Season 4 Ep 18: Reconnect to Your Body with Katherine Creighton Crook

Season 4 Ep 18: Reconnect to Your Body with Katherine Creighton Crook

Author: Lisa Kuzman March 25, 2021 Duration: 39:56

Hey — how does your body feel today? Are you in any pain? Holding tension in your neck, your jaw, your back? If so, I really want you to tune into today's interview with Katherine Creighton Crook. She's a sport & remedial massage therapist / intuitive bodyworker whose mission is to get rid of all unnecessary pain in the world.

And according to Katherine, "Any pain you can get rid of is unnecessary."

Now, even though we talk a lot about emotional pain and trauma on this show, this is probably the first time we've focused on physical pain. But are they really two separate, unrelated things? Katherine had some fascinating insights to share:

  • how her view of physical pain has changed over time
  • the relationship between trauma, pain, and bodywork
  • her #1 tip for people receiving massage
  • her clinic's unique approach to massage therapy
  • building trust within and without

...and a WHOLE lot more.

"I always say when I'm working with someone on the table, I'm working with you, and I'm working with your body. And you might trust me, but your body needs to trust me as well. And you might say there's nothing going on in this area, but your body's like 'there is DEFINITELY something going on in this area!!' So sometimes I'm bridging the gap."

Katherine, I can't thank you enough for coming on the show this week! Want to learn more about what Katherine has to offer? You've got options!

  • Learn about her clinic's approach to massage at leytonsportsmassage.com
  • Check out her DIY online course for computer users at nopainatwork.com​
  • Or, for more information about working one to one with Katherine, email info@leytonsportsmassage.com

Of course, you can always find me over at lisakuzman.com, and book a call if you'd like to chat. I'd also love for you to join us in my Trauma-Sensitive Leadership Facebook group where the full video of these episodes are hosted: https://www.facebook.com/groups/764082764458292/


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