What is Your Profession?

Each one of us Pantarei practitioners has heard this question so many times: ‘What is your profession? I’ve never come across this approach before’’.

 The Pantarei Approach was established in 2016. Even though there are already hundreds of certified practitioners worldwide, and therefore thousands of clients who have received sessions, it is still a young approach. It is in the process of making a name for itself among the many other methods and modalities. Some of those have been around for thousands of years. Others are modern and young. Some are more structured and conservative, and yet others comprise of an eclectic mix of styles and techniques.

Opportunities through your unique approach

We have experienced this early stage of the Pantarei Approach as one of the most exciting times of our careers. Naturally, we would recommend all practitioners who have learned with us, to take on all the advantages of this fact. When someone asks you: ‘What is your profession?”, you have an excellent opportunity to present yourself. That is, not only offer a general explanation of Pantarei, but answer more specifically, according to the person who asked.

The Pantarei Approach is based on the principle, that every being is unique. As such, every person faces a unique set of challenges. When we are able to use this uniqueness in order to face those challenges, we are able to find creative solutions for them. In addition, we find our own path and way to use our unique gifts. We allow our personal abilities and strengths to work for us, as well as for the people we care about.

Share your stories

So, they ask you: “What is your profession?” Excellent. Explain it to them. Tell them that you guide people in using their uniqueness. Give examples of clients that have come to you. Talk about the clients who you helped when they felt disappointed in their relationships. Talk about the clients who came wanting more from life. Share stories about your clients who came to get support in dealing with their headaches, and the ones that came to ask for support in finding their true calling. Explain how in each process, you explore your client’s unique abilities with them, and that this is what leads each process.

‘Is it like Feldenkrais? A massage? Life coaching?” they may ask. Yes. It’s like many other methods and approaches that try to bring out the best in the each person. Methods that encourage the natural healing ability of the body. Methods that teach people how to live their life to the fullest. “So how is it different?” they my ask, and you can patiently explain. Describe to them how your sessions combine touch and verbal communication. Describe to them how much wisdom exists in the body if we only learn to listen. Share with them how excited you are to see the changes and personal transformation in the people you work with.

Building relationships

Your business may sound like many other businesses on the surface. Dig a little deeper, and you will find that it has more to do with the kind of relationship you create with your clients, than the method itself. Relationships of trust, of interest, of respect are most important. Relationships in which there is not one person who knows better than the other, but rather, two unique individuals. In this particular situation, one of them is the client. The other, the practitioner, who supports their client use their unique abilities and qualities.

The moment in which someone asks you: “What is your profession?” is an exciting one. It may open up the opportunity to establish a new professional relationship. It might be that as a result of your answer, the person would be interested in setting up a session with you. There is even a chance that this moment allows the person the opportunity to gain from all that you can give. 

The question: What is your profession? Can sometimes stress us. We might feel the need to explain, to lecture, to give a full review of what the Pantarei Approach is. But if you could relate to that moment just like to any other moment in your profession, you may realize what the person in front of you might need, and you will be able to offer something accordingly. It might be that their question leads toward a desired change in their life. It might even be that you become part of that positive change.

Who are you talking to?

Look at the person, and pay attention to them beyond the words they use. Answer from that place. Allow them to ask the questions that are truly interesting for them. Lead them to understand how your knowledge can support them in their pursuit of happiness and fulfillment.

The Pantarei Approach was established 4 years ago, and therefore, it is still in its infancy. The brand has started to become known in certain circles, but obviously these circles are still small. It is an approach that addresses people and the humanity within them. Therefore, we believe that the way in which it will continue to grow and develop, will depend on those who practice it, that is, on us.

“What is your profession?” is an excellent question. If you loved people for asking it, you would start developing creative ways to answer it. Be personal. Talk about what you do, the wishes, problems, and conflicts you address and solve by being a practitioner. Talk about the people who come to you.

Open doors

Remember that the approach works through experience. If you think that the person in front of you can gain something from sessions with you, invite them to try a session or a workshop with you. It might be that they would say that they have no time, money or desire. Remember that even if they reject your invitation, you offered them an open door. Maybe they will find that door at a later stage. Perhaps they will hear about another practitioner and reflect back on you. And just maybe, they will even say yes to you.

Building a business as a Pantarei Practitioner, is first of all about creating healthy relationships. Healthy relationships with your clients, your potential clients and with the people around you, who might recommend you and your profession.

What do you answer when people ask you: “What is your profession?”

Written by Claudia and Vered