Massage, the Donsol Way

The CRC Team at the Tourist Center (me on the rightmost)

A team of 7 from the Covenant Renewal Church and I, were in Donsol for a week of ministry at the Iam Redeemer and Master Evengelical Church (IRM). Ptr. Noel Belo, a relative of Dr. Vicky Belo, is the Pastor of IRM invited us.

Donsol's town center. Very Colorful.

Donsol is located in the Province of Sorsogon, in the Bicol region. The town's population is about 50,000 and is traditionally engaged in fishing and agriculture.

But Donsol is better known for its BUTANDING, a whale shark is the world's largest fish. The Butanding appear in Donsol's waters in considerable numbers between December and May of each year, taking advantage of dense food concentration. Tourists arrive in throngs because of these whale sharks.

The whale sharks arrival prompted the local community with interaction tours, and visitors now have the chance to swim alongside these majestic creatures. Unfortunately, we missed them when we were there.

But, we got a better deal. Ptr. Noel gave us the best hospitality and booked us at the Santiago Lodging house. The lodge is an old spanish house converted to a lodging house. Our stay there was relaxing and homy.

The entrance to the Santiago Lodging House (Gina Mae, Wawel and Jossie)

The best thing he did was when he gave us a relaxing massage, Donsol style. Ptr. Noel is an accredited Physical Therapist. He also imparted these art to his followers and they all gave us massage. Jomar, one of his disciples, treated me to a muscle wrenching, bone cracking yet relaxing massage. I was so relieved that he took out the "hangin" (air pockets) on my back. I felt relieved after that massage.

Ptr. Noel doing a reflexology on Ptr. Gene Romero

I also took photos of the other Spa shops around town.

I look forward to going back in time for the whale shark's arrival in January, 2012.

Here's to Ptr. Noel and to Donsol: thank you so much for the experience.

Me (left) and Ptr. Ralph Magalit taken at the tourist center

Jimmy

The Wonders of Reflexology

I had a surprise from my godson, Ace Aguilar, last Monday. Ace texted me to tell me he was having the time of his life that day, being massage by Bro, Ramil. Bro. Ramil is a licensed masseur/reflexology practitioner. Ace asked me if I wanted to be massage by Bro. Ramil, to which I readily agreed.

Bro. Ramil came over to our house the following day. At first I was hesitant since I was more accustomed to being massage by a woman in my friend's spa at the Rilassante Spa. But there he was at my gate looking for me so I have no choice now but to let him in. To my big surprise, he wasn't what I imagined. Bro. Ramil was professional in his dealings with us. So, he started telling me his life's story while doing the reflexology starting with my feet.

I made some research on the internet and this is what I found out: Reflexology is the practice of applying pressure to the feet and hands utilizing specific thumb, finger and hand techniques without the use of oil, cream or lotion based on a system of zones and reflex areas that reflect an image of the body on the feet and hands with a premise that such work effects a physical change in the body.
 

  To sum it up, it was a super body relaxing experience for me, my wife, my son-in-law, my daughter and my cousin that day! Can't help but to line up and get massaged yourself. Why not?

I have to try it again. the effect was so dramatic to me. Some of which are:

• it relaxes my body and I can feel it right away
• It was painful at first, but a second application of the pressure points, the pain is dramatically reduced and I feel better
• It lightens my body, specially when my back is straightened 

I would love to do it again.

If you are interested in Bro. Ramil's services, post your comments here and I'll get back at you. 

To your healthy life,

Jimmy

P.S. Bro. Ramil charges reasonably and it's home service.