I stumbled upon Eduardo through an incredibly lucky strike of serendipity - I was actually looking for a massage therapist to help me with my "tech neck"...and back, and shoulders, really my whole-body tension from my workaholic, chained-to-my-laptop existence. I read through his page and it sounded too good to be true - I couldn't believe someone actually did this kind of thing, and if this therapy did exist, why hadn't I heard of it?
I checked almost every box in Eduardo's "here are some situations in which I can help" list.
I'm a pretty anxious person, I have some trouble trusting others (particularly intimate partners), I find it challenging to recognize and express my feelings (especially negative ones; "are you ok?" "yes of course, I'm great, everything is great, why wouldn't it be great? Everything is SO great!"), I avoid conflict like covid before vaccines, and boundaries? What are boundaries? Are those like rules some people have to avoid experiencing things they don't like?
So to put it mildly Eduardo's site sparked my interest: I re-read the site twice, checked Eduardo's picture again and reminded myself that anyone with such a warm smile can't be that scary, and I submitted the interest form. Eduardo got back to me within a day or so with an introductory call and follow up questionnaire before the first session. Throughout the whole intake process, Eduardo demonstrated excellent communication, complete professionalism, and thoughtfulness way beyond what I was expecting. He takes his work and clients very seriously, and invests the time in getting to know a potential client, their goals, explaining the practice, and determining together if it's a fit.
I'll admit despite how impressed and reassured I was by our introductory call and the thorough questionnaire, I was still nervous: I'm not a spiritual person and maybe I'm not "spiritual-enough" for the practice? Maybe I'll frustrate Eduardo with my inability to relax and / or communicate? Maybe I'm just going to re-traumatize myself by signing up to work so intimately with some therapist I found online?
My fears couldn't have been more unnecessary or further from my actual experience working with Eduardo. From the first 5 minutes in his company, I knew I had just met a truly special human being - a good person, through and through from the bedrock of his character ; a kind, compassionate and astoundingly wise person who actively listens and has a seemingly inexhaustible well of warmth, patience, compassion, intuition, and skill to draw upon in his work with clients.
Eduardo is like a first-rate psychoanalyst and world-class massage therapist combined, creating a therapist who can help clients heal and grow emotionally through physical, holistic experience. He creates a safe space, a space of unconditional acceptance and care, which he holds for his client. He actively listens and inquires, thoughtfully and intuitively guiding the practice - through his mastery of bodywork and his interpersonal skills, Eduardo's therapy doesn't leave the body behind, it paces a client's physical, real, experience front and center, and creates opportunities to integrate positive physical and emotional experiences. This is an incredibly powerful technique which I've found to be astoundingly effective.
Because of my work with Eduardo, for the first time in my life, I know what it feels like to be physically and emotionally completely safe and accepted by another person. And for the first time in my life, I am able to accept and trust that I can be cared for, without my having to "earn it" and without it coming with strings attached or conditions. This is life changing.
I am calmer, my anxiety less frequently arising and less intense when it does. I feel more grounded in myself, in my body as well as my mind. My colleagues have been saying things like, "How are you so zen? I want to be like that."
I have a fear of flying - I fly a lot (and used to fly weekly for work), I'm just constantly on the verge of a panic attack when in the air. Last month I flew on a plane and not only wasn't afraid, but actually enjoyed it.
I am more aware of my feelings, and I accept them more and judge myself less for the negative ones - which is as liberating as it sounds.
I learned how physical movement is an expression - or outlet - for emotions and their energy, and I can care for my body better.
I'm not there yet, but I can see a path or road ahead built out of self-awareness, self-acceptance, kindness, trust, caring and being cared for, and feeling good. And my ability to see it is in no small part due to this amazing man who decided to devote his career to helping people like me, and all of the time he patiently spent guiding me by the hand towards that road. read more