How Giovanni found Massage therapy, the journey so far.
Massage therapy and Giovanni’s journey.
Giovanni first travelled to Australia in 2008, where he found an immediate affinity with Australia, in particular Melbourne. On 21st June 2017, Giovanni consolidated his affection by becoming an Australian Citizen. Just before this major achievement, Giovanni enrolled in 2016 to learn about Swedish massage. Giovanni attained his first qualification, Certificate IV at the SSNT – Fitzroy, taking him closer to his goals in Thai Massage, Remedial Massage and Myotherapy. At that time, what Giovanni did learn wasn’t enough, he wanted to experience more from his new life path. Encouragement from a friend saw Giovanni take his next step along the path to learning more about Thai Massage and Meditation. In March 2018, Giovanni traveled to Chiang Mai to study further with Pichest Boonthumme, a Thai Massage master from Thailand. Here he found himself embedded in the master’s teachings in massage and meditation. Giovanni returned from Pichest affirmed of his new path. Giovanni passion for Thai Massage, meditation, and the world, is constantly growing. He returned to Pichest for further training in January 2019, November 2019 and most recently in November 2022. In more recent days, Giovanni also got his qualification as Remedial Massage therapist from RMIT University (Nov-2021) an MLD certificate with the Vodder Accademy (Dec-21) and an Advance Diploma in Myotherapy at RMIT University (November -2022). But the study journey for Giovanni is not finished yet, and now is enrolled for a Bachelor in Health Science, Myotherapy Clinic at the Torrents University. Would the study stop there? Who knows?
For now, we can say that, in addition to his extensive training in massage therapy and meditation, Giovanni recognizes the crucial role of movement therapy and exercises in achieving holistic well-being. Understanding that the body thrives on movement, Giovanni has integrated principles of movement therapy into his practice to complement his expertise in massage and meditation. Movement therapy encompasses a range of techniques aimed at enhancing physical mobility, flexibility, and overall vitality. Giovanni emphasizes the importance of tailored exercise programs that not only address specific health concerns but also promote long-term wellness. Through his ongoing studies and commitment to learning, Giovanni continues to explore how movement therapy can synergize with massage and meditation to offer comprehensive benefits to his clients. By encouraging regular movement and exercises, Giovanni aims to empower individuals to maintain a balanced and active lifestyle, fostering both physical and mental resilience. As he embarks on his journey towards a Bachelor in Health Science, Myotherapy Clinic, Giovanni remains dedicated to expanding his knowledge and sharing his passion for integrated therapies with others.
In conclusion, Giovanni has also immersed himself in the wonderful reality of meditation. He completed a Vipassana Meditation course in 2016 in WA, as well as in Tasmania in 2019 and, in Victoria in 2022. Giovanni looks forward to his next life chapters. He will look forward to sharing his learning adventures with all eager to learn from one another. He’ll share the benefits of massage therapy and meditation to loosen up all the tensions of the day to make more space in our lives for a balanced living as well as any wonderful surprises that the future holds us. “Step-by-step, any hard job becomes just a fun walk.”