Today we’d like to introduce you to Mimi Ge.
Hi Mimi, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
My journey started in 2014 when I was working at a dance studio in Atlanta. I loved what I was doing, but at the same time was experiencing chronic back pain. This pain forced me to try many different remedies, but what I found most helpful was acupressure massage. This painful experience made me take a career detour away from dance. I decided to learn about the human body by going into massage therapy.
During my massage schooling, I learned the basic skills and techniques to work as a therapist. Furthermore, connecting with each client’s body gave me insights and understanding that ignited my curiosity regarding what causes pain, imbalance and mobility issues. Then I started to notice patterns, most of which originate from natural forces such as Gravity. This pattern recognition was fascinating because I found I was not only able to help my clients feel better but also I was able to understand what it takes to decrease the level of the pain I myself was dealing with. I was ecstatic and incredibly inspired! Life felt purposeful and what I do has great meaning.
Just as I got into my groove in early 2020, Covid hit! What began as a time of uncertainty turned out to be a blessing in disguise. After taking a short break due to Covid, my former classmate Erika Tempro, who is a Lymphatic Drainage Specialist, reached out and asked me if I would like to join her to open a practice together that specializes in Lymphatic Drainage therapy. I immediately agreed because I’ve heard many great things about the wide range of benefits from this therapy and wanted to use this opportunity to expand my skillset.
Finally, in early 2021 we found the perfect location and made it into a cozy office. During the past few years of practicing Lymphatic Drainage Massage I’ve gained knowledge about things I never thought I’d ever have a chance to learn. Everyday I hear people talk about fluid retention and how it affects their lives. This not only allowed me to understand the effect it has on each of their lives, but brought me to the realization that it was affecting my own body as well. This epiphany both humbled and intrigued me as to how and why this was happening. Through research and taking courses I started to see that this fluid retention phenomenon isn’t just caused by one thing, but instead by the combination of lifestyle and nutritional choices. Yet again, I found myself playing the role of a detective, trying to figure out the best way to combat these conditions. I learned the invaluable role of nutrition, and most importantly, what foods to avoid while at the same time creating new, healthy habits. Through utilizing these methods on myself, I was able to completely transform and go from constantly bloated with brain fog to less irritation and a more clear mind. Reaching this goal made me feel as if I had solved a mystery! It gave me an incredible feeling and it became part of my conversation with each and every one of my clients. Now, I talk to them about foods that cause inflammation and what they can do about it, as well as how to counteract a typical sedentary lifestyle with some simple solutions.
Conclusion: I’m grateful to have chosen massage therapy as a career. It has made me expand my mind and knowledge in ways I never thought possible, as well as giving me confidence, joy, and most of all, purpose in life. I want to share my knowledge and understanding while helping people to feel better and broaden their physical possibilities.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
No path is easy, but that’s what makes it interesting and meaningful. I started my path due to my own physical Challenges. And it is this very challenge that brought me everything I was searching for.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
Being a massage therapist may seem like a normal, simple career. but in my case I was trying to understand the human body to solve issues with pain and alignment. I think through time I’ve developed methods and approaches that I’ve not seen from anybody else. Most therapists do deep tissue massage and Swedish massage. To me these terms have no real meaning. I chose approaches that focus on fruitful results such as Acupressure massage and Lymphatic Drainage therapy, etc. I envision our society taking the next step into a more evolved understanding of how the human body works and operates, and I see myself as a person who can help making that difference.
How do you think about luck?
Depending on what you call luck. I feel lucky about what I got to learn. And the more I search for truth the more doors opens.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: Bodyworkmagic
