The Power of Presence in the Healing Process

When you come for a massage, you probably expect to relax, release tension, and feel better in your body — and that’s exactly what happens...

But there’s also something deeper taking place beneath the surface.

What truly helps a person heal is not just the technique or the pressure: it’s the state of presence that happens when the mind slows down and the body starts to be heard again.

In my experience as a body therapist, I’ve seen how powerful this can be!

When you start to listen to your body, noticing your tensions, sensations, and emotions, you begin to reconnect with yourself.

Your nervous system calms down, your breathing becomes softer, and the Body starts to restore its natural Balance.

Eckhart Tolle often says that "real healing happens in the present moment" and that’s what I see every day in my sessions: when presence appears,

the body responds naturally and effortlessly.

My role as a therapist is to help you reach that state through touch, awareness, and breathing — creating a space where your body can finally feel safe enough to let go.

Sometimes this awareness stays with you even after the massage —you walk slower, breathe deeper, and feel more grounded.

That’s the real power of presence. 🌿

👉 For further reading:

If you want to dive deeper into this topic, read the full version on my Substack: The Power of Presence – by Millen Soma