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What is Soul Vitality?
How I Arrived at Soul Vitality
Darren Hutchison, RMT
Connecting Your “Soul Vitality” to Massage (and that whole “mind-body” thing)
Often when I’m asked about my company name, Soul Vitality, people say, “It’s a catchy name! I like it, but what does it mean?”
For most of my young adult life I have been attracted to things of the Soul. Those pieces of life we connect to when we hear an inspiring word, see an incredible work of art, or read the pages of a book that reaches to our very core – like it was a written for us. That giving of the highest part of ourselves that we know is truly who we are, and is a conduit to connect people to their heart…that is Soul.
I found Soul in massage. I have loved massage from the very moment I could help someone feel better, or feel just a little less pain.
In the beginning, I read books about massage, found friends to work on and even went for professional massage to know what it should feel like.
With every massage I received; I would learn and feel more connected to my body, more connected to my heart.
I felt light, more alive and aware than I ever had before, like the weight of the world had been lifted off my shoulders. I began taking courses in massage in Lethbridge; learning the basic strokes, how to safely give a massage, what techniques helped specific conditions and began to practice on friends and family.
I would go to Registered Massage Therapists and ask if I could practice on them in exchange for feedback on my technique. Most were surprised at the skill I demonstrated for someone who had only learned from books, observation and a few courses.
Over time I was encouraged to consider a career in Massage Therapy by a number of therapists and in 2002 I became a Registered Massage Therapist, setting up Soul Vitality Massage Therapy in Lethbridge.
I found the place where I could express my Soul was in Massage.
Through that gifting I could be a conduit for healing and connection to Body, Mind & Soul for those who were open to the path.
It’s not a path for everyone, though all are welcome.
In my years of experience as a Massage Therapist, many people have wanted me to simply fix their physical pain problems, without having to make any adjustments to the way they live. They may keep coming for regular massage and I’m willing to help them, but they haven’t made that connection to Soul and the path of Vitality that is available.
To many; that connection to Soul, to the highest within themselves, has led them on a whole new path of life; a life that’s filled with personal growth, vitality and healing.
To help others find that place through massage, that connects them to their own vitality and energy and puts them on the path to healing. That is Soul Vitality.
Darren Hutchison, RMT
For Your Next Appointment call 403 394 8601
or e-mail soulvitality@gmail.com