Emotional Intelligence

We're all familiar with Intellectual Intelligence or intellectual quotient, "IQ", which is a measure of knowledge. Emotional Intelligence or "EQ" is arguably more important. It is how we as individuals master our emotions and relate to others. It is the essence of our emotional response. How does this relate to massage therapy? As massage therapy professionals special trust is given to us by our customers for the touch and healing we provide. A well developed EQ allows us to perform objectively yet in an empathetic and nurturing fashion. A well developed EQ helps us not internalize potential issues we might encounter. Also, nuturing a healthy EQ allows us to be aware of our own triggers and to provide an optimal, professional emotional response that our customers need.