I often get asked if I work with men (must be all the uterine stuff). đ
Yes, I do work with men.
- I work with men who are having digestive issues.
- I use Restorative Exercise⢠and abdominal massage when working with professional and non-professional athletes to help increase their range of motion and breathing function and reduce wear and tear on their joints.  I may also include EFT, Flower Essence formulas, or Chi Nei Tsang for lessening pre-game anxiety.  Master Mantak Chia once told me that Chinese generals would receive Chi Nei Tsang before going into battle to help them think clearly.  As we all know, it’s tough to think clearly if you have knots in your belly!
- It’s recommended that men receive fertility massage prior to trying to conceive. It’s usually the woman who comes in seeking fertility massage, but it’s important that the male partner also learns the self-care techniques.  Sperm takes about 72 days to develop to maturity, so everything the man does in the months prior to conception has an effect on the health of the sperm.
- I also work with veterans to soften the emotional holding patterns held in the belly and thorax. We digest our experiences through the body especially the internal organs.  Flower essences, Reiki, and abdominal massage are usually the tools I use when working with veterans or anyone else who has experienced physical or emotional trauma.
âYou may be able to fight in battles in a suit of amour, but when you are wearing one all the time, it becomes impossible to dance,â -Willhelm Reich
âThe mind will use the muscles and organs of the body as an outlet for pent up emotionsâ -Wilhelm Reich
Here are some recommended links on alignment and pelvic/prostate/testicle/low back health for men by Katy Bowman, biomechanist:
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Iâve put together some Frequently Unasked Questions, That Men May Want To Ask, But Are Too Embarrassed To Do So:
Do you massage the prostate? No, The treatments I offer are noninvasive external techniques, meaning I donât work inside the rectum. But the abdominal massage will increase blood, lymph, nerve, and energy flow which will benefit the prostate.
Where do you massage? The internal organ techniques may take place from the level of the top of the pubic bone to the clavicle area. I may also work around the sacrum, tailbone, back, neck, hands, legs, and feet. Basically, I may work anywhere except the genitals of courseâŚor in the nose. đ
Will it hurt? No. If anything feels uncomfortable for any reason, please speak up and let me know.
Will I cry? You may, and thatâs just fine. Itâs actually better to let the tears flow than to hold them in. Read more about belly massage and pent-up emotions here.
Will I get an erection? Massaging the abdomen may increase blood flow to a congested pelvis and may result in an erection, or as I like to call it a parasympathetic response. No big deal, it doesnât mean that you are sexually aroused and I wonât take it that way. It probably wonât even happen, but I know men worry about it happening, so I thought I should mention it here. The truth is, I never know whatâs going on âdown thereâ since I have a flannel sheet and towel or blanket draped over your pelvic region and you will also be fully clothed during the session.
What do I wear? Wear something comfortable. A T-shirt and comfortable pants are a good choice for most sessions.
I hope not to be disrespectful or anything. But I really have a question on a sensitive topic.
I had in the past chronic testicular pain, where I did everything medical but found no cancers or reason that machines can detect. While abroad, I was told by a Japanese friend, that there is a place that specializes in Japanese old medicine. So I went in, an older lady ended up giving me a testicular massage—Yes odd–and it felt uncomfortable, but a few hours after I left, the pain went away.
That has been 5 years ago. And now its back. I know in this country people dont like to address these issues, so where do you recommend that I can have something similar done?
You may want to explore Mantak Chia’s books. I believe he has covered self testicular massage in one of his books. I would also recommend the “Below The Belt” DVD for pelvic floor health. I would look for the root cause, perhaps it is related to the pelvic floor, or sacrum, nerve damage, sitting, and or cycling?