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I bought a book of massage about twenty-five years ago.
The Book of Massage was a complete step-by-step guide to Eastern and
Western Techniques.
After reading the book, I learned that massage could promote
good health. But I did not realise its effectiveness in medical
treatment then.
When we visited China in 1984, I learned the benefits of massage. It was a night before we went climbing the Great Wall. I went for barber in the hotel that evening. I saw a price list on the wall of the barbershop. It also listed the price for head and shoulder massage. I talked to the barber and understood that he also provided massage to the customer. He has two years' experience in massage. I did not need to be bared if I wanted to have a head and shoulder massage. Then I decided to give it a trial. We went to the Great Wall on the second day. Those who got up to the Great Wall complaining of muscle ache of their legs. They were surprised that I was still very energetic. I said that it could be the effect of massage I got a night before. Many of them went for massage that evening. After coming home from China for three months, my father was seriously sick. He could not get up from the bed by himself. I used to take care of him after coming back from office during those few months. I applied what I learned from the book of massage on him. I was surprised that he was gradually recovering and able to walk about one and a half months later. From that experience, I understood that massage could really promote good health. I then read the book again with good attention. I was a volunteer worker in our Church about 17 years ago. Other than counseling those needy, I also visited patients in hospitals. I did massage for those patients who were unable to get up of the bed. I started to see the effectiveness of massage when I was working in the Thai Good News Centre in Singapore during the days of 1989 to 1992. There was a case on a twelve-year-old boy. He met a road accident and was in coma. I visited him during lunchtime on alternate days. I did massage for him. I also assisted the therapist training him in walking, talking, and using chopsticks. When he was discharged from the hospital one month later, the doctor told his parents that although it was with the help of medication, it was a miracle. I experienced the miracle of massage with the help of Holy Spirit when we were in northeastern Thailand in 1993. An old lady was on medication and could not walk for eight months. After nearly an hour of massage and prayers, she walked. I met Dr. Sebastian Liew at a Holistic Health Retreat in April 2002. A month later, I went to his clinic for a head and shoulder massage. I found the strength and techniques of his massage were good to me. From then, I went for a full body massage every month.
I was retired in 2002. I kept myself active after my retirement. Sometimes I might be too tired, I fell asleep in the midst of message. I did not do any exercise. I was refresh and energetic after a massage. I thought the massage could assist the venous flow of blood. The speeds and pressures of stroke Dr. Sebastian applied were just right for me. The essential oils he used also maintain my skin in better condition. After Dr. Sebastian shifting the clinic to Tanjong Pagar, the environment is much more quieter. The peaceful atmosphere makes the massage session more relaxing. |