6 Questions to Richard Gold

1. When and how did you decide to become a bodyworker?

I began my studies of Chinese Medicine in 1977, which included techniques of Tui Na, Chinese bodywork. I was ‘called’ to these studies: it was not based on a rational, objective decision making process

2. What do you find most exciting about bodywork therapy?

I most like and am excited by the potential for deep, personal connection with my clients

3. What is your most favourite bodywork book?

My favorite bodywork book is my own on Thai Massage! I also like Sensei Ohashi’s books very much

4. What is the most challenging part of your work?

Having adequate time to serve all that come to me for work/healing

5. What advise you can give to fresh massage therapists who wish to make a career out of it?

  • Take good care of yourself.
  • Eat well, exercise, get healing work done for yourself.
  • Do not over-extend.
  • Keep studying and be open to new ideas and practices.

6. How do you see the future of massage therapy?

The field of massage therapy will continue to grow and play an increasing role in conventional health care, especially in prevention and stress management.

 

Dr. Richard Gold is the author of the Best Selling Thai Massage book, he is also the instructor in the most comprehensive Mastering Thai Massage DVD.

Dr. Gold graduated from Oberlin College with a BA Degree in World Religions. He graduated from New England School of Acupuncture in 1978. Since then he has devoted himself to studying, practicing and teaching oriental medicine. He has participated in advanced studies in Shanghai, China, and studied Shiatsu in Osaka, Japan in 1986. He holds a Doctorate in Psychology. In 1989 Dr. Gold graduated from the program in Nuad Bo-Rarn at the Old Medicine Hospital, the Foundation of Shivago Komparaj, in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Currently he is a senior instructor and member of the Board of Directors at the International Professional School of Bodywork (I.P.S.B) in San Diego, and also the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, and the Pacific Institute of Oriental Medicine in New York City.

See Dr. Gold's website http://www.traditionalthaimassage.com 

6 Questions to Bodyworkers