07/03/2025
Have a Happy and Safe 4th of July!
I came across this poem someone wrote and had to share it with all my past and current clients!
I renamed it
“This Calling”
This work-this calling-is more than just helping someone relax!
It’s physical. It’s emotional. It’s soul work…
Everyday, we show up and give parts of ourselves to help others heal!
We carry your pain-sometimes literally in our hands, sometimes silently in our hearts and our prayers.
Our backs ache, our joints joints swell, and our energy runs low…but we stay grounded, focused, and present -because we know the power of this work.
What people don’t always see is what it takes to hold space for someone’s healing.
To feel the tension of trauma trapped in their muscle
To hear the tears hit the floor when the body finally lets go
To witness someone rediscover their breath, their range of motion, their sense of peace.
To remain calm and regulated while someone else unravels
To manage our own stress, exhaustion, grief, or pain-so we don’t pour it into you.
To spend our off hours stretching, icing, and soaking so we can show up for you again tomorrow
To feel someone’s pain and still be gentle
To absorb the weight of stories well never repeat but always carry
We are Licensed Massage Therapist
We are trained, educated, and ethical practitioners.
We are not here for entertainment.
We are here for healing.
And that healing?
It’s not just about a body.
It’s about the woman with chronic pain who can finally sleep through the night.
It’s the man with PTSD who feels safe enough to close his eyes!
It’s the mom who carries the weight of the world but finally feels held herself.
It’s the client who comes in disconnected— and leaves back in their body.
Yes, this job is hard.
It hurts.
It drains.
It cost us more than people realize.
But it’s also beautiful.
Transformative.
Sacred.
So when you come to us, remember:
You’re not just booking a massage.
You’re not just paying for an hour on the table (sound table)!
You’re paying for years of training, body strain, emotional labor, and deep compassion!
And we are proud of what we do.
You’re stepping into a space where real healing happens—
For you and often, for us too!
Thank you for being the best clients ever…Lori Barton, LMT
BODY THERAPY CENTRE
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