body de-armouring
what is de-armouring?
De-armouring is a full body cleanse. It is a type of bodywork (not a massage) that uses focused trigger point touch, sound, body stretching and breath to release stored energy to increase vibrancy, aliveness and overall well-being throughout the entire body. It works on a physical, emotional, mental and spiritual level to heal the heart and body from pain, dis-ease and trauma.
Definition and causes of armour
As we move through life painful experiences and trauma can imprint itself on a cellular level in our bodies. This imprinting coalesces into ‘armour’.
Or in other words, ‘armour’ is another term for tension in the body as a result of stuck energy. Every time our body receives a shock the energy is absorbed into the tissues, cells and fascia and remains there unless we actively discharge it.
As we go through life our ‘armour’ becomes a survival mechanism something which may have served us well in the past such as during childhood to suppress the pain. Indeed, the fast pace of modern life can mean our internal system is continually switched on to fight/flight mode putting a lot of stress on to our nervous and musculoskeletal systems. However, this pain body over time depletes our system and withholds us from feeling fully alive until the frozen energy is released, typically after a few de-armouring sessions.
what are the benefits?
• Helping to release stored tension
• Releases numbness, sensitivity and pain to a given area
• Enhances a sense of embodiment and aliveness
• Increases pleasure zones in the genitals and heightened enjoyment during lovemaking
• Sexual healing and increase the body’s capacity for pleasure
• A greater connectivity between heart, body and mind
• A client can leave a session feeling blissful
• It can help to transcend and release any stored trauma or pain memory
• Releasing stuck emotions and energetic blockages in the body
• Feeling more empowered and freer
what does a de-armouring session look like?
I have been trained in ‘The Gaia Method’ which is a soft touch approach to release stuck tension, thereby allowing the body’s energy flow to find re-connection from an area which was numb, sensitive or in pain to a feeling of aliveness and integration. This is always done from a place of loving presence and compassion and of course always respecting the boundaries of the client.
Working from an individual, holistic approach I use a combination of acupressure points, energy work and I also focus on breath, sound and gentle movement. All in all this allows the body to open up in a loving way to release stored tension.
At the beginning of the session we discuss intentions and where, if known, are the areas of the body wherein the tension and trauma is stored. I may then move into some breath-work, vagus nerve activation and shaking before we begin with any touch, all gentle connection exercises support the body into a parasympathetic (rest and relax) state. I serve my clients with full body listening and heart centered presence, tailoring each session to the individual needs of every client. Each session will last around 2 hours.
A de-armouring session can be full body, or I can focus on a particular area such as the pelvis region, stomach, chest, heart, neck or jaw. At least in the first session the touch will be external only, whereby I will use various pressure points, sound and breath, holding a point for up to 1-2 minutes which will intensify the energy flow, allowing for an emotional or energetic release.
Where? I work in London E12, nearest station Manor Park on the Elizabeth Line and Norwich. I have a space in my house and work floor based.
Cost: I work on a sliding scale depending on affordability. My prices are from £150 to £200 for a 2/2.5 hour session. I can offer 10% discount if you book 5 or more sessions. I don’t want to turn people away who need this work, so if money is an object please reach out and we can work something out.
Cancellation: I request a £30 deposit to secure your appointment, if you need to change your appointment date that is fine to do so once, more than once you’d lose your deposit. If you book and cancel 48hr before the appointment the deposit is non refundable and a surcharge of 20% of the session cost will also be payable.
sexual de-armouring
After at least the first session and depending on the client’s needs and where the trauma is stored, I can also work internally which includes the throat, the yoni and the anus. Working internally and on the genitals is an advanced form of de-armouring which is why I wouldn’t offer this work until we’ve built up trust and safety over a few sessions. Health is paramount so I always use gloves when working internally.
Anus and Penis de-armouring is vital for men’s health and sexual potency as it is here where energy and blood flow to the penis can be blocked (causing erectile dysfunction) and ejaculation can be painful. De-armouring this area and the penis can help with this and also to release any stored, unblocked emotions.
Yoni de-armouring is beneficial to help heal emotional and physical pain, sensitivity or numbness which can, but not exclusively be as a result of rough, unconscious sex, shame, guilt, abuse, sexual trauma or having your boundaries transgressed.
Throat de-armouring is very beneficial to help with expressing our true selves and to step into our full power. I use a combination of tongue pulling and mouth gagging, this is used to activate the vagus nerve. There is a link between your genitals and throat (both expanded from the same cell before we were a foetus!), so if there’s a problem with one there’s often a problem with the other and vice versa. The vagus nerve runs from the back of the neck to the pelvic region which is why internal throat work can be effective for any stored tension in both areas.
What People Are Saying….
“Jim has a calm and supportive presence. During the de-armouring session, I felt that he worked intuitively and with skill to connect to me and support me to release energy blocks. I felt expansive and calm after the session” — LAUREN
“I met Jim for a de-armouring session and I was amazed by his work. I was made to feel safe and I ended up feeling lighter and more balanced after the session” — CAROLINA
“I had and amazing genital de-armouring session with Jim. From the first second he made me so at ease and always asked for consent, I felt I could trust him immediately. He is an excellent space holder too. When the session started my body felt relaxed and I could let out all my anger, pain and tears and after the session, during integration, I felt total bliss. I can highly recommend him - Jim is one of my favourite body workers” — ELIANE
“You were professional, respectful, clear and courteous throughout the session and with communication beforehand. I felt very much in my body and out of my head. Thank you.” — TERESA
“I wanted to share my gratitude to Jim who facilitated a de-armouring session. I let go of so much stored emotion during the session and it has helped my anxiety since. I truly recommend him and his powerful body work.” — MEGAN
“I highly recommend Jim. I felt really safe and held during the sessions, that went very deep and a big release on the second session. I do a lot of bodywork and I am also a practitioner myself and I found this method and Jim’s approach to be powerful! I’m going back for session 3 for sure!” — MARYAM
“My session with Jim was a beautiful and powerful experience. In a safe space it allowed my body to express and release stuck emotions” — CRISTINA
“I had a session and I highly recommend. I felt safe and I appreciated the setting of boundaries and I don’t open up when I feel the therapist is not present, has an unclear intention or doesn’t know what they’re doing, but this was not the case with Jim. I was able to have an emotional release and had a deep realisation about an aspect of my life. Great work!” — MARTA
“I highly recommend Jim. I’ve had several sessions and there’s been a lot of re-wiring that I’m now working through, as well as lots of shame release” — RAVI