Iaso Bodywork´s Story
As I embark on the exhilarating journey of becoming a business owner, I’ve encountered plenty of challenges and exciting moments. One of the first decisions I faced was choosing the perfect business name. I wanted it to be easy to remember but also to convey my intention of supporting the body’s natural healing process.
When I dove into the history of massage, tracing its roots back to Ancient Greece, I couldn’t resist being captivated by its presence in that era. Hippocrates, “the Father of Medicine,” was among the first to prescribe massage as a part of a holistic healing approach. Massage with olive oil and herbal therapies was often used to soothe pain and inflammation during that time. Going back in time, I found myself reading about Greek mythology and the God of medicine, Asclepius. One of his daughters was Iaso. She is the goddess of healing and recovery. Iaso, known as “the healer,” is linked to natural remedies like herbs and flowers. Given my intention is to help relieve, rebalance, and relax the body through bodywork and aromatherapy, I knew I had found the perfect name: Iaso Bodywork.
About Me
Hi, I’m Jannett. I recently earned my certification in Therapeutic Massage from South Piedmont Community College, and I am licensed in North Carolina. Prior to choosing this career path, I worked in the financial industry for many years. Last year, I decided to take a 180-degree turn to pursue my true passion to become a massage therapist. I switched my focus from working with computers to working with people, traded analyzing data to assessing muscles and tissue, and moved from creating reports to developing treatment plans. It’s been a fascinating and awakening journey. I’ve realized that, just like computers need a periodic restart to function optimally, our nervous system also needs to be reset to function at its best. Stress and tension can build up and impact our endocrine system just as much as a computer crash.
After a long time doing computer work, I was living with the nagging pain and tension caused by deskwork posture. But now, I understand how to treat the involved muscles in order to help correct that imbalance and provide relief.
My Approach
I believe the role of a massage therapist goes far beyond promoting relaxation. It is to be an integral part of a holistic wellness routine. My approach to bodywork is to use the appropriate tools and techniques to provide each client with the best treatment I can, always with compassion and respect.
