 2001, I was feeling a little bit out of shape doing sedentary work in the office in front of the computer the whole day Monday to Friday with the centralized aircon at full blast. I hardly exercised, so my joints started to get rusty and I started to feel tight knots all over.
Everyday, I passed by this clinic along F.B. Harrison advertising reflexology treatment. I knew that reflexology was supposed to relieve, if not cure, ailments. I thought it was about time I should give it a try.
I didn’t know what to expect when I entered the clinic. My impression of reflexology was painful pressures on the hand and foot as one saw on television. It turned out that the treatment they were offering was a therapeutic combination of massage that went with the reflexology. It would include accupressure, swedish and shiatsu massage. I should have been enlightened to know what treatment I would be receiving. The problem was, I have not had any massage all my life! Nevertheless, I was optimistic that something beneficial would come out of the session.
The clinic had a no-frills setup. One should not look for the mood and ambiance of a spa. As the sign outside states, JCV Reflexology Clinic and Training Center. The facility was unpretentious and straighforward.
The treatment room was a simple cubicle that had no designs nor decorations. It had a massage bed in the middle. Lights dimmed. I was instructed to rid myself of my garments and lie facing down on the massage bed. A small rectangular cloth was provided to cover myself after lying down. The treatment involved the use of massage oil. There were stroking, kneading, and pinching. Pressure was medium to hard depending on the part of the body and the type of treatment being applied. The therapist told me where he felt the knots on my back and kneaded away to “break” them up. The treatment was indeed a combination as I found myself langoring in long relaxing strokes one moment and then tensing up in another on kneads and pinches that went with the reflexology and accupressure part. Overall, it was mostly relaxing. Although I felt sore in some parts for a few days, I pleasantly felt energized. My muscles loosened up and I felt my blood flowing freely all throughout my body.
It was explained to me that the painful part of the treatment would go away as I undergo some more treatments. Indeed, after a few more visits to the clinic, the painful part went away. Every treatment became a rewarding treat. I found a way to counter the effects of office life. I was hooked!
Until now, I still go for the treatment. You can find them at
JCV Reflexology Clinic and Training Center
2208 F.B. Harrison St., Pasay City
831-3891
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