Massage is perhaps one of the oldest healing traditions and although massage is great for helping you relax, it has more therapeutic benefits, too. Mystic Mag heard from astute massage therapist, Ben Pianese owner of Massaggi, based in the heart of London who shares insights in his professional journey and tips for maintaining a balanced lifestyle.
Please tell us the story behind Massaggi: How did it all start, and how has it evolved so far?
I’m Ben Pianese, a sports massage therapist, business owner and professional coach. As interesting as it sounds, Massaggi began as one man’s desire to ease the emotional discomfort, stress, and stiffness of those in need and has turned into a well-established, successful business that serves an ever-growing clientele.
At Massaggi, we believe in providing each client with the best massage therapy services. That’s why we strive every day to create a welcoming environment where you can look forward to enjoying utmost comfort, privacy, and excellent services.
Since its humble beginning, Massaggi has earned a reputation as an authority in providing high-quality massage services in London. The reputation is borne for its ability to understand the human body better and identify the causes of pain. Our professionally-trained and well experienced staff is passionate about their job and have been keeping in touch with the latest innovations combined with the most advanced techniques in massage therapy.
How do you integrate coaching and massage for your clients?
For me, coaching is indeed a utility tool to maintain a meaningful interaction throughout the session. The body and mind are closely connected. Combining coaching with bodywork gives clarity of thought and helps me understand what my clients need.
As a professional coach and massage therapist, I enjoy explaining how my methods work because it makes for a very productive session. And since clients appreciate this approach so much, they tend to feel more attuned and connected with their bodies.
At Massaggi, we offer a unique yet incredible value preposition called The Magrin Method. It’s an effective way to clear away mind limitation and emotional blocks and achieve true freedom. Furthermore, I have developed my natural self-treatment kit based on years of experience that proves to be highly effective and provides excellent benefits.
In your opinion, what makes for a successful session? What do you hope to achieve with each client?
We have designed our session packages to provide clients with different options that suit their needs. Whether they are looking for relaxation, sports massage, or deep-tissue work or emotional release, we have the resources and expertise to meet their specific emotional and massage needs. Our expert massage therapist will make sure that you’ll be able to relax and enjoy every moment you spend with us during your treatment.
To provide a soothing and lasting experience, our clients need each step of the way toward finding inner peace. We strongly believe in giving them individualised attention through a more structured routine tailored to their unique needs.
As a massage therapist and coach, I work with clients from all walks of life, including CEO, actresses, musicians, top models, and athletes seeking relief from common to unusual pains and aches. Whether it’s back, neck or shoulder pain alleviated by a deep-tissue massage or stress and anxiety plaguing someone for too long, I do my best to give my clients something tailored specifically for them.
As a coach and massage therapist, are there any nonnegotiable practices you use personally to maintain your self-care?
I take a proactive approach to staying in shape and leading a healthy lifestyle. Each day, I take time for quiet contemplation, meditation, and exercise to ensure my spiritual, mental, and physical well-being. I prefer healthy eating and regular exercise, which are part of my strict schedule. I also take weekends to relax and ensure I am rested enough to return to my work refreshed.
Even during the busiest work schedule, I aim to save some of my free moments to ensure that I emerge sound, feel energetic, and refreshed after each shift. While adopting this practice personally is helpful, it’s also essential for me to impart this kind of ‘balance’ to my clientele as well.
If you had one tip to help us get on a path to a more balanced lifestyle, what would that be?
The most important lesson I have encountered throughout my career is maintaining a balance in my personal and professional life. It can be a challenge and an advantage for young entrepreneurs working very hard to develop their businesses. I feel it’s crucial to not devote yourself fully to one thing or the other but should maintain a healthy balance between your personal and work lives.
Doing so will prevent you from accumulating stress and make you much more organized with considerable time management skills. It is also thoughtful to talk with someone about what you might be struggling with, whether it be an employee that needs help with their workload or a friend or family member who wants to give advice based on what they know will benefit you most.
