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Meet Galina, the founder of Bliss TherapyI've discovered Bliss and purpose in the midst of hardship and hard work by overcoming obstacles through self discipline and personal growth.
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Growing up as a sickly child, I developed unsatisfied hunger for knowledge about natural healing. Acquiring BS in Science, Psychology Major from the Southern Ural State University, I have discovered that many health problems come from STRESS. My native country was a difficult place to anyone, young people especially. So at the age of 24, without knowing the English language, I courageously moved to the U.S.A. in search of personal excellence, creation of better life and better health.
In the U.S.A. I was at first shocked and depressed to find fast-paced, stress-induced, fast-food poisoned society with plethora of medical problems such as obesity epidemic, heart disease epidemic, and cancer that I believed could and should be prevented! While getting the associates in science with major in massage and bodywork, I have learned that massage and exercise can manage physical, chemical, and emotional stress; therefore, prevent health problems such as heart disease, weight gain, diabetes, insomnia, anxiety, depression, etc. I have studied stress-reduction techniques at the Institute for Brain Potential and by personally practicing daily prayer and meditation which deepened my understanding of mind-body connection. Training and competing in NPC fitness contests gave me extraordinary experience of feeling every muscle fiber of the human body, its every contraction and elongation, which knowledge informs and empowers my massage therapy practice. I have worked in a professional tandem with chiropractors at SportsDoctors, Inc where I gave regular massages to celebrities athletes such as former boxer James "Bonecrusher" Smith and Amber Campbell, three-time USA Olympian in hummer throw. For several years, I have studied in clinical settings with Thai native massage therapists, with neuromuscular therapists where I polished deep tissue and sports massage techniques.
The most solid training ever received was at The Science of Massage Institute (SOMI). I have mastered how to cure headaches, low back pain, TMJ, tennis and golfer's elbow, sciatica, achy feet or knees. It allows me to work in tandem with chiropractors and physical therapists. 99 % of the time, no drugs or surgeries are required to treat PAIN! At SOMI, I have learned scientifically based protocols of conducting therapeutic and medical massage therapy which separates me apart from any other massage therapist in Myrtle Beach, and even in South Carolina. I am privileged to get professional referrals from many chiropractors in the area.
Toastmasters International gave me empowering personal and professional growth. Grand Strand Toastmasters club refined my English language and public speaking skills. The biggest honor was to serve as the President of the club in 2015-2016, and to earn the reward "The Distinguished Club".
As the first generation immigrant, a go-getter, and a hard worker, I have been through major stressful events as I slowly started to develop fatigue, numbness, and tremendous nerve pain of the unknown cause starting in 2016. Conventional medical care failed to provide any answers to my growing helplessness which lead to huge health crisis. It took me about 2 years and thousands of dollars to discover the reasons for pain and suffering. As a result, I was so disappointed with the current state of allopathic medical care, that I took myself off all the medications to heal my body naturally. Unfortunately, I took myself off the thyroid medication as well following the suggestion of a few alternative health care providers. It was an uniformed decision, and I suffered the consequences of increased fatigue, insomnia, hair loss, etc. This was the pit where God heard my cry for healing. Yet, even in the darkest valley, I experienced BLISS on the inside which is the state of inner joy, love, peace, and contentment. I have fully recovered by fall of 2020 year by taking control of my health into my own hands. I know now that the body can heal itself from anything if given the right conditions. I am proud that I got to study functional medicine, nutrition, Chinese medicine, and energy medicine in the past. I have learned how the mind and the body are connected by practicing yoga, meditation, and mindfulness. I have also discovered how unhealed emotional trauma and adverse childhood experiences lead to physical alignments. And as soon as I overcame a 4-year long setback, I've gotten into learning lymphatic drainage massage, energy medicine, and sculptural face lifting to help more people in need. I am dedicated to learning by following natural health experts and reading two books per week on natural health. The acquired knowledge of mine serves to help my clients by making professional referrals, giving recommendations, and guiding them towards healthy lifestyle! It feels good to help people in many different ways!
My personal lifestyle is fantastic: wholesome nutrition combined with intermittent and occasional long term fasting, detoxification, stress management (breathwork, the use of essential oils, quiet time in nature, etc.), spiritual practices (prayer, meditation, occasional Sabbaticals), exercise (yoga and resistance training), regular massage therapy, self massages, travelling, love and laughter.
My work's MISSION is to help people by providing stress-reducing, therapeutic, and medical massage therapy and bodywork which unites the mind-body-soul; empowering others through health coaching, breathwork session and assisting my clients' spiritual growth; and giving people HOPE as they walk through healing journeys themselves.
Now, I am well, striving, and living with Purpose.
To the Lord who is the Ultimate Physician be the Glory!
In the U.S.A. I was at first shocked and depressed to find fast-paced, stress-induced, fast-food poisoned society with plethora of medical problems such as obesity epidemic, heart disease epidemic, and cancer that I believed could and should be prevented! While getting the associates in science with major in massage and bodywork, I have learned that massage and exercise can manage physical, chemical, and emotional stress; therefore, prevent health problems such as heart disease, weight gain, diabetes, insomnia, anxiety, depression, etc. I have studied stress-reduction techniques at the Institute for Brain Potential and by personally practicing daily prayer and meditation which deepened my understanding of mind-body connection. Training and competing in NPC fitness contests gave me extraordinary experience of feeling every muscle fiber of the human body, its every contraction and elongation, which knowledge informs and empowers my massage therapy practice. I have worked in a professional tandem with chiropractors at SportsDoctors, Inc where I gave regular massages to celebrities athletes such as former boxer James "Bonecrusher" Smith and Amber Campbell, three-time USA Olympian in hummer throw. For several years, I have studied in clinical settings with Thai native massage therapists, with neuromuscular therapists where I polished deep tissue and sports massage techniques.
The most solid training ever received was at The Science of Massage Institute (SOMI). I have mastered how to cure headaches, low back pain, TMJ, tennis and golfer's elbow, sciatica, achy feet or knees. It allows me to work in tandem with chiropractors and physical therapists. 99 % of the time, no drugs or surgeries are required to treat PAIN! At SOMI, I have learned scientifically based protocols of conducting therapeutic and medical massage therapy which separates me apart from any other massage therapist in Myrtle Beach, and even in South Carolina. I am privileged to get professional referrals from many chiropractors in the area.
Toastmasters International gave me empowering personal and professional growth. Grand Strand Toastmasters club refined my English language and public speaking skills. The biggest honor was to serve as the President of the club in 2015-2016, and to earn the reward "The Distinguished Club".
As the first generation immigrant, a go-getter, and a hard worker, I have been through major stressful events as I slowly started to develop fatigue, numbness, and tremendous nerve pain of the unknown cause starting in 2016. Conventional medical care failed to provide any answers to my growing helplessness which lead to huge health crisis. It took me about 2 years and thousands of dollars to discover the reasons for pain and suffering. As a result, I was so disappointed with the current state of allopathic medical care, that I took myself off all the medications to heal my body naturally. Unfortunately, I took myself off the thyroid medication as well following the suggestion of a few alternative health care providers. It was an uniformed decision, and I suffered the consequences of increased fatigue, insomnia, hair loss, etc. This was the pit where God heard my cry for healing. Yet, even in the darkest valley, I experienced BLISS on the inside which is the state of inner joy, love, peace, and contentment. I have fully recovered by fall of 2020 year by taking control of my health into my own hands. I know now that the body can heal itself from anything if given the right conditions. I am proud that I got to study functional medicine, nutrition, Chinese medicine, and energy medicine in the past. I have learned how the mind and the body are connected by practicing yoga, meditation, and mindfulness. I have also discovered how unhealed emotional trauma and adverse childhood experiences lead to physical alignments. And as soon as I overcame a 4-year long setback, I've gotten into learning lymphatic drainage massage, energy medicine, and sculptural face lifting to help more people in need. I am dedicated to learning by following natural health experts and reading two books per week on natural health. The acquired knowledge of mine serves to help my clients by making professional referrals, giving recommendations, and guiding them towards healthy lifestyle! It feels good to help people in many different ways!
My personal lifestyle is fantastic: wholesome nutrition combined with intermittent and occasional long term fasting, detoxification, stress management (breathwork, the use of essential oils, quiet time in nature, etc.), spiritual practices (prayer, meditation, occasional Sabbaticals), exercise (yoga and resistance training), regular massage therapy, self massages, travelling, love and laughter.
My work's MISSION is to help people by providing stress-reducing, therapeutic, and medical massage therapy and bodywork which unites the mind-body-soul; empowering others through health coaching, breathwork session and assisting my clients' spiritual growth; and giving people HOPE as they walk through healing journeys themselves.
Now, I am well, striving, and living with Purpose.
To the Lord who is the Ultimate Physician be the Glory!