Comments for Olympic Massage

Comment on First Days Track and Field by Lola Wilson LMT

Lola Wilson LMT — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 02:30:49 +0000

mr vaughn,
You do truly love your job thank you for sharing
I thank you for all the education you share
and most of all thank you for coming ahnd having fun at conventions

Lola Wilson LMT Tampa. Bay

Comment on First Days Track and Field by Carole Goya

Carole Goya — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:14:47 +0000

Hi Benny,

Thanks again for sharing your adventures in Beijing and representing our profession with the world’s best athletes. We are all so proud of the work you do!! I will be reading your blogs to all of my massage students to inspire them the way you have always inspired me.

Warmest regards,

Carole Goya

Comment on First Days Track and Field by Jen Prosser/CMT Durango, Colorado

Jen Prosser/CMT Durango, Colorado — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:58:17 +0000

Benny-

Thanks so much for taking the time to write this blog, especially with such a demanding schedule. It is great to get a ‘bird’s eye’ view of being in China. Good to hear about he air quality, I was worried for the athletes. We need to do something about having more female providers at the next Olympics!

Comment on First Days Track and Field by Wendy Nugent M. T.

Wendy Nugent M. T. — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 01:30:11 +0000

Benny, So grateful for you taking the time (you don’t have) to blog about one of the most exciting events in the world, this year. What a great idea!
I love it! Keep up the great work. Can’t wait for you to return to your “common folk clientele”, patiently & excitedly awaiting your return!
Take care the next few weeks.
Wendy Nugent

Comment on First Days Track and Field by Kate Anagnostis ATC, LMT, CKTP

Kate Anagnostis ATC, LMT, CKTP — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:37:28 +0000

I too had the honor of providing massage at the Athens 2004 games as part of the international Athens Health Services Sports Massage Team. It was amazing to be in the Athletes Training Village providing massage to the athletes. I have been remembering those days while waching the games unfold on TV.

I have enjoied reading the blog and dream of future Olympics.

Comment on First Days Track and Field by Gladys Gonzalez,MSW, LMT, CNMT, NCTMB

Gladys Gonzalez,MSW, LMT, CNMT, NCTMB — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 06:59:18 +0000

Massage Therapists play such an important role in helping athletes decrease their anxiety, reduce injuries and improve their level of performance. In 2004, I had the honor of providing sports masssage to athletes from all over the world at the Olympic Village in Athens. I worked closely with a top level team of one hundred international Massage Therapists, and many were women. Our work was greatly appreciated by these incredible athletes who came to us quite often before and after competitions. Many shared their joy of receiving the gold, silver and bronze metals and stated how massage was helpful to them.
The United States team brought over 600 hundred athletes to China. You mentioned that there were a few massage therapists, especially females. I know their are many high caliber therapists that would have wanted to be part of this awesome experience. Massage therapy should have its rightful place in this arena because it works and athletes welcome it. There should be at least fifty to one hundred therapists present at these venues. You are an incredible, well respected professional and a wonderful human being that inspires. I believe you can strengthen the presence of massage therapy at future Olympics.

Comment on Olympic Trials, Track and Field, Eugene ‘08 by Janet Wood

Janet Wood — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:15:40 +0000

Hi Benny,
Janet here from Fort Worth Runners Club…Lukes Locker…Now in UK!! Wishing you and TEAM USA all the best in Beijing. All the Best, Janet

Comment on A day in Dalian China–Olympic Training Camp by Brian White

Brian White — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 05:58:23 +0000

Hi Benny,
Welcome to Dalian. I am an american expat living at the Dalian American International School near the resort the US team was staying at. It was a proud couple of weeks to have the USA team here in Dalian. Currently there are not many american expats and quite possibly the population of your team equaled the current US expat population! Hope you enjoyed your stay and best of luck! Go USA!
PS - Dalian is only about 3 million in the downtown area and an additional 3.5 million in the surrounding areas. Still a big city by US standards…

Comment on Olympic Games Opening Ceremony by Stacy Cole

Stacy Cole — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:53:42 +0000

Benny,

Thanks for the blog. It’s great to stay in touch from the ground floor. I know you work hard. The insight about what your day is like is good for us to hear. Many would think you do a few brisk massages and then bask in the glory of gold medals and high fives.

One of my favorite memories of you is the day I was your last patient on a Friday and due to a scheduling mix up you had seen clients straight through from the morning — no lunch. I looked at you and said, “Do you have anything left?” A grin slipped across your face as you spread your arms palms forward and said, “It’s me!”

That’s right, Benny. It’s you. Those 18 hour days don’t come cheap. I know you’ve paid your dues over and over. And the photos of the athletes on your wall testify to the fact that many of the athletes are very respectfully grateful.

The Olympics is a great event. Many inspiring moments have had their genesis at The Games. Where else is there such an eruption of nationalism without a drop of malicious blood shed? I am proud of you for what you do. I am proud of our country and what it produces. I am glad you are over there helping our athletes be the inspirational souls they were designed by God Himself to be.

You are a lot more than a good pair of hands.

Blessings, Strength, Health, Joy and Peace,

Stacy

Comment on Olympic Games Opening Ceremony by Robeen from Denver

Robeen from Denver — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:04:20 +0000

Hi, Benny, what a fantastic blog, and what an experience you are having. So proud of you - your old friend from Gvlle says. Have a wonderful time there and I look forward to reading your blogs! I would love to see a picture of that massage table. It sounds incredible! Those athletes are so lucky to have you.