feng-shui for massage room?

[hotguy101]

Hello, All :I'll be starting work at a new location soon; it's a 12x7ft. room, no windows.  I'll be mounting Ashiatsu bars in the ceiling.  Although small, the room will work fine for me because I've worked in even smaller spaces.  I'm looking for feng-shui tips for a room this size:  paint color, floor covering, art, etc.  Any input will be greatly appreciated.  Thank you!

 

[Weijie W]

feng-shui for massage room?

quick tip: get a compass and figure out which way your room is oriented. as i understand it, certain aspects can be 'played up' in conjunction with direction.i'd try a google search.

 

[Jon K]

The pure basics of Feng Shui is about directing energy and the paths it finds naturally as it fills your space.  Yes, you will need a compass.  You can get one at Wal-mart for a nominal amount of $$.I have found Lillian Too's books on Feng Shui to be the most helpful.  I have been using these concepts for the past three going on four years and I definitely do notice a difference.

 

[Pompal 09.]

Thank you both for responding.  I got some good information on http://www.higherrealm.com and also got Lillian Too's "Easy to Use Feng Shui."

 

[lpdunit107]

I also have a feng shui practice, and have applied many principles to my own office.Firstly, are you working within just one room, or do you have an outer waiting area, also?  In your treatment room, it is preferable to have the fewest electrical accessories as possible.  EMFs are disturbing to chi and can create agitation and unrest.  Though some equipment is absolutely neccessary, if there is a way you can store it out of the treatment room, all the better.Paint colors are also important.  Soft colors that appear in nature are the best choices for a treatment room.  I chose a medium golden green for mine.  It has just the perfect warm feel, and immediately settles the mind.  A small room would benefit from a ceiling painted the same hue as the walls.  Faux finishes can be lovely, as long as the patterns and contrast are not too severe. A fountain in the treatment room is not advisable, but elsewhere in the building, it can work wonders.  Live plants or flowers are also not good for a treatment room.A bowl of smooth, polished river rocks placed under the massage table is excellent.   It will ground your clients' energy (and yours).Carpet is always advisable, IMO.  It is much safer for the client, and is warm underfoot.  It's advisable to get padding underneath; it really cuts down on fatigue.For artwork, a  few identical items along one of the long walls is a good idea.  Similar sized pictures, or wall sculptures, in soft colors, hung equidistant and at eye level, is very soothing.  Much more so than a jumble of posters and wall art.  Don't be tempted to fill every wall; leave at least one wall completely blank.Arrange the massage table so that the head is not pointing toward the door.  This can be very unsettling to the client, even if the door is locked.Just a few ideas to add to the other good advice.

 

[Rae]

art_of_zen, thanks so much for the specific suggestions!

I'm hoping you'll educate us more as to the reasons behind two of them:

Why no fountain inside a treatment room? Why no live flowers?

Generally these are considered to bring great energy to spaces, yes? So I'm very curious to know what the effect is in a teratment room.

 

[Hannums]

I would like to bring this thread back into circulation.

I too am curious about a couple of things ...

No live plants? I LOVE my plants in my room as do my clients. They are thriving and add a lovely energy to the room. What is the theory behind no plants?

Also, the client head not pointing toward the door. YIKES :shock: I'm guilty of this. But had heard something about the table being in a north/south direction and the client's feet to the south. (I'm not joking here) That puts my clients' heads at the door. (And is actually the best way to set up the room for flow.)

I'd love to hear what others have heard and/or done for good energy in their treatment room(s).


Brian

 

[Rob S]

The few feng shui specialists I know think of the popular feng shui books (such as the Lilian Too books) to be used for entertainment and an introduction to the subject.

If you are really interested in applying feng shui principles to your home/office, the best thing is to find a personal consulant who has had training and experience. You can go by referral or ask if they have former clients to whom you can contact.

A real feng shui consultation consists of using your personal birthdate and other charts to determine the right way for you to set up your home/office. For example, not having plants or fountain in certain rooms is really a general statement and doesn't fit for everyone or every situation.

 

[Madeline]

Feng shui or not, I don't wanna see your butt.

AMEN!
I was just thinking about starting a thread about that!.. I had an "interesting" client the other day...