Testimonial : Ms. Thais Gervasio De Brito

Ms. Thais De Brito with Mr. Pinakin Shah

"I had a great experience with the course. The theory and practical sections were full of content and very well done by Pinakin. Also the talks in between were very enjoyable and gave me a complete sense about the possibilities and future in personal and professional life. The course was very good and I recommend it."

Ms. Thais Gervasio De Brito
Brazil
Swedish Massage
August, 2016.

For more information on the Swedish Massage Training Course, visit http://pristinesenses.net/

Testimonial: Mrs. Lilly Kaushal

Mrs. Lilly Kaushal with Founder Mr. Pinakin Shah

Mrs. Lilly Kaushal with Director Ms. Ankita Shah

"I am absolutely impressed with Pristine Senses Academy run by father and daughter. Very very detailed study of my Foot Reflexology class. Ankita has a lot of patience and understanding of her students which makes us really good learners !!! Super. Will recommend to everyone ! Also, Ankita has a pleasant disposition."

Mrs. Lilly Kaushal
Mumbai, India
Foot Reflexology (Basic)
1st Aug, 2014.

For more information on the Foot Reflexology Training Course, visit http://pristinesenses.net/

Testimonial: Maria Fernanda Boue

Maria receiving her certificate from Founder Mr. Pinakin Shah

"I liked everything. Ankita is lovely and a very good teacher. I feel that this place is professional and I will recommend it for sure. Thanks very much."

Maria Fernanda Boue

Mumbai, India

Foot Reflexology Pro, Swedish Massage

18/03/2014

Testimonial - Erica Micheletti

Mr. Pinakin Shah, Founder PSA awarding the certificate to Erica Micheletti

"Extremely worth the experience. Ankita has a special gift for reflexology and other subjects related to alternative ways of health. She has vast knowledge and is a great teacher."

Erica Micheletti

Mumbai, India

Foot Reflexology Pro

07/02/2014

I’m Not Stressed. Or Am I??

Recently, I met a young girl of about 24 and when she learnt about what I do, she asked, “What can I do about these pimples? Is there something I can apply to make them go?”

Now of course, pimples occur due to bacterial infection but the root cause of it is wrong lifestyle and stress. Wrong lifestyle includes irregular sleep habits and wrong food which affects the digestive system. When the digestive system is irregular, it manifests in many ways, one of them being pimples. Another cause is stress, which affects all the systems of our body and weakens the immune system, thus leading to infections, like pimples.

External applications are practically useless if this basic root cause is not tackled. When I explained this to the girl, she was confused. “But I am not stressed. My exams are long over.”

This is when I realized that most people associate ‘stress’ with some external stimulus or event. Thinking that stress occurs only if there is a stressful situation is a common misconception. Stress is a state of mind. A person can be stressed even when they have nothing to do.

Psychological tests show that ‘Type A’ personalities are more prone to stress. People of this personality type tend to be perfectionists, want to keep in control of any situation, worry about work, think and procrastinate a lot, etc. These are stressful personalities and they get affected, whether the situation demands it or not.

Stress is a defensive response of our body. It is a fight and flight response to a situation that the body considers a threat to itself. For example, if there is a bomb blast near us, we will become jumpy, our pulse rate increases, blood pressure increases, adrenalin rushes through our body and that helps us to cope with the situation and run away from the danger.

However, in present times, our way of thinking has changed and we worry about everything. Our negative thoughts and state of mind signal the brain into thinking that there is a constant threat to the body. Due to this, it is continually in fight or flight mode. This is the reason that prolonged stress leads to chronic diseases like Hypertension, Diabetes, PCOD and other symptoms like pimples.

What is really required is not some medication or external application to remove the symptom, but some relaxation techniques and de-stressing therapies on a regular basis that can help relax body and mind. Over time and regular treatment, one learns to be more relaxed in their approach to life and so balance is restored in the body.

So be aware, watch yourself and your thoughts in any situation. It is said that an idle man can be more stressed than a busy man because his thoughts can turn negative and lack of physical exercise weakens the body and mind.

So be active and stay healthy.

Writer:

Ms. Ankita Shah

Director & Trainer

Pristine Senses Academy

Testimonials of Pristine Senses Academy's Foot Reflexology (Pro) Course

Session on Etiquette, Client Consultation and Marketing

"The course is well designed with a systematic approach and practical experience. One-on-one attention helps in getting the concepts right."

Vibhuti Agrawal

Mumbai, India

Foot Reflexology (Pro)
(30/07/2013)

Sister Lourdu Mary (r) receiving her certificate in Foot Reflexology (Pro)

"The course was really good and pleasing. As I started to do reflexology for my friend with cervical problem, she was able to feel the ease in 3 days. But I accompanied it with oil massage locally as well as reflexology."

Sister Lourdu Mary

Tamil Nadu, India

Foot Reflexology (Pro)
(02/08/2013)

Frozen Shoulder and Massage

Do you have frozen shoulder?

If you have stiffness and in the neck, shoulder and upper back area accompanied by intense pain in the upper arm, radiating all the way down to the wrist, you may have Frozen Shoulder. This pain increases in intensity in cold weather, at night and when certain movements of the hand are performed. It also restricts the movement of the arm and you may not be able to keep your arm straight and lift it completely up above your head. If you have these symptoms, it is important to visit a doctor or orthopaedist to confirm the condition.

What are the causes of Frozen Shoulder?

Frozen shoulder could be caused by many factors. A sudden spasm of the muscles around the shoulders, a sudden jerk or activity performed that can cause a spasm or damage to the muscles, faulty posture and lack of exercise. Diabetes is also closely related to frozen shoulder. That combined with reduced blood circulation in the area can cause increase in pain.

What is the solution?

Many people have been able to get rid of pain and the condition by modifying their lifestyle and including some exercises in their daily routine.

Specific arm exercises, yoga asanas, physiotherapy, hot water fermentation, daily sun bath, specific arm massage and diet control (especially for Diabetics) has helped in maintaining and healing this condition. Many people have claimed to have been cured within a year by following such a routine.

Gentle Swedish Massage by a trained therapist can greatly help in improving blood circulation, reducing muscle tension and spasms by treating specific trigger points and help in reducing pain and increasing range of movement of the hand. Aromatherapy in addition can boost the healing process.

If regular massage sessions turn out to be an expensive affair, a family member can learn the techniques of Swedish massage to help out in the treatment of a loved one.  The knowledge on alternative healing therapies never goes to waste and at least one member in each family should be aware of massage techniques as they can prove to be useful in many situations, including in knowing when not to massage.

However, one must remember that faulty lifestyle and many other factors are causes of disease and so, massage alone cannot help solve the problem. Regular exercise and lifestyle modifications are a must for healing, not just Frozen Shoulder but any such disease. 

Writer:

Mr. Pinakin Shah

Founder

Pristine Senses Academy, Mumbai