| YorksChap | Highly Recommended |
| Leeds, England, United Kingdom | |
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This was a good swap! I was able to relax into the session & go with the flow. I swapped with the male partner of YorksCpl - YC(M), who has received many massages & is now keen to extend into giving them, as well as encouraging his partner to develop her interest. As the receiver I felt the session flowed nicely, with a good nurturing connection. The conversation during this part of the session was minimal. I did not feel a need to offer any guidance. I think he has learnt a lot from the massages that he has received & has a good insight into using some of the techniques he has experienced.
I massaged YC(M) first, with a little commentary & a few pointers. I tend to work "freestyle", with a suitable relaxing musical track playing in the background. I also find that having the whole body to work with, using minimal towelling, enables me to give a deeper, more flowing, energy experience. He seemed to enjoy & responded well, to the whole process. I think YorksCpl (YC!) scanned the listings quite closely when they joined the site earlier in 2017, checking my profile & reviews. I renewed my gold membership to make contact & swap photos! After several emails & delays due to busy lives, I was able to set up a swap with YC (M), which I hosted in Leeds. It also gave him the opportunity to check my facilities before bringing his wife for further swaps. He arrived in good time & we were able to communicate about quite a lot of things, mutual interests, as well as things related to energy, healing & massage. I enjoyed this late Sunday afternoon session. I would have been happy to have worked (& chatted!) longer. I am looking forward to further swaps in late September, after this couple have returned from their holidays. On the basis of this first meeting I do recommend swapping with YorksCpl, if you can synchronise your diaries! I am going for a 5* rating, "Highly recommended" - especially as they gain more massage experience. |
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zenM
2017-08-10 06:12
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| Kendalian3 | Highly Recommended |
| Ruskington, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom | |
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After exchanging several emails, K3 suggested a late afternoon/early evening swap session, a couple of weeks ahead. I am able to host & she had family business in this area of Yorkshire. Communication was good & she arrived at the expected time.
After a cup of tea, an interesting discussion & quick shower, she was ready to receive the first session. I tend to "freestyle", guided by the relaxing background music ("Reiki Offering" - Shastro & Nadama - Malimba), as well as the client's response. I used plenty of long strokes, shared a few insights but mainly worked silently. K3 responded well & relaxed into the process, which probably lasted 90 minutes, although we lost track of time. Receiving the session from K3 was a powerful experience. I did ask a couple of times how she was getting a particular effect. It is always interesting to be aware of how a particular stroke can be felt by the receiver - what feels especially nice & effective! I remember some interesting shifts in my breathing & I was able to let go into the experience K3 enjoys receiving massage, which has guided her into giving them & she has become really good at this! It was an enjoyable session & I look forward to swapping again. UPDATE Monday 10 October 2016 Another great session & energy exchange. K3 had some free time & was able to drive down from the Lakes to Leeds, where I again hosted. After some refreshments & catch-up on all things related, we spent a very pleasant afternoon massaging & relaxing. A few ideas & insights were shared as they came up. Otherwise, we just went with the flow & enjoyed the experience, both as the giver & receiver. We are planning to meet again in the near future. I do recommend swapping a session with K3 if the opportunity arises. |
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zenM
2016-10-10 04:03
[14717/P]
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| jm505 | Recommended |
| Leeds, England, United Kingdom | |
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J contacted me after checking my reviews on the site as he is keen to gain further massage skills & insights. We were able to set up a swap quite quickly as he currently had some spare time. I hosted in Leeds. He arrived promptly & we communicated well on several related topics including massage, healing, Reiki & energy work.
It was a great experience both ways. J has received more massages than he has given but was receptive to some gentle guidance & commentary as I worked on him. He also seemed to be able to relax well & enjoy the massage. When I received the massage I gave a little feedback but I was able to relax into the process, which I enjoyed. J is keen to get further practice & I recommend swapping a session with him. |
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zenM
2016-09-30 10:10
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| M36 | Recommended |
| Kirklees, England, United Kingdom | |
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I have exchanged emails with M36 via the site for several years but not able to set up a swap, then lost touch. This time the arrangements worked & I hosted.
It was an enjoyable & relaxing session, with plenty to discuss, some good massage both ways & worth repeating. He is keen to to learn new techniques & widen his massage experience. I recommend setting up a swap if you can. |
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zenM
2016-04-03 02:48
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| coosher | Recommended |
| Harle Syke, England, United Kingdom | |
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"C" is enthusiastic with great potential. He enjoys giving & receiving massage, while being open to learning new ways of working. He has only given about 3 sessions but is well worth a swap or two! On this basis I have given him a 4* rating!
I hosted in Leeds on a Sunday afternoon. I have a therapy room set up. We had exchanged several emails before we could arrange a mutually convenient time. His partner is also listed but was not available. I had hoped to set up a 4-handed session, which would have been useful for demonstration & practice. I worked first on "C's" back, then he worked on mine, before moving to the front of the body. I used the session as a tutorial, giving general pointers & suggestions. I have used massage for more than 20 years & have a few qualifications. He was able to to relax well into the process. He seemed to enjoy giving a massage as he worked on me & had definitely picked up some of the strokes I had used. I was able relax & let go. He was good company & we discussed a lot over the 5 hours, finishing with coffee & christmas cake as the snow lay melting outside. |
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zenM
2016-01-19 04:05
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| channelhopper | Recommended |
| York, United Kingdom | |
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Good communication by email & in person. Setting up a session was straight forward & C arrived on time, I hosted. The session went well with a good sharing of techniques, insights - & relaxation! C is keen to develop further & I do recommend swapping a session with him soon!
I did do a more detailed review but seem to have lost it on the system! |
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zenM
2015-07-21 06:59
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| HumbleMassage | Highly Recommended |
| Leeds, England, United Kingdom | |
| A nice guy with a lot to share. Swap a session if you can arrange it. Allow plenty of time to experience the effects. I hosted in Leeds, where H visits quite frequently. We both got some insights. I am looking forward to a further swap! | |
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zenM
2015-07-21 06:05
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| aprilbaby | Recommended |
| Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | |
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I contacted A to welcome him to the site & potententially setup a future swap ashe is fairly local to me. He replied rapidly, offering to host & suggested a convenient time. His home is warm, clean, welcoming & relaxing, with a spare room set aside. As the more experienced, I played therapist first & gave occasional comments, which seemed to be appreciated. I was able to use plenty of long flowing strokes & "freestyle" with the music he had chosen. A seemed to relax well & enjoyed the session.
As the receiver I found it a deeply relaxing experience, well integrated, flowing & nurturing. I am awarding 4*s, A regards himself as a beginner, keen to learn more & extend his range of skills. Recommended. |
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zenM
2015-03-22 09:02
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| ME-213333 | Recommended |
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I hosted, we gelled well & I enjoyed the experience. I tend to give the first session, partly as a tutorial. For a swap I don't do an "intake form" but do chat about oil sensitivity & ask "Anything else I ought to know?". I tend to work intuitively, with the whole body, then gently check with the client anything I notice. With oiling the body hair pattern showed a long scar from an incision scar on the shoulder, as well as differences in the calf bulk & skin quality, on the lower leg.
This all related to a previous injury from being hit by a car, followed by reconstructive surgery. I found I had used a lot of cross-over strokes & long flowing movements over the whole body, helping to encourage energy cross-over & integration. My lesson? - begin to read the body, go with your intuition & GENTLY check it out with your client. It is amazing what the body can tell you! Although P has received many massages, as part of his recovery programme, he has not given as many. However, he seemed quite competant in giving the massage, which flowed well. It was good to lie down, receive & relax. More experience in giving & receiving will add to P's repertoire & skills. I have given him 4*s, on the basis that he feels he needs to develop more. I hope we can get together again soon. I fully recommend swapping a session. |
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zenM
2014-10-04 06:32
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| Jayee | Highly Recommended |
| Leeds, England, United Kingdom | |
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I contacted J to welcome him to the group shortly after he joined. My intention was to open up communication for a possible future swap. He responded & we were able to set up a session quite quickly.
I hosted in Leeds, he arrived promptly & we got on well. He has received many massages but given few, so I worked on him first, treating it as a tutorial as well as a massage. Things flowed well he seemed to relax & enjoy the massage, even though there was quite a lot of dialogue. With the whole body available I tend to work intuitively, with a freestyle approach. On reflection many of the strokes might have been a bit complcated for a beginner to pickup but I recognised some of them when it was my turn to receive! J used a gentle nurturing touch & I enjoyed my session of receiving, which flowed well. His hands were noticibly warm as he started working, which I take as a good indication of energy flow. He seemed quite competent & confident, this is likely to develop as he swaps further sessions & his style of massage develops. J lives relatively close to me & passes my house regularly, so we should be able to set up further sessions quite easily. I highly recommend him for swapping a session of massage. |
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Reviewed by
zenM
2014-08-30 07:48
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