Case Study: Releasing Anger – A Journey from Chronic Pain to Personal Power

When a client came to us with severe neck and shoulder pain, he expected a standard massage. But what unfolded was something far deeper — and more life-changing.

This man held a high-pressure management role. On the surface, he was calm and composed. Underneath, he was silently carrying years of stress from work, mortgage pressure, family demands, and a sense of powerlessness in a heartless system. His body, especially his shoulder, had become the storage site for all that unexpressed tension and emotion.

The Deeper Diagnosis

As a remedial therapist, I was able to assess and treat not only the physical issue but also the deeper cause behind the pain. In our first session, I treated him and diagnosed the root of his issue as built-up anger energy — to the point where his body could no longer cope.

The Anger Ritual

So, we arranged another session to perform an anger ritual, which he was fully ready for — ready to “get it all out.” And he did. In a safe environment, where he could fully express how he felt without harming anyone, he allowed his body’s wisdom to speak. Every part of him that never had a chance to communicate or feel was finally given the space to do so.

He surrendered completely to the process, and it was profound.

Somatic Integration

To close the session, I performed a Madre — a deeply nurturing somatic treatment that calms the nervous system and helps the body integrate major shifts. During this process, he experienced a sense of euphoria and weightlessness, describing it as if he were floating in the room.

The Transformation

Afterwards, he was changed. Not just relieved of pain, but realigned with himself. He saw his life more clearly. He understood his role, his identity, and his path with a new kind of clarity — not from the mind, but from the body’s truth.

Why This Matters

At Spirit Spa, we recognise that pain is often the body’s way of calling attention to something deeper. True healing isn’t just about treating symptoms — it’s about creating space for the soul to speak, and guiding the body to release what no longer serves.

If you’re holding something your body can’t carry anymore, you don’t have to do it alone.